Dynamic Pricing for Energy: What are we so afraid of?

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www.esource.com Dynamic Pricing for Energy What are we so afraid of? Melanie Wemple Research Associate, E Source SWITCH Tuesday, March 6, 2012

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Melanie Wemple, Research Associate at E Source, took 5 minutes on stage at Absinthe House in Boulder, CO to present with auto-advancing slides every 15 seconds. Her presentation, "Dynamic Pricing for Energy: What are we so afraid of?" surprised the crowd of over 200 local energy professionals at the inaugural switch~ event, when she turned a seemingly mundane topic into a crowd hit. For more information: http://www.esource.com/public/products/frs_edrp.asp More about Melanie: http://www.esource.com/staff_bio/melanie_wemple

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Dynamic Pricing for EnergyWhat are we so afraid of?

Melanie WempleResearch Associate, E Source

SWITCH

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

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The Situation

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The Problem

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The Problem

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The Problem

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The Solution

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The Solution

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Driving

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Sporting Events

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Concerts

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For More Information

Melanie Wemple

Research Associate, E Source

303-345-9149 [email protected]

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