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Is your utility ready to meet the evolving expectations for serving Disadvantaged Communities (DACs)? As the energy sector shifts towards greater equity, utilities are expected to integrate DACs into the core of their planning and investment strategies—not just to meet regulatory requirements, but to create long-term value for communities and their own operations. 🔑 Here are three key strategies utilities can adopt to stay ahead: • Leverage Granular, High-Resolution Data: Identifying and addressing the specific needs of DACs requires detailed, location-based data. This data empowers utilities to prioritize infrastructure upgrades that directly impact community resilience and inform transparent, data-driven regulatory filings. • Engage Proactively with Regulatory Bodies: Proactively working with regulators, backed by comprehensive data, ensures that grid modernization proposals reflect both immediate infrastructure needs and long-term community benefits. By aligning investments with regulatory expectations, utilities can drive forward equitable energy transitions. • Invest with a Focus on Measurable Community Outcomes: Go beyond compliance by prioritizing grid investments that reduce energy burdens, improve reliability, and deliver tangible benefits to underserved communities. Incorporating performance metrics that track reductions in energy costs and enhanced service reliability demonstrates clear value to regulators and customers alike. Focusing on DACs offers utilities the opportunity to shape a future where clean energy access and community well-being go hand in hand. Curious how your utility can better serve DACs and stay ahead in the energy transition? Learn more in our white paper: https://lnkd.in/gqTb_q-n #UtilityPrograms #EnergyEquity #GridInvestment #SmartGrid #CommunityImpact

We teamed up with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory to bring you An Atlas of Current Customer-Facing Utility Program Designs and Pricing, a deep dive into how utilities are structuring their programs and pricing models. This isn’t your typical white paper—it’s a roadmap for the future of utility programs. Curious about how utilities are navigating the energy transition? Wondering what’s holding back equitable access to energy programs? We’ve got answers. Inside, you'll find: • A breakdown of utility program designs and pricing trends • The hidden hurdles preventing full customer inclusion • Innovative approaches for making programs are accessible to all, including disadvantaged and underserved communities If you’re ready to rethink how customer-facing utility programs can work better for everyone, this report is your go-to guide. Get the full report here and start transforming your approach today: https://lnkd.in/gUipuppG #EnergyInnovation #UtilityPrograms #EnergyEquity #Decarbonization

We’re excited to announce the release of our latest white paper in collaboration with National Renewable Energy Laboratory: "Driving Affordable Decarbonization: Inclusive Utility Program Designs for Disadvantaged Communities." This report dives deep into how utilities can create equitable, affordable decarbonization strategies that prioritize energy justice. By leveraging community data, bottom-up program design, and innovative funding models, we outline a roadmap for utility programs that truly serve all customers—especially those in underserved communities. What’s inside: • Key program design strategies to boost participation in energy efficiency initiatives • Real-world case studies showing how tariffed on-bill financing is driving energy affordability • How Modern Rate Architecture is ensuring equity and transparency in utility pricing • Actionable insights on aligning policy and community needs for a just energy transition If you're working at a utility and want to make decarbonization affordable for all, this report is a must-read. Download the full white paper here: https://lnkd.in/gqTb_q-n #EnergyJustice #Decarbonization #CleanEnergy #UtilityPrograms

How will your grid handle the surge in demand from millions of new EVs? The rise in EV adoption is accelerating faster than ever, and utilities are now facing urgent questions about grid capacity, infrastructure investments, and future resilience. What are the smartest steps you can take today to: • Meet the increasing demand for EV charging? • Optimize grid upgrades to avoid unnecessary costs? • Ensure long-term reliability for your customers? These are complex challenges that require strategic planning and the right tools to solve. Utilities that plan strategically will be better positioned to deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective power to their communities far into the future. How is your organization preparing to meet these challenges? Explore how Kevala’s powerful platform equips utilities to plan strategically for the future of electrification. #Decarbonization #Electrification #EVInfrastructure #GridPlanning #EnergyTransition

Our new white paper with Baringa highlights the immense potential of Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) in reshaping energy management. By reducing network costs by $10 billion annually, enhancing grid resilience, and supporting decarbonization, VPPs are set to grow to a $70 billion market by 2030. Dive into the comprehensive study to understand how VPPs will reshape the future of energy: https://lnkd.in/gvv6nuED #Decarbonization #EnergyTransition #GridInnovation

Our CEO, Aram Shumavon, recently spoke at the Road to 24/7 Clean Energy event at Stanford University, hosted by Bank of America, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), XGS Energy, and Wilson Sonsini. Aram joined a dynamic panel with Vishal Apte (BatteryOS), Thomas Baker (BCG), Ryan Hanley (Equilibrium Energy), and Maeve Allsup (Latitude Media) to discuss the impact of AI on power markets. Here are the top takeaways: 1. AI will significantly boost electricity demand with the rise of AI-specific data centers. 2. AI will play an increasingly important role in driving efficiency in decisions about where to invest and how to operate grid-connected devices and the grid itself. Check out the photo of Aram in action! 📸 #CleanEnergy #AI #GridOptimization