Spencer Sator, senior director of Emerging Technology, has expertise in developing long-term utility strategies for technologies such as EVs, whole-building electrification, and the Internet of Things. Having worked as a consultant for the California Energy Commission and several leading utilities, Spencer has experience designing and launching emerging technology and cleantech initiatives. He has a BS in astrophysics from the University of Colorado at Boulder.
Spencer Sator
Senior Director, Emerging Technology
Topical expertise
Electrification
Emerging technology programs
Electric vehicles (EVs)
Solar technology
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What energy-saving tips can help residential customers lower summer bills?
August 22, 2022
We give suggestions for how residential customers can save energy and lower costs during hot spells or the summer months. We have ideas for keeping the heat out, limiting activities that create heat, and efficiently using air conditioners.
Highlights of the top utility technologies and trends of 2021
January 26, 2022
Each year, our Customer Energy Solutions team highlights the top 20 utility technologies and trends. In this blog post, we share a few of those techs and trends, including advancements in windows, distributed energy resource management systems, building electrification, and cost-effectiveness tests.
Keeping EVs charged during a natural disaster
April 7, 2021
With natural disasters such as hurricanes, snowstorms, and wildfires occurring more frequently and intensely, utilities need ways to support their electric vehicle customers during a disaster-caused outage.
Refrigerating COVID-19 vaccines with ultralow temperature freezers
March 1, 2021
COVID-19 vaccines need to be stored in ultralow temperature freezers, which consume a lot of energy. What can utilities do to minimize how much energy these freezers use? In this report we explain the technology, efficient options, equipment cost estimates, and utility programs.
Building an electrification strategy and roadmap
June 18, 2019
During this web conference, we'll highlight how a strong electrification strategy and roadmap can help you adapt to the changing landscape, capture additional revenue, and better serve customers.