Hometown Connections, Inc., is a non-profit utility services organization specializing in the unique challenges facing community-owned utilities.

Joined August 2015
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Hometown Connections retweeted
28 Dec 2022
And we updated the format of our Short-Term Energy Outlook to better highlight the most critical aspects of our monthly forecasts. #STEO ➡️eia.gov/about/accomplishment…⬅️
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SHOOTING OF ELECTRICAL SUBSTATIONS fbi.gov/wanted/seeking-info/… Known more for its world-class golf, Moore County, NC has been in the news recently for attacks on electrical substations. HCI Partner AESI is a world leader in physical security for electric utilities. #ElectricGrid
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Hometown Connections Partners Apogee and SpryPoint helping provide sustenance. Sorry, no snow cream!
Hometown Connections retweeted
Mike Beckham has been named as general manager of @mylkldelectric, effective October 16, 2022. ow.ly/7qSj50LjfJi
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Hometown Connections retweeted
Replying to @VTPublicPower
@VTPublicPower announced on Sept. 30 that the organization is providing interim operational services for Vermont’s Barton Electric Department. ow.ly/66tu50L7kaJ
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Hometown Connections retweeted
13 Oct 2022
#TodayInEnergy - EIA expects most U.S. households will spend more on #energy this winter #electricity #heatingoil #naturalgas #propane eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail…
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Hometown Connections retweeted
It’s spooky season but the most frightening thing you can have among your Halloween decorations is a fire hazard! 🔥 Stay safe by using electrical tape to secure cords & wires & use weatherproof lighting outdoors that is set on a timer. 🔮 #AMEA #HalloweenSafetyMonth
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Huge!
The San Diego City Council on October 3 approved a contract for a consulting firm to examine the feasibility of the California city transitioning to a public power utility. ow.ly/LTzy50L7jN7
EIA's Winter Fuels Outlook due this week.
11 Oct 2022
Wednesday at noon eastern: We publish our Winter Fuels Outlook. eia.gov/outlooks/steo/report… Thursday at 10am eastern: @EIA_One presents our Winter Fuels Outlook forecasts, and our experts take your questions. doe.webex.com/doe/j.php?RGID…
Hometown Connections retweeted
6 Oct 2022
Lisa McAlister, AMP SVP and general counsel for regulatory affairs, spoke at a @FERC Technical Conference today on behalf of AMP and @publicpowerorg. #WeArePublicPower #PublicPower #transmission #TransmissionPlanning
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Hometown Connections retweeted
Watch this wonderful "thank you" video from @OUCreliableone to all the out-of-town crews who have helped restore power after #HurricaneIan. Something to celebrate during #PublicPowerWeek is #MutualAid which helps communities in need after major storms. youtu.be/lwC4-N5xrHs
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Missouri Public Utility Alliance (MPUA) holds its annual conference this week in Springfield, MO. Hometown's interim CEO Marc Gerken will speak on Thursday at 2:15. Topic: Key to the Future: Good Governance.@MPUAonline
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Alabama stepping up in the Florida recovery. Public Power is all about community and neighbors serving neighbors.
AMEA has 4 Member utilities who sent crews to Florida, including Dothan Utilities, City of Fairhope, Opelika Power Services & Riviera Utilities, Foley to assist in power restoration efforts in the aftermath of #HurricaneIan. Job well done to these crews! #CommunityPowered
Hometown Connections retweeted
Meet Jason! Jason has been a member of Electric Operations for 13 years, is a Crew Leader & loves providing excellent customer service to citizens of this community! Thank you for your dedication and hard work! #NCPublicPower #PublicPowerWeek #linelife
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Hometown Connections retweeted
3 Oct 2022
Crews from across the state continue working in central Florida to restore power in the wake of Hurricane Ian. The crews are working 16-hour days, directed locally by @OUCreliableone. Pictured below is crew from @CityOfIndepMO working on line repair.
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Hometown Connections retweeted
30 Sep 2022
Next week is #PublicPowerWeek, when AMP will celebrate all the benefits of #publicpower that customers of our 133 members across nine states enjoy. Consider sharing our posts with #WeArePublicPower #PublicPower and #PublicPowerWeek2022. Learn more: bit.ly/3rkClNL
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Hometown Connections retweeted
30 Sep 2022
While you may not see electric company personnel in your neighborhood, the energy grid is heavily interconnected, and crews are working throughout the system to restore power safely and as efficiently as possible. #HurricaneIan #Ian
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Hometown Connections retweeted
30 Sep 2022
Who's excited for Annual Conference next week?! Special thank you to our awesome Silver Sponsors.
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Hometown Connections retweeted
We will be impacted with heavy rainfall from Hurricane Ian & we would like to remind you of the dangers of flooded roadways! #turnarounddontdrown
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Hometown Connections retweeted
Please take a moment to watch the video below to see what steps are taken to restore power. #HurricaneIan #FLPublicPower
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