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So Near Yet so Far 
Why Utilities Need to Re-energize Their Digital Customer Experience
2 
Utilities Face Growing 
Customer Dissatisfaction 
There is simmering discontent in the 
utilities industry. Customers, already 
increasingly demanding, are now actively 
dissatisfied with their providers. Take the 
UK as an example. Customer satisfaction 
Mind the Gap: How a Digital Divide is Compromising 
the Utility Customer Experience 
Figure 1: Top Business Challenges for Utilities 
levels in Britain dropped from 78% in 
2012 to 55% in 2013. And only 29% of 
customers trusted their utility providers 
to be open and transparent in 2013, 
compared to 34% in 20121. For the EU 
as a whole, customers’ trust levels in their 
energy suppliers stood at just 45%, and 
in North America, at 53% in 20132. 
There is clearly a need to address this 
tide of disquiet and re-energize the utility 
customer experience. Industry analyst 
surveys show that utilities have realized the 
need for enhancing customer experience 
(see Figure 1). However, the industry’s 
best efforts to rebuild confidence and 
trust could in fact be undermined by a 
growing digital divide, with consumers 
demanding a digital experience that the 
industry has so far been unable to meet. 
Customer satisfaction 
levels in the UK dropped 
from 78% in 2012 to 55% 
in 2013. 
Only 29% of customers 
trusted their utility 
providers in 2013. 
Top Business Challenges 
European Utilities 
Top Business Challenges 
North American Utilities 
Maintain regulatory compliance 
Enhance customer experience 
Retain customers 
Smart networks 
Environmental legislation 
Smart metering 
Revenue protection 
Aging infrastructure 
Manage an aging workforce 
Sample size: 111 
Average rating 
Question: How important are the above business challenges to your organization? 
Sample size: 48 
Question: How important are the above business challenges to your organization? 
1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 
Average rating 
Maintain regulatory compliance 
Smart metering 
Aging infrastructure 
Environmental legislation 
Enhance customer experience 
Revenue protection 
Smart networks 
Retain customers 
Manage an aging workforce 
Source: Ovum, “ICT Enterprise Insights in the Utilities Industry”, 2013
3 
Figure 2: Adoption of Digital Technologies by Utilities to Enhance Customer Experience 
Thwarted Desire: Utilities Have Not Met their Customers’ Digital Wants 
Utility customers want to go digital. Platforms such as social media and mobile apps are rapidly becoming the preferred means for customers to communicate with their providers. Research indicates that over 57 million customers engaged with utilities via social media in 2011 and that this number is expected to rise to 624 million by the end of 20173. It is also estimated that 50% of customers prefer to use a mobile customer service application to try and resolve their service issues before calling the contact center4. 
Unfortunately, utilities have not kept pace with consumers in the shift to digital channels. Our research with the MIT 
Nearly 624 million customers are expected to engage with utilities via social media by the end of 2017. 
50% of customers prefer to use a mobile customer service application to try to resolve their customer service issues before calling the contact center. 
% of utilities agreeing with the statementWe use digital technologies toenable self-service40%29% We use digital technologies to provide consistency across channels26% We use digital technologies topersonalize the sales experienceWe use digital technologies toconduct location-aware marketing11% 
Source: Capgemini Consulting and MIT Center for Digital Business, “Digital Transformation Benchmark - 2012: Emergence of the Digital Utility”, 2013. 
Centre for Digital Business shows that only 40% of utility providers use digital technologies to enable self-service (see Figure 2). Less than 30% of utilities use digital technologies to provide a consistent experience across channels5. 
While utilities have undoubtedly taken their first steps towards a brighter digital future, they have a long way to go. We conducted a detailed study to understand the digital initiatives being undertaken by utilities to improve the customer experience. We also assessed the reaction and sentiments of customers towards those initiatives. We share these findings over the following pages before concluding with a set of pragmatic recommendations on how utilities can cement their relationship with customers through digital, rather than threaten it.
4 
Out of Tune: Digital Initiatives are Out of Sync with 
Customer Expectations 
Billing Issues: A Concern 
Despite New Digital 
Payment Channels 
Utilities have begun efforts to try and 
simplify the billing and payments process 
for customers. For instance, 52% 
of utilities in our study (see research 
methodology on page 7 for details) allow 
customers to pay bills online through 
their official websites, while 34% offer bill 
payment features on their mobile apps. 
However, despite these initiatives, billing 
issues continue to be a cause of concern 
for customers. Our analysis revealed that 
only 30% of online customer mentions 
related to utility billing services are 
positive. The most common billing issues 
that customers face include overcharges, 
especially for delayed payments, and 
inaccuracies in billing periods and rate 
plans in utility invoices. 
Outage Management 
Remains a One-Way 
Channel that Does Not 
Support Customer 
Feedback Mechanisms 
Close to 52% of utilities in our study 
provide outage information on their 
websites, while 44% offer this information 
through their mobile apps. Additionally, 
58% of utility providers post power 
outage information on social media 
channels such as Twitter, Facebook, and 
on company-managed blogs. However, 
the majority of utilities do not offer a 
mechanism for customers to report 
outage issues. We found that only 26% 
of customer mentions on the quality of 
communication on outages are positive. 
52% of utilities allow 
customers to pay bills 
online through utility 
websites, while 34% offer 
bill payment features on 
their mobile apps. 
Only 32% of customer 
opinions on the mobile 
apps offered by utilities 
are favorable. 
