Utilities are in the midst of unprecedented transformational change. The rapid adoption of distributed energy resources (DERs), evolving regulatory mandates, and growing expectations from customers participating in the energy ecosystem are driving this evolution at scale and pace. How can...
Annually, CGI leaders around the world meet face-to-face with business and IT executives to gather their perspectives on the trends affecting their enterprises, including business and IT priorities, IT spending, budgets and investment plans. In 2020, we conducted in-person interviews...
The energy system must deal with new market dynamics, such as the rise of renewable energy, new and changing regulatory requirements, and evolving customer demands and expectations.
While energy markets have been changing for a long time, the impact of this transition on market roles is now more evident than ever before. This white paper discusses how the changing role of markets is driven by new technology...
The premise that blockchain has the potential to redistribute markets and redefine the entire economy is one that is widely shared today. Take a look at our whitepaper to find out if blockchain technology in the utility industry is an...
There is no doubt that establishing alternative sources of flexibility is the key to the power system of the future in the UK. But, how can it be achieved? “Embracing Flexibility: Transforming the Power System by 2030” is the third...
Each year, CGI meets face-to-face with business and IT leaders to hear their views on the trends affecting their organizations. In 2018, we conducted 127 in-person interviews with utilities executives to learn more about their top trends and priorities.
This paper focuses on the conditions that are needed to create a market structure that enables the value of demand response to be released. It also discusses the benefits and products that can be created through this approach.
Demand response is not a new concept. The balance of supply and demand is essential for any market and demand response (DR) has provided a method for reducing demand in the electrical grid at points (and times) where supply is...