Tag: North America
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Do utility prepay program names matter?
Are utilities giving enough mind-share to naming their prepay programs? We explore how benefits-focused branding can help emphasise the value proposition …
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Landis+Gyr launches next-generation prepay solution
Landis+Gyr has announced the general availability of its next-generation prepayment metering solution. Landis+Gyr Prepay leverages advanced metering infrastructure and edge computing …
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New study forecasts 2.62M US prepaid electric customers in 2021
Smart meter based prepaid electric service is poised for growth in the United States, according to our latest research …
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9 predictions for smart pay as you go energy in 2016
What lies ahead for smart meter pay as you go energy services in 2016? At Prepaid Energy Hub we see the pace of deployment picking up again this year. Here’s our take on what to watch out for …
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US Department of Energy moots 7 activities to bridge divide on prepay
More research is needed into consumer motivations and behaviour under prepay programs to bridge the gaps between the benefits reported by utilities and the concerns voiced by consumer advocates, says the US Department of Energy …
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Prepaid Energy Hub confirms rapid growth of prepaid utilities in the United States
Well over 200 electric utilities in the United States are offering, piloting, or planning to introduce prepaid billing based on advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), according to the latest research from Prepaid Energy Hub.
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Wake Forest Power expands smart prepaid electric program
Municipal utility Wake Forest Power is expanding its smart prepaid electric program by installing smart meters in all rental units in its service area in North Carolina …
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Duke Energy seeks green light for prepay pilot
Duke Energy has asked State regulators for permission to launch a year-long Pay As You Go trial in South Carolina …
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DEFG says focus on prepay energy’s convenience and control benefits
Increasing control over energy costs and budget plus avoiding bill shock are the top reasons why Americans would choose a voluntary pay-as-you-go electric service, according to the latest survey of prepay energy trends from management consultancy DEFG. As in previous years, the 2014 survey also found that consumers strongly associate prepayment with convenience. These are […]
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Engaging customers using in-home displays: Q&A with CEIVA Energy
CEIVA Energy’s ‘Homeview’ is an in-home display with a difference – as well as enabling utilities to display real-time information from smart meters about home energy usage, alerts and conservation messaging, it doubles up as a digital photo frame that shows consumers’ personal photos. Prepaid Energy Hub caught up with Jack McKee, Vice President Marketing, […]