Client Coverage
-
“Look beyond the office dogs, Lego sets and the gong used for company announcements, and you’ll find Opower employees huddled around a whiteboard mapping out ways to decrease energy consumption.
Opower, co-founded in 2007 by Alex Laskey and Daniel Yates, is a management software company that encourages people to use less energy in their homes. This year, the company will generate two terawatt hours in electricity savings, said Laskey, who is also Opower’s president. To put that in perspective, two terawatt hours is enough to power a city of more than half a million people.”Work is better with fun and games
May 10, 2013
-
“The program in Rhode Island, which uses software developed by Arlington, Va.-based Opower, is projected to save $10 million through 2014. ”Program Introduced to Encourage Energy Efficiency
May 4, 2013
-
“Opower is working with National Grid Rhode Island to deliver the Home Energy Report program to all 425,000 of its residential customers. Based on behavioral science and data analytics, the program will give all customers the tips and insights they need to see how their energy usage stacks up against their neighbors and find new ways to save on their energy bills. National Grid is the first utility to provide the program statewide, according to Opower.”Opower, National Grid launch energy efficiency program in Rhode Island
May 3, 2013
-
“National Grid announced the launch of the Rhode Island Home Energy Report program, a new program that is expected to save residents energy and money. The company said the new, innovative energy-efficiency tool is delivered through several communication channels and provides gas and electricity customers with essential information about their energy usage.”National Grid launches new program
May 3, 2013
-
“Opower is practically blanketing Rhode Island with its home energy report programs through the state’s major utility, National Grid.
The home energy management services company will provide its platform to all 425,000 of National Grid’s residential customers. Opower already works with National Grid in parts of Massachusetts, but the contract in Rhode Island is the first time a utility has rolled out Opower’s program to its entire statewide territory at the same time.”Rhode Island Gets the Opower Treatment
May 3, 2013
-
“Chugach Electric Association has launched an innovative energy efficiency pilot program. The program is designed to inform residential members about their energy use and assist them in taking steps toward reducing energy consumption. The pilot program is funded by the Alaska Energy Authority’s “Biggest State to Biggest Saver” grant from the U.S. Department of Energy.”Chugach empowers residential members with online tools to help save money and energy Read more here: http://www.adn.com/2013/05/01/2886740/chugach-empowers-residential-members.html#storylink=cpy
May 1, 2013
-
“The first edition of the Home Energy Report is being mailed out to 90,000 homes and apartments across the province. Participants will receive their Home Energy Reports every two months for the rest of the year. The pilot is scheduled to run for three years.The Home Energy Report is created by Opower, a provider of customer engagement solutions for energy consumers.”Nova Scotians to receive home energy reports
May 1, 2013
-
“Starting this week, 90,000 homes and apartments across the province will receive their own report card. A spokesman for Efficiency Nova Scotia says he hopes it will motivate consumers to change their habits.
”Nova Scotians first in Canada to receive home energy report Read more: http://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/nova-scotians-first-in-canada-to-receive-home-energy-report-1.1259281#ixzz2Ru6FKBMP
April 29, 2013
-
“The Home Energy Report program being launched by Efficiency Nova Scotia is the first of its kind in Canada.
The first wave of reports will go to 90,000 households — about 1 of 5 power customers in Nova Scotia. Those not selected can request to join the program in June.”Efficiency NS power reports pit homeowner against homeowner
April 29, 2013
-
“If you knew you were using 43 per cent more energy than your neighbours, would it motivate you to cut your consumption?
That’s the aim of a new report led by Efficiency Nova Scotia, a non-profit organization dedicated to using energy better.
