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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
No
API Access
Has API
Yes
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Integrations
JSON
No
PHP
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
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Free Version
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Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
Yes
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
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
No
AS2 Specification Compliance
No
Archiving & Retention
No
Certificate Management
No
Configuration Data Searching
No
Data Format Translator
No
Flexible Licensing
No
Full Logging
No
Labeling
No
Utility Billing
ACH Payment Processing
No
Account Management
No
Billing & Invoicing
No
Cable
No
Collections Management
No
Customer Management
No
Electricity
No
Meter Management
No
Metered Billing
No
Move In / Move Out
No
Natural Gas
No
Non-Metered Billing
No
Online Payment Processing
No
Penalty / Cut-Off Processing
No
Rate Management
No
Service Call Management
No
Trash
No
Water
No
Work Order Management
No
Product Features
Utility Billing
ACH Payment Processing
No
Account Management
No
Billing & Invoicing
No
Cable
No
Collections Management
No
Customer Management
No
Electricity
No
Meter Management
No
Metered Billing
No
Move In / Move Out
No
Natural Gas
No
Non-Metered Billing
No
Online Payment Processing
No
Penalty / Cut-Off Processing
No
Rate Management
No
Service Call Management
No
Trash
No
Water
No
Work Order Management
No