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Exacter Webinar Explores Ways to Reduce Catastrophic Distribution Failures
Utility Financial Solutions Discusses Dependence on Electricity
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Written By: Jillian Jurczyk, Utility Financial Solutions
I’ve heard it said that individuals of the current generation could not fathom life 100 years ago. Today’s society is integrated with technological innovation in almost every facet of life. We depend on computers, cell phones, appliances, and various forms of transportation in our jobs and daily lives. If these conveniences fail us, we may face significant impositions.
Our modern lifestyles are dependent on electricity to keep us relevant and lively. We need it to charge our phones, bring life to our computers, cool down our houses on a hot summer day, or keep our beer cold in our stainless-steel refrigerators. It’s essential to how we interact, make a living, and perform the most basic functions. The interesting thing is that apart from the Navajo Nation, few in the United States have had to live their lives without it. For those of us who are not avid campers or adventurous travelers, the only time we are without electricity is when the power goes out; and when the power goes out, people are often displeased with the inconvenience. Read More about Utility Financial Solutions Discusses Dependence on Electricity »
Amperon Is Hometown’s Choice for Load Forecasting
Patrick Finney of Amperon
Hometown Connections President and CEO Marc Gerken says that the addition of Amperon to the Hometown Connections team of Partners will enhance the adoption of Amperon’s suite of analytics and forecasting solutions at the Joint Action and individual utility level.
“Amperon provides a suite of forecasting solutions that is accurate, versatile and adaptable, Gerken said. “These are valuable attributes to utilities who are working to improve reliability, predictability and manage risks, which together lowers costs.”
Amperon provides a suite of analytics and forecasting solutions that deliver significant value to the Public Power ecosystem, including Joint Action Agencies and their members.
Follow this link to learn more about Amperon and the new marketing agreement with Hometown Connections.
Exacter and Hometown Sign Marketing Agreement
2024 Hometown Connections Annual Gathering Set: Partners and Affiliates Will Convene in Nashville, August 27-28
Hometown Connections Partners and Affiliates will meet Tuesday and Wednesday, August 27-28 at the Hutton Hotel in Nashville, TN. Attendees will get updates on Partner offerings, Affiliate programs and Hometown initiatives. The HCI board will meet Wednesday afternoon at the conclusion of the Annual Gathering.
Quakertown Pennsylvania & 27 other communities benefit from PowerSecure’s Distributed Generation
AMP is the nonprofit wholesale power supplier and services provider for 132 municipal Members in the states of Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia; as well as the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation, a joint action agency with 8 Delaware municipal members. Settled in 1801, Quakertown, PA, today boasts a population of about 9,200. Read More about Quakertown Pennsylvania & 27 other communities benefit from PowerSecure’s Distributed Generation »
Acumen Responds to Physical Security Threats In Recent White Paper
Recent Substation Attacks Raise Concerns About Physical Security
Hometown Connections Selects Stem as Trusted Clean Energy Partner
Hometown Connections, Inc. (HCI), an organization devoted to promoting public power in the United States, has selected Stem, a global leader in AI-driven clean energy solutions and services, as a trusted partner to help make clean energy asset ownership simpler and more valuable for its public power members. The announcement was made today by Marc Gerken, interim CEO of HCI. Read More about Hometown Connections Selects Stem as Trusted Clean Energy Partner »
Mark McCain Offers Guidance on Strategic Planning
Strategic Planning Services
With a vast number of changes, challenges and choices facing public power utilities today, it has never been more important for utility leaders to do three things:
- Define a compelling purpose for their organization.
- Identify the most important strategies for success.
- Unleash the talent of their team to execute on those priorities.
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