Figure 3: Mobile App Feature Support 
Report 
problems 
Access and 
pay bills 
Receive 
alerts 
Update account 
information 
View outage 
information 
View service 
details 
% of utilities offering the feature 
46% 
40% 
44% 
34% 
44% 
24% 
Source: Capgemini Consulting analysis 
Mobile Apps Offer Limited 
Functionality 
56% of utility providers offer a mobile 
app. However, most utilities offer only 
basic functionality, such as the ability to 
view service details or receive alerts from 
providers. Only 24% of utility providers 
offer advanced features, such as the 
ability to report issues via the app (see 
Figure 3). It is perhaps not surprising, 
therefore, that only 32% of customer 
opinions on the mobile apps offered by 
utilities are favorable.
5 
Social Media is Not Used as an Effective Medium for Customer Service 
Utilities are using social media channels primarily to share information, which includes energy efficiency tips, emergency handling tips, or outage information (see Figure 4). Social media channels are also used as platforms for brand building. For instance, 58% of utilities use their social media channels to promote their community development initiatives. However, most utilities are not utilizing their social media channels to actively engage with customers. For instance, only 34% of utilities address the complaints they receive from customers 
Only 34% of utilities address the complaints they receive from customers on social media channels. 
Only 29% of the customer sentiment on the quality of customer support offered by utilities is positive. 
Figure 4: Social Media Feature Support 
Customer complaint redressalContests / promotionsPower outage informationInformation on community development initiativesEnergy efficiency tipsEmergency handling tips% of utilities offering the feature via their social media channels62%60%58% 58%36%34% 
Source: Capgemini Consulting analysis 
on social media channels. It is telling that only 29% of the sentiment on the quality of customer support offered by utilities is positive.
6 
Mobile apps offer limited functionality 
Websites lack self-service features 
of customer opinions on 
utilities’ mobile apps are 
favorable 
of customer opinions on 
self-service features offered 
by utilities are favorable 
The Disconnect between what Utilities Offer 
and what Customers Experience 
Are Utilities Doing Enough Are Customers Satisfied 
Social media is not used effectively for customer service 
Outage management does not support 
customer feedback mechanisms 
of utility providers 
offer a mobile app 
56% 
address customer 
complaints on social 
media channels 
34% 
enable 
bill payments 
offer the ability to 
report problems 
via mobile apps 
of the customer sentiment on 
the quality of customer support 
offered by utilities is positive 
24% of customer mentions on 
the quality of communication 
on outages are positive 
52% 
? ? 
26% 
2O8n%ly 
29% 
32% 
Source: Capgemini Consulting analysis
7 
While utilities have tried to engage with 
customers through a variety of digital 
initiatives, their efforts are falling short. 
To reflect on why that is and what can 
be done, it would be helpful to look at 
Research Methodology 
Part 1 – Analysis of Digital Initiatives Launched by Utilities to Improve Customer Experience 
We studied the adoption of digital channels by the top 50 utility providers across the globe. Our research focused on their 
web, mobile and social media initiatives. We evaluated each utility based on its use of social media platforms to provide 
information, address customer complaints, manage outages and run promotions. Mobile customer care apps offered by 
each utility were evaluated based on features such as the ability to access and pay bills, view and update information, and 
report problems. We also assessed the web-based self-service features offered by each utility. 
Part 2 – Analysis of Customer Sentiment towards Utility-Driven Digital Initiatives 
We used advanced analytics tools to conduct an exhaustive web-based scan of customer reaction towards utility digital 
initiatives. We gathered and analyzed customer sentiment data from a wide range of sources including social media sites, 
blogs, and online discussion boards. The themes for our assessment included: 
• Customer support — quality of complaint resolution and correction of billing issues. 
• Self-service — quality of web and mobile self-service features. 
• Outage management — quality of communication during outages and emergencies. 
• Billing — billing accuracy and resolution of billing issues. 
• Community development — sustainability initiatives undertaken by utilities. 
another industry that has made a virtue 
of the digital customer experience, to 
draw out best practice and the lessons 
learned along the way. In the next section, 
we cast our eye over the telecom sector, 
which has had more joy in using digital 
tools to improve and sustain the quality of 
the customer experience.
8 
Ringing the Changes: Best Practice for Utilities 
from the Telecom Industry 
The leading telecom companies offer 
a good parallel for utility players. Like 
utilities, telecom companies are engaged 
in a service that serves millions of people 
on a 24-hour basis. The telecom industry 
was also one of the first areas to be 
struck by the first disruptive wave of 
digital technologies. 
Figure 5: Comparison of Digital Customer Experience Initiatives in the Telecom and Utilities Industries 
Source: Capgemini Consulting and MIT Center for Digital Business, 2012 
Utilities lag telecom 
companies in the use of 
social media platforms, 
mobile channels, and 
customer analytics to 
reach and engage with 
customers. 
O2 has launched a 
Twitter based self-service 
platform for customers, 
called the “#TweetServe” 
program. 
Verizon responds to more 
than 99% of customer 
tweets. 
Our research with the MIT Center for 
Digital Business revealed that utilities lag 
telecom companies in the use of social 
media platforms, mobile channels, and 
customer analytics to reach and engage 
with customers (see Figure 5)6. We believe 
that utilities can draw useful lessons from 
Telcos are Embedding 
Customer Service within 
Social Media Channels 
Telecom operators are increasingly 
making social media a central pillar of 
their customer service strategy. A recent 
study on the use of Twitter for customer 
service found that most brands redirect 
customer complaints received on social 
media to traditional channels such as 
phone and email7. Telecom companies, 
however, were found to have the lowest 
deflection rate of customer complaints 
on social media, despite receiving among 
the highest volumes of tweets. Verizon, 
for instance, makes concerted attempts 
to resolve customer issues through social 
media channels, responding to more than 
99% of the tweets it receives8. 
