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Guest post by : Joey Anderson – Business Development Associate Rising rates… Increasing customer scrutiny… A growing number of alternatives to the traditional power delivery model… Utilities are feeling more competitive pressure than ever before, and are looking to drive customer engagement with new services. Energy efficiency and demand response programs are some of the most […]
POSTED ON March 24, 2015 BY CPO Team‘Real facts’ vs. fiction in claims about energy management
In energy management, facts aren’t produced by vendors like us. Facts are what come from controlled field studies conducted for utilities by 3rd party measurement and verification specialists and made available for public viewing. We stand by the real results reported to the PUC of Nevada by ADM Associates and available here (see Docket no. […]
POSTED ON August 29, 2014 BY CPO TeamIntroducing our redesigned mobile app!
Consumer engagement has become an increasingly important aspect of our customers’ business. As consumers rely more and more on their mobile phones to access information, utilities must be able to provide a rich set of applications to improve customer convenience, retention and satisfaction in the devices their customers use most. Consumer applications have been a […]
POSTED ON June 6, 2014 BY CPO TeamThree home automation trends we’re following
Home automation is hot again and here are the top three trends we’re following now: 1. Energy management technologies – not only because we play in this space but because it’s a big piece of many home automation offerings today and will continue to be. It’s not just about more smart thermostats coming to the […]
POSTED ON April 24, 2014 BY CPO TeamThe Best Way to Save Water is to Save Energy
While much of the United States has experienced abnormal snow and sleet storms this winter, California has found itself with the opposite problem. Earlier this year California governor Jerry Brown proclaimed a State of Emergency due to severe drought conditions. Now that spring has arrived – we’re in a bad predicament. Warm temperatures and record-low […]
POSTED ON April 9, 2014 BY CPO TeamSXSW and the Connected Home
It was my first time attending SXSW Interactive, and it delivered. Even on a Saturday night, it was well attended by executives of various service providers and vendors alike. I was there to participate in the Connected Home Developers Garage, co-hosted by iControl Networks, Silicon Labs and Time Warner Cable, which brought together device and […]
POSTED ON March 17, 2014 BY CPO Team1 Connected Thermostat, 4 Smart Energy Services
Today connected thermostats allow the consumer to manage temperature settings from their mobile phone or computer. But there’s so much more that a connected thermostat can do. Add the data science and automation layers and watch the thermostat transform into an energy services gateway. These capabilities provide real convenience to consumers (see Internet of Things […]
POSTED ON March 3, 2014 BY CPO TeamEnergy Savings Tips for the Winter Season
Colder temperatures in wintertime can mean higher electricity bills, but there’s no reason to fret. Keeping energy costs down is easier than you think. We’ve compiled a few simple ideas that you can do today to start saving energy and money during winter months: Set Your Schedule for the Season Got EcoFactor? Go to my.ecofactor.com to check […]
POSTED ON January 10, 2014 BY CPO TeamIntelligence and Automation, the Winning Combination
A few months ago, GTM Research released its latest report on Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS) looking at the major players, technologies and opportunities in the market. It highlighted the major changes happening within the industry. Not only has the HEM market segment gone mainstream, but it’s also growing exponentially. As noted below, EcoFactor ranks […]
POSTED ON November 13, 2013 BY CPO TeamInternet of Things: Are We Meeting its Full Potential?
The Internet of Things (IoT) is catapulting new services and innovation in various industries and is at the heart of our business in the home energy management sector. But like all technology, IoT needs to offer incremental value that exceeds the cost and time savings required to harness its potential. As I see it today, […]
POSTED ON November 5, 2013 BY CPO Team