Comverge Confidential & Proprietary 1 Marketing Demand Response Programs Pravin Bhagat, Senior Director Marketing Comverge Inc
Comverge Confidential & Proprietary 2 Custom Channel Mix Utility Specific Channel Strategy
Comverge Confidential & Proprietary 3 Custom Channel Mix Residential/ Small Business
Comverge Confidential & Proprietary 4 Content Theme / Positioning
Comverge Confidential & Proprietary 5 Prospect Mindset
Comverge Confidential & Proprietary 6 Source: Roper ASW. “Green Gauge Report” Clean Energy Thinking / Psychographics
Comverge Confidential & Proprietary 7 Turning Challenges into Solutions / Objections Challenges Solutions Comfort Level Educate prospects Most participants won’t notice cycling Option to opt out Perceived Loss of Control Voluntary program High satisfaction level Choice of technologies (Switch & PCT) Will it Work? Millions of devices installed nationwide High satisfaction level Grid reliability, good for the community, long term cost savings
Comverge Confidential & Proprietary 8 Turning Challenges into Solutions / General Challenges Solutions Targeting Accuracy Usage algorithms - Lower cost and higher customer satisfaction Offer Wear-out Vary marketing focus Upgrade existing offer Introduce new incentives Churn & Customer Satisfaction Variable cycling strategy Save Desk at in-bound call center Choice of technologies Communicate regularly with existing customers
Comverge Confidential & Proprietary 9 Turning Challenges into Solutions / Market Segments Challenges Residential Traditional channels – DM, Web & Bill Leverage in-bound call center and new media Explore non-traditional channels Face-to-Face Communities of Interest Address concerns: cycling, opt-out option Innovative incentive solutions Small Business Property Owners Multi-Dwelling Units and Commercial Face-to-Face HVAC Service Companies Solutions
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