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Description

CES BLUE is a cloud-hosted back-office platform designed for retail energy companies that need integrated transaction processing, customer data management, billing, accounts receivable, and analytics. Its EDI management capabilities automate customer enrollment, usage processing, billing transactions, and other electronic exchanges with utilities and market participants. Built-in error detection and work queues help operations teams identify transaction problems and manage corrections more efficiently. The billing engine provides menu-driven configuration so retailers can support different energy products, customer arrangements, and complex billing requirements. It also integrates with wholesale market databases and ISO settlement reporting systems to connect billing activity with broader energy market operations. Reporting, business intelligence dashboards, and advanced data analytics give users visibility into operational and financial performance. CES BLUE uses a web-hosted architecture with APIs and database integrations that allow the platform to connect with existing upstream and downstream applications. An AI chatbot trained on system documentation provides users with on-demand assistance and can support platform self-training. CES BLUE is intended for retail energy providers seeking a scalable SaaS environment for consolidating back-office processes while improving automation, flexibility, and operational efficiency.

Description

Lone Star BillPro is a comprehensive, scalable SaaS platform designed for retail energy suppliers, facilitating the entire customer lifecycle from acquisition to billing, collections, account management, retention, and win-back strategies, all while offering customizable technology that meets specific business requirements and can handle substantial transaction volumes. It features a versatile automated billing system capable of managing intricate rate structures, including promotions, late fees, credits, time-of-use charges, and ancillary fees, boasting an exception rate of less than 1%, along with integrated auditing and preview functionalities, as well as management for disconnection, reconnection, and AutoPay services. Additionally, the platform includes a powerful Customer Information System that provides agents with full visibility for account management covering plans, payments, usage, and communication; a self-service MyAccount portal that enables customers to handle their billing, payments, transfers, renewals, usage tracking, and upselling opportunities online; and a system for coordinating rule-based email and text communications, ensuring a seamless experience for both providers and customers alike. The combination of these features allows suppliers to streamline operations and enhance customer interactions significantly.

API Access

Has API

API Access

Has API

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Integrations

JSON
PHP

Integrations

JSON
PHP

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Vendor Details

Company Name

Customized Energy Solutions

Founded

1998

Country

United States

Website

www.ces-ltd.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Lone Star BillPro

Country

United States

Website

www.lonestarbillpro.com

Product Features

EDI

AS2 Applications
AS2 Specification Compliance
Archiving & Retention
Certificate Management
Configuration Data Searching
Data Format Translator
Flexible Licensing
Full Logging
Labeling

Utility Billing

ACH Payment Processing
Account Management
Billing & Invoicing
Cable
Collections Management
Customer Management
Electricity
Meter Management
Metered Billing
Move In / Move Out
Natural Gas
Non-Metered Billing
Online Payment Processing
Penalty / Cut-Off Processing
Rate Management
Service Call Management
Trash
Water
Work Order Management

Product Features

Utility Billing

ACH Payment Processing
Account Management
Billing & Invoicing
Cable
Collections Management
Customer Management
Electricity
Meter Management
Metered Billing
Move In / Move Out
Natural Gas
Non-Metered Billing
Online Payment Processing
Penalty / Cut-Off Processing
Rate Management
Service Call Management
Trash
Water
Work Order Management

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