Established in 1998, Customized Energy Solutions is an energy advisory and service company that works closely with clients to navigate the wholesale and retail electricity markets across the United States and globally. CES offers software solutions, back office operational support, and advisory and consulting services focused on asset optimization and energy market participation efficiency. CES is also a third-party asset manager of approximately 10,000 MWs of renewable and conventional generation resources across all ISOs in the United States and Ontario, Canada. CES empowers clients to achieve their goals by helping them navigate the evolving energy markets, complex market rules, and new energy technologies. To learn more, visit CES-LTD.com or connect with CES on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.

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.