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  • May 23, 2013 | Kathleen Wolf Davis

    That mysterious smile has made the Mona Lisa famous, but mystery also brings a negative: It makes us think something sinister is being hidden from us. For years, the utility industry has suffered under a similar issue: For most people, their power utility has been an enigma—an important one, no doubt—but one that still remained a mystery. Today, that's all changing.

  • May 22, 2013 | Kathleen Wolf Davis

    The KITE awards, given each year at the Knowledge Summit,  recognize leaders who have demonstrated exemplary knowledge, innovation, technology, and excellence (KITE) in information technology and customer service.  Caroline Winn with San Diego Gas & Electric won Customer Service Leader of the Year, Large Utility Category (1,000,000 metered customers or more). Here she discusses the industry hurdles she sees ahead.

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