<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-16"?><rss xmlns:a10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title>accenture-utilities-blog</title><link>https://acnsu.accenture.com/us-en/blogs/accenture-utilities-blog</link><description>accenture-utilities-blog</description><item><link>https://acnsu.accenture.com/us-en/blogs/accenture-utilities-blog/utilities-continue-leading-net-zero</link><title>Utilities Continuing to Lead in Net Zero | Accenture</title><description>Utilities can and must lead in energy transition and path to net zero, bringing regulators and consumers along with them toward 2050. Accenture explores more.</description><pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:content type="text">Utilities can and must lead in energy transition and path to net zero, bringing regulators and consumers along with them toward 2050. Accenture explores more.</a10:content></item><item><link>https://acnsu.accenture.com/us-en/blogs/accenture-utilities-blog/how-is-the-metaverse-transforming-utilities</link><title>How is the Metaverse Transforming Utilities | Accenture</title><description>The metaverse is ushering in the next wave of digital change, providing forward-looking utilities with an opportunity to succeed. Accenture explores more.</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:content type="text">The metaverse is ushering in the next wave of digital change, providing forward-looking utilities with an opportunity to succeed. Accenture explores more.</a10:content></item><item><link>https://acnsu.accenture.com/us-en/blogs/accenture-utilities-blog/could-customer-service-be-far-more-than-a-utility</link><title>Could Customer Service be More Than a Utility | Accenture</title><description>As utilities transform into trusted energy advisors, what’s the role of customer service; Accenture’s Tim Porter explores 3 paths to greater value. Read more.</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:content type="text">As utilities transform into trusted energy advisors, what’s the role of customer service; Accenture’s Tim Porter explores 3 paths to greater value. Read more.</a10:content></item><item><link>https://acnsu.accenture.com/us-en/blogs/accenture-utilities-blog/how-can-energy-retailers-thrive-in-a-demand-driven-world</link><title>Energy Retailers Thrive in a Demand-Driven World | Accenture</title><description>Utility CCOs know thriving in the energy transition means putting customers at the heart of their strategy. Accenture describes three drivers for success.</description><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:content type="text">Utility CCOs know thriving in the energy transition means putting customers at the heart of their strategy. Accenture describes three drivers for success.</a10:content></item><item><link>https://acnsu.accenture.com/us-en/blogs/accenture-utilities-blog/data-governance-the-key-to-grid-modernization</link><title>Data Governance: The Key to Grid Modernization | Accenture </title><description>Without implementing robust Data Governance, a Utility cannot move towards successful Grid Modernization. Accenture explores more.</description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:content type="text">Without implementing robust Data Governance, a Utility cannot move towards successful Grid Modernization. Accenture explores more.</a10:content></item><item><link>https://acnsu.accenture.com/us-en/blogs/accenture-utilities-blog/for-evolution-think-on-your-fleet</link><title>For EVolution, Think on Your Fleet | Accenture</title><description>eMobility, is essential to the energy transition, find out why fleet decarbonisation is the first and more dominant wave of electrification.</description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:content type="text">eMobility, is essential to the energy transition, find out why fleet decarbonisation is the first and more dominant wave of electrification.</a10:content></item><item><link>https://acnsu.accenture.com/us-en/blogs/accenture-utilities-blog/utilities-3-things-to-consider-for-cloud-parity</link><title>Utilities: 3 Things to Consider for Cloud Parity | Accenture</title><description>Utilities leaders know cloud and related technologies can bring huge benefits: reduced costs, agility, scalability and drive innovation. Accenture explains how.</description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:content type="text">Utilities leaders know cloud and related technologies can bring huge benefits: reduced costs, agility, scalability and drive innovation. Accenture explains how.</a10:content></item><item><link>https://acnsu.accenture.com/us-en/blogs/accenture-utilities-blog/accelerating-coal-to-renewables-emerging-markets</link><title>Coal to Renewables Key in Emerging Markets | Accenture</title><description>The transition from coal to renewable energy will play a vital role in the energy transition, especially in Emerging Markets. Accenture explores more.</description><pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:content type="text">The transition from coal to renewable energy will play a vital role in the energy transition, especially in Emerging Markets. Accenture explores more.</a10:content></item><item><link>https://acnsu.accenture.com/us-en/blogs/accenture-utilities-blog/four-strategic-steps-to-deliver-layered-intelligence</link><title>Delivering Layered Intelligence for Utilities | Accenture </title><description>Layered intelligence is a powerful asset in the race to decarbonization. Accenture explains why you should include it to be one part of your business strategy.