{"id":8623,"date":"2025-09-18T19:43:05","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T23:43:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skippingstone.com\/?page_id=8623"},"modified":"2026-07-01T13:55:35","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T18:55:35","slug":"insights","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/skippingstone.com\/index.php\/insights\/","title":{"rendered":"Insights"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av-layout-grid-1'  class='av-layout-grid-container av-38bfe7-6227eef414ea8588599588189b6b302a entry-content-wrapper main_color av-flex-cells  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_layout_row  avia-builder-el-first   container_wrap sidebar_right'  >\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mfrdo7qv-a4a4842bbb359d295a95a293590ea5b0\">\n.flex_cell.av-mfrdo7qv-a4a4842bbb359d295a95a293590ea5b0{\nvertical-align:middle;\nbackground-color:#1b3e6f;\nbackground:radial-gradient( #1b3e6f, #c1d5f0 );\n}\n.responsive #top #wrap_all 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itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Whitepapers<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mfpzd0xh-93862237ac04da4d4d8aa3bea719c421\">\n.flex_cell.av-mfpzd0xh-93862237ac04da4d4d8aa3bea719c421{\nvertical-align:top;\n}\n.responsive #top #wrap_all .flex_cell.av-mfpzd0xh-93862237ac04da4d4d8aa3bea719c421{\npadding:10px 0px 0px 0px !important;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_cell av-mfpzd0xh-93862237ac04da4d4d8aa3bea719c421 av-gridrow-cell av_one_third no_margin  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_cell_one_third  avia-builder-el-last  content-align-top'  ><div class='flex_cell_inner'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6vt2dc-44-2f926defccaf32fc58e90c84b8bb8d7e\">\n#top 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.flex_cell.av-4vx9od-49-1d98677d45715094d6b01b5bdd18086f{\npadding:20px 10px 20px 50px !important;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_cell av-4vx9od-49-1d98677d45715094d6b01b5bdd18086f av-gridrow-cell av_one_third no_margin  avia-builder-el-11  el_before_av_cell_one_third  avia-builder-el-first  content-align-top'  ><div class='flex_cell_inner'><section  class='av_textblock_section av-kqcrp553-813a9f0a26433bf7c5ebfd85777aeec6 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Seeing the Whole Elephant<\/h3>\n<p>Energy leaders <strong>Eric Alam<\/strong>, <strong>Liam Relihan<\/strong>, and <strong>Kevin Hagen<\/strong> discuss the complexity and interconnection of today&#8217;s energy landscape and how to leverage analytics, technology, and critical thinking to unlock an organization\u2019s potential. <em>\u00a0(1:07:04)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-mfq1xl66-08465670c27e4769b9e7b818d5c58773-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_button '><a href='https:\/\/youtu.be\/CWEOWMqLtH8'  class='avia-button av-mfq1xl66-08465670c27e4769b9e7b818d5c58773 av-link-btn avia-icon_select-yes-left-icon avia-size-small avia-position-center avia-color-theme-color'  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"  aria-label=\"View the Webinar\"><span class='avia_button_icon avia_button_icon_left avia-iconfont avia-font-entypo-fontello-enfold' data-av_icon='\ue897' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello-enfold' ><\/span><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >View the Webinar<\/span><\/a><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-mqzt5mtx-f5f77faf234d19d2812ecc00de9029ff-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_button  el_before_av_hr '><a href='https:\/\/skippingstone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Seeing-the-Whole-Elephant-Webinar-Summary-June-2026.pdf'  class='avia-button av-mqzt5mtx-f5f77faf234d19d2812ecc00de9029ff av-link-btn avia-icon_select-no avia-size-small avia-position-center avia-color-theme-color'  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"  aria-label=\"Download the Summary\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Download the