Some telcos are also using social 
media channels as an effective way of 
encouraging self-service. For instance, 
European telecom major O2 recently 
launched its “#TweetServe” program, 
designed to be a Twitter-based self-service 
platform for customers. The 
platform allows customers to send tweets 
to the operator using specific keywords, 
in order to obtain information on data 
usage, bill related details, or special offers 
and deals on new phones. Responses to 
the tweets are sent back to customers in 
the form of direct Twitter messages from 
the operator9. 
telecom companies on how to expand 
the breadth and quality of their digital 
customer experience initiatives. 
Use of Digital for Customer Experience Improvement 
Average industry ratings (on a scale of 1 to 7, with 7 being the highest) 
Telecom 
…to provide customer service 
Use of Social 
Media 
Use of Mobile 
Channels 
Use of Customer 
Anaytics 
...to promote products and services 
…to sell products and services 
…to provide customer service 
...to promote products and services 
…to sell products and services 
…to target marketing initiatives more effectively 
…to personalize marketing communication 
…to optimize pricing 
Utilities 
4.7 
4.6 
3.4 
3.4 
3.0 
3.9 
3.4 
3.8 
3.8 
3.7 
3.4 
4.4 
4.4 
3.0 
4.1 
4.2 
4.6 
4.8
9 
AT&T offers personalized videos to help customers better understand their bills. 
Telcos are Making Digital Channels a Seamless Part of Their Support Proposition 
Some telcos have recognized the need to ensure that digital channels do not operate in isolation, but rather exist as an integrated part of their overall service proposition. For instance, Telefonica’s Spanish subsidiary Movistar is upgrading its CRM capabilities so that its customers can seamlessly transition from their mobile self-service apps to contact center support. When a customer selects the option to switch from the app to the contact center, all information about the customer’s activities in the mobile application is transferred to the contact center, providing the agent with real-time information on the customer’s profile and the context of the interaction. Additionally, the upgrade enables multimedia collaboration options, such as the exchange of images between the customer and contact center agent, to further enhance the speed and effectiveness of issue resolution10. 
Telefonica Movistar enables customers to switch seamlessly between their mobile self- service app and contact center support. 
Telcos are Using Digital Technologies to Effectively Address Billing Concerns 
Digital technologies can also act as effective complementary mediums to address traditional challenges. For instance, AT&T is using video and analytics technology to provide customers with greater transparency on their bills. The company actually creates personalized videos that help customers better understand their bill. New customers and customers who upgrade to new services receive a link to a personalized video along with their first bill. These videos explain the different components of the customer’s bill. In addition to improving billing transparency, these digital initiatives also enable AT&T to offer proactive customer service. A built-in analytics platform analyzes customer data and agent logs and is used to create follow- up videos after a customer service call, to provide additional self-service tips and product and service recommendations. Usage of such technology has enabled AT&T to reduce inbound call volumes and increase customer satisfaction scores12. 
The telco industry shows us how digital technologies can create a compelling customer experience, bridging the gap between the digital needs of the customer and their provider’s ability to deliver. Although there are notable exceptions in the utility industry (see insert on Hydro- Quebec), it is apparent that more needs to be done. We conclude this paper with some concrete recommendations for how utilities can turn this situation around – using digital to create a new level of utility customer experience. 
Similarly, France-based Bouygues Telecom’s online-only brand B&YOU offers a seamless and entirely digitized customer service process. To reduce service terminations, B&YOU offers click- to-call features on its website; customers seeking to terminate a connection are offered the click-to-call option to speak with a customer service agent or “e-advisor”, who attempts to address the grievance that prompted the cancellation. This has helped B&YOU reduce customer churn by 50%11. 
Hydro-Quebec: Transforming Customer Experience through Digital 
Hydro Quebec, a leading energy and utilities company in North America, generates, transmits and distributes electricity, mainly using renewable energy sources. The company historically had a limited presence on social media platforms and mobile channels. Moreover, existing channels were siloed, which meant that the company did not have a unified view of the customer. 
In 2011, Hydro Quebec embarked on a four-year program to transform the organization into one that was dedicated to the improvement of customer experience. Top of the list of objectives were the creation of a multichannel customer experience improvement strategy, the development of offers tailored to each market and customer segment, and the promotion of a customer-centric culture within the organization. 
As part of the transformation program, the company launched a “Drive to Web” initiative, to make the web, and all other digital channels such as email, mobile and social media, the core of the multichannel experience for the customer. The strategy aimed at rationalizing traditional channels and delivering more value through digital channels. Hydro Quebec strengthened its Web and mobile channels by offering enhancements such as the explanation of bills and payment terms, improved management of outages, and new smart metering services. The “Drive to Web” initiative resulted in an increase in the number of customers opting for online self-care services, and consequently, reduced inbound call volumes by 12%. 
Source: Capgemini Consulting
10 
Making It Happen: Transforming the Utility Customer Experience through Digital 
We believe there are three important steps a utility must take to achieve the nirvana of ‘digital utility’ (see Figure 6). You need to give digital channels a boost, create that seamless multi-channel experience, and make your move towards being a ‘complete provider’. 
Give Individual Channels a Digital Boost 
Expand the Scope of the Web and Mobile Channel 
Online and web channels must be used more efficiently to deliver bills, with options for customers to report errors easily. Utilities must create web-based self- service features that allow customers to view patterns in energy usage, by month, day or hour, as well as peak and non-peak hour tariffs. This will enable customers to switch to a tariff plan that matches their usage and even to alter usage to reduce energy consumption. Similarly, mobile apps must offer functionality for customers to report billing errors or seek clarifications on bills. 
Strengthen Customer Service Capabilities on Social Media 
Utilities must strengthen their social media customer service capabilities. Utilities should set up a dedicated social media account, such as a Twitter handle, to address customer issues. Utilities must also ensure that complaints are addressed in a timely manner, with clearly defined SLAs that match those of contact center services. 
