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Energy Insights Opinion

In This Report

Methodology
Survey Sample and Respondent Profile
Table: Respondents by Industry and Company Size (% of Respondents)
Figure: Respondents by Job Title

Situation Overview

Introduction
Climate Change Is the Buzz in Utility Boardrooms
The Trend Is Toward More Regulation
Emission Regulation
Cap and Trade
Energy Efficiency and Demand Response
Distributed and Renewable Energy
Management Challenges
Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Tops the List for Green
Figure: Current Importance of Green Goals to the Company
Internal Management Issues
The Environment: A Top Priority for Senior Management
Responsibility Lies with Environmental Business Unit
Figure: Responsibilities for Environmental Compliance Program in the Company
Business Strategies
Table: Companies That Currently Have Green Initiatives by Industry (% of Respondents)
Figure: Green Initiatives in Which Companies Have Invested over $10 Million

Future Outlook

Management Challenges and Internal Management Issues
New Regulations and Lack of Standards
Figure: Top Challenge or Issue Regarding Green Efforts
Business Strategies
Figure: Green Initiatives Planned Within the Next Two Years
Technology Management
Utilities Expect to Spend on IT to Support Green Initiatives
Table: The Role of IT in Future Green Initiatives by Industry (% of Respondents)
Figure: Intentions Regarding IT in Green Initiatives
IT for Green Will Come From Existing Budgets
Allies for Green
Customers, Government, Associations, and Consultants Are Partners in Sustainability
Figure: Partners for Green Initiatives
Technology Providers Are Partners in Green

Essential Guidance

Actions to Consider

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