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Best podcasts about utility companies

Latest podcast episodes about utility companies

Expat Property Story
Expat Property Toolbox: More Essential Resources From R-Z

Expat Property Story

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 26:20


#172You should listen to this episode if you're looking for ways to get to your UK Property objectives that little bit quicker. Even if you know these resources, download anyway to hear alternative ways to use them. I can almost guarantee you'll find inspiration for your own story one way or another.In this episode we discuss:R for Rightmove: Everyone knows this well-known property portal but have you thought of using it to to find investment locations by working out the median prices of properties?S for Spare Room: A great resource for HMO research, understanding the competion, and tenant demand.T for Tax Café: Essential books for tax planning, including tips for non-residents and non-doms.U for UK Finance: Provides comprehensive data and analysis on banking and finance industry activity.V for VPN: Frustrated by being blocked from Utility Companies' websites ? A VPN can help you access UK services from abroad by encrypting data and masking IP addresses.W for Word: Useful for journaling, transcription, and maintaining an organized body of content. An obvious one, but still essential in my book!X for Excel: Xerox nearly made it but I don't know enough about it to do it justice. So, even though this piece of Microsoft magic begins with an E, we plumped for Exce:  ideal for deal analysis, cash flow forecasting, and task management. Couldn't live without it!Y for YouTube: A treasure trove of free property advice and tutorials, though watch out for the ads!Z for Zoopla: It was nearly Zapier, and in the episode we talk about other To-Do-List tips and tricks, but in the end we chose Zoopla.  Another property portal that's great for price history and additional insights.We work with time poor professionals get a good return on their money by investing with us. Schedule a callLeave an honest review of Expat Property StoryJoin our Mailing List to join our WhatsApp  group AND access our 37 Question Due Diligence Checklist AND our 23 Step Guide to Buying Property at Auction AND our Monthly NewsletterFollow the Show on InstagramTell us the one thing you're struggling with in UK propertyDetails of where to meet other Expat Property Investors (For FREE!!!):Hong Kong: Pacific Coffee, 2/F, Central Building, Central (first Saturday of each month from 11:30 am)Dubai: Holiday Inn, Science Park (first Wednesday of each month from 7pm)Singapore: The Providore at VivoCity (first Saturday of each month  from 10:30 am)Keywords:UK property objectives, property resources, investment location, Rightmove, buy to let strategy, property investment, median price, property reconfiguration, HMO strategy, spare room, tenant demand, landlord research, property tax planning, TaxCafe, UK Finance, VPN service, Microsoft Word, journaling for investors, property spreadsheet, financial control, Google Docs, property data analysis, check my file account, Zoopla, UK property listings, property portals, rental properties, property price history, UK property research, property podcasts.

InvestTalk
Retirement Plan Changes: What the IRS Update Means for You

InvestTalk

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 46:08


The IRS has issued new guidance on early distributions from retirement plans, providing clarity on exceptions to the 10% additional tax for unforeseeable or emergency personal or family expenses and for survivors of domestic abuse. Understanding the key points of this updated guidance is crucial to ensure it aligns with your retirement goals and minimizes potential penalties. Today's Stocks & Topics: MCD - McDonald's Corp., UNH - UnitedHealth Group Inc., PM - Philip Morris International Inc., Market Wrap, Retirement Plan Changes: What the IRS Update Means for You, AES - AES Corp., Utility Companies, AAPL - Apple Inc., FCC and Crypto Approval, S&P 500, NVDA - NVIDIA Corp., TSM - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. ADR, GLD - SPDR Gold Shares, CELH - Celsius Holdings Inc., VVV - Valvoline Inc., GM - General Motors Co., Companies and Politics.Our Sponsors:* Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

UBC News World
Personalized Bulk Printing: Statements & Invoices For Banks & Utility Companies

UBC News World

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2024 3:09


Outsource all your printing and mailing needs with Online Statements! More details at https://www.onlinestatements.us/ Online Statements City: South Bend Address: 228 E Bronson St, Website: https://www.onlinestatements.us/ Phone: +1-574-282-1200

Automotive Repair News Today
EV Charging Concerns and Complications with Ryan McKinnon

Automotive Repair News Today

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2024 23:39


In this episode, Braxton Critcher is joined by Ryan McKinnon from Charge Ahead Partnership. Ryan discusses the current state of EV infrastructure in Florida, emphasizing the barriers to EV adoption due to the lack of charging stations despite the availability of federal funds. He highlights the problematic role of power companies raising consumer rates to fund their EV charging stations, which stifles competition from private businesses.00:00 More EVs on the road, better charging? Or not.05:12 Nevi program funds EV charging stations in Florida.07:26 Nevi program offsets startup cost for EV charging.13:11 EV charging raises costs, unequal access, and undermines claims.15:05 Entrepreneur sees opportunity with electric vehicle charging.20:31 Coalition of businesses and organizations promoting EVs.22:02 Seeking perspectives on EV charging stations and industries.Learn more about Charge Ahead Partnership

BFM :: Market Watch
Data Centres Powering Up Utility Companies

BFM :: Market Watch

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 7:19


In 2022, roughly 460 Terawatt hours were consumed globally by data centers and that figure could double by 2026, equal to that of Japan's entire electricity use. With utility companies standing to benefit significantly from datacenter electricity demand. Will Malaysian utility companies stand to benefit too? Ahmad Maghfur Usman, Equity Analyst at Nomura Malaysia gives us his perspective.Image Credit: fanjianhua / freepik.com

ADOM KASIEBO
PURC Law on Refund of Capital Contributions of Customers to Utility Companies to Begin May 1st

ADOM KASIEBO

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 20:07


Public Utilities Regulatory Commission PURC will from 1st May implement a new Legislative instrument, on refund of capital contributions paid by customers to utility companies.

The Dallas Morning News
Son of woman who died in Texas Panhandle wildfire sues utility companies as lawsuits pile...and more news

The Dallas Morning News

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 5:48


The son of a woman who died inside her home during the historic Texas Panhandle wildfires last month filed a wrongful death lawsuit Wednesday against the utility companies who say their facilities may have played a role in igniting the blaze. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WWJ Plus
Pharmacies and emergency services experiencing interruptions amidst nation wide cellular outage | A state lawmaker from Garden City is proposing new laws that would prohibit utility companies from making political contributions

WWJ Plus

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 7:36


Tens of thousands of cell phone customers nationwide are without service. AT&T reportedly has the largest number -- over 50,000 reports of outages or signal loss -- but reports also say T-Mobile and Verizon customers are affected. A state lawmaker from Garden City is proposing new laws that would prohibit utility companies from making political contributions. (Credit: Ronald Martinez/Getty)

WCBS 880 All Local
Utility companies want to hike rates in Connecticut by roughly 20 percent, A man was hit in the head with a pipe at the Queens Plaza subway station, An NYPD Officer is recovering from a foot injury after a hit and run accident last night in Queens

WCBS 880 All Local

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 5:12


The CM Mentors Podcast
A Dive into Land Development

The CM Mentors Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 57:25


In Episode 36 of The CM Mentors Podcast, Matt Graves and Kyle Grandell chat with Jack Rowe, Director of Land Entitlement and Development at Taylor Morrison. Topics Include:* What is Land Development?* The hardest part of the Job* How to be Successful with Utility Companies* spoiler: We wish we had better answers* What it was like entering the Industry* Working through the Bureaucracy of Cities* How to get started in Land DevelopmentWatch the interview on YouTube:About Jack:Jack is a family man, real estate development professional, and proud Aggie — an alumnus of Texas A&M University's Master of Land and Property Development program. His educational background spans architecture and urban design, real estate finance, land development, management, and negotiation — all of which he uses day-to-day as real estate development professional. Jack is also the proud husband of an entrepreneur. When he's not at work developing communities in North Texas, you'll find him helping his wife, Kimberly, with her business, PWR WMN (pronounced “Power Woman”), reading about history, philosophy, or personal development, or spending time with his family and friends.Finally, Jack is an avid promoter of construction industry careers, giving back to the community via individual mentorship and his service to his alma mater as Vice President of Texas A&M's Development Industry Advisory Council.To Connect with Jack: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackrowehttps://www.pwrwmn.shop/ Get full access to Construction Yeti at constructionyeti.substack.com/subscribe

InvestTalk
10-6-2023 - Best of Caller Questions

InvestTalk

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2023 46:49


In this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.Today's Stocks & Topics: Investment Options, Buying Bonds Instead of Buying Stocks, Value Stocks with Dividends, Mid and Small Caps, Insider Buying, 403b Retirement Funds, Mortgages, Utility Companies and Electric Vehicles, The Market and 401Ks, Peer-to-Peer Lending, Bonds, Diversified Account, Recession, Corporate Bond Offerings, Retirement, Social Security Payments, Value Stocks and Growth Stocks, IPOs.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Inside 4Walls
Hawaii utility companies face lawsuit amid Maui fires over downed, 'energized' power lines

Inside 4Walls

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 12:29


https://thepostmillennial.com/hawaii-utility-companies-face-lawsuit-amid-maui-fires-over-downed-energized-power-lines Follow me for more content on these platforms! Twitter- https://twitter.com/Insideforwalls

Inside 4Walls
Hawaii utility companies face lawsuit amid Maui fires over downed, 'energized' power lines((Audio Only))

Inside 4Walls

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 13:29


https://thepostmillennial.com/hawaii-utility-companies-face-lawsuit-amid-maui-fires-over-downed-energized-power-lines Follow me for more content on these platforms! Twitter- https://twitter.com/Insideforwalls

1010 WINS ALL LOCAL
Utility companies and building owners urge energy cuts to avoid heat related blackouts, Search continues for child who was swept out to sea at Coney Island, NYPD holds news conference on thieves using E-bikes and scooters for street robberies

1010 WINS ALL LOCAL

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 5:58


InvestTalk
6-13-2023 - Best of Caller Questions

InvestTalk

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 46:48


In this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.Today's Stocks & Topics: Investment Options, Buying Bonds Instead of Buying Stocks, Value Stocks with Dividends, Mid and Small Caps, Insider Buying, 403b Retirement Funds, Mortgages, Utility Companies and Electric Vehicles, The Market and 401Ks, Peer-to-Peer Lending, Bonds, Diversified Account, Recession, Corporate Bond Offerings, Retirement, Social Security Payments, Value Stocks and Growth Stocks, IPOs.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

KBS WORLD Radio News
News(Top News : The government will hike electricity and gas prices by five-point-three percent as state utility companies are saddled with losses and outstanding fees.) - 2023.05.15 PM5

KBS WORLD Radio News

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023


Last updated : 2023.05.15 The latest news from home and abroad, with a close eye on Northeast Asia and the Korean Peninsula in particular

C19
Utility companies...that work?

C19

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 11:41


Connecticut's electric utilities could get an incentive system. MTA finances are under the microscope — again. Connecticut lawmakers come together to hammer out a two-year budget. And the clock's ticking for Connecticut's state universities to reach a deal with lawmakers on funding.

Dirty and Driven
Ep 34.5: Polished Corporate Bullshit and Gaslighting Utility Companies

Dirty and Driven

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 66:23


In this Tuesday episode, James and Casey talk about what to do when you hit a utility line while digging, what happens when you fall through the floor of your attic, and about Dirty and Drivens new workforce development initiative with the AOGC of Oklahoma!   _______________________________________________________________________________--- FOLLOW US: @DIRTYANDDRIVEN  EMAIL: DIRTYANDDRIVEN@GMAIL.COM FREE STICKER: DM or Email us and we will send you a free sticker anywhere in the world!

Drive Radio
Fix It: Quasi-Utility Companies & Easements, Residential Solar & Wind, Stopped Up Drains. 4-22-23

Drive Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 57:05


Fix It: Quasi-Utility Companies & Easements, Residential Solar & Wind, Stopped Up Drains. 4-22-23 by John Rush

Ask Amy
Who's that digging? Utility companies and your property rights

Ask Amy

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 22:30


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One Life Radio Podcast
#1935 Mary Holland - Children's Health Defense Most Read News of the Week

One Life Radio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023


It's Health Freedom News and Views Monday with our host, Bernadette Fiaschetti, and Mary Holland, President of Children's Health Defense (CHD) reviewing the top stories of the week from the Defender newsletter. Read all of the articles they discuss on the Children's Health Defense website, or get ahead of the game by signing up for the Defender newsletter.Here's just a few of the stories we cover:Bill Gates — After Reaping Huge Profits Selling BioNTech Shares — Trashes Effectiveness of COVID VaccinesWhy Smart Meters Are Good for Utility Companies, Bad for ConsumersA Year After Being Deported, Novak Djokovic Makes History Winning Australian Open as Bill Gates Looks OnThank you to our sponsors!Enviromedica – The BEST probiotics on the planetChildren's Health Defense - Listen every Monday for Bern and Mary Holland, President of CHD! The Pure Bliss of Tantra Talk and Meditation Feb. 11th at the Dallas Museum of ArtSunwarrior - Use the code OLR for 20% off your purchase!Well Being JournalThorne - Get 20% off your order and free shipping!

InvestTalk
1-16-2023 - Best of Caller Questions

InvestTalk

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 46:49


In this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.Today's Stocks & Topics: Investment Options, Buying Bonds Instead of Buying Stocks, Value Stocks with Dividends, Mid and Small Caps, Insider Buying, 403b Retirement Funds, Mortgages, Utility Companies and Electric Vehicles, The Market and 401Ks, Peer-to-Peer Lending, Bonds, Diversified Account, Recession, Corporate Bond Offerings, Retirement, Social Security Payments, Value Stocks and Growth Stocks, IPOs.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

InvestTalk
12-26-2022 – Can You Avoid the Early Withdrawal Penalty for IRAs?

InvestTalk

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2022 45:54


Generally, retirement savers can't touch their individual retirement account or 401(k) funds before age 59½ without penalty, but there are exceptions. Today's Stocks & Topics: Economic Stats, The Stock Market Moving Up, Financial Trends That Killed the Market in 2022, Billionaires & Market Downturns, CLF - Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., OGN - Organon & Co., Utility Companies and Electric Cars, WDFC - WD-40 Co., C - Citigroup Inc., MRK - Merck & Co. Inc., Recession, SAGPX - Principal SAM Conservative Growth Portfolio A, Diversified Account.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Rob is Right Podcast
Libs of Tik-Tok: Week of December 12th

The Rob is Right Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 22:24


We put together all of last week's Libs of Tik-Tok Content for all our friends who are banned from Twitter or refuse to use it. This week we have White House Drag Queens, Respecting Pronouns, Pronoun Surveys, Cis Gendered People, Neo pronouns, Taylor Lorenz, Racism, Emoji Pronouns, Rep. Katie Porter, Utility Companies, Twitter Spaces, a Highschool Principal, and Pride Club. WE POST DAILY! If you don't see us, check our other socials. If you got a favorite, we are most likely on it! The AllmyLinks has all of our Socials! - https://allmylinks.com/robisright

Awakening
#181 Do Not Pay, Why It Is a Trap - Peter Stone

Awakening

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2022 90:39


Freedom Broadcasters Livestream On Sept 22, 2022 Thursday Guest: Sovereign Pete - Peter Stone Topic: ”Do Not Pay: Why It is a Trap” Bio: Pete Stone, founder and CEO of the Sovereign Project, is an author and researcher, covering all aspects of the corrupt global system and the law in relation to our true rights. Through the Project, Pete's ambition is to help people to empower themselves with the same knowledge and connect those who wish to be free to become an unstoppable force for world peace. What we Discussed: - Why he set up the Sovereign Project - Different Jurisdictions - Magna Carta was not for the People - Courts tricking you so that you lose - Different Types of Trusts - Universal Commercial Code - Be Your own Postmaster General - The Corruption with the Birth Certificate - The Difference between Replying & Responding - Notice of Conditional Acceptance - Don't Pay Movement is a Trap - Germany has Gas & Electricity increase over 5 times - Utility Companies are Credit Companies - Fit Your Own Utility meters - Who is the Creditor behind the Debt - Affidavit Statement - True Bill - The Trickery with Fonts and Boxes on Letters - Cash is using font fraud - Peters Workshops - Civil Law comes from the Roman Empire and more How to Contact Peter: Website/Social media links: www.thesovereignproject.live Instagram: @thesovereignproject.live Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Sovereign-Project-103072248658366/ Odysee: @thesovereignproject ================================================= More about Roy: All Podcasts + Coaching and Social Media https://bio.link/podcaster https://awakeningpodcast.org/ Video https://www.bitchute.com/channel/y2XWI0VCPVqX/ =================================================== Interview Panel Grace Asagra, RN MA (Holistic Nurse, US, originally from the Phil) Podcast: Quantum Nurse: Out of the Rabbit Hole from Stress to Bless www.quantumnurse.life Hartmut Schumacher Podcast: GO YOUR OWN PATH https://anchor.fm/hartmut-schumacher-path Roy Coughlan Podcast: AWAKENING https://www.awakeningpodcast.org

Some More News
SMN: The Perverse Incentives of Utility Companies

Some More News

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 63:53


Hi. Oh no! The quest for ever-growing profits has led to screwed-up priorities, corruption, and disaster in the U.S. energy industry! This is Part 3 in our series looking at how the Profit Motive creates bizarre and often grotesque incentives that push industries to do the opposite of what they should. Get your BETTER THINGS ARE NECESSARY AND POSSIBLE merch here: https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/20713359-better-things-are-necessary-and-possible Check out our new compilation series, CODY COMPS here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqFkH8uXvlJbGeJKUChW4VGxCMhKQ9cJ8 Please fill out our SURVEY: https://kastmedia.com/survey/ Check out our new series SOME THIS! - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkJemc4T5NYbcqTbNmyH3uqutwcj8fHf3 Support us on our PATREON: http://patreon.com/somemorenews Check out our MERCH STORE: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/somemorenews?ref_id=9949 SUBSCRIBE to SOME MORE NEWS: https://tinyurl.com/ybfx89rh  Subscribe to the Even More News and SMN audio podcasts here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/some-more-news/id1364825229 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ebqegozpFt9hY2WJ7TDiA?si=5keGjCe5SxejFN1XkQlZ3w&dl_branch=1 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/even-more-news Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gA4sEokJZ0ma4uA0WxK8IvnoGc0jDd-U-XZy9NCc6BE/edit We Should Start Incentivizing Better Things Get an immune-supporting FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase if you visit athleticgreens.com/morenews and try AG1 today. High-performance beauty and skin-care products made with clean, skin-loving ingredients. Right now, you can get 15% off your first order when you visit thrivecausemetics.com/MORENEWS. Wildgrain is the first bake-from-frozen box for artisanal bread. Plus they have amazing rolls, pastries, and even handmade pastas. Sign up at Wildgrain.com/morenews and, for a limited time, you can get $30 off the first box PLUS free croissants in every box. Prose is the healthy hair regimen with your name all over it. Take your FREE in-depth hair consultation and get 15% off your first order today! Go to Prose.com/morenews for your FREE in-depth hair consultation and 15% off.Support the show!: http://patreon.com.com/somemorenewsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some More News
SMN: The Perverse Incentives of Utility Companies

Some More News

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 66:23 Transcription Available


Hi. Oh no! The quest for ever-growing profits has led to screwed-up priorities, corruption, and disaster in the U.S. energy industry! This is Part 3 in our series looking at how the Profit Motive creates bizarre and often grotesque incentives that push industries to do the opposite of what they should. Get your BETTER THINGS ARE NECESSARY AND POSSIBLE merch here: https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/20713359-better-things-are-necessary-and-possible Check out our new compilation series, CODY COMPS here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqFkH8uXvlJbGeJKUChW4VGxCMhKQ9cJ8 Please fill out our SURVEY: https://kastmedia.com/survey/ Check out our new series SOME THIS! - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkJemc4T5NYbcqTbNmyH3uqutwcj8fHf3 Support us on our PATREON: http://patreon.com/somemorenews Check out our MERCH STORE: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/somemorenews?ref_id=9949 SUBSCRIBE to SOME MORE NEWS: https://tinyurl.com/ybfx89rh  Subscribe to the Even More News and SMN audio podcasts here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/some-more-news/id1364825229 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ebqegozpFt9hY2WJ7TDiA?si=5keGjCe5SxejFN1XkQlZ3w&dl_branch=1 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/even-more-news Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gA4sEokJZ0ma4uA0WxK8IvnoGc0jDd-U-XZy9NCc6BE/edit We Should Start Incentivizing Better Things Get an immune-supporting FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase if you visit athleticgreens.com/morenews and try AG1 today. High-performance beauty and skin-care products made with clean, skin-loving ingredients. Right now, you can get 15% off your first order when you visit thrivecausemetics.com/MORENEWS. Wildgrain is the first bake-from-frozen box for artisanal bread. Plus they have amazing rolls, pastries, and even handmade pastas. Sign up at Wildgrain.com/morenews and, for a limited time, you can get $30 off the first box PLUS free croissants in every box. Prose is the healthy hair regimen with your name all over it. Take your FREE in-depth hair consultation and get 15% off your first order today! Go to Prose.com/morenews for your FREE in-depth hair consultation and 15% off.Support the show!: http://patreon.com.com/somemorenewsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dana & Parks Podcast
A battle between KC streets and utility companies. Hour 4 8/4/2022

The Dana & Parks Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 36:49


RUGGED RANTS
Technology's Powerful Impact on Vegetation Management for Utility Companies

RUGGED RANTS

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 16:58


For utility companies, keeping power lines clear of fallen trees and overgrown vegetation is a complex task. On this episode of The Big REthink, Anne Beard, director of vegetation management solutions for Geospatial Innovations, Inc., explains to host Susan Campbell how the company's software simplifies the process, and increases efficiency, for workers in the field and the office. Beard also shares the positive ripple effect that technology and vegetation management have on wildlife and the environment when they're used together.

OceanFM Ireland
Utility companies urged to assist those switching accounts from Ulster Bank

OceanFM Ireland

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 9:09


The CEO of Sligo Credit Union, Barry O'Flynn, has called on all utility companies, as well as the Ulster Bank, to do more to assist bank customers in transferring their accounts elsewhere, as Ulster Bank prepares to close its outlets. He says the process is providing cumbersome for a lot of people

Local Energy Rules
Monopolistic Utility Companies Suppress the Use of Customer Data

Local Energy Rules

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 46:09


For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, a rebroadcast from the Building Local Power Podcast, host John Farrell and guest Michael Murray discuss how utilities resist data portability, even though customers have a right to their data.… Read More

Local Energy Rules
Monopolistic Utility Companies Suppress the Use of Customer Data

Local Energy Rules

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 46:09


For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, a rebroadcast from the Building Local Power Podcast, host John Farrell and guest Michael Murray discuss how utilities resist data portability, even though customers have a right to their data.… Read More

Local Energy Rules
Monopolistic Utility Companies Suppress the Use of Customer Data — Episode 155 of Local Energy Rules

Local Energy Rules

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022


Building Local Power
Monopolistic Utility Companies Suppress the Use of Customer Data

