March 4, 2021
In 2015, the National Bureau of Economic Research conducted a novel experiment in which student loan borrowers received regular communications about their credit scores. The impact was significant. For borrowers who viewed their credit scores thanks to these notifications, scores went up about 8 points and the likelihood of having a past-due account dropped by ...
March 4, 2021
There’s no question that the world has gone digital. By 2018, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the digital economy accounted for 9% of U.S. GDP, or $1.8 trillion. And that number has only grown since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, as consumers shifted to telemedicine, did more of their banking and shopping ...
February 18, 2021
The Wall Street Journal, in collaboration with Bidgely, today introduced an article series showcasing how data and applied artificial intelligence (AI) are powering the clean energy future. Featuring real-world examples from utilities like Duke Energy, Duquesne Light Company, Ameren and Hydro Ottawa, the articles showcase how these progressive energy providers are prioritizing data-driven solutions that ...
February 18, 2021
In Ottawa, Canada, temperatures can rise to as high as 90 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer and plunge to minus 20 in the winter. With a 110-degree swing, people’s energy usage and bills can vary dramatically month to month. Customers of Hydro Ottawa, the utility in Canada’s capital city, don’t have to guess what their bill ...
February 18, 2021
Utilities are under extreme pressure from customers, legislators and investors to play a larger role in creating green solutions. With the Biden administration envisioning a carbon-free power-generation market by 2035, utilities are contemplating which green solutions to invest in, while continuing to provide reliable, cost-effective power to their customers. These critical decisions depend on ...