The Home Energy Report will compare Nova Scotian’s home energy usage to 100 neighbours in the area which people live. The pilot report will arrive in the mail to 90,000 people starting next week.”New energy report uses neighbourly competition to cut consumption
April 29, 2013
-
“Opower has partnered with New Zealand-based energy retailer Mercury Energy to bring Opower's customer engagement platform to Mercury's 300,000 customers.”Opower Putting Energy Monitoring To Work In New Zealand
March 25, 2013
-
“Another application that is not too far in the future is BGE’s Smart Energy Rewards program that will officially roll out this summer after four years of pilots. “We’ve found that a peak-time rebate is as effective as critical peak pricing,” Ryan Palacheck of Accenture, which is providing consulting support, said of the program. “Our thinking is that a peak-time rebate is the right answer because it’s the right way to train customers without introducing risk to them.”
The residential program will be called about six to ten times each summer with customers receiving $1.25 for every kilowatt-hour they reduce below the average baseline for their home by adjusting the AC. Opower will send alerts to participants through their chosen medium and at the end of each event, the MDM system, provided by Oracle, will calculate how much each customer saves, which Opower will then deliver back to the participant.”BGE Scratches at the Surface of Smart Meter Advantages
March 15, 2013
-
“Now that the majority of Napa homes have received Smart Meters, replacing the old analog meters, PG&E has begun mailing home energy reports to Napa residents. The personalized reports, which cover a one-month period or more, are part of a program designed to help customers save energy and money, PG&E said.”PG&E debuts home energy reports
March 12, 2013
-
“Does regular feedback about power usage help consumers conserve electricity?
A three-year Pacific Power pilot project now under way aims to answer that question.
The company has offered free personalized home energy reports to about 10 percent of the utility’s 135,000 customers in Washington since August 2012, according to company spokesman Tom Gauntt.
Research has shown the program is likely to yield savings for participants.
“For every dollar spent on the home energy reports, customers are able to save about $3 on their bills,” Gauntt said.”Pilot project helps homeowers reduce use, bill for electricity
January 28, 2013
-
“Energy retailer EnergyAustralia will bring Opower's customer energy engagement system to 1.6 million homes in Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia and Queensland, Opower told the press yesterday. Customers will have access to the EnergyAustralia Opower MyEnergyReport through a secure website. ”EnergyAustralia Working with Opower
October 30, 2012
-
“Opower, the leading consumer engagement solutions provider for the utility industry, announced that it has partnered with EnergyAustralia, one of Australia's largest energy retailers, providing gas and electricity to approximately 2.8 million household and business customers. The partnership with EnergyAustralia, formerly TRUenergy, will bring Opower’s customer energy engagement platform to 1,550,000 homes in Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia and Queensland. This is Opower’s fourth international program. ”Opower Expands Global Reach with New Partnership in Australia
October 26, 2012
-
“Opower is partnering with EnergyAustralia, one of Australia's largest energy retailers, to provide Opower’s customer energy engagement platform to 1,550,000 homes in Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia and Queensland. Customers will have access to the EnergyAustralia - Opower MyEnergyReport program through a secure web portal that provides insight and information into how they are using energy. "Putting friendly street rivalry to good use, MyEnergyReport has the potential to save Australian families millions of dollars as well as help the environment," noted Adrian Merrick of EnergyAustralia.”Smart Grid Winners
October 26, 2012
-
“Using a data platform from Opower, Rochester chose 25,000 households for a two-year test of how delivering more specific data to the customer can make a real difference in how they continue to use electricity. The platform, which works both as a mailer and a web portal, shows current and historic usage, compares the customer’s usage to those of similar households in the program, and gives season-specific tips—with estimated savings—to inform customers of how they can improve their standing in the system. "It’s a program that really engages and inspires customers," Hanson said. "People can see how they are doing, how they compare, and feel the urge to improve their standing. They wouldn’t think to make any of these changes without the data."”Energy efficiency programs give customers data to empower them to act
October 25, 2012
-
“Pepco has randomly chosen 50,000 Maryland customers to receive Home Energy Reports, which anonymously compare a customer's household energy usage with nearby homes of similar size and makeup. "The goal is to give our customers the types of information they can use to save energy and money," said Charles Dickerson, Pepco Holdings Vice President, customer care. "We believe this program gives our Maryland customers another powerful tool to help them save money and take meaningful steps to control their energy usage."”Pepco to Issue Home Energy Reports in Maryland
October 16, 2012
-
“Puget Sound Energy and Opower, an energy management software company, worked closely with the C-7 group to produce the reports and implement the program. Program results show most residents read the reports, many of which responded by changing their habits to conserve energy resulting in lower utility energy bills. “Kirkland residents care about the environment and this program shows how better information can lead to great decisions” said City Manager Kurt Triplett. ”Kirkland and Eastside residents save $4.2 million in energy costs through innovative home energy program
October 16, 2012
-
“Opower and Pepco have launched a customer engagement program for residential customers in Maryland. Funded by EmPower Maryland, the program is designed to help Pepco customers better assess their energy consumption and explore ways to reduce their energy use and monthly energy bills. It will begin with a trial involving 50,000 randomly selected residential customers who will receive Home Energy Reports that anonymously compare their household energy usage with nearby homes of similar size and makeup.”This week's smart grid wins: far-flung and wide-ranging
October 12, 2012
-
“In partnership with Opower, and as part of the EmPower Maryland initiative, Pepco's customer engagement program trial will allow 50,000 customers to see how their energy use compares with similar homes in their area. These customers will receive personalized tips to help them reduce energy consumption, as well as home energy reports. The home energy report program, developed by Opower, combines behavioral science with data analytics to provide customers with detailed information and insights on their household energy use. The reports and emails include comparisons of similarly sized and equipped homes, as well as energy use history, goal setting tools, and progress trackers.”Pepco, Opower EmPower Maryland with energy data
October 12, 2012
-
“Pepco is launching a new home energy efficiency program designed to help residential customers save money by giving them details about their energy consumption that they can use to make more informed choices. Pepco has randomly chosen 50,000 Maryland customers to receive Home Energy Reports, which anonymously compare a customer's household energy usage with nearby homes of similar size and makeup.”Pepco Uses New Tool to Help Maryland Customers Save Energy, Money
October 11, 2012
-
“With support from the Bonneville Power Administration and Opower as part of a pilot project helping electric customers lower bills by changing behavior, Clark Public Utilities customers will have the ability to share and compare energy use either with anonymous homes or with Facebook friends using a social energy app. The app was developed by Opower in partnership with Facebook and the Natural Resources Defense Council to engage with electric customers across the country about their energy use. Designed to provide you with a better sense of your home's energy consumption compared to other homes, the app provides new, fun ways to save energy and bring down your monthly bill.”Energy Adviser: Cut waste with app for social energy
August 30, 2012
-
“A tale of two homes shows the value of a home energy report. Two colleagues at Rocky Mountain Power live in the same neighborhood, and have the same floor plans, but their power bills are very different. Rocky Mountain Power made it easier for them: it's sending out a home energy report to help folks better understand their energy usage and demands and — and how you stack up against the folks next door. "I was 21 percent more efficient than my most energy efficient neighbors," said Rocky Mountain Power spokesperson Margaret Oler. "So that made me feel good." ”How Much Energy Do Use Compared to Your Neighbors?
August 21, 2012
-
“I just received my "Home Energy Report" from Met-Ed and learned I used 33 percent less energy from January through May than I did last year during the same period. Compared to approximately 100 of my neighbors in the condos in my building and nearby, my usage was below the average but above the most efficient 20 percent of the group.”How Do You Rate on Energy Efficiency?
August 17, 2012
-
“"A primary objective of Energize Connecticut is to empower Connecticut’s residents, businesses and municipalities to make smart energy choices,” notes Jamie Howland, First Vice-Chairman of the Energy Efficiency Board. “The neighbor comparison and helpful tips energize customers to make a change in the way they use energy, from simply turning off lights when leaving a room to installing high-efficiency appliances and heating/cooling systems." ”CL&P Pilot Program Helps Customers Save Money
August 17, 2012
-
“Home Energy Reports is a "peer comparison" program conducted by Opower (haw.opower.com), a Virginia-based company. It was launched about a year ago for Oahu customers and enables rate-payers to see how they rank on a 1-to-100 scale based on energy use. A high score here signifies something of an energy hog, folks who could maybe learn a thing or two from their more-efficient neighbors. ”Help Compare Energy Usage
July 12, 2012
-
“In the Gospel According to Dan Yates, as in the Book of Genesis, building a better world doesn't happen overnight. Such things take time.
”Power of Persuasion
July 10, 2012
-
“Burbank residents will be able to view their energy usage up to the hour through a new online service offered by Burbank Water and Power. In addition to viewing their own usage, residential customers will be able to compare how much electricity they're using against their `neighbors,' a group of about 100 homes located close by and of the same approximate square footage. ”How Much Power Am I Using? Burbank Residents Can CheckBurbank residents will be able to view their energy usage up to the hour through a new online service offered by Burbank Water and Power. In addition to viewing their own usage, residential customers
July 9, 2012
-
“Hawaii's main energy efficiency and conservation program — initially focused primarily on hardware upgrades such as compact fluorescent bulbs, Energy Star appliances and air conditioning retrofits — is now getting some help from behavioral scientists in its mission to cut the state's electricity consumption. ”State Hopes Peer Pressure Will Reduce Energy Use
July 9, 2012
-
“In a separate pilot, Clark Public Utilities will provide energy use feedback to residential users through Facebook in an effort to change how customers interact with their utilities. In the third pilot, Cowlitz Public Utility will use digital media, such as email and text messaging, in addition to frequent energy use reports, to encourage energy efficiency by residential customers. Clark Public Utilities and Cowlitz Public Utility are partnering with software company Opower to develop and implement their pilot programs.”Starbucks, Utilities Test Behavior-Based Energy Savings Program
July 5, 2012
-
“First Utility has announced the launch of my:energy — a new service designed to give consumers greater control over their energy bills and their energy efficiency. my:energy is the result of a partnership between U.K.-based First Utility and Opower. It is believed the service could potentially save U.K. households up to $2.6 billion and 3 million tons of carbon over the next three years.”First Utility, Opower launch U.K. energy saving service
June 29, 2012
-
“Just last week First Utility, a UK independent energy supplier launched my:energy. This system also compares energy usage with neighbours and provides ideas for saving that energy. ”Why energy monitoring is not as hard as you think and can pay off in the long term
June 27, 2012
-
“A pilot program set to launch this fall will give Clark Public Utilities customers a closer look at their energy usage, and a chance to see how they stack up against their neighbors. ”Clark Public Utilities to offer a way to track energy use
June 25, 2012
-
“You can now find out if your neighbours are saving more on their energy bills than you, thanks to a new service launched by a UK energy firm with the help of a US energy software company. ”Are You More Energy Efficient Than Your Neighbors?
June 19, 2012
-
“PPL Electric Utilities is upping its social media strategy with a new app that allows its customers to engage in friendly competition over energy consumption on Facebook. ”Can sharing energy use details among friends on Facebook help lower consumption?
May 17, 2012
-
“We knew that most people thought that saving energy was a good idea, but it was not high on their list of priorities,' said Opower President Alex Laskey. He added: 'Jane has five kids, and so she has a lot of other things on her mind. So our basic idea was that if we gave people better ideas about their energy consumption they would make smarter decisions. ”Local residents recognized for their energy efficiency by state leaders
May 10, 2012
-
“Opower saved residential energy customers one terawatt hour of energy nationwide. Saving 1 TWh is equivalent to taking all the homes in a city the size of 200,000 people effectively off the grid for a full year. Partnering with over 70 utilities in 25 states and four countries, Opower's platform lets residential customers know how their energy usage compares to similar homes and offers personalized tips on how to save energy. Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Tim Murray, Department of Energy Resources Commissioner Mark Sylvia, National Grid Massachusetts President Marcy Reed and Opower President Alex Laskey marked the achievement by highlighting energy efficiency programs and policies that led to energy savings.”
