North America Utility Industry 2008 Top 10 Predictions

Table of Contents

• Table of Contents
• Predictions
• In This Report
• Situation Overview
  • Energy Prices
  • Industry Financial Health
  • Energy Policy and Regulation
    • Climate Change
    • Reliability and Security
    • Restructuring Rollback
  • The Aging Workforce
• Future Outlook
  • 1. Climate Change Issues Will Drive Increased Investment in Energy and Information Technologies
    • Drivers
    • Predictions
  • 2. Renewable Energy Will Compete as a Leading Source of New Electrical Capacity in the United States
    • Drivers
    • Predictions
  • 3. Distribution Utilities Will Determine the Rate of Growth for Distributed Energy Resources
    • Drivers
    • Predictions
  • 4. Carbon Trading Markets Will Begin to Take Off in North America, Eventually Surpassing Europe
    • Drivers
    • Predictions
  • 5. Uncertainty About Source of Supply Will Focus Energy Trading on Delivery Risk
    • Drivers
    • Predictions
  • 6. Smart Metering Success Will Hinge on Data Management
    • Drivers
    • Predictions
  • 7. Intelligent Grid Initiatives Will Leverage Existing Investments and Target Specific Problem Areas
    • Drivers
    • Predictions
  • 8. In-Home Displays Will Increasingly Provide More Information and Smart-Appliance Control Capabilities
    • Drivers
    • Predictions
  • 9. Web Self-Service and Online Communication for Utility Customers Will Increase
    • Drivers
    • Predictions
  • 10. Utilities Will Remain Conservative When It Comes to IT Spending
    • Predictions
    • Figure: North American Utility Industry IT Spending, 2005-2010
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  • Related Research
  • Synopsis