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Western Energy Institute (WEI) is a regional association serving the electric and gas industries, both public and private, throughout the Western United States and Canada. WEI's membership is comprised of more than 60 energy companies, including gas pipeline companies, electric and gas distribution businesses, electric generation companies, power marketers and over 130 industry service providers.
The Utilities Telecom Council (UTC) is a global trade association dedicated to creating a favorable business, regulatory, and technological environment for companies that own, manage, or provide critical telecommunications systems in support of their core business. UTC has evolved into a dynamic organization that represents electric, gas, and water utilities; natural gas pipelines; critical infrastructure companies; and other industry stakeholders.
The New England Conference of Public Utilities Commissioners, Inc. (NECPUC) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation comprising the utility regulatory bodies of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. NECPUC provides regional regulatory assistance on matters of common concern to the six New England states. It addresses issues challenging the electricity, gas, telecommunications and water industries.
The Tennessee Valley Public Power Association, Inc. (TVPPA) is the nonprofit, regional service organization that represents the interests of consumer-owned electric utilities operating within the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) service area. TVPPA members include both municipal and electric cooperatives, and they serve more than 9 million customers in Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, Kentucky, North Carolina and Virginia.
New Jersey AWWA Section- as part of the American Water Works Association, the New Jersey Section joins over 54,000 water professionals and vendors in a dynamic organization with a nationwide interest in protecting and providing drinking water resources.
The Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce is the Triangle’s largest business membership organization -- made up of more than 2,500 member firms representing two-thirds of the private sector employment in Wake County. The mission of the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce is to sustain and further develop a thriving economy and to enhance our community's quality of life.
The GridWise Alliance is the forum for these new ideas and concepts. It is a vehicle for expanding the sphere of stakeholders, and engaged leaders of industry government, and our community. In this forum, all stakeholders can work cooperatively to move our industrial-age electric grid into the information age. Whether you are a policy maker or energy producer, regulator or researcher, vendor or technology provider, we welcome your participation in this revolutionary undertaking.
The North Carolina Technology Association's mission is Making North Carolina Number One in Technology and Technology Number One in North Carolina. The organization does this through three main focus areas: executive engagement, public affairs and knowledge workforce. NCTA has remained a trusted resource for more than a decade with the access and ability to influence locally and impact globally.
The Peak Load Management Alliance (PLMA) was formed by a group of organizations with business interests in dealing with the tremendous price fluctuations experienced in the electricity supply markets during the last few years of the twentieth century. The purpose of the Alliance, a not-for-profit organization, is as follows: "Create a community of expertise on demand response and its role in creating efficient electricity markets.
UCA International Users Group is a not-for-profit corporation focused on assisting users and vendors in the employment of standards for real-time applications for several industries with related requirements. The Users Group does not write standards, however works closely with those bodies that have primary responsibility for the completion of standards.
Utilipoint AMI MDM Working Group is the forum for successful implementation of advanced metering and meter data management. Learn from the experience of utilities forging the path and from vendors in the market partnering with utilities. This forum is designed to facilitate collaborative discussion between electric, water, and/or gas utilities, regulators, utility governing boards, ISOs, consumer advocacy groups, vendors and consultants.
The Mid-American Regulatory Commissioners (MARC) represents an association of regional organizations of utility and energy regulatory agencies from 15 states. Since 1956, the MARC has sponsored an annual meeting and conference of Commissioners and staff from member state agencies, as well as representatives of regulated industries and the public at large, to share ideas and discuss regulatory and policy issues affecting their states, region and the nation.
MACRUC promotes region-wide advancement of public utility regulation and the related regulatory, legislative, and policy interests of MACRUC membership, consistent with MACRUC member state public utility commissions.
National Association of Regulatory Utilities (NARUC) is the national association representing the State Public Service Commissioners who regulate essential utility services, including energy, telecommunications, and water. NARUC members are responsible for assuring reliable utility service at fair, just, and reasonable rates. Founded in 1889, the Association is an invaluable resource for its members and the regulatory community, providing a venue to set and influence public policy, share best practices, and foster innovative solutions to improve regulation.
