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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. Read More about Utility Financial Solutions Discusses Dependence on Electricity »
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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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2022 HCI Annual Meeting Presentations Now Available for Download
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Acumen
Doug Westlund of Acumen discussed how Acumen can assist municipal utilities with Cyber and Physical Security issues. Click the link below to view Doug’s presentation.
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Mark McCain Will Lead Strategic Planning Effort
Mark McCain is Hometown Connections’ new Executive Consultant/Strategic Planning.
McCain last served as VP of Member Services and Public Relations for Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA). In his 35 years at FMPA, McCain provided communications counsel on challenging issues and events, while building strong relationships with utility industry leaders and elected officials. For his years of outstanding contributions to public power, McCain was awarded the American Public Power Association’s James D. Donovan Individual Achievement Award in June 2022 at the association’s annual conference. Read More about Mark McCain Will Lead Strategic Planning Effort »