PUBLISHER: Guidehouse Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1276296
PUBLISHER: Guidehouse Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1276296
Enabling Utilities to Invest in Cloud-Based CAPEX
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.
Table of Contents
Spark
Context
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Outdated Regulations and Lack of Accounting Parity Plague the Industry and Stifle Innovation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
Table of Contents
Spark
Context
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Outdated Regulations and Lack of Accounting Parity Plague the Industry and Stifle Innovation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
List of Tables
Key OT Vendors: Cloud/SaaS Development and Sales Strategies
Cloud Adoption Trends
List of Figures
- SaaS/Recurring Spending by Region, World Markets: 2022-2030
Cloud Computing's Key Benefits
Regulatory Accounting Timeline/Evolution
