1812: The Birth of Energy as a Service

In 1812, Frederick Winsor, a visionary entrepreneur, revolutionized energy delivery. His Gas Light and Coke Company pioneered the concept of a public utility, piping gas directly to London homes instead of relying on individual coal and firewood purchases. This model leveraged economies of scale, lowering costs for consumers and improving efficiency. Winsor's innovation laid the groundwork for the modern 'energy as a service' model.