Utility Industry Research

Information about the electric utility industry.

Electric Utility Research and Data

As one of the nation's leading electric cooperatives in solar, innovation and consumer research, Cobb EMC collects and uses data to improve sustainability, the electric grid and customer satisfaction. Explore and learn more about the electric industry through white papers, presentations and articles from organizations specialized in energy-related research.

Electric Vehicles

As electric vehicles change the electric industry, utilities should be prepared to meet the demand for commercial and residential EV owners.

Electric Vehicles

Woman driving EV touching screen

Consumer Guide to Electric Vehicles

By Electric Power Research Institute

Electric Vehicles

EV Charging

Consumer Guide to Electric Vehicle Charging

By Electric Power Research Institute

Electric Vehicles

EV driving on road

The Road Ahead for EV Mobility

By Mckinsey Center for Future Mobility

Electric Vehicles

EV charging in garage

Residential Electric Vehicle Rates that Work

By Smart Electric Power Alliance

Distributed Energy Resources

Advancing technology through Distributed Energy Resources (DER) and using it to improve grid efficiency and sustainability.

Distributed Energy Resources

Trasmission lines

Planning Your Future: Capitalizing on Disruptive Energy

By Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance

Distributed Energy Resources

Renewable Energy Sources

Renewable Energy 101 – A Fact-based Guide for Consumers

By Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative

Distributed Energy Resources

Smartgrid

Launching Plug and Play Distributed Energy Resources Into the Future

By Smart Electric Power Alliance

Distributed Energy Resources

Solar flower farm

Distributed Energy Resources: Meeting Consumer Needs

By Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative

Consumer Needs

Consumers are expecting a more personalized energy experience from their utilities. What can you do to meet their needs?

Consumer Needs

Woman adjusting thermostat in home

Identifying and Meeting Consumer Needs

By Smart Grid Observer

Consumer Needs

Couple watching TV and eating popcorn on couch

Customer Impact: Keeping Customers at Center of Grid Modernization

By Smart Electric Power Alliance

Consumer Needs

Customer service representative on a call smiling

Optimizing Consumer Engagement

By Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative

Consumer Needs

Woman reading bill

Engaging Lower-Income Consumers in Energy

By Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative