Cross-Sell Ecosystems: How to Make Programs Click Together (Literally)

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Struggling to boost cross-sell revenue as an energy marketer? Discover how seamless ecosystem integration and real-time telemetry can turn siloed data into actionable insights, helping you identify new opportunities, enhance customer loyalty, and drive natural revenue growth. Learn the benefits of true collaboration, improved customer experience, and joint account planning strategies. Ready to transform your approach and unlock your next big win? Let’s build a winning sales ecosystem together.

Reducing Friction in Income-Qualified Enrollment

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Enrollment friction can make applying for energy assistance feel overwhelming, especially for low-income families. Streamlining the application process—by unifying platforms, leveraging automation, and adding personalized communication—reduces barriers and boosts participation. Studies show that simplifying enrollment leads to higher engagement, happier customers, and greater impact. Discover how frictionless, human-centered solutions can transform your energy programs and improve outcomes for the people you serve.

Bill Shock Therapy: Messaging That Turns Panic Into Control

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Bill shock is a common pain point for energy customers, but with transparent communication, empathy, and proactive messaging, marketers can transform it into trust and loyalty. Learn how real-time usage alerts, clear bill explanations, and customer-focused strategies help prevent surprises, reduce complaints, and empower customers to take control of their energy usage—all while fostering stronger, long-term relationships.

Marketing Energy Programs in Multiple Languages That Actually Work

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If your energy marketing efforts aren’t resonating with non-English speakers, you’re missing a crucial opportunity—over 20% of U.S. homes speak a language other than English. Multilingual and localized marketing builds trust, drives engagement, and makes your programs accessible and effective. Learn why authentic translations, cultural relevance, and community input are key roadblocks—and how to overcome them. Start meeting your diverse customers where they are, and turn linguistic diversity into real growth for your energy programs.

How to Get Customers Excited About Smart Home Participation

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Discover how to turn skepticism into excitement and drive customer adoption of smart home technology. Learn proven marketing strategies including hands-on demos, targeted messaging, educational content, incentives, social proof, and referral programs. Address security and privacy concerns with clarity, and leverage the most effective channels to engage diverse audiences. Build trust, personalize value, and turn everyday buyers into brand advocates for sustained growth in the smart home market.

Winning Messaging Tactics for Demand Response Campaigns

If energy marketing had a hardest-to-explain contest, demand response would take home the trophy. It’s one of the most valuable programs utilities can offer—and one of the least understood by customers. “Turn down your AC at 5 p.m. because the grid is stressed” doesn’t exactly sing in a Facebook ad. Customers don’t wake up dreaming […]

Home Energy Checkups: From “Maybe Later” to “Sign Me Up”

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Let’s be honest: most customers treat home energy checkups the way they treat dental cleanings. They know they should schedule one, they nod politely when reminded, and then they promptly forget until something actually hurts. For marketers, that’s the problem: the “maybe later” reflex is stronger than our best brochures. The good news? You can […]

Creativity Meets Compliance: How Energy Marketers Can Turn Constraints into Breakthroughs

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Energy marketers know the drill: every campaign idea gets filtered through legal teams, regulatory filings, and utility commissions. By the time the “approved” message lands, it’s often stripped of spark. No bold claims, no playful copy, no edgy visuals—just a carefully neutered sentence that looks like it came straight out of a beige filing cabinet. […]

Time-of-Use Made Simple

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Time-of-use (TOU) electricity rates allow you to save money by shifting energy-intensive activities—like laundry, dishwashing, and EV charging—to off-peak hours when power is cheapest. Learn how TOU pricing works, compare it to flat-rate plans, and discover practical strategies for maximizing savings with smart tech, solar panels, and battery storage. Whether you’re considering making the switch or want to optimize your current plan, this guide explains how to align your energy habits for lower bills and a more resilient grid.