Summary<\/span><\/a><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mfq1el9d-89ca716031deeb213939063756771d0f\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-mfq1el9d-89ca716031deeb213939063756771d0f{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-mfq1el9d-89ca716031deeb213939063756771d0f hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_button  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-6gn3kf-c90ea7b4e0ad8f15f640071422148345 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Japan Bulletin Playlist<\/h3>\n<p>In this monthly series, Peter chooses 10 headlines from Japan&#8217;s energy news sources that may be of interest to international investors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-mfpx07y1-26642e867d11ce34f565805f3dc8d72c-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_hr '><a href='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLRltHydkUKe3oN5adFq3YEatd-nVuTL35'  class='avia-button av-mfpx07y1-26642e867d11ce34f565805f3dc8d72c av-link-btn avia-icon_select-yes-left-icon avia-size-small avia-position-center avia-color-theme-color-highlight'  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"  aria-label=\"View the Playlist on YouTube\"><span class='avia_button_icon avia_button_icon_left avia-iconfont avia-font-entypo-fontello-enfold' data-av_icon='\ue897' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello-enfold' ><\/span><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >View the Playlist on YouTube<\/span><\/a><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3vjz4v-9c36b3de7d5fe9462db44473f2eee13b\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-3vjz4v-9c36b3de7d5fe9462db44473f2eee13b{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-3vjz4v-9c36b3de7d5fe9462db44473f2eee13b hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_button  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mfpx8t4r-8442df225980272da95e7978b4a8fafd '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Knowledge Sharing Series<\/h3>\n<p>Skipping Stone has built an exemplary reputation for sharing energy markets knowledge and insights with colleagues and clients. The videos in this section cover subjects from market entry to AI.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-mfpyubn9-618334217b69309ecef4445d641042a7-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-20  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_hr '><a href='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLRltHydkUKe2JWkAcTjbMhIuLEFJhZxqI'  class='avia-button av-mfpyubn9-618334217b69309ecef4445d641042a7 av-link-btn avia-icon_select-yes-left-icon avia-size-small avia-position-center avia-color-theme-color'  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"  aria-label=\"View the Playlist on YouTube\"><span class='avia_button_icon avia_button_icon_left avia-iconfont avia-font-entypo-fontello-enfold' data-av_icon='\ue897' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello-enfold' ><\/span><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >View the Playlist on YouTube<\/span><\/a><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mfpy2z64-b296814c822481e90647f4f825ccc001\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-mfpy2z64-b296814c822481e90647f4f825ccc001{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-mfpy2z64-b296814c822481e90647f4f825ccc001 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-21  el_after_av_button  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mfpy1x5s-222ec1d3b51344e5aa54b2f0f782eafc '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Japan Opportunity Series<\/h3>\n<p>Japan&#8217;s young and vibrant energy markets are changing and growing daily, offering opportunity for internationals with experience in more mature markets. Skipping Stone, active in the Japan markets since before deregulation, offers information and advice.