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Although Reliant does not yet have enough data for final conclusions, it believes anecdotally that the IHDs have significant retention benefits. "We were surprised by the amount of interest," Smith said. "There is a certain group that really wants to conserve and that automatically has interest. And there is an even bigger group who didn't think they would be interested – but once they try it, they become advocates and spread the word to others."
Although Reliant is further down the path than many utilities, its customer journey isn't over yet. Reliant markets the IHD program under the slogan "Insight. Choice. Convenience." Smith says Reliant is well along on the first two thanks in part to the Tendril IHD. Next up is "convenience," whereby Reliant will try to help customers with home automation.
"You need a diverse portfolio," Smith cautioned. "Some customers want information pushed to them. Some want a portal where they can visit on their own. And some want full interactivity."
To hear directly from Reliant's Mark Smith and from two Tendril experts ‒ plus the chance to ask questions directly ‒ join us Oct. 17 for "Customer Engagement with In-Home Displays." Click now to reserve a slot for the free Oct. 17 webinar (and to receive a copy of the slides and the frequently asked questions after the event).
Jesse Berst is the founder and chief analyst of Smart Grid News.com, the industry's oldest and largest smart grid site. A frequent keynoter at industry events in the U.S. and abroad, he also serves on advisory committees for Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and the Institute for Electric Efficiency. He often provides strategic consulting to large corporations and venture-backed startups. He is a member of the advisory boards of GridGlo and Calico Energy Services.
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