Solutions Built for
Community-Owned Utilities
Hometown Connections helps public power, water, and gas utilities strengthen operations, manage risk, and plan for the future – backed by 25 years of service to more than 900 organizations.
Hometown Connections is a national non-profit dedicated to the unique challenges of community-owned utilities. We connect you with vetted industry partners, experienced consultants, and group purchasing programs that deliver results at a scale and price point that fits your budget.
Owned by six joint action agencies, we provide unbiased advice with one goal: helping your utility serve your community better.
Benefits
Stronger Utilities Start Here
Workforce & Leadership Development
Build stronger leaders at every level and foster effective, engaged teams across your organization.
Vetted Technology Partners
Access pre-negotiated solutions from industry-leading vendors who understand public power.
Customer Care & Engagement
Improve billing, communications, and customer experience with tools built for utility customers.
Operational Efficiency
Streamline business systems, processes, and technology to do more with your existing resources.
Cybersecurity & Risk Management
Protect your network, data, and customer information with affordable, utility-focused cyber defense.
Strategic & Financial Planning
Develop long-term plans, rate strategies, and financial models that fit your utility’s goals.
Featured Solutions
Built to Move Your Utility Forward
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Advanced Metering Infrastructure
Learn More: Advanced Metering InfrastructureBetter manage outages, service calls, distribution system maintenance, and the customer experience with Advanced Metering Infrastructure solutions from Hometown Connections. AMI for Public Utilities Better manage outages, service calls, distribution system maintenance, and the customer experience with Advanced Metering Infrastructure solutions from Hometown Connections. AMI doesn’t have to be costly and complex. Hometown Connections offers…
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Cybersecurity Program For Community Utilities
Learn More: Cybersecurity Program For Community UtilitiesTo provide community-owned utilities with cybersecurity solutions that are comprehensive and cost effective, Hometown Connections, Inc. is providing a cybersecurity program for community electric, gas, water, and wastewater utilities and other city departments. Hometown Connections is helping community-owned organizations across the United States evaluate their cybersecurity requirements, develop plans for cyber risk management, and deploy…
News
Latest News from Hometown Connections
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Read More: The July Hometown Connections Newsletter is Here!The July Hometown Connections Newsletter is Here!
Check out the latest updates, insights, and resources from our team. The July edition covers Powering Tomorrow: Utilities Increasing Infrastructure Funding; HCI ‘s New Partner, Noteworthy AI; The Human Grid: Navigating the Public Power Workforce Evolution; NCPA’s New General Manager, Tony Zimmer; US Capital Update: Energy, Water, and Interior Spending Bills; Ruling: Renewable Tax Credits…
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Read More: Robert Patrick Joins HCI as Affiliate Relationships Director
Robert Patrick Joins HCI as Affiliate Relationships Director
Robert Patrick Joins HCI as Affiliate Relationships Director The entire team at Hometown Connections, Inc. (HCI) is absolutely thrilled to announce that Robert Patrick has officially joined us as our new Affiliate Relationships Director! Robert is a deeply respected public sector and utility industry professional, bringing more than 20 years of leadership experience in municipal…
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Read More: The June Hometown Connections Newsletter is Here!
The June Hometown Connections Newsletter is Here!
Check out the latest updates, insights, and resources from our team. The June edition covers Navigating the New Evening Demand Curve, Keeping Our Municipal Systems Secure, New Assistant GM at VPPSA – Grace Sawyer, New HCI Affiliate Relations Director – Robert Patrick, HCI Profile – Taylor Kilroy, TPPA, the Winter Park Electric Utility Strategic Roadmap for…
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