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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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Low Income Energy Issues Forum

Organizations

The Low Income Energy Issues Forum (LIEIF) is comprised of utility directors and program administrators, energy service providers, state regulatory commissioners and staff, energy assistance administrators, social service providers, consumer advocates, creative and marketing firms, and product and software vendors. The Forum proposes innovative and integrated policies and approaches that help close the widening gap …

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Grid Alternatives

Organizations

GRID Alternatives’ vision is a successful transition to clean, renewable energy that includes everyone. Its mission is to make renewable energy technology and job training accessible to underserved communities. GRID Alternatives was an active member of the Low Income Consumer Solar Working Group and Tom Figel, Director of Community Solar, was a co-chair collaborating with …

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The Energy Futures Initiative (EFI)

Organizations

The Energy Futures Initiative (EFI) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to driving innovation in energy tech, policy & business models. EFI was founded in 2017 by former U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest J. Moniz with Principals Melanie Kenderdine and Joseph Hezir. EFI conducts objective, fact-based and rigorous technical, economic, financial and policy analyses supported by a …

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Innovations in Low Income Consumer Engagement

Publications

Published by the Low Income Energy Issues Forum (March 2017) and funded by DEFG LLC, this paper extends the solvency segment model and earlier research beyond a review of available literature include in-depth interviews with utilities offering effective and innovative programs to support their low-income customers. Findings indicate that most programs are geared to helping …

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Outreach for the PowerCents DC Pilot

Key Engagements

To the Point was first engaged in 2010 to write a case study of PowerCentsDC: A Model for Stakeholder Collaboration published by the National Action Plan Coalition. This narrative case study, LINK TO THE PUBLICATION, examined the behind-the-scenes collaboration among the consumer advocates, regulators, utility, and the union and raises discussion questions for other jurisdictions …

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Green Today, Growth Tomorrow Community Summit

Key Engagements

If there is a single lesson that can be drawn from the most successful deployments and pilots, it is that when utilities collaborate with stakeholders and the communities they serve, everyone wins. 2011-2012 The Green Today, Growth Tomorrow Community Summit was a two-day Appreciative Inquiry Summit led by Dr. David Cooperrider of Case Western Reserve …

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Low Income Consumer Decision Making

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Published by the Low Income Energy Issues Forum (June 2014) and funded by DEFG, this meta-analysis examines 70 studies, presentations, and articles. The research supports that when low-income families have reasonable options for their energy use, assistance in understanding the tradeoffs, and the ability to manage their choices, they will choose to exercise control for …

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San Diego Gas & Electric: Innovation in a Learning Organization

Publications

Published by the Association for Demand Response (October 2013) and funded by DOE as part of the National Action Plan on DR, this case study examines how systems thinking and an open attitude can help utilities innovate, learn, and view smart meter rollouts as opportunities to proactively reach out to their entire customer base. Relevant …

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Smart Grid Communications Top Line Findings

Publications

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.

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