The Southeastern Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (SEARUC) is a non-profit corporation. The purpose of the Association shall be the advancement and education of commission regulation through the study and discussions of subjects concerning the operation and supervision of public utilities to protect the interests of the people with respect to regulation of the Southeastern States.
Colorado Municipal Utilities Association (CAMU) holds regular business meetings 4 times a year in each of the regions. CAMU is comprised of its 29 municipal members and 4 associated municipal joint-action power authorities. CAMU is supported by a host of affiliated vendor members who provide unparalleled service and support to utilities and municipalities in Colorado and across the nation.
The Heartland Metermans Association (HMA) was formed in the fall of 1993 and has held quarterly meetings since that time. The group consists of electric utilities across the Midwest, including Investor Owned Utilities, Rural Electric Cooperatives, and Municipal Utilities. The group meets to discuss new metering technologies, problems, applications, testing, safety policies, record keeping strategies, and any other topics which relate to the ever changing metering industry.
The Missouri Public Utility Alliance is a not-for-profit service organization that represents municipally-owned electric, natural gas, water, wastewater and broadband utilities working together for the benefit of their customers - customers who, in effect, "own" the utilities in their community.
Smart Grid Oregon strives to enable, promote and grow the smart grid industry and infrastructure in the State of Oregon. As a trade association, Smart Grid Oregon has two major goals: Advocacy/public policy: Smart Grid Oregon will work with smart grid stakeholders to craft and advocate for effective public policies that promote and grow Oregon’s smart grid industry and infrastructure. Business promotion/networking: Through informational events, conferences, and other forums, Smart Grid Oregon will be a catalyst for smart grid entrepreneurs and leaders to meet, interact, compare notes, and work together to grow and promote the industry in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.
Utilimetrics is the world’s premier utility technology association, providing advocacy for utilities and information about innovative technologies that lead to improved operations, customer service and resource utilization.
Wyoming Suppliers Group (WREA) is vendors that provide services and equipment to the Wyoming cooperatives. Becoming a member provides you with promotional and networking opportunities with the Wyoming cooperatives, and also with other suppliers
The Utilities Telecom Council (UTC) is a global trade association dedicated to creating a favorable business, regulatory, and technological environment for companies that own, manage, or provide critical telecommunications systems in support of their core business. UTC has evolved into a dynamic organization that represents electric, gas, and water utilities; natural gas pipelines; critical infrastructure companies; and other industry stakeholders.
The New England Conference of Public Utilities Commissioners, Inc. (NECPUC) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation comprising the utility regulatory bodies of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. NECPUC provides regional regulatory assistance on matters of common concern to the six New England states. It addresses issues challenging the electricity, gas, telecommunications and water industries.
The Tennessee Valley Public Power Association, Inc. (TVPPA) is the nonprofit, regional service organization that represents the interests of consumer-owned electric utilities operating within the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) service area. TVPPA members include both municipal and electric cooperatives, and they serve more than 9 million customers in Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, Kentucky, North Carolina and Virginia.
New Jersey AWWA Section- as part of the American Water Works Association, the New Jersey Section joins over 54,000 water professionals and vendors in a dynamic organization with a nationwide interest in protecting and providing drinking water resources.
The Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce is the Triangle’s largest business membership organization -- made up of more than 2,500 member firms representing two-thirds of the private sector employment in Wake County. The mission of the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce is to sustain and further develop a thriving economy and to enhance our community's quality of life.
The GridWise Alliance is the forum for these new ideas and concepts. It is a vehicle for expanding the sphere of stakeholders, and engaged leaders of industry government, and our community. In this forum, all stakeholders can work cooperatively to move our industrial-age electric grid into the information age. Whether you are a policy maker or energy producer, regulator or researcher, vendor or technology provider, we welcome your participation in this revolutionary undertaking.
The North Carolina Technology Association's mission is Making North Carolina Number One in Technology and Technology Number One in North Carolina. The organization does this through three main focus areas: executive engagement, public affairs and knowledge workforce. NCTA has remained a trusted resource for more than a decade with the access and ability to influence locally and impact globally.
