Utility of the Future: Partnerships in the Age of Innovation
The Energy sector is at a critical point of transformation, being driven by trends towards de-carbonization, decentralization, and increasing customer engagement. Technology innovation, price reductions, and a flood of new players clamoring to participate in energy markets create opportunities to meet the evolving needs of our customers. And while we may not yet know what the final outcomes of this transformation will be, we do know that it needs to include creative partnerships between private innovative solution providers and regulated utilities.
So how do utilities go about partnering with innovative companies? What is the process or steps both sides need to take to form a mutually beneficial relationship? What are some of the underlying causes and potential solutions utilities and private sector partners can work together to shorten a process many perceive as long and cumbersome?
YPE NYC, Urban Future Lab, Con Edison, and National Grid’s New Energy Solutions Team are teaming up to tackle these questions with an interactive panel discussion between utility executives and reps from both early-stage and more mature “market ready” companies that have formed successful partnerships already. Join us for engaging discussion and then stick around for some valuable networking!
