Illustration of people using geoengineering to slow climate change

What is Geoengineering?

Consumers are increasingly concerned about climate change, and many state regulators have set ambitious renewable energy goals for utilities. The planet’s temperature has been rising for decades, and even the Paris Climate Agreement targets a maximum 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit temperature rise in this century. However, some believe that cutting planet-warming emissions is not enough to

Energy managers at factory reduce energy use with demand response program

Demand Response: Key Benefits for Business Customers

As demand on the U.S. power grid continues to grow, energy utility demand response programs are gaining traction. These beneficial programs compensate participants for temporarily reducing their energy usage during periods of peak demand. Many business customers are hesitant about the program and its impact on operations. For example, will reducing energy use during a

Illustration of distributed energy virtual power plants

Virtual Power Plants: The Future of Energy Distribution

With the rise of renewable energy, the way that energy is distributed is changing. The traditional top-down method of energy distribution, from the utility to the customer, doesn’t always apply to energy from solar, wind and other renewable sources — some of which may be generated by customers themselves. In these cases, where power flow

Family of energy utility customers plays video games

Game On! Energy Utility Marketing Wins with Gamification

Gamification — the application of game-design elements in non-gaming contexts — is a great opportunity for energy utilities to engage customers. Games facilitate our natural desire for socializing, learning, competition and achievement, not to mention fun and play. The latter may sound frivolous but serves as a powerful engagement tool. In 2010, Google released their

Energy utility customer uses smartphone to manage solar and electric vehicle energy use

Webinar: Content Marketing for Solar and Electric Vehicles

Content marketing is a key strategy to connect with your energy utility’s customers. In this webinar, Kurt Hansen, Questline Digital AVP of products and partnerships, focuses on how to use content marketing to educate customers about solar power and electric vehicles. He also demonstrates how to use customer segmentation to reach specific audiences. Content marketing