Figure 6: Towards a Digital Utility 
Source: Capgemini Consulting analysis 
Existing CRM processes need to be adapted to support an Any Time Any Where Any Device model of service delivery. 
Utilities must ensure that complaints on social media are addressed in a timely manner, with clearly defined SLAs that match those of contact center services. 
However, setting up a dedicated social media account and establishing SLAs for response are only part of the story. Utilities should actively invest in training customer service teams that manage social media channels to ensure complaints are closed on the social channel itself, rather than being redirected to traditional channels. 
Give Individual Channels a Digital BoostMove towards BeingComplete EnergyServices ProvidersCreate a Seamless Multi-Channel Experience
11 
Develop an Energy Services 
Portfolio 
To create long-term customer loyalty, 
utilities should transform themselves 
from energy suppliers to energy service 
providers. Energy usage data gathered 
from smart meters offers an opportunity 
To drive long term 
customer stickiness, 
utilities should transform 
themselves from energy 
suppliers to energy 
service providers. 
Figure 7: Delivering a Seamless Multichannel Customer Experience 
Source: Capgemini Consulting analysis 
Discovery First Order << Normal Life >> Discover New Products Renewal 
Differentiation 
based on customer 
segmentation A friend 
recommends 
a new offer 
on Facebook 
I learn 
about the 
offer on 
the web 
I place an order 
on the brand’s 
website 
I share my experience 
on the brand’s official 
blog and post my 
opinion on social 
networks 
I am informed on 
Twitter with a 
special offer of 
re-engagement 
I call an advisor to 
re-engage, using a 
click-to-call option 
I get a personalized email 
with the special offer of 
re-engagement that I saw 
on Twitter 
I get my bill with details of 
the loyalty program 
I look for information on my 
mobile or tablet to 
enrich my usage 
I visit a store for 
more information 
for utilities to realize this transformation. 
Smart meter data can be used to segment 
customers more accurately and offer a 
range of customized energy management 
services. This includes real-time insights 
on energy usage and personalized advice 
on reducing consumption. Further, smart 
meter data can also be used to roll out 
targeted demand response programs to 
incentivize energy efficiency. For instance, 
customers who reduce electricity usage 
during peak hours could be offered bill 
credits. Such services will enable utilities to 
create more value for themselves as well 
as customers, in turn driving sustained 
customer satisfaction and loyalty. 
Using digital technologies, utilities have 
abundant opportunities to simplify and 
enrich the lives of their consumers. 
Clearly, the heart of the issue is ensuring 
that exceptional customer service is your 
raison d’être. But with savvy consumers 
demanding this service across digital 
channels, utilities need to bridge the 
digital divide that threatens to undermine 
their customer promise. 
Deliver a Seamless 
Multichannel Anytime 
Anywhere Any Device 
Experience 
A robust multichannel customer service 
strategy lies at the heart of an engaging 
customer experience. Utilities need to 
ensure that all digital channels that serve 
as customer touchpoints are seamlessly 
integrated. This is critical if customers are 
to receive a consistent experience across 
channels, and customer interactions that 
begin in one channel can be completed 
in another without disruption. Existing 
CRM processes will need to be adapted 
to support an ‘Any Time Any Where Any 
Device’ model of service delivery (see 
Figure 7). This will also ensure that utilities 
are well-placed to take advantage of new 
customer service opportunities, such as 
providing personalized recommendations 
on energy usage or promoting new 
services. 
Utilities need to consciously increase 
the volume and value added through 
digital channels and services. As the 
Hydro-Quebec case demonstrated, by 
doing so, they can decrease inbound flow 
on traditional channels. This has a direct 
impact of improving the bottom-line by 
reducing the utility cost to serve as well as 
cost to acquire customers.
12 
1 Ipsos MORI, “Customer Engagement with the Energy Market – Tracking Survey”, June 2013 
2 Edelman, “Trust in Energy – 2014 Edelman Trust Barometer”, January 2014 
3 Pike Research Survey, “Social Media in the Utility Industry Consumer Survey”, 2012 
4 IMIMobile, Energy and Utilities webpage 
5 Capgemini and MIT Center for Digital Business, “Digital Transformation Benchmark - 2012: Emergence of the Digital Utility”, 2012 
6 Capgemini Consulting and MIT Center for Digital Business Research, 2012 
7 Conversocial, “Which brands are Re-directing Social Media Complaints to Traditional Channels”, August 2013 
8 Conversocial, “With Twitter’s IPO Approaching, Which Brands Are Taking it Seriously as a Customer Service Channel?”, October 2013 
9 O2, “O2 launches ‘world first’ #TweetServe program”, October 2013 
10 Yahoo Finance, “NICE Mobile Reach Selected by Telefónica to Provide Exceptional Customer Service”, February 2013 
11 Oracle.com, “Bouygues Telecom Reduces Customer Churn by 50% with Click-to-Call Technology”, November 2013 
12 Forbes, “AT&T Gets Results With Proactive Customer Service”, November 2013 
References
Philippe Vié 
Vice President, Digital Utilities Leader 
philippe.vie@capgemini.com 
Jerome Buvat 
Head of Digital Transformation Research Institute 
jerome.buvat@capgemini.com 
Subrahmanyam KVJ 
Manager 
subrahmanyam.kvj@capgemini.com 
Suvidha Aggarwal 
Senior Consultant 
suvidha.aggarwal@capgemini.com 
Amrita Radhakrishnan 
Senior Consultant 
amrita.radhakrishnan@capgemini.com 
Authors 
For more information contact 
Digital Transformation Research Institute 
dtri.in@capgemini.com 
The authors would also like to acknowledge the contributions of Simon Short and Maggie Buggie from the Capgemini Digital Customer Experience team, Roopa Nambiar from the Digital Transformation Research Institute, Abhishek Gokhale and Jinesh Jain from the Capgemini Consulting India Team. 
