The Value of Recognition, BGE's Ajit Apte & Virtual Option for U2030-Think-a-Thon

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This Week's TOC

• Quote of the Week
• Featured Opportunities of the Week
• Featured Member of the Week
• Member Successes
• In-person Events
• Featured Resources

Quote of the Week

"Employees who feel valued will always do more than what is expected." - -Unknown

This quote reminds us of the importance of recognizing and valuing employees. When employees feel appreciated and recognized for their contributions, they are more likely to go above and beyond their job requirements and perform at a higher level. Recognition can be a powerful motivator that boosts employee morale and encourages them to continue making positive contributions to the organization.

Nominate a mentor, co-worker, or employee for the #womenwhospark awards Utility 2030 Collaborative

Featured Opportunities of the Week

Nomination Deadline Approaching:?Submit a nomination for the?#womenwhosparkawards. The nomination window closes on May 1, 2033.?Utility 2030 Collaborative

Attend Virtually. We're offering a virtual registration for two U2030-Think-a-Thon sessions (no cost):

• Fireside Chat | A Journey into the Future of Leadership at BGE & Georgia Power Fireside Chat | A Journey into the Future of Leadership at BGE & Georgia Power (utility2030.org)
• Panel Session | How to Turn Innovative Ideas into Impactful Solutions Panel Session | How to Turn Innovative Ideas into Impactful Solutions (utility2030.org) with BGE, Inc. , Consumers Energy , DNV

Featured Member of the Week

Ajit Apte, Vice President of Customer Operations, BGE

Members of the Utility 2030 Collaborative (U2030) are excited to welcome Ajit Apte, BGE's Vice President of Customer Operations, to our Board of Directors. He has a wealth of experience in utility leadership and transformation.??

Ajit, and his team at BGE, are hosting the?U2030-Think-a-Thon, April 17-18, 2023, in Baltimore, Maryland. He will participate in the fireside chat, "A Journey into the Future of Leadership at BGE & Georgia Power" along with Chimaobi Chijioke, MBA , Vice President of Customer Services for Georgia Power Company . Paul Applegate , InvoiceCloud, will moderate the discussion.

For those who can't participate in the event, U2030 is offering a virtual option to attend this session. Register using this link?Fireside Chat | A Journey into the Future of Leadership at BGE & Georgia Power (utility2030.org)

Click here for Ajit’s complete bio https://utility2030.org/news/602020

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Member Successes

• With help from InvoiceCloud, Fairfax Water Utilities Saves 900K with New Self-service Capabilities https://utility2030.org/news/599083
• Avertra Celebrates Opening of New Office in Amman, Jordan Avertra Corp. celebrates its new office in Amman, Jordan - Avertra

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In-person Events

• REGISTER:?Sunday, April 16, 2023 – Tuesday, April 18, 2023: U2030-Think-a-Thon,?“When Rising Rates & Uncollected Debt Converge”?BaltimoreGas and Electric?U2030 Creative-Think-a-Thon (utility2030.org). Thanks to our Diamond sponsor,?InvoiceCloud, Inc.,?and our cocktail reception sponsor,?ibex.?
• REGISTER:?Sunday, August 27 – Monday, August 28: U2030 Annual Meeting,?“Igniting Lasting Behavioral Change”?Utility 2030 Collaborative. Thanks to our partner,?Cloud for Utilities.

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Featured Resources

• Jeff Wright, Oracle: From Distributech to Oracle Energy and Water Customer Edge https://utility2030.org/news/602068
• Mark Wilkinson, ibex: Planning for Beyond the Meter Success: Your Goals Define Your Options Planning for Beyond the Meter Success: Your Goals Define Your Options | Energy Central
• Questline: How to Tap the Power of Energy Prosumers How to Tap the Power of Energy Prosumers - Questline Digital
• Chris Bui, Utegration: Ease the Path to Net Zero with More Customer Choice and a Quick Utility Recovery Model Ease the Path to Net Zero with More Customer Choice and a Quick Utility Recovery Model (utegration.com)
• Vanessa Edmonds, U2030: How to Help Your Utility Customers Pay their Bills https://utility2030.org/news/600382