2026 Energy Connect Conference

NEPPA’s 2026 Energy Connect Conference will be held September 29 – October 1, 2026 at the The Hilton Mystic (20 Coogan Boulevard, Mystic, Connecticut)

Energy Connect is a great way for public power professionals to share ideas, build connections and gain resources. Speaker topics range from customer service insights and business leadership, to energy innovation and IT. We have some exciting educational sessions, roundtables, networking opportunities, sponsor exhibits, and more planned for this year!

The Carol A. Tracey Customer Service Award is presented at the Energy Connect Conference awards lunch on Wednesday. Be sure to nominate your customer service rockstar! Nominations are due by Friday, September 4, 2026.

Thank you to our Conference Sponsors!

Registration is now open!

Online Registration

*Online registration reccomended for quicker processing*

Agenda

Agenda details are still being finalized and are therefore subject to change.

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

9:00 AM Registration, Coffee/Light Refreshments

9:45 AM Welcome & Opening Remarks

By Mike Hyland, Executive Director of Northeast Public Power Association

10:00 General Session: Work/Life Balance

11:00 AM Break and Visit with Sponsors

11:15 AM General Session: Networking Tips and Tricks

12:15 PM Lunch

1:15 PM General Session: How to be a good Presenter

By Michael Whitehouse, Author and Member of the Mystic Aquarium Toastmasters Club

2:15 PM Break and Visit with Sponsors

2:30 PM General Session: Update on American Public Power Association's Resources and Projects

By Patricia Taylor, Policy Director at American Public Power Association

3:30 PM Welcome Reception

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

7:00 AM Registration

7:30 AM Breakfast Buffet

8:30 AM Welcome & Opening Remarks

8:45 AM General Session: Ideas in Action - Interactive Multi-Roundtable Event

10:15 AM Break and visit with sponsors

10:30 AM Break out Sessions:

Evaluating the Success of Programs

Ask a Lineman

By Codie Perry, Manager of Safety and Training for Northeast Public Power Association

11:30 AM Break and visit with sponsors

11:45 AM Breakout Sessions

Customer Engagement Show and Tell

More Than a Number: Helping Customers & Employees Understand Rate Changes

By Jillian Jurczyk, Rates Manager at Utility Financial Solutions, LLC

12:45 PM Lunch and Awards Presentation

1:30 PM General Session: Grant Writing

By Keith Dennis, President of Beneficial Electrification League

2:30 PM Break and visit with sponsors

2:45 - 4:45 PM Team Building Activity: Pack the Pantry

A little teamwork can go a long way! Come together with fellow attendees, roll up your sleeves, and put your skills to work for a great cause. In this hands-on team-building activity, teams will assemble food and essential supply kits that will be donated to a local food pantry.

It’s a great opportunity to connect with others, work together, and make a tangible difference. Kits will be donated to The Linda C Davis food pantry in Ledyard, CT. Come ready to pack, collaborate, and give back.

Thursday, October 1, 2026

7:00 AM Registration

8:00 AM Breakfast Buffet

9:00 AM General Session: Is it the Jetsons or Gen Z?: Creating an Out of this World Workplace for the Future

By Danette Scudder, Executive VP & Chief Strategy Officer for Tennessee Valley Public Power Association

There are 4 primary generations in the workplace today – each with differing value systems and priorities. That means there is potential for miscommunication, conflict and confusion. At the same time, the diversity of thought, capabilities and expertise that a cross-generational team can bring to the table can take creativity, innovation and problem solving to a new level. In this session we will explore what drives – and divides – the different generations with a goal of creating a better understanding of how we can bridge the generation gap to create resilient organizations in the rapidly-changing utility industry

10:00 AM Break and visit with sponsors

10:15 AM General Session: Eat or Heat: Helping Customers Navigate Affordability Issues

11:15 AM Break and visit with sponsors

11:30 AM General Session: How to Deal with Social Media Trolls

12:30 AM Grab and Go Lunch

1:30 PM Adjourn

Attendee Registration

Registration fees include access to the following for those days you have selected: meals, breaks, educational sessions, access to exhibitors and nextworking events. Please note: lodging and some meals are not included. Registrations must be submitted by Tuesday September 15, 2026 and cancellations are not accepted after this date (substitutions made be made at any time).

2026 Attendee Registration Fees:

*Type*	*Rate*

Full Conference (Tuesday, September 29th - Thursday, October 1st)
Member	$399
Non-Member	$499

*Tuesday, September 29th ONLY*
Member	$225
Non-Member	$325

*Wednesday, September 30th ONLY*
Member	$299
Non-Member	$399

*Thursday, October 1st ONLY*
Member	$249
Non-Member	$349

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Sponsorship Registration 2026

Support NEPPA's Energy Connect Conference and reap the benefits of engaging with public power business managers, office managers, customer service & customer care manger and representatives from all over the Northeast Region.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Be Noticed	Platinum	Gold	Silver
Logo Placement on Sponsor Signs On-Site at Conference	X	X	X
Badge Ribbon Designation	X	X	X
Company Logo in Promotional & On-Site Materials	X	X	X
Verbal Recognition at Award Presentation & Lunch	X	X	X
Attendance for Company Representative(s)	X (1 Rep)	X (1 Rep)	Non- Attending
Table-Top Display near Meeting Room (6ft skirted table)	X	X
Special Signage at one of the Special Recognition Opportunities (See Below)	X

Platinum Level Sponsorship ($1,750)

Platinum Sponsorship includes attendance for one representative, with access to attendee list, a 6-foot skirted table and chair for exhibiting near meeting rooms as well as verbal recognition, logo placement on signage, onsite materials, our website and email communications. Platinum sponsors get the benefit of selecting one of the following opportunities for special recognition as the highlighted sponsor on signage.

Special Recognition Opportunties:

Speaker Sessions
Breakfast
Lunch
Audio Visual
Team Building Activity

Gold Level Sponsorship ($1,250)

Gold Level Sponsorship includes attendance for one representative, with access to attendee list, a 6-foot skirted table and chair for exhibiting near meeting rooms as well as verbal recognition, logo placement on signage, onsite materials, our website and email communications.

Silver Level Sponsorship ($925)

Silver Sponsorship includes access to attendee list, logo placement on signage, onsite materials, our website and email communications. This sponsorship does not include attendance or exhibiting during event.

Registration

Once you have reviewed the sponsorship opportunities, click the registration buttons below to complete your sponsorship registration. We look forward to your participation on our event!

Additional Representative: Platinum and Gold Sponsorships include one representative's attendance. Additional Representatives can be added for a fee of $225. Max of 3 Additional Reps per sponsorship.

Cancellation Policy: Refunds not provided for sponsorship cancellations. Substitutions can be made at any time.

As part of your sponsorship registration we ask that you submit a logo to us to be used on promotional items for this event.
Please use this button to upload a quality logo image.

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Sponsor Need to Know Information:

CHECK IN - When you arrive, check in at the registration desk and you will be directed to where your assigned display table is in the exhibit hall.
TABLE - You will be provided a 6' display table with linen and two chairs
SHIPPING - If you need to ship items to and from the event please contact the hotel directly to coordinate this.
MOVE IN/OUT - Sponsors can start setting up their tables at 9:00 am on Tuesday and must be broken down and out by 1:30 pm on Thursday.
TRAFFIC - Attendees will be directed to the exhibit tables during all scheduled breaks and lunch.
ELECTRICITY - If you require electrical hook-ups at your table, please specify during registration and pay additional fee of $75 ($100 will be charged for day-of request)

LODGING INFORMATION

Hilton Mystic

20 Coogan Blvd.
Mystic, CT 06355
(860) 572-0731

Group rate: $179/ night + tax

To make your overnight accommodations, please contact the hotel directly and mention you're with the Northeast Public Power Association or NEPPA Energy Connect Conference 2026 to get the group rate. Phone reservations can be made by calling 800-HILTONS (445-8667). Online you can use the group code NEPPA or use the weblink below.

Rooms and rates are held until Monday, September 7, 2026 and are based on availability.

Reservation Link

PARKING INFORMATION

Self-parking: Complimentary.

CHECK IN AND OUT TIMES

Check-in: after 4:00 PM
Check-out: before 11:00 AM

CONNECT BY GIVING BACK

Attend our Pack the Pantry Team Building Event at this year's NEPPA Energy Connect Conference! Engage with others while helping get a local food pantry the supplies they need. This event is included in your registration and being held Wednesday, September 30, 2026 from 2:45pm- 4:45 pm at the Hilton Mystic in Mystic, CT.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE, TOGETHER

In this hands-on team-building activity, teams will assemble food and essential supply kits that will be donated to a local food pantry.
It’s a great opportunity to connect with others, work together, and make a tangible difference. Kits will be donated to The Linda C Davis food pantry in Ledyard, CT.

Learn more about The Linda C Davis Food Pantry here - Linda C Davis Food Pantry Facebook Page