While there are many opportunities for homeowners to save money by performing simple DIY home repairs, there are some projects that are better left to the experts. In these cases, an error in DIY home repair execution can be dangerous and result in a larger expense...
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Empowered People and Advanced Technology
by HomeServe USA | Mar 27, 2020
Call centers are generally viewed as revolving doors, with turnover rates of between 30 and 45% versus 15% for all other industries. The work can be difficult, high volume, high stress, and lower paying, so high turnover is understandable but also problematic. In...
New Realities in an Evolving Energy Landscape
by HomeServe USA | Mar 27, 2020
With the energy industry in the midst of an evolution, utilities are more clearly understanding the need for transformation from a role of commodity supplier to “ratepayers” to a trusted advisor on a range of energy issues to a more and more sophisticated and...
Improving Satisfaction in an Ever-Changing Customer Landscape
by HomeServe USA | Mar 27, 2020
While utility customers are still looking for value for their energy dollar, today’s utilities must look beyond simply supplying a commodity in order to solidify customer relationships and increase satisfaction. Specifically, there is a growing percentage of new...
Economic Shock: Solutions for Vulnerable Customers
by Peter Buttrick | Mar 27, 2020
The effects of an economic shock, such as an unexpected home or car repair or a sudden loss of income, can be devastating to homeowners on a fixed income, and the United Nations estimates 40 million Americans are living in poverty. Among those, 18.5 million are living...
Employee and Community Safety Safeguarded by Working from Home
by Bill Eller | Mar 26, 2020
During this coronavirus epidemic, we must all come together; figuratively!; to do what we can to ensure community safety by stopping the spread of the virus and protecting those who are most at-risk. That responsibility to community safety is why HomeServe moved our...
Smart Home Devices Adoption Increases – HomeServe Research
by HomeServe USA | Oct 14, 2019
HomeServe’s Biannual State of the Home Survey examines the financial impact of home repairs and other factors related to the state of the American home. The most recent survey examined the adoption of smart home devices. The majority of respondents – 56 percent –...
Energy Services: Do Consumers Know What You Offer?
by HomeServe USA | Aug 17, 2019
Flattening load growth is an issue for every utility. However, as this revenue stream remains stagnant, energy utilities are looking for new sources of revenue. However, your consumers may not be aware of your energy services and retail offerings. Power Generating...
Consumer Engagement Strategy Required for Selectively Engaged
by Kimberly Dailey | Jul 23, 2019
The flattening load growth and search for new revenue channels is old news to utilities – the question now is: What is required of your consumer engagement strategy? The retail and service markets already exist, but products like smart thermostats and electrical...
A Customer-centric Solutions Approach to Energy
by HomeServe USA | May 23, 2019
Utilities are moving away from a one-way distribution model and their traditional role as energy providers. Instead, they are focusing on customer-centric solutions, such as offering digital and Distributed Energy Resources (DER) services and real-time energy...
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While there are many opportunities for homeowners to save money by performing simple DIY home repairs, there are some projects that are better left to the experts. In these cases, an error in DIY home repair execution can be dangerous and result in a larger expense...
Empowered People and Advanced Technology
Call centers are generally viewed as revolving doors, with turnover rates of between 30 and 45% versus 15% for all other industries. The work can be difficult, high volume, high stress, and lower paying, so high turnover is understandable but also problematic. In...
New Realities in an Evolving Energy Landscape
With the energy industry in the midst of an evolution, utilities are more clearly understanding the need for transformation from a role of commodity supplier to “ratepayers” to a trusted advisor on a range of energy issues to a more and more sophisticated and...