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June 3, 2021
Energy Efficiency Solutions With A.I. Superpowers, For Utilities
One way utilities can meet regulatory and environmental goals is by optimizing their energy efficiency programs. But how? Easily and efficiently, using BlastPoint’s data-driven customer intelligence platform. Create a personalized customer experience at scale, hit energy efficiency benchmarks, increase customer satisfaction and more, with A.I. for energy efficiency. Learn more! Utilities are looking for ways […]
May 27, 2021
If You Build It, Will They Come? EV Charging Guidance For Facilities Managers
BlastPoint CEO Alison Alvarez shares the challenges and benefits of electric vehicle (EV) charging in this month’s issue of the Facilities Management Journal (FMJ). Facilities managers who may be wondering whether now is the time to install EV infrastructure will want to check out Alison Alvarez’s take on the benefits of charging stations at commercial […]
May 19, 2021
How to Segment Customer Communications to Increase Revenue & Satisfaction: Webinar 5/20!
Join us live on Thursday 5/20 at 1 PM EST for a free webinar! BlastPoint’s Alison Alvarez will be chatting with Questline’s Brian Lindamood on how utility business teams can use customer segmentation and data-driven personas to generate higher revenues and better customer satisfaction. Up-Leveling Your Company’s Customer Intelligence Every customer has different wants, interests […]
May 13, 2021
EV Readiness, Part 3: Roadblocked EV Buyers
People who are not actively pursuing electric vehicle adoption but may be open to it sometime in the future are what we’re calling Roadblocked EV Buyers. Learn about their demographic, lifestyle and consumer traits in Part 3 of our series on EV Readiness. Understanding what makes this group tick should help you begin to break […]
May 6, 2021
EV Readiness, Part 2: Emerging EV Buyers
People who are curious about electric vehicle ownership and expressing mild interest in buying one eventually are Emerging EV Buyers. They share certain demographic, lifestyle and consumer traits that we’re sharing today, in Part 2 of our 3-part series on EV Readiness. Drive EV adoption in your region by targeting Emerging EV Buyers now, with […]
April 29, 2021
EV Readiness, Part 1: Customers Who Are Ready To Buy
People who are ready to buy an electric vehicle share certain demographic, lifestyle and consumer traits. Drive EV adoption in your region by targeting them now. In the first of this 3-part series on EV Readiness, we show you how. Learn what distinguishes them from Emerging and Roadblocked customers, where to find them and how […]
April 22, 2021
Equity, Empathy, Engagement: Highlights From SECC’s Consumer Symposium
The Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative (SECC) wrapped up its 2021 Smart Energy Consumer Symposium yesterday. It was a fantastic, two-day, virtual event that brought together utility, research and policy professionals to swap ideas and workshop strategies for advancing the energy industry. Here are some of BlastPoint’s favorite moments! Jump to: Empathy and Flexibility Equity and […]
April 16, 2021
How to Grow Electric Vehicle Adoption: BlastPoint Heads to SECC’s Consumer Symposium
BlastPoint CEO Alison Alvarez joins the Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative’s annual Consumer Symposium next Wednesday, April 21, alongside a panel of other electric vehicle industry experts. She’ll share data-driven insights businesses can use to grow consumer EV adoption. Register for SECC’s 2021 Consumer Symposium Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative kicks off its annual Consumer Symposium next […]
April 8, 2021
EV Purchase Pain Points: Understanding Customer Concerns
Many drivers are still hesitant about switching to EV. Understanding where they’re coming from and what they want to know helps manufacturers, dealers and utilities engage them with relevant messaging. Here are 5 of their biggest concerns. Range anxiety Environmental and labor practice concerns Questions about battery life in cold climates Barriers to home charging […]
April 1, 2021
What Texas Electricity Customers Want
February’s ice storms cut off power and water to millions of Texans and caused 111 deaths. In a state that values free markets, competition and energy choice, those affected by the disaster may be considering switching utility companies. What might they be looking for in a new service provider? Texas is known for a lot […]
March 25, 2021
The Utility Shut-off Freeze Is Ending. Now What?
Pennsylvania joins a growing number of other states when its utility service termination moratorium ends March 31st. What can regulated providers do to curb the expensive disconnection-reconnection process? And how can they protect vulnerable customers before it’s too late? On April 1, nearly 850K Pennsylvanians who owe unpaid gas, water or electric bills could have […]
March 18, 2021
EV Planning With A.I.: BlastPoint & ATCO present at SEPA EV Meeting
The Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) hosts BlastPoint’s Tomer Borenstein alongside ATCO’s Will York on 3/18. They’ll be sharing insights on using artificial intelligence to build smart EV expansion plans, drive customer adoption and build strategic partnerships. We’re honored to have BlastPoint CTO and Cofounder Tomer Borenstein, with special guest Will York of Canada’s ATCO, […]