The Peak Load Management Alliance (PLMA) was formed by a group of organizations with business interests in dealing with the tremendous price fluctuations experienced in the electricity supply markets during the last few years of the twentieth century. The purpose of the Alliance, a not-for-profit organization, is as follows: "Create a community of expertise on demand response and its role in creating efficient electricity markets.
UCA International Users Group is a not-for-profit corporation focused on assisting users and vendors in the employment of standards for real-time applications for several industries with related requirements. The Users Group does not write standards, however works closely with those bodies that have primary responsibility for the completion of standards.
Utilipoint AMI MDM Working Group is the forum for successful implementation of advanced metering and meter data management. Learn from the experience of utilities forging the path and from vendors in the market partnering with utilities. This forum is designed to facilitate collaborative discussion between electric, water, and/or gas utilities, regulators, utility governing boards, ISOs, consumer advocacy groups, vendors and consultants.
The Mid-American Regulatory Commissioners (MARC) represents an association of regional organizations of utility and energy regulatory agencies from 15 states. Since 1956, the MARC has sponsored an annual meeting and conference of Commissioners and staff from member state agencies, as well as representatives of regulated industries and the public at large, to share ideas and discuss regulatory and policy issues affecting their states, region and the nation.
MACRUC promotes region-wide advancement of public utility regulation and the related regulatory, legislative, and policy interests of MACRUC membership, consistent with MACRUC member state public utility commissions.
National Association of Regulatory Utilities (NARUC) is the national association representing the State Public Service Commissioners who regulate essential utility services, including energy, telecommunications, and water. NARUC members are responsible for assuring reliable utility service at fair, just, and reasonable rates. Founded in 1889, the Association is an invaluable resource for its members and the regulatory community, providing a venue to set and influence public policy, share best practices, and foster innovative solutions to improve regulation.
The Southeastern Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (SEARUC) is a non-profit corporation. The purpose of the Association shall be the advancement and education of commission regulation through the study and discussions of subjects concerning the operation and supervision of public utilities to protect the interests of the people with respect to regulation of the Southeastern States.
Colorado Municipal Utilities Association (CAMU) holds regular business meetings 4 times a year in each of the regions. CAMU is comprised of its 29 municipal members and 4 associated municipal joint-action power authorities. CAMU is supported by a host of affiliated vendor members who provide unparalleled service and support to utilities and municipalities in Colorado and across the nation.
The Heartland Metermans Association (HMA) was formed in the fall of 1993 and has held quarterly meetings since that time. The group consists of electric utilities across the Midwest, including Investor Owned Utilities, Rural Electric Cooperatives, and Municipal Utilities. The group meets to discuss new metering technologies, problems, applications, testing, safety policies, record keeping strategies, and any other topics which relate to the ever changing metering industry.
The Missouri Public Utility Alliance is a not-for-profit service organization that represents municipally-owned electric, natural gas, water, wastewater and broadband utilities working together for the benefit of their customers - customers who, in effect, "own" the utilities in their community.
Smart Grid Oregon strives to enable, promote and grow the smart grid industry and infrastructure in the State of Oregon. As a trade association, Smart Grid Oregon has two major goals: Advocacy/public policy: Smart Grid Oregon will work with smart grid stakeholders to craft and advocate for effective public policies that promote and grow Oregon’s smart grid industry and infrastructure. Business promotion/networking: Through informational events, conferences, and other forums, Smart Grid Oregon will be a catalyst for smart grid entrepreneurs and leaders to meet, interact, compare notes, and work together to grow and promote the industry in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.
Utilimetrics is the world’s premier utility technology association, providing advocacy for utilities and information about innovative technologies that lead to improved operations, customer service and resource utilization.
Wyoming Suppliers Group (WREA) is vendors that provide services and equipment to the Wyoming cooperatives. Becoming a member provides you with promotional and networking opportunities with the Wyoming cooperatives, and also with other suppliers