Belgium 
Pierre Lorquet 
pierre.lorquet@capgemini.com 
North America 
Tyler Duff 
tyler.duff@capgemini.com 
Norway 
Tallak Thorleifsson 
tallak.thorleifsson@capgemini.com 
Italy 
Giuseppe Luigi Vicini 
giuseppe.vicini@capgemini.com 
France 
Philippe Vié 
philippe.vie@capgemini.com 
Germany 
Andreas Weiler 
andreas.weiler@capgemini.com 
France 
Jean Pierre DUPE 
jean-pierre.dupe@capgemini.com 
Netherlands 
Mark Schutz 
mark.schutz@capgemini.com 
Spain 
Oscar Sommarriba Guemes 
oscar.sommarriba@capgemini.com 
Sweden 
Fredrik Gunnarsson 
fredrik.gunnarson@capgemini.com 
United Kingdom 
Martin Wells 
martin.wells@capgemini.com 
Spain 
Carlos Garcia Santos 
carlos.garcia.s@capgemini.com
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Bridging the Digital Divide in Utilities

  • 1. So Near Yet so Far Why Utilities Need to Re-energize Their Digital Customer Experience
  • 2. 2 Utilities Face Growing Customer Dissatisfaction There is simmering discontent in the utilities industry. Customers, already increasingly demanding, are now actively dissatisfied with their providers. Take the UK as an example. Customer satisfaction Mind the Gap: How a Digital Divide is Compromising the Utility Customer Experience Figure 1: Top Business Challenges for Utilities levels in Britain dropped from 78% in 2012 to 55% in 2013. And only 29% of customers trusted their utility providers to be open and transparent in 2013, compared to 34% in 20121. For the EU as a whole, customers’ trust levels in their energy suppliers stood at just 45%, and in North America, at 53% in 20132. There is clearly a need to address this tide of disquiet and re-energize the utility customer experience. Industry analyst surveys show that utilities have realized the need for enhancing customer experience (see Figure 1). However, the industry’s best efforts to rebuild confidence and trust could in fact be undermined by a growing digital divide, with consumers demanding a digital experience that the industry has so far been unable to meet. Customer satisfaction levels in the UK dropped from 78% in 2012 to 55% in 2013. Only 29% of customers trusted their utility providers in 2013. Top Business Challenges European Utilities Top Business Challenges North American Utilities Maintain regulatory compliance Enhance customer experience Retain customers Smart networks Environmental legislation Smart metering Revenue protection Aging infrastructure Manage an aging workforce Sample size: 111 Average rating Question: How important are the above business challenges to your organization? Sample size: 48 Question: How important are the above business challenges to your organization? 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 Average rating Maintain regulatory compliance Smart metering Aging infrastructure Environmental legislation Enhance customer experience Revenue protection Smart networks Retain customers Manage an aging workforce Source: Ovum, “ICT Enterprise Insights in the Utilities Industry”, 2013
  • 3. 3 Figure 2: Adoption of Digital Technologies by Utilities to Enhance Customer Experience Thwarted Desire: Utilities Have Not Met their Customers’ Digital Wants Utility customers want to go digital. Platforms such as social media and mobile apps are rapidly becoming the preferred means for customers to communicate with their providers. Research indicates that over 57 million customers engaged with utilities via social media in 2011 and that this number is expected to rise to 624 million by the end of 20173. It is also estimated that 50% of customers prefer to use a mobile customer service application to try and resolve their service issues before calling the contact center4. Unfortunately, utilities have not kept pace with consumers in the shift to digital channels. Our research with the MIT Nearly 624 million customers are expected to engage with utilities via social media by the end of 2017. 50% of customers prefer to use a mobile customer service application to try to resolve their customer service issues before calling the contact center. % of utilities agreeing with the statementWe use digital technologies toenable self-service40%29% We use digital technologies to provide consistency across channels26% We use digital technologies topersonalize the sales experienceWe use digital technologies toconduct location-aware marketing11% Source: Capgemini Consulting and MIT Center for Digital Business, “Digital Transformation Benchmark - 2012: Emergence of the Digital Utility”, 2013. Centre for Digital Business shows that only 40% of utility providers use digital technologies to enable self-service (see Figure 2). Less than 30% of utilities use digital technologies to provide a consistent experience across channels5. While utilities have undoubtedly taken their first steps towards a brighter digital future, they have a long way to go. We conducted a detailed study to understand the digital initiatives being undertaken by utilities to improve the customer experience. We also assessed the reaction and sentiments of customers towards those initiatives. We share these findings over the following pages before concluding with a set of pragmatic recommendations on how utilities can cement their relationship with customers through digital, rather than threaten it.
