Hometown Connections, Inc. proudly marks its 25th Anniversary—a quarter-century of delivering impactful, cost-effective solutions to Public Power utilities across the nation.
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HCI Launches New Blog, Inviting Partners and Affiliates to Contribute
In a bid to foster greater collaboration and innovation, HCI is thrilled to announce the launch of its new blog: https://blog.hometownconnections.com/ Read More about HCI Launches New Blog, Inviting Partners and Affiliates to Contribute »
Unique Sewage Treatment Plant
Just like any other sewage treatment plant, the wastewater treatment facility in Healdsburg, California purifies wastewater into clean and disinfected water that can be discharged back into the environment. What makes it unique is the floating solar array that sits on top of the wastewater treatment ponds.
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HCI Affiliate Member – Brian Cunnington, Energy Northwest
Brian Cunnington is the Energy and Professional Services Manager at Energy Northwest, a Washington state public power agency that generates and provides carbon-free electricity to its member utilities and regional customers. It operates a diverse mix of generation facilities, including hydro, solar, wind, and the Northwest’s only commercial nuclear plant, Columbia Generating Station.
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New HCI Partner – Mary Malone, Questline Digital
Hometown Connections, Inc. welcomes Questline Digital as a new partner that provides unique and valuable solutions to the utilities we serve — improving the customer experience and achieving program goals with best-in-class content and digital engagement solutions.
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HCI Partner – Dane Nagel, Exacter
Hometown Connections, Inc. (HCI) has recently reached its twenty-fifth year of providing Public Power Utilities with access to products, services and knowledge that is both beneficial and economical. HCI is continually researching third-party Partners that can provide essential services to Public Power in several areas. Exacter is a partner that brings patented technology, and analytics called Exacter® that provides a variety of unique solutions that enables utilities to achieve long-term improvement in system performance and reliability.
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Annette DuPont-Ewing Named Marketing Director
Hometown Connections President and CEO Marc Gerken has announced the hiring of Annette DuPont-Ewing to serve as Hometown’s Director of Marketing. Dupont-Ewing will replace Mike Mozingo who will be retiring at the end of January. Read More about Annette DuPont-Ewing Named Marketing Director »
Energy Southeast a Cooperative District Joins Hometown Connections to Promote Prepaid Energy
Hometown Connections and Energy Southeast, A Cooperative District (ESE) have signed a marketing agreement effective January 1, 2025. ESE issues tax-exempt municipal bonds to prepay for future energy that will be sold to utilities, resulting in monetary savings for the utility. Read More about Energy Southeast a Cooperative District Joins Hometown Connections to Promote Prepaid Energy »
Utility Financial Solutions Offers Financial Assessments for Power Agencies and Associations
Financial Assessments for Members; Informed Decision Making for Power Agencies and Associations
The effective management of a member organization relies heavily on having a clear understanding of each members’ financial condition. The financial stability of each member directly impacts the agency’s ability to make informed decisions, allow for fair cost sharing and mitigate potential risks associated with member financial instability. Read More about Utility Financial Solutions Offers Financial Assessments for Power Agencies and Associations »