Building Local Power

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022


On this episode of the Building Local Power Podcast, John Farrell, Co-Director of ILSR, is joined by Michael Murray, the President of Mission Data. Mission Data is a national coalition of innovative technology companies that empower consumers to access their own energy usage data. John and Michael discuss how structural market problems prevent consumers from accessing electricity data and possible solutions for utilities to create a more decentralized energy system. Highlights include: How energy usage data plays a critical role in lowering costs for all customers. How monopoly utilities are exploiting smart meter data. The difference between the U.S. and the U.K. in their approach to using electricity data. “The usage data is really the fulcrum of the whole system because that's how the aggregator goes to the wholesale market operator and gets paid for their service and in turn those payments can flow through and part to the consumers who are donating their flexibility and their power usage.”- Michael Murray “We reward utilities for spending money on capital investment, but not for figuring out how to use it well.” – John Farrell “How quickly do utilities acknowledge the existence of a problem and actually resolve it? […] I think it's time for public utility regulators to take up the mantel and really think about themselves as overseers, as a tech support platform – that is an important part of accountability. – Michael Murray Related Resources Drone Data Helps a Minnesota City Conserve Energy How Big Utilities are Impeding Clean Energy, and What We Can Do About It Transcript Jess Del Fiacco: Hello and welcome to Building Local Power, a podcast dedicated to thought-provoking conversations about how we can challenge corporate monopolies and expand the power of people to shape their own future. I'm Jess Del Fiacco, the host of Building Local Power and Communications Manager here at the Institute for Local Self Reliance. For more than 45 years, ILSR has worked to build thriving, equitable communities where power, wealth, and accountability remain in local hands. This week, John Farrell, a co-director of ILSR speaks with Michael Murray, the President of the Mission Data Coalition. John and Michael discuss why clean energy advocates should be paying more attention to the value of customer electricity use data and how we can extract this data from the protective claws of monopoly electric utilities. Without further ado, here's John. John Farrell: Michael, welcome. Michael Murray: Thank you, John. I am a big fan of the podcast and very happy to join you today. John Farrell: It was such a pleasure to meet and talk to you earlier this year for the first time, and then to get a chance to read your recent report, Digital Platform Regulation, because it really intersects well with the way that ILSR and other folks across the country are looking at this issue of, who controls the platforms that we do business on and who has access to the information about themselves? Some people might think of this in the context of Facebook, as a Facebook user, this company controls a lot of data about you that you've given them voluntarily, and then sometimes you're trying to figure out like, “Wow, maybe I want to cancel my account or close my account. How do I have access to that data? How can I get back my data?” Or you have Amazon, which uses data about the different sellers on its platform in ways that can enhance its ability to compete or unfairly compete with the independent sellers on its platform. John Farrell: And then we have the utility business, and this is where I was so pleased to come across your work, because I wasn't aware that someone had thought through so carefully, not just this idea of access to customer data as something that might be useful, but you've really thought through it in terms of, what are the structural market structure problems that prevent us from getting access to customer data?

Building Local Power
Monopolistic Utility Companies Suppress the Use of Customer Data

Building Local Power

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 45:00


On this episode of the Building Local Power Podcast, ILSR's John Farrell is joined by Michael Murray, President of Mission Data. … Read More

The Modern Customer Podcast
Meeting Customers Where They Are: Lessons From The CEO of OhmConnect

The Modern Customer Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 35:25


Energy costs and usage impact every homeowner, but most people don't think much about the process. They flip a switch, the light turns on, and they pay their electric bill when it comes due.  But as the energy grid ages and breaks down and the weather gets more extreme and threatens to knock out power, conserving energy and using it at the right time is crucial for homeowners.  That's where OhmConnect comes in. The company uses AI and analytics to reduce energy costs by gamifying the process and rewarding consumers for using energy when it is cleaner and cheaper instead of during peak times when it is dirtier and more expensive.  Educating customers on the complex energy system is challenging. OhmConnect meets customers where they are to market a product that hasn't existed before.  Here are three lessons from CEO Cisco DeVries:  Build Trust OhmConnect is a free service that provides customers free smart devices and pays them to change their energy use, so many people think it is a scam and too good to be true. The first roadblock to educating customers is building trust that it is a real company.  OhmConnect builds trust by leveraging partnerships with businesses customers know and trust, such as Google and Carrier. As customers connect OhmConnect with trusted brands, they understand the new company better.   Gamify the Process Once people trust the business, OhmConnect makes it fun with gamification. The company's goal is for customers to reduce their energy use—the better they do, the more points, rewards, and money they earn.  DeVries points out that the game isn't about teaching customers about the energy grid because no one would pay attention. But as customers play the game, they organically learn more about energy in their homes and how to make better decisions to reduce their energy use. At the end of the day, OhmConnect isn't trying to get people to pass a test about how the energy grid works. It just wants them to succeed in the game.  Creating a fun and engaging game lowers the point of entry and makes conserving energy accessible for customers. People may be overwhelmed by the thought of learning about the energy grid but more willing to dip their toes into a fun game that happens to teach them about energy along the way. When introducing something new, focus on what matters most to customers and leave behind what doesn't.   Constantly Test the Process Educating customers is an evolving process that involves constant testing. OhmConnect regularly surveys customers and pulls data from their energy systems to see the effectiveness of their education efforts. The goal is to teach customers enough that they want to play the game and reduce their energy use but not to bore them with irrelevant details.   The constant testing builds an incredible dataset that helps OhmConnect predict how much electricity can be reduced at any given time based on things like the time of day, weather, and type of device. The company lives and dies by the data and uses it to adjust its strategy.   Introducing a new product and educating customers on something as critical as clean energy use is important but difficult. As OhmConnect demonstrates, meeting customers where they are and finding ways to build trust and gamify the process can build strong relationships and grow a company. ________ Blake Morgan is a customer experience futurist, keynote speaker, and author of the bestselling book The Customer Of The Future. For regular updates on customer experience, sign up for her weekly newsletter here.  Join the new Customer Experience Community here.

Clean Power Hour
Thomas Folker, CEO of Leap Energy | The One-Stop Shop for Grid Services Ep.76

Clean Power Hour

Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 34:09


Thomas Folker describes Leap as the Stripe for energy. The same way that Stripe provides the infrastructure for online payment processing, Leap allows anyone with energy resources (battery or EV companies, for example) to connect to the grid and trade energy as if they were a power plant.In other words, Leap is a one-stop shop for grid services.Thomas is the Cofounder and CEO of Leap Energy, a virtual power plant that connects EV, solar storage, battery and smart thermostat companies to the grid. To date, Leap serves customers in California, Texas and New York, with plans to expand and decarbonize electric grids across the US and internationally. On this episode of Clean Power Hour, Thomas joins Tim to share his  background building wind farms in the Netherlands and explain how he realized the value in selling grid services to utilities.Thomas walks us through the concepts of demand response and demand flexibility, describing what differentiates Leap from traditional DRMS.Listen in for Thomas' insight around the legislation that allows virtual power plants like Leap to exist and learn what Leap can do to make global energy markets accessible to you.Key TakeawaysHow Thomas developed an interest in renewable energy and grid servicesWhy the Dutch were early adopters of wind technology and what inspired Thomas' move to the USHow Thomas realized the value in selling grid services to utilitiesHow Leap functions as a virtual power plant to connect EV, solar storage, battery and smart thermostat companies to the gridLeap's ideal customer and how the company makes moneyThe concepts of demand response and demand flexibilityWhat differentiates Leap from traditional demand response aggregators (DRMS)The 3 markets where Leap is active now and Thomas' plans to expand to all relevant US marketsThe legislation in the US that allows virtual power plants like Leap to existHow Thomas navigates friction with utility companies (e.g.: the net metering fight in CA)Connect with ThomasLeap Energy Leap on TwitterLeap on LinkedInConnect with Tim  Clean Power Hour  Clean Power Hour on YouTubeTim on TwitterTim on LinkedIn Email tgmontague@gmail.com Review Clean Power Hour on Apple PodcastsResourcesEnphase California Independent System Operatorev.energyEV ConnectStemSunnovaSunrunGridPointEnergyHubResideoFederal Energy RegulatCorporate sponsors who share our mission to speed the energy transition are invited to check out https://www.cleanpowerhour.com/support/ Twice a week we highlight the tools, technologies and innovators that are making the clean energy transition a reality - on Apple,

The Bid
The real leaders of net zero: The role of utility companies in the transition feat. Engie

