Energy in Transition
Solving the energy trilemma
Conquering the data wilderness: practical considerations and solutions
At the 2016 American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy's Summer Study in Asilomar, I was part of an informal afternoon group session for... let's call us "data enthusiasts" ... around the challenges teams face trying to leverage data to impro ...
A master class in energy efficiency
I've just returned from Seattle where I had the privilege to lead a workshop at the AESP Spring Conference, and I have to say it was without a doubt the best conference content I've seen in a while within the energy efficiency market. For those o ...
Tailored Energy Management: Right-sized Strategic Energy Management
I'm sure you have heard the saying, "One size fits all". When it comes to managing energy via Strategic Energy Management (SEM), what is a perfect fit for one facility may not be the right solution for another. DNV GL designed a Tailored Energy Mana ...
Segmentation in the 9 Box Model for incentive program implementation
DNV GL has implemented DTE Energy's Commercial and Industrial energy efficiency program since 2009. The program offers incentives for both electric and natural gas customers, with varying service territories. Throughout the state, there is a ran ...
The DNV GL 9 Box Model: A Six Part Blog Series Focused on Improving Customer Engagement
This is the first in a series of six blogs that will focus on how utility energy efficiency programs can improve customer engagement using segmentation and differentiation, focusing on the end customer, the trade allies, and market influencers. The D ...
Click here for energy savings: engaging utility customers online
We have been talking about upgrading the water heater in our home from a traditional storage tank model to a tankless water heater for a while now. I live in San Francisco and am a PG&E customer. I recently logged into my utility account and PG&a ...
Engaging small businesses and contractors in energy efficiency: program approaches for both
In February, my colleague Steve Baab posted a blog discussing two different program delivery approaches for small businesses. In this blog, we will discuss two additional delivery approaches and how to maximize enrollment of small businesses to insta ...
Learning to Listen: Market Research = Market Intelligence
Understanding the wants and needs of customers is critical in today's increasingly volatile energy industry, where non-utility providers are encroaching on markets that were previously the sole purview of the local utility. Examples include home alar ...
Engaging seniors: Are utilities doing it (right)?
Utilities invest in smart grid technology to improve overall efficiency and enable innovation. When effectively deployed, new technologies can also improve customer engagement. But, if a technology is not rolled-out effectively, it can create barrier ...
With all of this data, will we finally understand how our customers use electricity?
As we move into an era where electric utilities have fifteen-minute or hourly load information on most--if not all--of their customers, will we finally understand how our customers use electricity? I think the answer to this shockingly simple questio ...