About the Institute

Call it a two-decade seismic shift. The Smart Grid has sparked a world where change is the only constant. Evolving technology has generated unprecedented data volume and complexity - with more to come. Fortunately, with these challenges come opportunities. Utility analytics professionals are in a position to transform many of their grid and customer operations as a direct result of learning how to leverage this new data-rich world.

Energy Central's Utility Analytics Institute is the place that these analytics leaders turn to for answers. We understand that utility professionals need timely and trusted information, direction, solutions and insights to navigate this often complex world of data analytics. Operations, decisions, and investments all depend upon it.

The Utility Analytics Institute offers expertise, deep research, and networking venues to those who oversee grid and customer operations - including IT - at electric or electric/natural gas utilities.

The Institute serves these industry pros with tools that specifically target their needs and concerns. This includes:

• Education - Learn, question and find answers to the challenges inherent in the new world of data analytics.
• Network - Utility professionals and solution providers connect to openly discuss and interpret the complex issues in data analytics.
• Resources - Draw upon unbiased research and consulting services from respected and experienced senior analysts and consultants. These professionals are committed to the energy industry and are passionate about providing guidance to analytics professionals.
• Outreach - Utility Analytics Institute and Energy Central's print, online, event, research and consulting resources will expand and target your reach.
• Summit - Attend the industry's first analytics-focused, face-to-face event.

The Utility Analytics Institute's mission is to deliver the deepest understanding, knowledge, and expertise on how utilities are applying analytics to improve business practices, primarily as related to customer and grid areas of focus.

Contact the Utility Analytics Institute or your Energy Central account executive for more on how that applies to you.