Opower helps utilities save enough energy to power a city of 200,000
May 8, 2012
-
“Rochester Public Utilities (RPU) today announced that it is expanding its Home Energy Report program to all residential electric customers. The program, which has been piloted to 25,000 RPU customers, is now available to all residential electric customers. ”RPU to Expand Home Energy Report Program
May 3, 2012
-
“PG&E crossed a major SmartMeter program milestone in April, upgrading its 9 millionth meter. The technology is helping the Lyons family and other California households save energy and money. ”VIDEO: Energy Detective Solves High Power Mystery
May 2, 2012
-
“...the purpose of Hawaii Energy is to educate the populace about ways to conserve electricity - and get them to implement them. They have a lot of practical tips that can help us reduce energy consumption and lessen the state's dependence on imported oil. ”Experts ready to help you
April 30, 2012
-
“According to the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), making a few small changes to the way we use energy in our homes has the potential to save homeowners more than $700 billion in monthly home-energy costs. ”Save Energy with the Click of an App
April 14, 2012
-
“ComEd customers now have the ability to share and compare their energy use with friends on Facebook with a social energy app. ”ComEd offers social energy app
April 10, 2012
-
“First Utility, the only U.K. energy company to offer a smart meter service to all of its customers, recognizes these trends. That's why we've partnered with a U.S.-based consumer energy management company, Opower, to give consumers access to unique tools and information regarding their energy consumption and how they can improve their energy efficiency and reduce their bills. ”Utility Customer Relations -- Lessons from the UK
April 5, 2012
-
New Application Points Customers Towards Savings
April 5, 2012
-
“A Facebook application that allows smart meter customers to gauge how much energy their using compared to others went live today, Glendale officials announced. ”Glendale flips switch on 'Farmville'-type tool for smart meter customers
April 5, 2012
-
Opower Promotes Friendly Energy Competition on Facebook
April 4, 2012
-
Facebook App Shows Local Energy Consumption
April 4, 2012
-
“Customers who sign up for the program will be able to instantly see how their energy use compares with others giving them an idea how efficient their homes are in comparison with similar households. And as friends are invited to join, they will be able to compete in energy savings competitions. ”GWP's social energy app: a fun way for customers to cut power use, costs
April 4, 2012
-
Conservation can be fun with 'social energy app'
April 4, 2012
-
Facebook and partners debut new social energy app
April 3, 2012
-
“Burbank Water and Power is one of the first utility companies to join the pilot program featuring Opower, which will allow roughly 4 million energy users from California to Chicago to create competitions and share insight. ”Smart meters join Facebook
April 3, 2012
-
App tracks energy savings
April 3, 2012
-
City Pushes Social Energy Saving App
April 3, 2012
-
“Glendale Water & Power is one of the first utility companies to join the pilot program featuring Opower, which will allow roughly 4 million energy users from California to Chicago to create competitions and share insights. ”Glendale flips switch on 'Farmville'-type tool for smart meter customers
April 3, 2012
-
Facebook, PG&E team on social energy saving app
April 3, 2012
-
“Fort Collins Utilities customers who receive individualized Home Energy Reports collectively saved nearly $440,000, or more than 5.1 million kilowatt-hours (kWh), in 2011. This is a 25 percent increase in savings over 2010 results and exceeds expected 2011 results, Utilities today announced. ”Fort Collins Utilities' Home Energy Report Program Savings Exceed Expectations
April 2, 2012
-
“Southwestern Public Service Co. is launching a pilot program with 15,000 New Mexico customers to reduce electricity consumption through personalized energy use reports. ”SPS customers to pilot home energy savings program
March 26, 2012
-
“Nine more utilities, and three large energy vendors,announced support on Thursday for the Green Button project, which enables utility customers to download their energy consumption data with a click of a button and also use that data for energy-saving apps. ”Utilities embrace Green Button energy data project