The Bid

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 27:22


On our third episode of The real leaders of net zero miniseries, Catherine MacGregor of global utility company Engie discusses the role of green hydrogen and why the cost and the speed of the transition are among her top concerns.This material is for informational purposes and is prepared by BlackRock, is not intended to be relied upon as a forecast, research or investment advice, and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy. The opinions expressed are as of date of publication and are subject to change. The information and opinions contained in this material are derived from proprietary and nonproprietary sources deemed by BlackRock to be reliable and are not guaranteed as to accuracy or completeness. This material may contain 'forward looking' information that is not purely historical in nature. There is no guarantee that any forecasts made will come to pass. Reliance upon information in this material is at the sole discretion of the reader. Past performance is not indicative of current or future results. This information provided is neither tax nor legal advice and investors should consult with their own advisors before making investment decisions. The value of investments and the income from them can go down as well as up and you may not get back the amount invested. BlackRock does and may seek to do business with companies covered in this podcast. As a result, readers should be aware that the firm may have a conflict of interest that could affect the objectivity of this podcast.In the U.S. and Canada, this material is intended for public distribution.In the UK and Non-European Economic Area (EEA) countries: this is Issued by BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered office: 12 Throgmorton Avenue, London, EC2N 2DL. Tel: + 44 (0)20 7743 3000. Registered in England and Wales No. 02020394. For your protection telephone calls are usually recorded. Please refer to the Financial Conduct Authority website for a list of authorised activities conducted by BlackRock.In the European Economic Area (EEA): this is Issued by BlackRock (Netherlands) B.V. is authorised and regulated by the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets. Registered office Amstelplein 1, 1096 HA, Amsterdam, Tel: 020 – 549 5200, Tel: 31-20-549-5200. Trade Register No. 17068311 For your protection telephone calls are usually recorded.For Investors in Switzerland: This document is marketing materialIn Singapore, this is issued by BlackRock (Singapore) Limited (Co. registration no. 200010143N). This advertisement or publication has not been reviewed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. In Hong Kong, this material is issued by BlackRock Asset Management North Asia Limited and has not been reviewed by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong. In Australia, issued by BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited ABN 13 006 165 975 AFSL 230 523 (BIMAL). The material provides general information only and does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation, needs or circumstances. Before making any investment decision, you should assess whether the material is appropriate for you and obtain financial advice tailored to you having regard to your individual objectives, financial situation, needs and circumstances.In Latin America: this material is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice nor an offer or solicitation to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any shares of any Fund (nor shall any such shares be offered or sold to any person) in any jurisdiction in which an offer, solicitation, purchase or sale would be unlawful under the securities law of that jurisdiction. If any funds are mentioned or inferred to in this material, it is possible that some or all of the funds may not have been registered with the securities regulator of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Uruguay or any other securities regulator in any Latin American country and thus might not be publicly offered within any such country. The securities regulators of such countries have not confirmed the accuracy of any information contained herein. The provision of investment management and investment advisory services is a regulated activity in Mexico thus is subject to strict rules. For more information on the Investment Advisory Services offered by BlackRock Mexico please refer to the Investment Services Guide available at www.blackrock.com/mx©2022 BlackRock, Inc. All Rights Reserved. BLACKROCK is a registered trademark of BlackRock, Inc. All other trademarks are those of their respective owners.

The TNT Talk Show
Do UK utility companies treat their customers fairly?

The TNT Talk Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2022 64:38


In this episode, we have a guest on the showWe have a guest who can talk with authority on this subject as we discover that UK utility companies don't always make things clear for customers so customers and bamboozled by their bills and are never sure how much they pay or what sort of debt they get into with their utility companies.Discover some of the bad practices that are currently employed by the utility industry and also the upcoming huge rises in cost which are coming and shocking households up and down the UKTune in and listen to the discussion - and please let us have your thoughts on this topicAlthough we much prefer effusive praise

The Conservative Circus w/ James T. Harris
Justin Olson, AZ Corporation Commissioner, discusses the end of medical mandates for utility companies to ensure they keep working without restrictions.

The Conservative Circus w/ James T. Harris

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 6:08


With medical mandates making a return to certain industries Arizona Corporation Commissioner Justin Olson ensures that those kind of mandates will not hinder the utility companies in Arizona.

WWJ's All Local
Utility companies restore power to thousands, some outages to remain til Monday

WWJ's All Local

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2021 5:32


WWJ's Greg Bowman has your Sunday news briefs including the latest on power outages in Metro Detroit and across the state.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The LA Report
Utility companies on alert as high winds arrive; Gov. Newsom to ban small gas engines in 2024; Oil spill investigation grows; Dodgers on the brink – The A.M. Edition

The LA Report

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 4:28


Here's your morning news: Utility companies on alert as high Santa Ana winds arrive; Gov. Newsom signs law banning small gas-powered engines – in 2024; More investigators join O.C. oil spill probe; Dodgers one L away from elimination. Support the show: https://support.laist.com/laistnav

UBC News World
How Utility Companies Profit From Your Solar Panels

UBC News World

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 2:42


Option One Solar, a full-service solar contractor in Southern California (855-502-6363) is helping residents who've switched to solar power avoid additional charges from the big utility companies. Learn more at https://optiononesolar.com/guide-to-solar-rate-plans (https://optiononesolar.com/guide-to-solar-rate-plans)

The Source
San Antonio utility companies have resumed service disconnections. What does that mean for CPS and SAWS customers with unpaid bills?

The Source

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 48:29


CPS Energy and San Antonio Water System stopped shutting off services for nonpayment during the pandemic. Now, after nearly two years, power and water disconnections are starting up again in San Antonio. CPS is owed $150 million in delinquent bills and about 16,000 of SAWS residential customers have bills past due. How can at-risk customers avoid utility disconnections? What's being done to inform them about their options?

WBZ NewsRadio 1030 - News Audio
Massachusetts Utility Companies Joining Forces To Expand EV Infrastructure

WBZ NewsRadio 1030 - News Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 0:35


Eversource and National Grid are waiting for approval for their multi-million dollar plans to build up Massachusetts' Electric backbone. WBZ NewsRadio's James Rojas Reports.

Canada's Podcast
Guiellermo Salazar’s frustration with a garage door results in on-demand customer service for major utility companies - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Canada's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 33:24


Guillermo Salazar is a Co-Founder of ICwhatUC, an industry-leading augmented reality virtual work platform that helps the mobile workforce execute remote work. He is a 20-year data & analytics professional and multiple-time founder. He began his career in consulting, left PWC to start his own ERP firm, and then sold Quatro Integration Group to Deloitte Consulting. His entrepreneurial spirit meant starting another company of his own, and Salazar set about finding a solution to the frustration of dialing into a call centre, trying to communicate a problem and then waiting for days to get it fixed. Hence, ICwhatUC was born. Salazar earned a finance degree from the University of Calgary’s Haskayne School of Business. He is in his ninth year as a member of its management advisory committee and is past chair of the Haskayne Alumni Board. Shape your future in #Lethbridge. Bold. Vibrant. Technological. The bright, affordable choice for business builders. Grow now at https://entrepreneur.chooselethbridge.ca Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada’s economy. To support Canada’s businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneur #podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter.

The Evil Lawyer's Guide to Life
Snowmageddon, or how the Texas utility companies screwed you almost as hard as your insurance company is about to.

The Evil Lawyer's Guide to Life

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 24:31


Pay your electric bill and you'll have electricity. WRONG. Pay your premiums, and your insurance company will help you when disaster strikes, right? WRONG. Are you in good hands? Nope. Are they a good neighbor? Absolutely not. Is the emu going to help? nuh uh. What can you do about it?

CX Files
Stuart Ravens : Corax Insights : Do Energy And Utility Companies Even Think About CX?

CX Files

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 22:19


Stuart Ravens founded Corax Insights in London at the start of 2021, but he has a long history as an industry analyst (Navigant and Ovum) focused on energy and utilities. In this episode of the podcast, Stuart talks about the transition to renewable energy and the relationship between energy companies and their customers - do energy companies even think about the customer experience at all? https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuartravens/ https://www.coraxinsights.com/

Community Access
Weekly Update with Attorney General William Tong 12 10 20

Community Access

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 20:15


Weekly Update with Attorney General Tong 12.10.20: Topics today involve Connecticut among the 48 states suing FB, Utility Companies and the Holiday's.

1010 WINS ALL LOCAL
New York City may have to prepare for another shutdown, Utility companies are being fined millions of dollars for their violations during Tropical Storm Isaias, Two people suffered minor injuries when they were pushed onto subway tracks within 24 hours

1010 WINS ALL LOCAL

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 7:03


Public Sector Marketing Automation Insights
Utility Companies and Marketing Automation

Public Sector Marketing Automation Insights

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 26:44


The opportunity utility companies have by leveraging their customer data and marketing automation to increase customer experience in these challenging times.

