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Cypress: Service Center
Cypress: Service Center

CSC Training Examples

To outline the knowledge base expected of the Cypress CSRs, we have provided a brief listing of training topics utilized in 2004. They include:

Electric Utility Overview Billing, Meter Reading, Call Center, Field Services
  • Generation, Distribution, Transmission
  • Regulation / Restructuring
  • Demand Side Management Programs
  • Role of Customer Services
  • Rate Structure & Billing
  • TOU, CPP and other time based rates
  • Standard Single Family Residential Rate
  • Multi-Family Residential Rate
  • Residential Time of Use Rates
  • Other Commercial, Industrial
  • Metering
  • Access Issues
Efficiency Programs Efficiency Techniques
  • Program Types Overview
  • Rebates
  • Qualifi cations for Rebate
  • Market Channel Promotion
  • Load Control
  • Appliances
  • Lighting
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Cooking
  • Weatherization
  • Ventilation
  • Landscape
  • Solar
Customer Service Goals Listening Skills
  • Listen First
  • Find a solution
  • Be responsive
  • Communicate goals of programs
  • Active
  • Interactive
  • Caring