  • 4. 4 Out of Tune: Digital Initiatives are Out of Sync with Customer Expectations Billing Issues: A Concern Despite New Digital Payment Channels Utilities have begun efforts to try and simplify the billing and payments process for customers. For instance, 52% of utilities in our study (see research methodology on page 7 for details) allow customers to pay bills online through their official websites, while 34% offer bill payment features on their mobile apps. However, despite these initiatives, billing issues continue to be a cause of concern for customers. Our analysis revealed that only 30% of online customer mentions related to utility billing services are positive. The most common billing issues that customers face include overcharges, especially for delayed payments, and inaccuracies in billing periods and rate plans in utility invoices. Outage Management Remains a One-Way Channel that Does Not Support Customer Feedback Mechanisms Close to 52% of utilities in our study provide outage information on their websites, while 44% offer this information through their mobile apps. Additionally, 58% of utility providers post power outage information on social media channels such as Twitter, Facebook, and on company-managed blogs. However, the majority of utilities do not offer a mechanism for customers to report outage issues. We found that only 26% of customer mentions on the quality of communication on outages are positive. 52% of utilities allow customers to pay bills online through utility websites, while 34% offer bill payment features on their mobile apps. Only 32% of customer opinions on the mobile apps offered by utilities are favorable. Figure 3: Mobile App Feature Support Report problems Access and pay bills Receive alerts Update account information View outage information View service details % of utilities offering the feature 46% 40% 44% 34% 44% 24% Source: Capgemini Consulting analysis Mobile Apps Offer Limited Functionality 56% of utility providers offer a mobile app. However, most utilities offer only basic functionality, such as the ability to view service details or receive alerts from providers. Only 24% of utility providers offer advanced features, such as the ability to report issues via the app (see Figure 3). It is perhaps not surprising, therefore, that only 32% of customer opinions on the mobile apps offered by utilities are favorable.
  • 5. 5 Social Media is Not Used as an Effective Medium for Customer Service Utilities are using social media channels primarily to share information, which includes energy efficiency tips, emergency handling tips, or outage information (see Figure 4). Social media channels are also used as platforms for brand building. For instance, 58% of utilities use their social media channels to promote their community development initiatives. However, most utilities are not utilizing their social media channels to actively engage with customers. For instance, only 34% of utilities address the complaints they receive from customers Only 34% of utilities address the complaints they receive from customers on social media channels. Only 29% of the customer sentiment on the quality of customer support offered by utilities is positive. Figure 4: Social Media Feature Support Customer complaint redressalContests / promotionsPower outage informationInformation on community development initiativesEnergy efficiency tipsEmergency handling tips% of utilities offering the feature via their social media channels62%60%58% 58%36%34% Source: Capgemini Consulting analysis on social media channels. It is telling that only 29% of the sentiment on the quality of customer support offered by utilities is positive.
  • 6. 6 Mobile apps offer limited functionality Websites lack self-service features of customer opinions on utilities’ mobile apps are favorable of customer opinions on self-service features offered by utilities are favorable The Disconnect between what Utilities Offer and what Customers Experience Are Utilities Doing Enough Are Customers Satisfied Social media is not used effectively for customer service Outage management does not support customer feedback mechanisms of utility providers offer a mobile app 56% address customer complaints on social media channels 34% enable bill payments offer the ability to report problems via mobile apps of the customer sentiment on the quality of customer support offered by utilities is positive 24% of customer mentions on the quality of communication on outages are positive 52% ? ? 26% 2O8n%ly 29% 32% Source: Capgemini Consulting analysis
  • 7. 7 While utilities have tried to engage with customers through a variety of digital initiatives, their efforts are falling short. To reflect on why that is and what can be done, it would be helpful to look at Research Methodology Part 1 – Analysis of Digital Initiatives Launched by Utilities to Improve Customer Experience We studied the adoption of digital channels by the top 50 utility providers across the globe. Our research focused on their web, mobile and social media initiatives. We evaluated each utility based on its use of social media platforms to provide information, address customer complaints, manage outages and run promotions. Mobile customer care apps offered by each utility were evaluated based on features such as the ability to access and pay bills, view and update information, and report problems. We also assessed the web-based self-service features offered by each utility. Part 2 – Analysis of Customer Sentiment towards Utility-Driven Digital Initiatives We used advanced analytics tools to conduct an exhaustive web-based scan of customer reaction towards utility digital initiatives. We gathered and analyzed customer sentiment data from a wide range of sources including social media sites, blogs, and online discussion boards. The themes for our assessment included: • Customer support — quality of complaint resolution and correction of billing issues. • Self-service — quality of web and mobile self-service features. • Outage management — quality of communication during outages and emergencies. • Billing — billing accuracy and resolution of billing issues. • Community development — sustainability initiatives undertaken by utilities. another industry that has made a virtue of the digital customer experience, to draw out best practice and the lessons learned along the way. In the next section, we cast our eye over the telecom sector, which has had more joy in using digital tools to improve and sustain the quality of the customer experience.
  • 8. 8 Ringing the Changes: Best Practice for Utilities from the Telecom Industry The leading telecom companies offer a good parallel for utility players. Like utilities, telecom companies are engaged in a service that serves millions of people on a 24-hour basis. The telecom industry was also one of the first areas to be struck by the first disruptive wave of digital technologies. Figure 5: Comparison of Digital Customer Experience Initiatives in the Telecom and Utilities Industries Source: Capgemini Consulting and MIT Center for Digital Business, 2012 Utilities lag telecom companies in the use of social media platforms, mobile channels, and customer analytics to reach and engage with customers. O2 has launched a Twitter based self-service platform for customers, called the “#TweetServe” program. Verizon responds to more than 99% of customer tweets. Our research with the MIT Center for Digital Business revealed that utilities lag telecom companies in the use of social media platforms, mobile channels, and customer analytics to reach and engage with customers (see Figure 5)6. We believe that utilities can draw useful lessons from Telcos are Embedding Customer Service within Social Media Channels Telecom operators are increasingly making social media a central pillar of their customer service strategy. A recent study on the use of Twitter for customer service found that most brands redirect customer complaints received on social media to traditional channels such as phone and email7. Telecom companies, however, were found to have the lowest deflection rate of customer complaints on social media, despite receiving among the highest volumes of tweets. Verizon, for instance, makes concerted attempts to resolve customer issues through social media channels, responding to more than 99% of the tweets it receives8. Some telcos are also using social media channels as an effective way of encouraging self-service. For instance, European telecom major O2 recently launched its “#TweetServe” program, designed to be a Twitter-based self-service platform for customers. The platform allows customers to send tweets to the operator using specific keywords, in order to obtain information on data usage, bill related details, or special offers and deals on new phones. Responses to the tweets are sent back to customers in the form of direct Twitter messages from the operator9. telecom companies on how to expand the breadth and quality of their digital customer experience initiatives. Use of Digital for Customer Experience Improvement Average industry ratings (on a scale of 1 to 7, with 7 being the highest) Telecom …to provide customer service Use of Social Media Use of Mobile Channels Use of Customer Anaytics ...to promote products and services …to sell products and services …to provide customer service ...to promote products and services …to sell products and services …to target marketing initiatives more effectively …to personalize marketing communication …to optimize pricing Utilities 4.7 4.6 3.4 3.4 3.0 3.9 3.4 3.8 3.8 3.7 3.4 4.4 4.4 3.0 4.1 4.2 4.6 4.8
  • 9. 9 AT&T offers personalized videos to help customers better understand their bills. Telcos are Making Digital Channels a Seamless Part of Their Support Proposition Some telcos have recognized the need to ensure that digital channels do not operate in isolation, but rather exist as an integrated part of their overall service proposition. For instance, Telefonica’s Spanish subsidiary Movistar is upgrading its CRM capabilities so that its customers can seamlessly transition from their mobile self-service apps to contact center support. When a customer selects the option to switch from the app to the contact center, all information about the customer’s activities in the mobile application is transferred to the contact center, providing the agent with real-time information on the customer’s profile and the context of the interaction. Additionally, the upgrade enables multimedia collaboration options, such as the exchange of images between the customer and contact center agent, to further enhance the speed and effectiveness of issue resolution10. Telefonica Movistar enables customers to switch seamlessly between their mobile self- service app and contact center support. Telcos are Using Digital Technologies to Effectively Address Billing Concerns Digital technologies can also act as effective complementary mediums to address traditional challenges. For instance, AT&T is using video and analytics technology to provide customers with greater transparency on their bills. The company actually creates personalized videos that help customers better understand their bill. New customers and customers who upgrade to new services receive a link to a personalized video along with their first bill. These videos explain the different components of the customer’s bill. In addition to improving billing transparency, these digital initiatives also enable AT&T to offer proactive customer service. A built-in analytics platform analyzes customer data and agent logs and is used to create follow- up videos after a customer service call, to provide additional self-service tips and product and service recommendations. Usage of such technology has enabled AT&T to reduce inbound call volumes and increase customer satisfaction scores12. The telco industry shows us how digital technologies can create a compelling customer experience, bridging the gap between the digital needs of the customer and their provider’s ability to deliver. Although there are notable exceptions in the utility industry (see insert on Hydro- Quebec), it is apparent that more needs to be done. We conclude this paper with some concrete recommendations for how utilities can turn this situation around – using digital to create a new level of utility customer experience. Similarly, France-based Bouygues Telecom’s online-only brand B&YOU offers a seamless and entirely digitized customer service process. To reduce service terminations, B&YOU offers click- to-call features on its website; customers seeking to terminate a connection are offered the click-to-call option to speak with a customer service agent or “e-advisor”, who attempts to address the grievance that prompted the cancellation. This has helped B&YOU reduce customer churn by 50%11. Hydro-Quebec: Transforming Customer Experience through Digital Hydro Quebec, a leading energy and utilities company in North America, generates, transmits and distributes electricity, mainly using renewable energy sources. The company historically had a limited presence on social media platforms and mobile channels. Moreover, existing channels were siloed, which meant that the company did not have a unified view of the customer. In 2011, Hydro Quebec embarked on a four-year program to transform the organization into one that was dedicated to the improvement of customer experience. Top of the list of objectives were the creation of a multichannel customer experience improvement strategy, the development of offers tailored to each market and customer segment, and the promotion of a customer-centric culture within the organization. As part of the transformation program, the company launched a “Drive to Web” initiative, to make the web, and all other digital channels such as email, mobile and social media, the core of the multichannel experience for the customer. The strategy aimed at rationalizing traditional channels and delivering more value through digital channels. Hydro Quebec strengthened its Web and mobile channels by offering enhancements such as the explanation of bills and payment terms, improved management of outages, and new smart metering services. The “Drive to Web” initiative resulted in an increase in the number of customers opting for online self-care services, and consequently, reduced inbound call volumes by 12%. Source: Capgemini Consulting
