Publications

Let’s talk rationally about a greener energy future

This article appeared in Western Energy Institute’s magazine, Fall 2019 issue. The piece describes much of what is discussed in the Pathways section of this site. It describes how utilities can deliver on a low-carbon vision at a sustainable cost, while maintaining reliability in the face of extreme weather conditions. A fact-based, holistic approach that considers …

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Use it or Lose it: Keeping Your Seat at the Head of the Trusted Energy Advisor’s Table

Research confirms that most utility customers view their incumbent provider as their trusted energy advisor — yet they are open to other entities if they seem more responsive to their needs. This article, published in the Summer 2017 issue of Western Energy magazine, examines that to maintain a leadership position, utilities must move beyond their …

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Smart Grid Communications Top Line Findings

Published by DEFG LLC in June 2012, this DTECH EcoAlign report examines breakthrough outreach and education strategies and tactics appearing at innovative utilities throughout North America. Distinguishing among trends by deployment sequence, regional variances, and types of communication vehicles and channels, this study helps utilities engage the full range of consumers in their service territories.