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-mfpyrjrq-b742c7818dca52084248834bff141cf2-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-23  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><a href='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLRltHydkUKe3aDyD7eBxNwSEUbhgU0BU5'  class='avia-button av-mfpyrjrq-b742c7818dca52084248834bff141cf2 av-link-btn avia-icon_select-yes-left-icon avia-size-small avia-position-center avia-color-theme-color-highlight'  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"  aria-label=\"View the Playlist on YouTube\"><span class='avia_button_icon avia_button_icon_left avia-iconfont avia-font-entypo-fontello-enfold' data-av_icon='\ue897' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello-enfold' ><\/span><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >View the Playlist on YouTube<\/span><\/a><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kqcrp553-38-4426e5d83c587715e622f005d3bf8f7d\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-kqcrp553-38-4426e5d83c587715e622f005d3bf8f7d .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:16px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-kqcrp553-38-4426e5d83c587715e622f005d3bf8f7d '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Visit our YouTube channel to browse over 100 informative videos: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@skippingstone4energy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u><em>@skippingstone4energy<\/em><\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-4vx9od-45-80caf5a2581ad6cca1a96fb845658210\">\n.flex_cell.av-4vx9od-45-80caf5a2581ad6cca1a96fb845658210{\nvertical-align:top;\n}\n.responsive #top #wrap_all .flex_cell.av-4vx9od-45-80caf5a2581ad6cca1a96fb845658210{\npadding:20px 30px 10px 30px !important;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_cell av-4vx9od-45-80caf5a2581ad6cca1a96fb845658210 av-gridrow-cell av_one_third no_margin  avia-builder-el-25  el_after_av_cell_one_third  el_before_av_cell_one_third  content-align-top'  ><div class='flex_cell_inner'><section  class='av_textblock_section av-1vjdsv-2f42fe1df285dc7a7503d91d6c2a42a2 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Avoiding the Tug of War over Customers<\/h3>\n<p>CEO <a href=\"https:\/\/url.emailprotection.link\/?bwxEvk7n2ylwk6q0jwRxgK6Js0KrZ5VJoK2cVnRXJ3qDfPA6vmhZF2WcHaLD1c4DAb1Qe26GQGQtrPcuef1NWP8hiogoXKAj03aU7jg0YK_kFV1CcA7YkXVvCwt24dCKyZs01W-xiypgdML7jAN84VBY85yW733ZsveJV2b1hSiUGDpM0sXo8QrOLUhmS223rTnOfr5g8yWmgQDRZG1nbT6gkmIfugzMAMiGNhAFzYGmmR_asmmqcl8pONvmspAMcY5UEkL-I_81iwuSo_Vc52LmyAfaCNAa5pbnaVew9R-fmxU83X-yCsYZ0DwBHDpkMMXA_-icNWFYRYxDj6NUPvCtA95BlRvX-d-a1OZ8265K4sqWM7mHnGN_P3nY0HNhl9mHvrUYLmzgKbq7xUnx_uFEYVI1arkfepiO0MBP1CzstIxbSwYXmBkXqLJF8aNAJ7MGocaXpXDkvl2OMyTmj2A~~\" data-u-link-value=\"eyJuYW1lIjoid2ViIiwiYXR0cnMiOnsiaHJlZiI6Int7aHJlZn19IiwidGFyZ2V0IjoiX2JsYW5rIiwiZGF0YS10YWctaWQiOiJ7e3RhZ319In0sInZhbHVlcyI6eyJocmVmIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9za2lwcGluZ3N0b25lLmNvbS9pbmRleC5waHAvcGV0ZXItd2VpZ2FuZC1jaGFpcm1hbi1jZW8vIiwidGFnIjpbeyJsYWJlbCI6IkJlaGF2aW9yIC0+IEFib3V0IFVzIC0gUGV0ZXIgV2VpZ2FuZCBWaXNpdCIsInZhbHVlIjoiOTEyIn1dfX0=\" data-tag-id=\"912\"><strong>Peter Weigand<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0 draws on his experience in the industry to discuss the hidden costs of reliance on customer book acquisitions and win-back programs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-819umn-4116689f9982cc9c1a97b4f953c66917-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-27  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_hr '><a href='https:\/\/skippingstone.com\/index.php\/avoiding-the-tug-of-war-over-customers\/'  class='avia-button av-819umn-4116689f9982cc9c1a97b4f953c66917 av-link-btn avia-icon_select-no avia-size-small avia-position-center avia-color-theme-color'   aria-label=\"Free Download\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Free Download<\/span><\/a><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ntb4v-10309e3a4d1a669b954f297f50b9a99f\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-ntb4v-10309e3a4d1a669b954f297f50b9a99f{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-ntb4v-10309e3a4d1a669b954f297f50b9a99f hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-28  el_after_av_button  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mfq1cacb-717c3fb03c1953b9ad4cff022263906d '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Reducing Utility Customers&#8217; Bad Debt<\/h3>\n<p>Utilities are experiencing bad debt issues at unprecedented rates that started with the COVID disruption in 2020 and have only gotten worse. 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