</description><pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:content type="text">Layered intelligence is a powerful asset in the race to decarbonization. Accenture explains why you should include it to be one part of your business strategy.</a10:content></item><item><link>https://acnsu.accenture.com/us-en/blogs/accenture-utilities-blog/utilities-preparation-for-iija-funding</link><title>U.S. Utilities Ready for Infrastructure Funding | Accenture</title><description>Funding application windows for the IIJA are opening; this post shares what utilities and their partners need to know to move forward.</description><pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:content type="text">Funding application windows for the IIJA are opening; this post shares what utilities and their partners need to know to move forward.</a10:content></item><item><link>https://acnsu.accenture.com/us-en/blogs/accenture-utilities-blog/winning-in-us-wind-industry</link><title>Utility Plays for the U.S. Renewables Industry | Accenture</title><description>The economics for U.S. renewable generation, especially wind and solar, are changing. Learn what utilities need to consider to get ahead. </description><pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:content type="text">The economics for U.S. renewable generation, especially wind and solar, are changing. Learn what utilities need to consider to get ahead. </a10:content></item><item><link>https://acnsu.accenture.com/us-en/blogs/accenture-utilities-blog/methane-measurement</link><title>Why does Methane Measurement Matter | Accenture</title><description>Find out how new technology to detect and resolve methane leaks can empower utilities to avoid up to 80% of today’s CH4 emissions.</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:content type="text">Find out how new technology to detect and resolve methane leaks can empower utilities to avoid up to 80% of today’s CH4 emissions.</a10:content></item><item><link>https://acnsu.accenture.com/us-en/blogs/accenture-utilities-blog/scalability-bedrock-evolution</link><title>Scalability: The Bedrock of EVolution | Accenture </title><description>Electric vehicles are key to the energy transition but only if they’re truly adopted at scale. Read Accenture experts' discussion on this topic.</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:content type="text">Electric vehicles are key to the energy transition but only if they’re truly adopted at scale. Read Accenture experts' discussion on this topic.</a10:content></item><item><link>https://acnsu.accenture.com/us-en/blogs/accenture-utilities-blog/people-key-to-transformation-success</link><title>People Play Critical Role in Transformation | Accenture </title><description>Michael Lamb, SVP of Transmission for Xcel Energy, shares with Accenture why people are the critical force behind transformation. Read more.</description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:content type="text">Michael Lamb, SVP of Transmission for Xcel Energy, shares with Accenture why people are the critical force behind transformation. Read more.</a10:content></item><item><link>https://acnsu.accenture.com/us-en/blogs/accenture-utilities-blog/layered-intelligence-solving-dual-challenges</link><title>Layered Intelligence solves dual challenges l Accenture </title><description>By starting at the edge, utilities can leverage Layered Intelligence to take on the dual challenges caused by the energy transition. </description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:content type="text">By starting at the edge, utilities can leverage Layered Intelligence to take on the dual challenges caused by the energy transition. </a10:content></item><item><link>https://acnsu.accenture.com/us-en/blogs/accenture-utilities-blog/new-energy-consumer-transition-on-demand</link><title>New Energy Consumer: Transition on Demand | Accenture</title><description>Energy providers survive and thrive in a demand-driven world. Scott Tinkler highlights Accenture's New Energy Consumer Research on how they make it possible.</description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><a10:content type="text">Energy providers survive and thrive in a demand-driven world. Scott Tinkler highlights Accenture's New Energy Consumer Research on how they make it possible.</a10:content></item><item><link>https://acnsu.accenture.com/us-en/blogs/accenture-utilities-blog/for-ev-charging-at-scale-your-platform-is-key</link><title>For EV Charging at Scale, Your Platform is Key | Accenture</title><description>It’s time for EV charging players to place their platform bets and Accenture shares how to make EVs &amp; reliable charging stations at scale a reality. Read more.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><a10:content type="text">It’s time for EV charging players to place their platform bets and Accenture shares how to make EVs &amp; reliable charging stations at scale a reality. Read more.</a10:content></item><item><link>https://acnsu.accenture.com/us-en/blogs/accenture-utilities-blog/securing-the-energy-transition</link><title>Securing the Energy Transition | Accenture </title><description>The need for utilities to decarbonize, digitize and decentralize brings with it a need for renewed focus on operational security.  </description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><a10:content type="text">The need for utilities to decarbonize, digitize and decentralize brings with it a need for renewed focus on operational security.  </a10:content></item><item><link>https://acnsu.accenture.com/us-en/blogs/accenture-utilities-blog/inertia-an-irresistible-force-for-change</link><title>Inertia – An Irresistible Force for Change | Accenture </title><description>Being able to see inertia clearly is a powerful tool for utilities aiming to take charge of the energy transition – and now it’s possible.</description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><a10:content type="text">Being able to see inertia clearly is a powerful tool for utilities aiming to take charge of the energy transition – and now it’s possible.</a10:content></item><item><link>https://acnsu.accenture.com/us-en/blogs/accenture-utilities-blog/three-utilities-themes-2022</link><title>Three Critical Themes for Utilities in 2022 | Accenture</title><description>Accenture’s global utilities lead Scott Tinkler shares insights from the past year and three critical themes for utilities to consider in 2022.</description><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><a10:content type="text">Accenture’s global utilities lead Scott Tinkler shares insights from the past year and three critical themes for utilities to consider in 2022.</a10:content></item><item><link>https://acnsu.accenture.com/us-en/blogs/accenture-utilities-blog/dynamic-dsos</link><title>Time for Dynamic Distribution System Operators | Accenture </title><description>The stage is set for Distribution System Operators (DSOs) to deliver the energy transition, but they need to take drastic action, quickly. </description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><a10:content type="text">The stage is set for Distribution System Operators (DSOs) to deliver the energy transition, but they need to take drastic action, quickly. </a10:content></item><item><link>https://acnsu.accenture.com/us-en/blogs/accenture-utilities-blog/close-your-books-like-a-pro</link><title>Utilities CFOs: Close Your Books like a Pro | Accenture</title><description>Start delivering that certainty the C-suite are clamoring for by “closing the books” effectively. Here are some reflections on why and how. </description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><a10:content type="text">Start delivering that certainty the C-suite are clamoring for by “closing the books” effectively. Here are some reflections on why and how. </a10:content></item><item><link>https://acnsu.accenture.com/us-en/blogs/accenture-utilities-blog/to-5g-or-not-to-5g</link><title>5G Network Communications for Utilities | Accenture </title><description>Today’s communication network is enough to keep the energy system connected, but what about tomorrow? Is 5G the answer?  </description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><a10:content type="text">Today’s communication network is enough to keep the energy system connected, but what about tomorrow? Is 5G the answer?  </a10:content></item><item><link>https://acnsu.accenture.com/us-en/blogs/accenture-utilities-blog/embedding-resilience</link><title>Embedding resilience in a climate of change l Accenture</title><description>Utilities face many challenges but extending emergency response principles, applying data and breaking silos can empower them to take charge.</description><pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:content type="text">Utilities face many challenges but extending emergency response principles, applying data and breaking silos can empower them to take charge.</a10:content></item><item><link>https://acnsu.accenture.com/us-en/blogs/accenture-utilities-blog/safeguarding-supply-chain</link><title>3 Steps to Safeguard the Supply Chain | Accenture </title><description>Recent events how revealed how fragile the global supply chain is, but there are clear actions that utilities can take to embed resilience. </description><pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:content type="text">Recent events how revealed how fragile the global supply chain is, but there are clear actions that utilities can take to embed resilience. </a10:content></item><item><link>https://acnsu.accenture.com/us-en/blogs/accenture-utilities-blog/preparing-active-grid</link><title>Network Communication Needs for Utilities | Accenture</title><description>5G may be the future, but today’s communication technology can empower utilities to take charge of the energy transition.</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:content type="text">5G may be the future, but today’s communication technology can empower utilities to take charge of the energy transition.</a10:content></item><item><link>https://acnsu.accenture.com/us-en/blogs/accenture-utilities-blog/productivity-anywhere-future-utilities-work</link><title>Future of Utilities Work: Productivity anywhere | Accenture </title><description>This blog post explores how remote and hybrid approaches are creating "productivity anywhere" and changing the nature of work for utilities. </description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:content type="text">This blog post explores how remote and hybrid approaches are creating "productivity anywhere" and changing the nature of work for utilities. </a10:content></item><item><link>https://acnsu.accenture.com/us-en/blogs/accenture-utilities-blog/sap-cloud-for-utilities-lets-get-together</link><title>SAP Cloud for Utilities | Let’s Get Together | Accenture</title><description>Accenture and SAP Cloud for Utilities are delivering new energy experiences for future growth. Find out how.