유틸리티의 클라우드 기반 CAPEX 투자 지원

This study takes a look at the evolution of cloud-based regulatory policy and outlines ways electric utilities can capitalize their cloud and SaaS investments today.

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Recommendations

Cloud and Software as a Service Are Quickly Becoming the Norm

Energy Providers Are Awakening to Cloud Computing's Multi-Pronged Value Streams

Energy Industry Still Trails Other Major Verticals in Cloud and SaaS Adoption

Outdated Regulations and Lack of Accounting Parity Plague the Industry and Stifle Innovation

North American Utilities Cite Regulatory Barriers as the Primary Obstacle

The Pace of Regulatory Modernization Remains Slow and Insufficient

Energy Software Providers Are Not Waiting for Regulators to Catch Up

Utilities May Still Capitalize Their Cloud and SaaS Investments Today

Prepaid Contracts Have Been Well Received by Regulators

Periodic Payments Preserve Flexibility at the Expense of Earnings Potential

Hybrid Approach Minimizes the Flexibility and Earnings Tradeoffs of Available Alternatives

Make-Whole Adders Can Help Bridge the Opportunity Cost of Cloud Investments

Performance-Based Ratemaking Enables Future Pathways

Growing Number of State PUCs Have Eased Their Capitalization Requirements

New York Public Service Commission Recognized Cloud Capitalization Issues Early On

Illinois' Landmark Regulatory Proceeding Could Have Changed the Game

Alabama Power's Direct Approach Offers a Template for Others

Indiana Commission Allows for Prepaid Cloud Capitalization

Pennsylvania Adds to the Growing Case Study Library

Green Mountain Power Looks to Build on Early Precedents

California IOUs Are Clamoring for Regulatory Parity

Energy Providers Run the Risk of Falling Behind