It is well-documented giving customers choices and the opportunity for interaction improves customer satisfaction, and that, in turn, improves ROI. Recent market research has shown that customers also appreciate recommendations from their energy provider. Tools such...
For more than a century, utilities have been primarily viewed as vendors of a commodity: energy. Today, with increasing competition for residential utility customers, the challenge is to help consumers understand that their local utility can be much more: a trusted...
Utilities, including energy and water, represent more than 20 percent of a low-income household’s monthly expenditures, a significantly higher portion than that of middle class wage earners. Tilting the balance even more is the inability of many low-income households to reach energy equity with their better-paid neighbors.
The energy industry is transforming from the bottom up, and consumers expect personalized recommendations that echoes their experiences with companies such as Netflix and Amazon.
A few quick facts on homeowners and what they are looking for in an energy utility.
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...
Investor-owned utilities (IOUs), particularly electric utilities, operate in an environment today that is far different from the past, even just five years ago, and the only certainty is more change is on the way. A myriad of factors are shaping the industry today –...
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...
The one predictable thing about the energy industry is that it’s unpredictable. The industry has seen more change over the past decade than in the previous half century. Among the most prevalent energy trends are increased U.S. gas and oil production and affordability...
Energy consumers want engagement and for utilities to provide solutions. As the industry goes through a rebranding period, many energy providers are looking to utilize their own expertise and resources to expand their offerings in synergistic ways. Position Yourself...
No customers slip through the cracks at HomeServe Energy Services, one of the most technologically-adept HVAC contractors at work today. HomeServe Energy Services (HES) dispatches reliable heating and cooling experts to more than 1,000 communities in 26 counties...
Happy Infrastructure Week! We will be adding new infrastructure information, statistics, and more every day, so don’t forget to check back.Over the Last 5 YearsPeople StoriesItzel Perez Dominguez considered the purchase of a home – her first – carefully. She knew...
Itzel Perez Dominguez considered the purchase of a home – her first – carefully. She knew she’d be responsible for mortgage, homeowners insurance and taxes and she reviewed her options thoroughly before committing to buying a home in Minneapolis. Buying a home for her...
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