March 22, 2012
-
Palo Alto: What a Muni Really Wants
February 27, 2012
-
State sends letters about energy consumption
February 23, 2012
-
“National Grid hopes a new program will encourage customers to reduce their carbon footprint, while showing them how they stack up in terms of energy use in their community.”Energy report sparks competitive edge among customers
February 5, 2012
-
Vectren launches new electric energy efficiency program
February 1, 2012
-
“Insulate the attic, replace the light bulbs, unplug electronics when not in use -- there's no shortage of advice out there for consumers who want to shrink their home energy footprint. Much of it never gets put into use. Some of the state's biggest utilities are trying a new strategy known as "energy envy." Reporter: Krissy Clark ”Saving Energy by Keeping Up With the Joneses
January 30, 2012
-
Hawaii Energy to send out energy use reports
January 22, 2012
-
New Hawaii Energy program will detail home energy usage
January 20, 2012
-
GRU Home Energy Reports Save Customers Big On Energy
November 30, 2011
-
“Glendale Water & Power will be one of the first utility companies to join a pilot program featuring a first-of-its-kind Facebook application that will allow roughly 4 million energy users from California to Chicago to create competitions and share insight about their energy consumption on the social networking site. ”Utility joins with Facebook
October 28, 2011
-
TEP hopes new program will help reduce energy usage
October 20, 2011
-
“PG&E surprised me with a report card the other day. It usually sends bills. 'We are pleased to provide this personalized report to help you save energy,' the explanation began. 'The purpose of the report is to: provide information; help you track your progress; share energy efficiency tips.' How nice, I thought. ”How to get better grades on the PG&E report card
October 8, 2011
-
Seven-city energy partnership saves $1m-plus with efficiency
October 7, 2011
-
Keep up with the Joneses? Pfft. Beat 'em.
September 23, 2011
-
“Never underestimate the power of a smiley face when it comes to encouraging energy conservation. Minnesota has become the leading state using report cards to encourage customers to cut their energy use, according to Arlington, Va.-based Opower, the developer of the monthly reports. The high-tech startup, which crunched tons of behavioral data to develop the program for utilities, next week plans to announce that the Shakopee Public Utility has become Minnesota's 10th power company to start using its Home Energy Reports. ”Minnesota gets A+ for using firm's energy report cards
August 13, 2011
-
U.K. Utility Gets Energy Management Software
July 25, 2011
-
Plugged in to the neighborhood
May 4, 2011
-
“'We could not be more excited about our relationship with BGE on this critically important venture,’ said Dan Yates, CEO of Opower. ‘We are confident that this platform will eventually help many BGE customers realize substantial energy conservation.' ”Opower Wins BGE and PG&E
April 7, 2011
-
CL&P launches energy reporting program
February 2, 2011
-
New Home Energy Reports Program launches for Cl&P Customers
February 1, 2011
-
Palo Alto, CA Launches New Home Energy Reporting Program
January 12, 2011
-
How does your energy-use compare to neighbors?
December 10, 2010
-
Opower to Provide Customer Engagement for AEP Ohio
June 3, 2010
-
“The grass is always greener on the other side, but what if the neighbors are, too? Starting next week, 40,000 randomly selected Gainesville Regional Utilities ratepayers will begin getting notices about a pilot program to track energy usage, offer specific efficiency tips and compare their consumption to others in their area. ”Is your energy use lower than you your neighbors?
May 24, 2010
-
Opower Delivering Enhanced Portal To Puget Sound Energy Customers
December 17, 2009
-
Energy report card aims to boost conservation
October 9, 2009
-
National Grid launches behavior-based efficiency program
October 8, 2009
-
Report aims homes, OPU energy and money
March 20, 2009
-
The Missing Pieces
February 8, 2009
-
Utilities Turn Their Customers Green, With Envy
January 30, 2009
-
OPU to issue energy savings report cards
July 28, 2008
