Centrica Business Solutions released new research showing that four out of five U.S. businesses (79%) are planning to increase the amount of power they self-generate over the next five years.

"Profitability is a key driver for sustainability, with one in five (20%) now viewing energy as an asset that can generate revenue. In fact, 40% of those with existing energy generation on-site are committed to providing reserve capacity to the grid - unlocking revenue streams and competitive advantage through the use of smart technology, such as demand response services," Centrica Business Solutions said

"Four in five (80%) of those surveyed believe that most organizations across the country will generate at least a quarter of their own energy on-site by 2025, essentially becoming the 'power plants of the future'," Centrica Business Solutions said

See the report, Distributed Energy Future Trends: The Insights Behind Sustainable Business Growth, here