There’s no shortage of data in the utility industry. What is in short supply are experts who have the insider knowledge to help utilities thrive in the future by unlocking the full potential of their data today.
As the only full-service SAP consulting and solutions company focused exclusively on utilities, Utegration can position your company to capitalize on advances in artificial intelligence, machine learning, smart grid technologies, IoT, and the future of customer experience.
Nov 15, 2022
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is planning a major modernization of the Uniform System of Accounts (USoA) to encompass renewable energy and electricity storage.1 Changes to the accounting numbers is a rather rare event. The last update was almost a decade ago. So it’s important to understand how a revision could affect utilities and their rate recovery processes.
Aug 5, 2022
The year 2022 is shaping up to be one of rising interest rates following near zero rates during the pandemic. The implication for pure-play regulated utilities is increasing borrowing costs for construction of new assets to the rate base. As interest rates rise, utility income will be hurt by higher debt financing because utilities compete for capital from bond investors who are attracted to rising yields. And higher debt service costs lowers returns to shareholders, at least in the short term.
May 24, 2022
There's really no way to overstate the importance of innovation at Utegration. Our people are passionate about using technology to improve the outcomes and experience of our clients. If you're familiar with our 4U™ family of solutions and services, for example, you know our passion often turns into products that address white space in SAP technology or in the utilities and energy industry at large.
Apr 29, 2022
Customer experience is on the move… literally! The boundaries of Customer Information Systems (CIS) are extending to include customer self-service, field service, and sales of new products and services. Utilities are seeing this transformation as they begin their CIS upgrade or re-platforming journey.
Mar 4, 2022
This is written at a time when many companies find themselves at a crossroads related to the use of technology to support enhanced field capabilities.
Feb 9, 2022
The White House Briefing room released on January 14, 2022 a Fact Sheet outlining the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law signed by the President on November 15, 2021. The information is a “status report” of the Plan 60 days and running. The key areas outlined and explained are: