In the months and years to come, the utility industry should anticipate an increasing number of regulatory commissions to begin ruling on third-party access to utility data. Several state orders are currently examining the implications of making utility data more accessible to third parties and customers. Some states are going further and broadening the data pool to include more than just customer-metered end-use data. Whichever position a state may take in democratizing its data, it should do so in a way which will encourage customer adoption and improve the marketing and sales of distributed energy resources (DER) and other energy solutions to help states reach their net-zero carbon goals. A result of democratizing the grid utility data will open new markets and accelerate innovations that will help states achieve their carbon reduction goals.

Jason is a seasoned business development leader responsible for connecting East Coast utilities with our deep industry knowledge and capabilities. In this role, he applies his extensive consultative sales, marketing, and strategy leadership to the energy industry. Jason brings a fresh perspective to Energy & Utilities, along with wealth of experience gained through 25 years in web marketing and ecommerce. Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and open-minded, his mantra is “never stop learning.” Prior to joining West Monroe, Jason was co-founder of a travel technology company developing web applications and direct-to-consumer online marketing strategies for leading global hotel brands. Along with West Monroe, he is a frequent writer and host of Energy Central’s podcast, Power Perspectives, bringing in top minds to discuss pressing issues in the energy industry. Jason earned both bachelor’s and master’s from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, an MBA from Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business, and a diploma from the NYU Clean Energy program.