West Monroe

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The energy transition is driving a fundamental reset of the traditional utility business model. There is an acceleration of interconnections of distributed energy resources (DERs) and large-scale renewables, a generation of utility experts are retiring, and the pandemic shifted a largely in-person workforce to a hybrid one.

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Uplight

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Energy powers our lives and without it, we are literally in the dark–making it critical that we ensure our energy infrastructure is reliable and available. One of the Read More The post How Uplight Is Reducing Security Risks Amid Growing Threats to Energy IT Infrastructure appeared first on Uplight.

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West Monroe

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The last year has seen significant investments signed into law to: help modernize infrastructure; create programs to accelerate deployment of clean energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions; and increase accessibility and opportunity for consumer-driven change at home.

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West Monroe

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The last year has seen significant investments signed into law to: help modernize infrastructure; create programs to accelerate deployment of clean energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions; and increase accessibility and opportunity for consumer-driven change at home.

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TechSee

MAY 1, 2018

AI is revolutionizing the way utilities operate, optimize and provide service to their customers. The utilities industry is shifting from a highly traditional, regulation-driven environment to a technology-driven, sophisticated marketplace. AI in Utilities: The paradox. There is a telling paradox in the utilities market.

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BlueOcean

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

SaaS companies are no strangers to how an entire industry can be flipped on its head with a simple reframing of business models. As the relationship continues, CSAs must proactively engage the customer to optimize their product utilization. It all adds up quickly, requiring a significant investment of time, money, and energy.

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SurveySparrow

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Have you ever thought about the story behind your everyday utilities? But, have you ever wondered what makes the world of utilities tick? In this blog, we’ll look into the secrets of customer experience in utilities- from the latest trends shaping the industry to effective strategies for enhancing utility services.

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West Monroe

JUNE 5, 2023

Email LinkedIn Twitter icon Facebook printer copy Print this page Listen to "Can the Nation's Largest Utility Company Match Amazon's User Experience?" About the episode Despite operating in a highly regulated industry, energy and utility companies face the same customer expectations as tech giants Google and Amazon.

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TechSee

DECEMBER 17, 2019

The customer service game has changed for energy, gas and water companies. It’s no longer just about providing a reliable service to customers who have been loyal for decades – it’s about providing effortless utility customer experience. Utilities must reduce customer effort. Utilize Visual Assistance.

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Interactions

MAY 20, 2022

Because of the regulated nature for many utility providers, customer retention is often not top of mind. Utilities, are more benchmarking their CX performance against other industries to meet customer demand. With that in mind, pricing can’t be the only factor utility providers look at to stand out from the competition.

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 7, 2024

Currently, around 500 agents at Sigma Connected depend on Encoded’s Agent Assisted Payments solution to handle thousands of inbound and outbound calls every month from customers in the energy and financial services sectors. Calls relate predominantly to general customer service and early arrears enquiries.

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Alida

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

Boosting customer satisfaction with Alliant Energy. One example comes from an unexpected industry: utilities. In the e-book, Alliant Energy , a publicly traded electric and natural gas utility based in the Midwest U.S., The result: 85 percent reduction in research costs in 2015 alone.

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West Monroe

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The natural gas industry is at another crossroads—leaving natural gas utilities and pipeline operators with plenty to consider. The industry last went through such a time when forecasts of severe shortages and high prices ended with hydrofracking, abundant supplies, low prices, and creation of a robust market for exports.

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Customer Bliss

APRIL 12, 2019

Monica Whiting , Vice President of Customer Experience at TECO energy , shares tactics and plans to help you strategize short-term and long-term goals for CX, regardless of your industry. TECO is a utility company that provides electric and natural gas services in Tampa, Florida, and gas services across the state of Florida.

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West Monroe

JUNE 29, 2023

Sustainability and decarbonization are growing trends in the energy industry, and electric utilities are no exception. But net-zero commitments and growing requirements for emissions disclosure are driving emissions reductions throughout other utility operations—specifically utility supply chains.

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CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 6, 2022

EXL , a leading data analytics and digital operations and solutions company, today announced its recognition as a Leader in the 2022 Information Services Group (ISG) Provider Lens Power and Utilities Services and Solutions report. . utilities and energy sector in order to help utilities providers identify industry-leading digital partners.

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Zonka Feedback

JULY 10, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is prevalent in many industries and becoming integral to business processes. Industries like telecommunications, oil, gas, energy, aviation, and healthcare are all finding ways to utilize artificial intelligence. And the customer service sector is no different.

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CSM Magazine

JUNE 27, 2022

The UK energy sector is hitting crisis point right now. However, research conducted by Macro 4 suggests that utility companies should be keeping a close eye on the service they provide to customers. We found that 58 per cent of energy customers expect higher levels of service in return for having to pay higher bills.

