This document discusses utilities' use of big data analytics. It finds that while utilities recognize the potential benefits of analytics, only 20% have implemented analytics initiatives. Advanced analytics can provide significant operational benefits, but adoption is low, with 41% of initiatives limited to basic reporting. Analytics can also improve customer satisfaction and retention, but few utilities focus on customer-centered initiatives. High data storage and manipulation costs, as well as data complexity, are key barriers preventing greater use of analytics. The document argues utilities must take a structured approach to ensure analytics investments deliver business value.