Collaboration Unlimited specializes in management and technical consulting services to public power and municipal utilities. Services include governance/policymaking, strategic/operational planning, organizational development and performance improvement, management/operational assessments, and litigation support. Collaborative Learning, Inc. provides a wide range of education/training, organizational development, management/decision-making software, and facilitation services. Short course and seminar topics include governance, management/leadership, values/ethics, project management, electric utility industry fundamentals, electrical distribution, and electrical safety.

Owned by and working for public power, Hometown Connections, Inc., is a national non-profit organization providing utility management guidance and access to quality products and services from industry-leading consultants and companies. The products and services offered through Hometown Connections include a full range of metering and other advanced grid solutions as well as consulting support in the areas of strategic planning, governance development, organization assessment, customer service, market research, and staffing.

GDS Associates is a multi-service engineering and consulting firm providing services to a broad range of clients associated with electric, natural gas, and water utilities.  Founded in 1986, GDS is headquartered in Marietta, Georgia, with offices in Alabama, California, Maine, New Hampshire, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin.

Specific services provided include:

• Power Supply and IRP Planning
• Wholesale and Retail Rates
• Regulatory and Financial
• Transmission Planning and NERC/CIP Compliance
• DER Integration & BESS Technical Services
• Distribution System Planning and Line Design
• DSM and Energy Efficiency
• Utility Privatization Services
• Natural Gas Consulting
• Water & Waste Water Consulting
• Sustainability and Clean Energy Plans
• Electrification and Smart Communities
• Data Analytics & IT Services

Visit www.gdsassociates.com or call us at 770-425-8100 for more information.