The Practical Stoic with Simon J. E. Drew
Dirk Mahling | Misconceptions About the Dichotomy of Control

The Practical Stoic with Simon J. E. Drew

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 48:20


About Dirk Mahling: Faculty member at the College of Stoic Philosophers (FCSP) Professor Emeritus, Information Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA Fulbright Scholar Licensed Psychologist, Germany Licensed Autogenic Training/Meditation Councellor Go-Dan (5th degree black belt) in Aikido, Instructor Certified Advanced Hanggliding Instructor; USHGA Officer of the reserve in the German Army Frigga's Web Association, Trustee; USA CIO in Fortune 500 Utility Companies in the USA Published author in peer reviewed books and journals on Cognitive Science Speaker and author on digital transformation in the utility industry College of Stoic Philosophers: http://collegeofstoicphilosophers.org/ Simon Drew Website: simonjedrew.com

Capitol Avenue with Ebong Udoma
Capitol Avenue: What To Do With Connecticut's Flailing Utility Companies

Capitol Avenue with Ebong Udoma

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 13:38


Connecticut re-evaluates its relationship with power companies following another "once in a century" storm. Also, a closer look into a local utility that held up as a model as a win-win for ratepayers and the bottom-line.

WICC 600
835: Melissa in the Morning: Questioning Utility Companies

WICC 600

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 32:18


1. Eversource says they weren't lax on plans to restore power. ((00:10)) 2. Westport responds to almost entire blackout. ((15:32)) 3. Congressman Himes weighs options on how to better outage problems. ((24:09)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus

1010 WINS ALL LOCAL
Gov Cuomo Orders a Probe of Utility Companies While Hundreds of Thousands Remain in the Dark... The City Sets Up Quarantine Checkpoints at Major Crossings... Girl Scouts of the USA Named in a New Child Sex Abuse Lawsuit... This and More in the All Local.

1010 WINS ALL LOCAL

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 11:13


The Practical Stoic with Simon J. E. Drew
Dirk Mahling | Fate, Providence, the Soul & Universal Nature

The Practical Stoic with Simon J. E. Drew

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 69:41


About Dirk Mahling: Faculty member at the College of Stoic Philosophers (FCSP) Professor Emeritus, Information Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA Fulbright Scholar Licensed Psychologist, Germany Licensed Autogenic Training/Meditation Councellor Go-Dan (5th degree black belt) in Aikido, Instructor Certified Advanced Hanggliding Instructor; USHGA Officer of the reserve in the German Army Frigga's Web Association, Trustee; USA CIO in Fortune 500 Utility Companies in the USA Published author in peer reviewed books and journals on Cognitive Science Speaker and author on digital transformation in the utility industry College of Stoic Philosophers: http://collegeofstoicphilosophers.org/   Simon Drew Links   Patreon: patreon.com/simonjedrew Coaching: simonjedrew.com/coaching/ Practical Stoic Mastermind: facebook.com/groups/practicalstoicmastermind Facebook: facebook.com/simonjedrew Instagram: instagram.com/simonjedrew LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/simonjedrew Website: simonjedrew.com FEEDSPOT: https://blog.feedspot.com/stoicism_podcasts/

DeanBodi Show Podcast
Moon River and Credit Scores: Ep#72

DeanBodi Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 18:46


We get into a Song called Moon River from 8th Grade Chorus and discuss the crazy world of Credit Scores. The different rating systems and how my one payment app doesn’t work properly. Why can’t everyone get on the same page and who is keeping an eye on the Utility Companies.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dean...https://open.spotify.com/show/1ETXgsL...https://deanbodi.com

The Modern Customer Podcast
3 Digital Improvements All Utility Companies Must Make

The Modern Customer Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 31:28


In an age where most consumers interact with companies through websites, apps and other digital channels, the utility industry is constantly lagging behind.   A recent report from JD Power found that customer digital satisfaction in the utility industry is substantially lower than other industries. As companies in nearly every other industry, even notoriously antiquated industries like insurance and banking, prioritize the digital experience and provide innovative and convenient digital solutions for customers, utility companies lag behind with outdated channels and methods. According to Jon Sundberg, Senior Manager of Digital Communication at JD Power, utility companies update their websites an average of once every five years—a lifetime in the digital space—meaning that most websites look and feel outdated and offer a clunky user experience.   By not embarking on a digital transformation, utility companies run the risk of becoming digital laggards. Aside from dissatisfied customers, Sundberg says they are also missing a chance to become more efficient and reduce costs. Without convenient digital tools to find answers, track their energy usage or pay their bills themselves, customers are forced to call the company, which is one of the most expensive customer service methods.   To stay relevant and build a stronger experience, utility companies must prioritize these three digital areas:   Apps. Fewer than half of utility companies across the country have apps, meaning they are missing out on a convenient and cost-effective way for customers to track their account and energy usage. Even companies with apps need to take them one step further. Sundberg says apps need to go beyond the base-level of convenience and move towards offering advice and real-time notifications about how each customer can reduce their energy load to lower their bill and help the environment. Online chat. In most other industries, online chat is standard practice, but 80% of utility companies don't offer the service. Instead, customers are forced to connect with the company on the phone or in person, which is not only less convenient for customers, but also much more expensive for companies. Mobile website. Because utility companies update their websites so infrequently, most sites aren't optimized for mobile. Modern customers predominately visit websites on mobile devices, which means utility websites need to be streamlined to help customers find the updated information they need on the go.   Digital transformation is crucial for every company, no matter the industry. Because utility companies often don't face as much competition, they tend to be slow to adopt new digital solutions, which makes life much more difficult for customers. As utility startups gain steam around the country, competition is increasing, which means it's more important than ever for utility companies to offer a strong digital experience. The best digital experience is built around customers and starts with companies listening to customers to find out what matters to them. Prioritizing feedback and creating convenient digital solutions for customers can set utility companies up for long-term success. This week's podcast is sponsored by Zendesk. Things are a little weird right now. The sudden change in the world—and the world of business—has created new challenges. A lot of companies are struggling to keep up with what matters most: their customers. Zendesk is here to help. They put together a six-month complimentary Remote Support Bundle. To learn more visit www.Zendesk.com/modern.    

Before You Go Solar
How Utility Companies Make You Think You're Stuck With Them

Before You Go Solar

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 5:42


Have you ever thought about how you can't simply switch to another utility company like you can with your cell phone carrier? Let's talk about that on this episode of the "Before You Go Solar" podcast! Follow me on Facebook for more great info and content! - www.facebook.com/anibalsolarpro Check out my blog for great written content! - www.blog.anibalsolarpro.com Until next time, have a fantastic day! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beforeyougosolar/message

Across the States
30: How Utility Companies are Supporting Consumers during COVID-19

Across the States

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 25:58


As we fight on during the COVID-19 pandemic, the private sector has stepped up to support consumers. Utility companies are just one, but they have an important role to play. To discuss the topic, host Dan Reynolds is joined by Grant Kidwell, ALEC Director of the Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force; Laura Schepis, Senior Director of National Security at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) and David Batz, Senior Director of Cyber and Infrastructure Security at EEI. Learn more about Edison Electric Institute: https://www.eei.org/ma/Pages/default.aspx Learn more about the ESCC: https://www.electricitysubsector.org/

All You Need To Know Radio
Trump should Freeze mortgages and all utility companies For Americans

All You Need To Know Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 68:46


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All You Need To know Radio
Trump should Freeze mortgages and all utility companies For Americans

All You Need To know Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 69:00


Trump should Freeze mortgages and all utility companies For Americanscm

"Your Financial Future" with Nick Colarossi of NJC Investments 02/08/2020

" Your Financial Future" with Nick Colarossi

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 59:50


Ideas on Individual Retirement Accounts, investing in the Technology Sector, and Utility Companies with good dividends that may be worth a look! We also catch you up on where we stand year to date in our markets and give you all the market and economic news you need to help to make you a better long term investor!

How'd it Happen?
Paul Schueller, CEO, Energizing Sustainability for Utility Companies – Episode 70

How'd it Happen?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 67:29


Paul Schueller is the founder and CEO of Franklin Energy, and the author of “The Squeeze” his debut novel, which Mike highly recommends. From a young age, Paul became interested in power generation and that interest led him to become a mechanical engineer and get a job at the local gas & utility company, where he worked for 7 years before deciding…Continue reading ➞ Paul Schueller, CEO, Energizing Sustainability for Utility Companies – Episode 70The post Paul Schueller, CEO, Energizing Sustainability for Utility Companies – Episode 70 first appeared on Mike Malatesta.

