North America Utility Industry 2008 Top 10 Predictions

Publication Date	January 2008
Publisher	IDC
Product Type	Report
Pages	13
ISBN Number	not applicable
Product Code	IDC03706

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Summary

This Energy Insights report covers Energy Insights' top 10 predictions for the North American utility industry in 2008. The content of this report will also be presented as part of a Web conference on January 10, 2008. The scope of the report includes both energy and information technologies.

"Against a backdrop of rising and volatile energy prices, increasing capital investment, regulatory change and uncertainty, and an aging workforce, the North American utility industry in 2008 will be dominated by issues related to climate change. Utility companies will need to cope with a vast array of new policies, technologies, and initiatives ranging from renewable energy resources to the intelligent grid."? Rick Nicholson, vice president, Energy Insights

Content

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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