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Mary Sprayregen

Mary Sprayregen

Global Head of Market Development, Regulatory Affairs & Industry Value at Oracle (Utilities/Opower), a leading voice in energy policy and regulation.

Sep 24, 2026

1:03
So how do programs like Demand Response help empower customers to be active participants in their energy usage? Because of course, affordability and finding ways to save customers money has been a big topic this week.
1:14
That's a great question.
1:15
And I think that Giving everyday people the opportunity to be grid participants is more important than ever, to your point about affordability and engagement.
1:27
And engaging consumers isn't just about, let's say, the EV owner.
1:32
Most demand flexibility programs can leave behind those who can't or don't want to buy a new device or enroll in an automated program.
1:43
And we can't afford to leave these savings untapped and should instead be looking to enable these customers to be energy partners in creating demand flexibility.
1:56
And one of the easiest ways to achieve that is to run utility behavioral demand response programs that are auto-enrolled.
5:10
How are you all thinking about that as an organization and helping electric companies think about that?

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