Electricity
New Business Models for the Distribution Edge (eLab New Business Models Report)
This e-Lab discussion paper was prepared to support e-Lab deliberations and discussions and to engender a broader industry-wide dialogue about new approaches to the utility business model ecosystem at the distribution edge.This paper describes 1) how and why the forces changing the electricity system challenge existing pricing and business models,…
Building the Electricity System of the Future: Fort Collins and FortZED
Fort Collins Utilities has been working to meet its clean energy goals including a flagship effort, called FortZED, to build a net-zero energy district in downtown Fort Collins. Fort Collins Utilities and its partners worked with the Electricity Innovation Lab (e-Lab) to design and carry-out a two-day charrette on November…
e-Lab Annual Report 2012–2013
In its first year, e-Lab made significant strides towards building the capacity of change agents in the electricity sector, fostering the development of new ideas and solutions, and engaging directly with leaders to test and implement new ideas that can ultimately scale broadly throughout the industry.
New Business Models for the Distribution Edge
The electricity industry is evolving from a traditional value chain to a highly participatory constellation of interconnected business models at the distribution edge, where retail customers interface with the distribution grid.
Sustainable Zero Net Energy: Identifying the Essentials for Solutions
This paper explores the challenges and opportunities available for the electricity and buildings industries as the adoption of distributed generation, energy efficiency, and zero net energy designs grow. This paper considers the following questions: how will increased penetration of distributed resources and ZNE buildings affect cost and value for the…