How'd It Happen Podcast
Paul Schueller, CEO, Energizing Sustainability for Utility Companies – Episode 70

How'd It Happen Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 67:23


Paul Schueller is the founder and CEO of Franklin Energy, and the author of “The Squeeze” his debut novel, which Mike highly recommends. From a young age, Paul became interested in power generation and that interest led him to become a mechanical engineer and get a job at the local gas & utility company, where he worked for 7 years before deciding…Continue reading ➞ Paul Schueller, CEO, Energizing Sustainability for Utility Companies – Episode 70

Corporate Crime Reporter Morning Minute
Friday November 1, 2019 The Obscure Charges That Utility Companies Add to Your Bills

Corporate Crime Reporter Morning Minute

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019 1:00


Friday November 1, 2019 The Obscure Charges That Utility Companies Add to Your Bills

The CyberWire
Spearphishing utility companies. Bellingcat as gadfly, and target. Facebook takes down more coordinated inauthenticity. Card skimming. Tech regulation. Random acts of cruelty.

The CyberWire

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2019 24:35


LookBack malware used in spearphishing campaigns against US utilities. Phishing Bellingcat. Facebook takes down two campaigns of coordinated inauthenticity that had been active in the Middle East and North Africa. The growing problem of online card skimming. The FTC’s investigation of Facebook centers on acquisitions. The Fed visits Amazon. And followers of a YouTube streamer treat the homeless as punchlines in a big practical joke. Prof. Awais Rashid from University of Bristol on the ability to “smell” security issues in software. Guest is Matt Howard from Sonotype on their State of the Software Supply Chain report.

Solar Maverick Podcast
SMP 12: Secrets of the Latin America Solar Market with Rik Teeuwen

Solar Maverick Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2019 45:36


About our Guest:   Rik Teeuwen is the Project Manager of Emerging Markets and Finance for Solarplaza, “Solarplaza organizes international high-level conferences and exploratory trade missions in both established and emerging markets across the globe. With a track-record spanning five continents, over thirty countries, fifty cities and a total of over one hundred events, Solarplaza is a pioneering industry inspirer.” a company focused on “accelerating the transition to solar energy across the world.” Rik is responsible for organizing and developing conferences in Latin America. He has made a career passionately working toward renewable energy growth. Episode Summary   While hosting the El Futuro Solar Colombia, the first large scale conference in Colombia on solar resources, Rik sits down with Benoy to discuss the development of solar PV (the technology that converts sunlight into electricity)  and renewable energy in up and coming markets. They discuss how these conferences aid in the renewable resource movement, help overcome obstacles and what Rik sees as notable trends in this industry. Insight from this episode:   How environmental factors have directed Colombia towards a more renewable energy focus. How Solar PV is gaining steam compared to other renewable resource alternatives. Strategies on making renewable energy a more appealing market for developers in individual countries. How emerging countries are responding to growth in the renewable resources market. Ways that countries and developers are able to push through existing obstacles and barriers to renewable resources. How current trends are affecting the renewable resource market. Quotes from the show:   In regards to El Futuro Solar Colombia: “Everyone was being very transparent about the market. Usually when you go to conferences it’s very fluffy but people were really being very transparent.” Benoy Thanjan, Episode 12 “It’s the appetite that you try to awake with the real picture. You cannot fake it.” Rik Teeuwen, Episode 12 “They’re (Utility Companies) so focused on the way they’ve made money for years that its hard for them to grasp what’s coming next, and at the end of the day no matter how hard they make it to develop renewable energy products; specifically solar you aren’t going to stop it in the long run.” Benoy Thanjan, Episode 12 “Everyone is becoming more savvy or more capable of controlling their energy demand and use and that’s good. That’s brilliant.” Rik Teeuwen, Episode 12 “It’s an exciting time to be in the energy space, specifically solar. Also in the emerging markets because there’s a lot of economic opportunities that’s created based on having renewable resources and you know, most companies and business expenses is energy, and they’re able to lower their cost and use renewables at the same time.” Benoy Thanjan, Episode 12 “Solar is so scalable compared to other technologies” Benoy Thanjan, Episode 12 “The energy market is a very complicated; not for the well being of a whole community kind of energy source while Solar PV can be a very nice community driven or individual driven.” Rik Teeuwen, Episode 12 “Countries are saying we want to be energy independent, we want to be green and we want to be cheap”. Rik Teeuwen, Episode 12 “I think what’s amazing is that most of the people in this sector are trailblazing. The complexity, they’re are basically building and passionate about renewable energy.... It’s only the beginning of a very long growth cycle.” Benoy Thanjan, Episode 12 “Market after market succumbs to the Solar PV revolution.” Rik Teeuwen, Episode 12   Resources Mentioned:   El Futuro Solar Colombia Solarplaza Upcoming Events   Stay Connected: Benoy Thanjan LinkedIn.com/bthanjan www.reneuenergy.com info@renewenergy.com Facebook: Reneu Energy   Rik Teeuwen www.solarplaza.com www.twitter.com/rikteeuwen LinkedIn: Rik Teeuwen rik@solarplaza.com

Radio Law Talk
Ep.75 11-17-18 HR2 - Civil & Criminal Liability For Utility Companies

Radio Law Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2018 53:51


Civil and Criminal Liability For Utility Companies, Subrogation Rights of Insurance Companies

Gray Matters Radio With Michael DeVine
Gray Matters Radio Episode 7: I Didn’t Realize How Many People Were Forest Fire Fighters

Gray Matters Radio With Michael DeVine

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2018 53:53


In case you haven’t seen the news, but apparently the fastest growing occupation in America is forest fire fighter and you can become a certified expert in less than one week. Of course we are being facetious but the debate between people on facebook and talking heads on the media seem to think they are experts on fighting forest fires and who is to blame. Our president surely didn’t help when he tweeted out during the fires that Calfire and by-proxy the democratic state of California was largely to blame. Regardless of your opinions of the causes, Americans once again are egged into a fight with each other and taking sides to a debate that they really do not know anything about. It is like my 4 year-old daughter arguing with me that allergens are really tiny green monsters that reside in your nose and that she is going to tell mom on me that I am wrong. So, The Gray is once again diving into the metaphorical fire and taking this head on. Join us as we break down the facebook discussions between our followers like John Madden and fact check every comment that was made. You might be surprised at what we discovered.Gray Matters Radio is a proud member of The Reporters Network family of podcasts & TheReporters.comResearch From The Show:https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/jerry-brown-veto-wildfire-bill/?fbclid=IwAR2qi4TaD8EzvLEvYNlMp6xmzyPLM1X1AIhE1z3PVAU_r3VYvn2k_Fbaj2Ahttp://www.govtech.com/fs/infrastructure/California-Will-Spend-1-Billion-on-Wildfire-Prevention-Give-Some-Relief-to-Utility-Companies.html?fbclid=IwAR0Xzg6TjnPN_6Mz_wH1yL5-5guVMBKFMqflvT5h7mQZBTHO5OarbvC_KYwhttps://www.kqed.org/science/16415/california-wildfire-study-spend-on-prevention-to-save-on-disasters?fbclid=IwAR19sM1XAYL12yEVj6usPxwN8NdMJYz5LcZl81NoJjRRXq37yNbb0TQig-whttps://ucanr.edu/sites/forestry/California_forests/?fbclid=IwAR0YDL8x8Ss9n92O46Ft22ID-9jf_FD40DKQaQMxjO8S_WwUG_tcb5wIf0w

Gary and Shannon
(10/16) Trump calls Stormy Daniels a 'horseface,' CA utility companies cut power over wildfire concerns, and Tasty Tuesday

Gary and Shannon

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2018 124:42


President Trump calls Stormy Daniels a 'horseface,' Mike Pompeo is in Saudi Arabia calling for a 'transparent' investigation of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a 13-year-old from Wisconsin is missing after both of her parents are found dead, CA utilities are shutting off power in hopes that the winds don't knock down lines and start fires, Extreme haunted houses are taking things too far, and Fork Reporter Neil Saavedra talks chili and lab grown meats!

