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Recent breakthroughs in grid-connected battery storage
Rebecca Harris, Research Analyst — Utility-scale battery storage is quickly becoming reality in the U.S. Low prices, state policies and increased use of renewables are driving adoption of pilot and fully-functioning battery storage programs across the country. California is the … View full story
Is your customer satisfaction survey dissatisfying customers?
By Zahra Dhanani, Research Associate – You’re standing at the checkout counter and the cashier hands you an extremely long receipt. Your first thought is immediate annoyance at the wastage of paper, but the bottom of that receipt reads something incredibly … View full story
Connecting with customers via greeting cards
By Suzanne Haggerty, Research Manager – Remember when it was cool to get mail? When you were maybe 8 years old and just thought it was beyond exciting to find an envelope in the mailbox addressed to you, of all … View full story
Social customer care: a service evolution
By Allison Herdic, Industry Researcher – When the lights go out or a bill question arises, customer no longer turn solely to the utility’s call center or even the company’s website. Increasingly, customers are utilizing social channels such as Twitter and … View full story
Con Edison and Wonder Woman – Utilities in the World of Podcasts
Rebecca Harris, Research Associate – Con Edison is in its second year of producing its podcast, Plugged In. The podcast runs between 5 and 15 minutes and touches on a wide range of topics, focusing on innovative or politically relevant subjects. … View full story