Join Warren Causey of Sierra Energy Group, and Steve Sotwick of Oniqua Enterprise Analytics as they share proven ways that Utilities can leverage the power of analytics to free up working capital and optimize return on assets. more...
Join distinguished industry leaders and Marty Rosenberg, editor-in-chief of EnergyBiz magazine, to discuss how smart grid is causing utilities and their customers to fundamentally rethink how they do business. more...
One IBM client is saving over $65 thousand per day on unit commitment while reducing its carbon footprint by 100 thousand tons annually. Unit commitment applications based on IBM optimization technologies are running at major system operators; one of them more...
Get the big picture on shifting compensation trends in the energy industry and hear from a senior consultant at Hewitt on how these trends impact a utility's ability to acquire and retain top talent. more...
The conference will provide a comprehensive analysis of the thin film industry and its key challenges in an interactive manner. Leading companies will share their experiences through panel debates and high-level presentations. A great opportunity to network with the whole more...
As the leading event in the US retail energy industry, KEMA's Executive Forum will gather senior executives, regulators, energy buyers, investors and other stakeholders from across North America to discuss the key business and policy issues facing retail energy markets.
Operating and Maintaining wind farms costs big money and can make a big dent in your bottom line. But that cost can be significantly reduced by adopting outstanding O&M strategies that will reduce downtime and improve the performance of your more...
The volatility of energy prices has highlighted the need for energy professionals in all areas to develop a functional proficiency in the management of energy risks. This program imparts a practical understanding of the array of tools and concepts that more...
Electric Business Understanding provides a comprehensive overview of the electric industry. Position yourself for career advancement by gaining a solid understanding of how the electric business works including key physical, market, and regulatory aspects and how market participants navigate this more...
Meeting the Energy Needs of Large Business Customers: Results from a large market research study
03/04/10 - By Chad Garrett , Senior Research Associate, E SOURCE Large businesses are sophisticated energy consumers and they expect a correspondingly high level of service from their energy providers. Utility account representatives know that providing reliable energy and an accurate bill -- the basics -- are essential, but that great service requires more. Beyond the basics, what should utilities and account representatives prioritize to have the biggest positive impact on customer satisfaction? Viewed 329 Times;
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Management In Real Life: Improving Performance: The Five-Step Plan
03/09/10 - By Kevin Herring , President, Ascent Management Consulting When we go to a doctor for a health problem, the doctor will ask a few questions, poke us where it hurts, and often write a prescription for whatever ails us. In a few days, all will be well again. If the doctor doesn't bother to examine us, and simply prescribes the same treatment for everyone, we head for a second opinion. With no examination, how would the doctor diagnose our problem and know how to treat it? Viewed 12 Times;
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Doing More With Less: Paying for Performance in the New Economic Reality
03/05/10 - By Lori Wisper , Senior Consultant, Hewitt Associates Scott Cohen, Ph.D, Senior Consultant, Hewitt Associates The "great recession" of 2008-2009 has resulted in unprecedented cost-cutting actions for most organizations - especially cuts related to compensation. The issue of how economic conditions have impacted overall compensation costs (and how to effectively manage those costs) has painted 2009 and 2010 as a period like no other in recent memory. Viewed 180 Times;
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Inducing Private Investment for Grids
03/03/10 - By Jeff Dalebroux , Attorney, Dykema There has been much discussion about the need for increased transmission capability and the so-called smart grid. The need has been framed in terms of repair of deteriorating infrastructure, energy independence and security, and economic competitiveness. Viewed 462 Times;
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