What'd You Miss This Week
Why Utility Companies are Paying For California's Wildfires

What'd You Miss This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2018 31:03


On What'd You Miss This Week, Scarlet, Joe and Caroline spoke with Mark Kiesel, Chief Investment Officer for Global Credit at PIMCO, about a bold call from one of his colleagues, CIO Dan Ivascyn, that global trade tensions may actually benefit the U.S. economy. David Kirkpatrick, Techonomy Media CEO and the author of The Facebook Effect joined to discuss President Trump's accusations of Google rigging their algorithm against him. Carolyn Kousky, Director of Policy Research and Engagement at the Wharton Risk Center, also joined to discuss why utility companies are stuck footing the bill for California's record wildfires. Then Dan Suzuki, Portfolio Strategist at Richard Bernstein Advisors, came on to talk about how markets were reacting to the constant stream of trade headlines.

Consumer Watchdog Podcast
How Sacramento Politicians are Helping Utility Companies Avoid Responsibility for Wildfires

Consumer Watchdog Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2018 16:40


Jamie and Norm discuss how a bill at the California state capitol would let utility companies off the hook for starting wild fires.

Consumer Watchdog Podcast
Socialized Risks and Privatized Profits: How Utility Companies Hope for a Bailout

Consumer Watchdog Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2018 14:12


Jamie and Norm talk about how Big Utility and Big Insurance are teaming up to leave Californians on the hook for their failures.

Consumer Watchdog Podcast
Investor Owned Utilities: How Utility Companies are Pushing for a Public Bailout

Consumer Watchdog Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2018 13:55


Jamie and Norm discuss how investor owned utilities, increasingly strapped for cash, are trying to socialize losses by making ratepayers and taxpayers pay for their mistakes, mismanagement, and grid integration schemes.

Cleveland's Morning News with Wills and Snyder
Wills & Snyder: Rebates Available Through Local Utility Companies

Cleveland's Morning News with Wills and Snyder

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2018 3:59


Agent Derek Meister from the Geek Squad spoke to Bill about on rebates available through local utility companies to encourage customers to seek more energy efficient appliances and products

Cleveland's Morning News with Wills and Snyder
Wills & Snyder: Indians Beat Tigers 2 to 0-Kluber 13 K's-Zimmer HR-Cavs Win 50 games and Division-FBI Raid On Trump lawyer Cohen-Trouble With Syria-Rebates Available Through Local Utility Companies

Cleveland's Morning News with Wills and Snyder

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2018 29:18


Bill and Mike got your Tech Tuesday online with Indians Beat Tigers 2 to 0-Kluber 13 K's-Zimmer HR-Cavs Win 50 games and Division-FBI Raid On Trump lawyer Cohen-Trouble With Syria-Rebates Available Through Local Utility Companies

The Morning Ritual with Garret Lewis
The Economy/Fusion GPS used McCain/Fake Dossier/Utility Companies giving cost breaks.

The Morning Ritual with Garret Lewis

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2018


The Economy/Fusion GPS used McCain/Fake Dossier/Utility Companies giving cost breaks.

What Doesn't Kill You
Episode 217: Des Moines Water Works Sued Upriver Counties for Polluting Municipal Water. Here Is What Happened.

What Doesn't Kill You

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2017 42:41


This week on What Doesn't Kill You, host Katy Keiffer is joined by Bill Stowe, CEO of Des Moines Water Works, to discuss an Iowa Supreme Court ruling that the utility cannot win damage payments from drainage districts accused of sending fertilizers and other pollution unchecked into the Raccoon River. The utility hoped to recover damages in its lawsuit to make up for the costs of running its nitrate removal facility. But the court upheld nearly a century of precedent that drainage districts are immune to lawsuits.

What Doesn't Kill You
Episode 217: Des Moines Water Works Sued Upriver Counties for Polluting Municipal Water. Here Is What Happened.

What Doesn't Kill You

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2017 42:41


This week on What Doesn't Kill You, host Katy Keiffer is joined by Bill Stowe, CEO of Des Moines Water Works, to discuss an Iowa Supreme Court ruling that the utility cannot win damage payments from drainage districts accused of sending fertilizers and other pollution unchecked into the Raccoon River. The utility hoped to recover damages in its lawsuit to make up for the costs of running its nitrate removal facility. But the court upheld nearly a century of precedent that drainage districts are immune to lawsuits.

Roy Green Show
Patrick Brown is Leading Provincial Polling in the Race For Premier, Ontario's Energy Board Orders Utility Companies to Reconnect Customers, Is Europe Facing a Growing Migrant Crisis, A Day Without Hollywood, Beauties and The Beast

Roy Green Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2017 57:22


Ontario Progressive Conservative Party leader Patrick Brown is leading provincial polling in the race for Premier as the 2018 election draws closer.  Does Brown have what it takes to close the deal? Guest: Patrick Brown - The Ontario Energy Board has ordered utility companies to reconnect all customers whose service was disconnected because of non-payment of bills. Guest: Francesca Dobbyn, executive director of the United Way of Bruce and Grey Counties - Is Europe facing a growing migrant crisis? Guest: Luzi Stamm, member of the Swiss People's Party and the longest serving member of the Swiss House of Representatives - Would you take part in #A Day Without Hollywood? - Roy asks The Beauties for their thoughts on the upcoming Day Without Women protests, and his proposed Day Without Hollywood. As well, The Beauties and Roy discuss the Right To Die laws in Canada. Guests - Catherine Swift, Linda Letherdale and Michelle Simson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rosie on the House
8/29/2015 ~ Solar Industry and Utility Companies Hour 1

Rosie on the House

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2015 38:40


Solar Industry and Utility Companies; Broadcasting on 92.3 KTAR, 93.5 KAFF, 790 KNST, 1080 KGVY, 780 KAZM, & 1130 KQNA

Rosie on the House
8/29/2015 ~ Solar Industry and Utility Companies Hour 2

Rosie on the House

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2015 38:36


Solar Industry and Utility Companies; Broadcasting on 92.3 KTAR, 93.5 KAFF, 790 KNST, 1080 KGVY, 780 KAZM, & 1130 KQNA

Coffee Break with Game-Changers, presented by SAP
Smart Grid: Survival Tactics for Utility Companies

Coffee Break with Game-Changers, presented by SAP

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2012 55:12


Utilities. We only think about them when we flip a switch and the power doesn't come on – right? But utilities are businesses that must play to win in a competitive global arena with infrastructure, government, supply, economic and customer challenges. Ovum's Stuart Ravens warns, “Business and technology pressures are combining to create a virtuous – or vicious – cycle disrupting the utility business model. Utilities are struggling.” Can they survive? The Smart Grid Library's Christine Hertzog helps utilities succeed in the Smart Grid ecosystem. Roque Marinho at COBB EMC is a fan. “The Smart Grid is the next frontier for all utilities. They have to do it now or later.” But James McClelland, SAP Utilities and Energy Industry, notes, “The Smart Grid movement is real, but will only achieve its goals if utilities improve their relationship with end customers to properly market and reward energy efficiency.” Join us for Game-Changing Innovation: Can Smart Grid Keep the Lights On for Utilities?

Coffee Break with Game-Changers, presented by SAP
Smart Grid: Survival Tactics for Utility Companies

Coffee Break with Game-Changers, presented by SAP

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2012 55:12


Utilities. We only think about them when we flip a switch and the power doesn't come on – right? But utilities are businesses that must play to win in a competitive global arena with infrastructure, government, supply, economic and customer challenges. Ovum's Stuart Ravens warns, “Business and technology pressures are combining to create a virtuous – or vicious – cycle disrupting the utility business model. Utilities are struggling.” Can they survive? The Smart Grid Library's Christine Hertzog helps utilities succeed in the Smart Grid ecosystem. Roque Marinho at COBB EMC is a fan. “The Smart Grid is the next frontier for all utilities. They have to do it now or later.” But James McClelland, SAP Utilities and Energy Industry, notes, “The Smart Grid movement is real, but will only achieve its goals if utilities improve their relationship with end customers to properly market and reward energy efficiency.” Join us for Game-Changing Innovation: Can Smart Grid Keep the Lights On for Utilities?

Go Green Radio
Solar Energy and “Greening” our Utility Companies

Go Green Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2009 56:36


Pacific Gas and Electric Company is a national leader in efforts to deliver affordable, “green” energy to their utility customers. On today's episode, we'll talk about their community enrichment and education programs, like “Solar in Schools,” and how they are involved in creating “Green Jobs.” We'll also talk with REC Solar, a national solar installation company that is growing extremely fast, and we'll talk about their residential program, as well as new opportunities for schools!