  • 10. 10 Making It Happen: Transforming the Utility Customer Experience through Digital We believe there are three important steps a utility must take to achieve the nirvana of ‘digital utility’ (see Figure 6). You need to give digital channels a boost, create that seamless multi-channel experience, and make your move towards being a ‘complete provider’. Give Individual Channels a Digital Boost Expand the Scope of the Web and Mobile Channel Online and web channels must be used more efficiently to deliver bills, with options for customers to report errors easily. Utilities must create web-based self- service features that allow customers to view patterns in energy usage, by month, day or hour, as well as peak and non-peak hour tariffs. This will enable customers to switch to a tariff plan that matches their usage and even to alter usage to reduce energy consumption. Similarly, mobile apps must offer functionality for customers to report billing errors or seek clarifications on bills. Strengthen Customer Service Capabilities on Social Media Utilities must strengthen their social media customer service capabilities. Utilities should set up a dedicated social media account, such as a Twitter handle, to address customer issues. Utilities must also ensure that complaints are addressed in a timely manner, with clearly defined SLAs that match those of contact center services. Figure 6: Towards a Digital Utility Source: Capgemini Consulting analysis Existing CRM processes need to be adapted to support an Any Time Any Where Any Device model of service delivery. Utilities must ensure that complaints on social media are addressed in a timely manner, with clearly defined SLAs that match those of contact center services. However, setting up a dedicated social media account and establishing SLAs for response are only part of the story. Utilities should actively invest in training customer service teams that manage social media channels to ensure complaints are closed on the social channel itself, rather than being redirected to traditional channels. Give Individual Channels a Digital BoostMove towards BeingComplete EnergyServices ProvidersCreate a Seamless Multi-Channel Experience
  • 11. 11 Develop an Energy Services Portfolio To create long-term customer loyalty, utilities should transform themselves from energy suppliers to energy service providers. Energy usage data gathered from smart meters offers an opportunity To drive long term customer stickiness, utilities should transform themselves from energy suppliers to energy service providers. Figure 7: Delivering a Seamless Multichannel Customer Experience Source: Capgemini Consulting analysis Discovery First Order << Normal Life >> Discover New Products Renewal Differentiation based on customer segmentation A friend recommends a new offer on Facebook I learn about the offer on the web I place an order on the brand’s website I share my experience on the brand’s official blog and post my opinion on social networks I am informed on Twitter with a special offer of re-engagement I call an advisor to re-engage, using a click-to-call option I get a personalized email with the special offer of re-engagement that I saw on Twitter I get my bill with details of the loyalty program I look for information on my mobile or tablet to enrich my usage I visit a store for more information for utilities to realize this transformation. Smart meter data can be used to segment customers more accurately and offer a range of customized energy management services. This includes real-time insights on energy usage and personalized advice on reducing consumption. Further, smart meter data can also be used to roll out targeted demand response programs to incentivize energy efficiency. For instance, customers who reduce electricity usage during peak hours could be offered bill credits. Such services will enable utilities to create more value for themselves as well as customers, in turn driving sustained customer satisfaction and loyalty. Using digital technologies, utilities have abundant opportunities to simplify and enrich the lives of their consumers. Clearly, the heart of the issue is ensuring that exceptional customer service is your raison d’être. But with savvy consumers demanding this service across digital channels, utilities need to bridge the digital divide that threatens to undermine their customer promise. Deliver a Seamless Multichannel Anytime Anywhere Any Device Experience A robust multichannel customer service strategy lies at the heart of an engaging customer experience. Utilities need to ensure that all digital channels that serve as customer touchpoints are seamlessly integrated. This is critical if customers are to receive a consistent experience across channels, and customer interactions that begin in one channel can be completed in another without disruption. Existing CRM processes will need to be adapted to support an ‘Any Time Any Where Any Device’ model of service delivery (see Figure 7). This will also ensure that utilities are well-placed to take advantage of new customer service opportunities, such as providing personalized recommendations on energy usage or promoting new services. Utilities need to consciously increase the volume and value added through digital channels and services. As the Hydro-Quebec case demonstrated, by doing so, they can decrease inbound flow on traditional channels. This has a direct impact of improving the bottom-line by reducing the utility cost to serve as well as cost to acquire customers.
  • 12. 12 1 Ipsos MORI, “Customer Engagement with the Energy Market – Tracking Survey”, June 2013 2 Edelman, “Trust in Energy – 2014 Edelman Trust Barometer”, January 2014 3 Pike Research Survey, “Social Media in the Utility Industry Consumer Survey”, 2012 4 IMIMobile, Energy and Utilities webpage 5 Capgemini and MIT Center for Digital Business, “Digital Transformation Benchmark - 2012: Emergence of the Digital Utility”, 2012 6 Capgemini Consulting and MIT Center for Digital Business Research, 2012 7 Conversocial, “Which brands are Re-directing Social Media Complaints to Traditional Channels”, August 2013 8 Conversocial, “With Twitter’s IPO Approaching, Which Brands Are Taking it Seriously as a Customer Service Channel?”, October 2013 9 O2, “O2 launches ‘world first’ #TweetServe program”, October 2013 10 Yahoo Finance, “NICE Mobile Reach Selected by Telefónica to Provide Exceptional Customer Service”, February 2013 11 Oracle.com, “Bouygues Telecom Reduces Customer Churn by 50% with Click-to-Call Technology”, November 2013 12 Forbes, “AT&T Gets Results With Proactive Customer Service”, November 2013 References
  • 13. Philippe Vié Vice President, Digital Utilities Leader philippe.vie@capgemini.com Jerome Buvat Head of Digital Transformation Research Institute jerome.buvat@capgemini.com Subrahmanyam KVJ Manager subrahmanyam.kvj@capgemini.com Suvidha Aggarwal Senior Consultant suvidha.aggarwal@capgemini.com Amrita Radhakrishnan Senior Consultant amrita.radhakrishnan@capgemini.com Authors For more information contact Digital Transformation Research Institute dtri.in@capgemini.com The authors would also like to acknowledge the contributions of Simon Short and Maggie Buggie from the Capgemini Digital Customer Experience team, Roopa Nambiar from the Digital Transformation Research Institute, Abhishek Gokhale and Jinesh Jain from the Capgemini Consulting India Team. Belgium Pierre Lorquet pierre.lorquet@capgemini.com North America Tyler Duff tyler.duff@capgemini.com Norway Tallak Thorleifsson tallak.thorleifsson@capgemini.com Italy Giuseppe Luigi Vicini giuseppe.vicini@capgemini.com France Philippe Vié philippe.vie@capgemini.com Germany Andreas Weiler andreas.weiler@capgemini.com France Jean Pierre DUPE jean-pierre.dupe@capgemini.com Netherlands Mark Schutz mark.schutz@capgemini.com Spain Oscar Sommarriba Guemes oscar.sommarriba@capgemini.com Sweden Fredrik Gunnarsson fredrik.gunnarson@capgemini.com United Kingdom Martin Wells martin.wells@capgemini.com Spain Carlos Garcia Santos carlos.garcia.s@capgemini.com
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