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Uplight

JUNE 3, 2022

The clean energy transition requires updated data uses, yet we’re not tapping the full value from data. The consumer economy utilizes data to Read More. The consumer economy utilizes data to Read More. The post Modern data use for a modern energy grid appeared first on Uplight.

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CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Energy Companies Feel British Public’s Social Media Wrath With British Gas, Scottish Power and OVO Getting the Worst Rap. New data reveals energy suppliers are letting their most at need customers down as they struggle to deal with tidal wave of complaints on social media. Octopus Energy comes out tops while British Gas ranks last .

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West Monroe

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Significant time and effort is required of many utility employees, leaders, and vendor teams to successfully transform how the utility operates and improve service to customers. With that in mind, utilities have an opportunity to define or refine their analytics strategy, governance model, suite of tools, and supporting architectures.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

MARCH 16, 2015

This summit is an exclusive opportunity to network and share best practices with fellow Customer Experience executives from a variety of industries, from companies like IPG Mediabrands, Wells Fargo, SunGard Corporate Liquidity & Energy, and more. Learn more and register here! Next Generation Customer Experience ConferenceSan Diego.

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Magellan Solutions

MAY 3, 2022

As the lifeblood of most industries, there is no wonder why even the largest multinational companies aim to attract and please as many consumers as they can. Utility Sector. Dominion Energy. The common services utilized by companies under this industry are customer support and tech support. Financial Institutions.

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Magellan Solutions

JULY 21, 2023

Utilizing blockchain allows businesses to build trust and remove intermediaries from outsourcing contracts. It involves utilizing software robots to automate repetitive tasks and processes. The outsourcing industry helps companies concentrate on their critical projects. Moreover, it reduces costs and streamlines operations.

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 21, 2023

It may seem as if running a sustainable online business is only about energy usage. Utilizing Renewable Energy While energy use may not be your biggest concern, especially when you invest in an established online business that does not operate from a physical location, it is still essential to consider the energy sources you use.

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West Monroe

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Amid the rapidly growing landscape of infrastructure development and modernization across the nation, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) aim at tackling aging infrastructure across industry sectors. No one knows a community and its problems better than its own members.

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West Monroe

JANUARY 23, 2022

An increasingly connected energy-and-utilities ecosystem. The utility business model is changing in response to political, environmental, consumer, and cybersecurity pressures. Dozens of states have set targets for decarbonizing their economies across all sectors—and utilities will have foundational roles in these efforts.

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 19, 2024

Diving into the restaurant industry can be a thrilling adventure for those who are up for the challenge. Let’s peel back the layers of the restaurant business and explore what’s not often discussed, ensuring your venture isn’t just another statistic in the high failure rate of the hospitality industry.

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West Monroe

JUNE 29, 2023

Sustainability and decarbonization are growing trends in the energy industry, and electric utilities are no exception. But net-zero commitments and growing requirements for emissions disclosure are driving emissions reductions throughout other utility operations—specifically utility supply chains.

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West Monroe

APRIL 3, 2023

Utilities are evolving. Faced with ambitious decarbonization goals, accelerating electrification efforts, new regulatory requirements, and critical cybersecurity risks, industry leaders are looking to large, transformational technology deployments to adapt to new challenges and position themselves for the future.

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Interactions

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Jak Katterfield, Product Marketing Manager at Interactions, sat down to talk with Lindsay Washburn, Senior Digital Product Manager at Evergy, and Ed Anderson, Senior Manager CXT Technology at Vistra Energy. Ed : I manage the Operations Command Center and the Call Center Telephony and Chat delivery and experience for Vistra Energy.

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Doing CX Right

JUNE 27, 2020

What can energy suppliers and utilities learn from leading tech firms about driving customer happiness? Consumers are expecting the same speed and clarity of service and vendor responsiveness from their utility providers as they experience with their online shopping, taxi bookings, and fast food orders.

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Maru Group

DECEMBER 6, 2021

How do you engage customers in a low-engagement, highly regulated industry? This is the situation that National Grid is facing – along with many other utilities around the world. Their objective is to transfer energy without interruption to customers and maintain the overhead electrical lines and gas pipelines that do this.

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 4, 2023

For example, tracking the ESG scores of specific companies over a decade would utilize a panel data approach. Moreover, benchmarking against industry standards offers insights into their ESG performance, highlighting areas of excellence or improvement. Time Series Models: They focus on ordered observations over time.

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West Monroe

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The challenge of keeping the lights on while completely revolutionizing how that happens is keeping even the nimblest executives on their toes.

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Maru Group

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Ten years ago, the Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative (SECC) was founded to understand the wants/needs of energy consumers in North America and share those learnings with industry stakeholders. From the Symposium, it is clear customers want more from utilities. Yet, utilities are not moving fast enough.

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Circular Edge

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Let NetSuite’s cloud ERP redefine the way you operate, adapt, and succeed in the competitive industry. Business Guide: Five Signs That It's Time for a New ERP It’s time to break free from manual tasks, fragmented applications, and missed growth opportunities.

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