</description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:content type="text">Accenture and SAP Cloud for Utilities are delivering new energy experiences for future growth. Find out how.</a10:content></item><item><link>https://acnsu.accenture.com/us-en/blogs/accenture-utilities-blog/how-utilities-scale-digital-transformation</link><title>Digital transformation in utilities | Accenture </title><description>Accenture explains how utilities can meet customers’ increasing demands for net-zero solutions. Learn about Utilities tech strategies for innovation &amp; growth.</description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:content type="text">Accenture explains how utilities can meet customers’ increasing demands for net-zero solutions. Learn about Utilities tech strategies for innovation &amp; growth.</a10:content></item><item><link>https://acnsu.accenture.com/us-en/blogs/accenture-utilities-blog/delivering-resilient-inclusive-energy-transition</link><title>Utilities Delivering the Energy Transition | Accenture</title><description>Accenture's Stephanie Jamison explores the energy transition index and some key levers and tools to get justice and inclusion into it. Read more.</description><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:content type="text">Accenture's Stephanie Jamison explores the energy transition index and some key levers and tools to get justice and inclusion into it. Read more.</a10:content></item><item><link>https://acnsu.accenture.com/us-en/blogs/accenture-utilities-blog/will-they-still-be-utilities-by-2030</link><title>Utilities Adapt their Business Models | Accenture</title><description>Accenture explores the future of electric utilities as they rise to the challenges and opportunities presented by the energy transition. Read more.</description><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:content type="text">Accenture explores the future of electric utilities as they rise to the challenges and opportunities presented by the energy transition. Read more.</a10:content></item><item><link>https://acnsu.accenture.com/us-en/blogs/accenture-utilities-blog/electric-vehicle-charging-infrastructure</link><title>EV Charging: From E to Me | Accenture</title><description>With energy transition more pressing than ever, eMobility is becoming a big business. Accenture explains why the success of smart charging rests on customers.</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:content type="text">With energy transition more pressing than ever, eMobility is becoming a big business. Accenture explains why the success of smart charging rests on customers.</a10:content></item><item><link>https://acnsu.accenture.com/us-en/blogs/accenture-utilities-blog/utilities-tech-vision-become-a-master-of-change</link><title>Utilities Technology Trends 2021 | Accenture</title><description>Accenture's Paula Clarke explores technology vision 2021 trends for utilities to achieve a new leadership mindset for the energy transition. Read more.</description><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:content type="text">Accenture's Paula Clarke explores technology vision 2021 trends for utilities to achieve a new leadership mindset for the energy transition. Read more.</a10:content></item><item><link>https://acnsu.accenture.com/us-en/blogs/accenture-utilities-blog/cfo-inventory-driven-customer-affordability</link><title>Utility CFO: Rethinking Customer Affordability | Accenture</title><description>Accenture describes how to optimize back-office capabilities to adapt to a new, performance-based structure for customer affordability. Read more.</description><pubDate>Mon, 31 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:content type="text">Accenture describes how to optimize back-office capabilities to adapt to a new, performance-based structure for customer affordability. Read more.</a10:content></item><item><link>https://acnsu.accenture.com/us-en/blogs/accenture-utilities-blog/nuclear-role-in-path-to-net-zero</link><title>Nuclear’s Role in the Net-Zero Future | Accenture </title><description>Accenture reveals Nuclear has and will continue to have a vital role to play in the energy transition. Find out how.</description><pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:content type="text">Accenture reveals Nuclear has and will continue to have a vital role to play in the energy transition. Find out how.</a10:content></item><item><link>https://acnsu.accenture.com/us-en/blogs/accenture-utilities-blog/cloud-powering-the-new-utility-customer</link><title>Utilities Customer Experience by Cloud | Accenture</title><description>Accenture and SAP are partnering to deliver a seamless customer experience powered by cloud. Read how.</description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:content type="text">Accenture and SAP are partnering to deliver a seamless customer experience powered by cloud. Read how.</a10:content></item><item><link>https://acnsu.accenture.com/us-en/blogs/accenture-utilities-blog/vegetation-management-key-levers-for-cost-savings</link><title>Vegetation management transformed I Accenture</title><description>Find out how advanced analytics can be leveraged to unlock efficiency, productivity, improve safety and transform vegetation management for utilities.</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:content type="text">Find out how advanced analytics can be leveraged to unlock efficiency, productivity, improve safety and transform vegetation management for utilities.</a10:content></item></channel></rss>