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Why you’re likely to keep hearing about utilities and blockchain in 2020

Utilities continue to test promising uses for the digital ledger software despite caution and lack of widespread knowledge.

The Illinois utility has partnered with a California company called Xage to test out its blockchain-based software.

Sacramento’s municipal utility will use blockchain software to track rewards for customers who charge with solar power.

An Australian blockchain firm and Chicago startup partner on a project involving Northwestern University buildings.

Blockchain startups say utilities and regulators in Illinois have been more open to working with them than in other states.