UtiliQ Ranking

Description

Introducing the inaugural UtiliQ ranking of U.S. electric utilities – a list of the top 25 intelligent utilities based on a detailed analysis by IDC Energy Insights and Intelligent Utility magazine. This ranking was developed in response to a number of issues and challenges in the rapidly evolving electric utility industry.

First, we wanted to separate the smart grid hype from reality. We defined an intelligent utility as a company that applies information to energy, maximizing its reliability, affordability and sustainability from generation to end users. Becoming a more intelligent utility requires more than just technology investments; it requires a real investment in people and processes, too.

Second, we wanted to provide a way for utilities to benchmark their intelligence and measure progress against their stated goals and objectives. We view the UtiliQ ranking as an ongoing effort that will evolve over time.

The current ranking is based on a company's performance using five quantifiable intelligence metrics:

Productivity: An intelligent utility is an efficient utility (measured by revenue per employee).

Renewable energy: An intelligent utility has a commitment to renewable energy as part of its resource portfolio (measured ...

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