Read About the Latest in Utility Customer Experience | Uplight https://uplight.com/blog/ We are Unifying the Utility Customer Experience. Mon, 28 Nov 2022 17:15:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 https://uplight.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cropped-uplight-icon-1-32x32.png Read About the Latest in Utility Customer Experience | Uplight https://uplight.com/blog/ 32 32 Best Practices for Accelerating EV Incentives https://uplight.com/blog/best-practices-for-accelerating-ev-incentives/ Mon, 28 Nov 2022 17:15:33 +0000 https://uplight.com/?p=6013 This has been a historic year for clean energy funding. One of the most notable milestones was the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) which brings billions of incentive dollars to American households. The federal government’s goal outlines $858 billion for residential electrification, averaging $10,600 for participating households.  The IRA is projected to unlock
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]]> Accelerating Home Electrification with EnergySage and Sealed https://uplight.com/blog/accelerating-home-electrification-with-energysage-and-sealed/ Wed, 16 Nov 2022 22:48:32 +0000 https://uplight.com/?p=6005 As customer choice increases, it’s harder to stay at the center of energy-related decisions. Customers are seeking guidance on which products to buy, what types of rebates and incentives are available, and how to find trusted installation services. Often, the options, as well as incentives available, can be overwhelming for customers. And the Inflation Reduction
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]]> EV Charger Installation Research with EV Owners and Contractors https://uplight.com/blog/ev-charger-installation-research-with-ev-owners-and-contractors/ Mon, 31 Oct 2022 20:00:51 +0000 https://uplight.com/?p=5984 At Uplight, we know that accelerating adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is critical to creating a more sustainable future. We also know that the process of buying an EV charger, identifying an installer, and ultimately getting the charger on the wall can be cumbersome. Through a partnership with Qmerit, we have designed a Marketplace feature
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]]> The Importance of the Customer Experience in Delivering Load Flexibility https://uplight.com/blog/the-importance-of-the-customer-experience-in-delivering-load-flexibility/ Thu, 27 Oct 2022 20:34:35 +0000 https://uplight.com/?p=5981 Utilities are using load flexibility tools such as demand response (DR) programs and time-of-use (TOU) rates as methods to engage customers, reduce peak consumption on the grid, improve reliability during extreme weather, and accelerate decarbonization. While the technology to enable greater load flexibility is essential, many utilities often overlook an equally important element of DR
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]]> Meeting the Growing Need for Gas DR https://uplight.com/blog/meeting-the-growing-need-for-gas-dr/ Wed, 12 Oct 2022 18:42:09 +0000 https://uplight.com/?p=5961 Originally published in AESP’s Energy Intel magazine. Demand response (DR) is a tried and true method for managing peak residential demand on the electric grid. Although still nascent, gas DR presents a similar opportunity to increase load flexibility and in doing so, address gas pipeline constraints.  Winter is Coming and Gas Challenges are Imminent Natural
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]]> Inside Uplight’s Women in Tech ERG https://uplight.com/blog/inside-uplights-women-in-tech-erg/ Mon, 10 Oct 2022 15:00:36 +0000 https://uplight.com/?p=5928 Our Women in Tech Employee Resource Group (ERG) is a space where members support one another, validate the challenges unique to women working in tech, and brainstorm solutions. The group cultivates an inclusive and safe environment that supports and encourages women to advance their skills and leadership in the tech industry through connection, mentorship, collaboration,
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]]> Video: Why We Work at Uplight, a B Corp https://uplight.com/blog/video-why-we-work-at-uplight-a-b-corp/ Wed, 05 Oct 2022 15:00:31 +0000 https://uplight.com/?p=5941 This Energy Efficiency day, we wanted to highlight why employees love working at Uplight. Not only do we have amazing people, but we get to celebrate Energy Efficiency Day every day. Uplight’s solutions help customers save energy and utilities reach their decarbonization goals. And, we’re a certified B Corp! Watch the video to hear what
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]]> Helping Customers Weather the Recession with Marketplace https://uplight.com/blog/helping-customers-weather-the-recession-with-marketplace/ Mon, 03 Oct 2022 18:59:42 +0000 https://uplight.com/?p=5937 The rising costs of goods and services are wreaking havoc on customers’ wallets and lives. Energy costs are outpacing high inflation, with the average residential electric rate up 15.8% from a year ago. As a result, consumers have less discretionary income overall.   Utilities can help customers save energy and money through Marketplaces by giving customers
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]]> Uplight’s Social and Environmental Impact in 2021 https://uplight.com/blog/uplights-social-and-environmental-impact-in-2021/ Mon, 26 Sep 2022 20:16:07 +0000 https://uplight.com/?p=5922 Uplight is committed to driving to a more sustainable planet, communities, company, and people as a certified B Corp. Read about the impact we had in 2021!  

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]]> Duke Energy wins SEPA Utility Transformation Program of the Year with Their Subscription Pilot https://uplight.com/blog/duke-energy-wins-sepa-utility-transformation-program-of-the-year-subscription-pilot/ Thu, 22 Sep 2022 19:01:58 +0000 https://uplight.com/?p=5915 The Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) announced the winners of the 2022 SEPA Utility Transformation Awards, which recognize the specific projects, programs, partners, and individuals driving the utility industry’s transformation to a modern, carbon-free energy future. Duke Energy won the Utility Transformation Program of the Year for their Energy Service Subscription pilot, powered by Uplight. 
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