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Time is running out for current utility business models.
The power and utilities sector faces radical transformation. Geopolitics are exacerbating cost pressures while distributed renewable generation, new digital technologies and changing consumer expectations are creating a new energy world that is more complex, competitive and challenging. Survival for utilities depends on their ability to develop new capabilities, different business models and a mindset centered around agility and collaboration.
We can work with you to master this disruption, helping to develop the business model, technology and capabilities that will help position you to succeed in the new energy world.
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Empowering utilities through effective application managed services
Application managed services help utilities enhance efficiency, compliance and customer engagement. Consider these ideas to improve operations.
21 Mar 2025
EY Americas
How utilities can prepare for the AMI 2.0 era
Find solutions for deploying utility metering infrastructure to optimize resource management, improve system efficiency and achieve regulatory compliance.
21 Mar 2025
EY Americas
How data center demand drives utilities to focus on future value
Data centers will boost power demand, challenging utilities. A long-term, collaborative strategy with developers is key to managing risks. Learn more.
14 Mar 2025
Thomas Flaherty, III
Nuclear revival: getting future projects right
How a nuclear revival in the utilities industry and nuclear power plant construction can address project management, cost, risk and regulation challenges.
07 Mar 2025
Thomas Flaherty, III
Explore how energy companies are evolving in technology adoption and workforce readiness, addressing challenges and bridging the investment-expectation gap.
03 Mar 2025
Outlook 2025: four themes empowering utilities
A 2025 outlook shows how cutting-edge technology is challenging traditional utilities, leading to smarter, more sustainable energy solutions. Learn more.
08 Jan 2025
Stephanie Chesnick
How GenAI could simplify rate filings amid energy transition movement
Unlock growth and equity in utility rate case filings with strategic financial and customer engagement tactics.
15 Nov 2024
EY Americas
Why utilities should reimagine their tax and finance functions
Tax and finance functions of power utility companies can use new operating models, technologies and skills for better results. Here’s how.
06 Nov 2024
Terry Huggins
How the 2024 US elections may affect the energy industry
EY's industry leaders discuss four 2024 election outcome scenarios shaping US energy tax policy and regulation.
29 Oct 2024
Greg Matlock
Cybersecurity transformation: a new operating model for utilities
Utilities must become adaptive learners to effectively address cybersecurity challenges and succeed in an ever-changing world.
09 Aug 2024
Four factors to guide investment in battery storage
RECAI 63: Demand for battery energy storage is growing amid grid volatility. The EY ranking of investment hotspots highlights opportunities. Learn more.
14 Jun 2024
Arnaud de Giovanni
Three ways to move energy consumers from interest to action
Consumers are more interested than ever in clean energy options but 70% say they won’t spend more of their time or money to take action. Read more.
08 Feb 2024
Greg Guthridge
How utilities can reinvent their supply chain for a more dynamic market
To keep pace with the energy transition and a more dynamic global supply chain, power producers and utilities must reinvent their capabilities.
07 Feb 2024
EY Americas
How bold action can accelerate the world’s multiple energy transitions
Our energy system is reshaping at speed, but in different ways across different markets. Three accelerators can fast-track change. Learn more.
05 Dec 2023
Serge Colle
Are the global winds of change sending offshore in a new direction?
Turbulent times in the offshore wind sector could change the way large-scale energy projects are built and funded in future. Read more in RECAI 62.
14 Nov 2023
Arnaud de Giovanni
How tax and finance can collaborate to advance key sustainability goals
Utilities’ tax and finance teams need to collaborate to help power and utility companies leverage incentives embedded in new legislation and advance key ESG goals.
11 Sep 2023
Brian Murphy
Three approaches to drive cybersecurity maturity and success
Energy company CISOs must demonstrate progress using the right metrics to validate their cybersecurity investments amid board scrutiny. Read more.
21 Jun 2023
Chris Roche
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Wawa implements new technologies, keeping customers at the center of its offerings. Learn more in this case study.
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How the energy sector can extract value from emissions data
Fueled by human collaboration and the latest technology, we helped one company find opportunity in sustainability. Learn more in this case study.
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Why people and tech are the fuel for customer-centric transformation
The benefits of the major transformation program undertaken by TNB, while working with EY, could be achieved across many other sectors.
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Creating a smarter, safer grid for new meters
EY teams are helping a national electricity company reinforce its legacy power infrastructure for a trusted, cyber-safe future.
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How EY can help
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