2 Design and Configuration
The Oracle Utilities Opower platform allows for product configurations and customizations to meet the needs of each utility. A configuration is a simple change that can be made with no coding required. There are required configurations and optional configurations. A customization is a change that requires more in-depth technical work, design, or coding to alter the appearance or behavior of the product, or to create something new within the product.
This guide provides only a summary of configuration options. Customization options may be available for your program at cost as an Oracle Utilities Opower professional service offering. Ask your Service Delivery Manager how customization options could enhance your program.
Note:
If an element is not listed as a configuration, you should assume that it cannot be configured and would require a customization. Contact your delivery team if you have questions about this process or would like to make a customization request.Default Text and Options
Unless otherwise noted, Oracle recommends that you use the default text and options that are provided. These options have been chosen carefully by our copywriters and have been through user testing to maximize comprehension and effectiveness. If you must configure an option to use something other than the default, be aware of the following:
- While you can configure the text that appears, you cannot change the logic behind the text.
- Using options and text other than the default could impact the effectiveness of your program.
The following sections discuss the design, configuration options, and the user experience variations that are specific to the Distributed Energy Resources features.
Features Available for Configuration
These features are available for configuration: