The Western United States is experiencing a slow-moving crisis: drought. In fact, drought has impacted more people globally over the past 40 years than any other type of natural disaster, and it is the second most costly natural disaster in the United States,...
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Community Roundtable – Addressing New Challenges from COVID-19
by Bill Eller | Jun 4, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought new challenges to local and utility leaders. How do you keep the utilities running, ensure the safety of your employees and residents, or hold public meetings in the social distancing era? There's no one-size-fits-all solution, so...
Community Roundtable: Addressing New Challenges from COVID-19 – Moderated by the NLC
by Bill Eller | May 27, 2020
Public servants and business leaders will discuss the new challenges that cities face in managing the COVID-19 epidemic and how to best face those challenges in a community roundtable moderated by the National League of Cities. The way cities operate has changed in...
Partner Testimonial (NLC SLWP) – Cottage Grove, Oregon
by HomeServe USA | Feb 28, 2020
Mayor Jeff Gowing talks about the Program, savings for the homeowner, use of local-area network contractors and benefits to the community.
Take Over Your Block: An Interview With Better Block Foundation
by Bill Eller | Jul 23, 2019
The latest NLC housing report addresses the importance of neighborhood revitalization. Christie Myers, Managing Director of Opportunity Dallas, interviewed Krista Nightengale, Managing Director of Better Block Foundation, about the great work they are doing to build...
Cottage Grove Council Acts to Offer Residents Optional Protection
by slwamktg | Jun 5, 2019
Cottage Grove, Oregon, the state’s Covered Bridge Capitol, boasts many beautiful older homes in quiet neighborhoods. The city’s so picturesque that it’s been selected as an All-American City, Green Power Community and Tree City USA. However, those beautiful old homes...
Water Conservation: Partnering With Ratepayers To Reduce Costs
by slwamktg | Sep 12, 2018
Potable water is valuable and requires time, labor and resources to produce and deliver to ratepayers, and water utilities are expected to maintain a constant, clean supply with aging infrastructure and rates that are less than ideal. We’ve looked at recouping costs...
Utility Service Partners Welcomes 36 New Partnerships Across North America
by Bill Eller | Nov 17, 2015
Published November 17th 2015 The NLC Service Line Warranty Program by HomeServe (formerly known as Utility Service Partners, Inc. (USP)) welcomes 36 new partners this fall – including several cities in Arizona, Iowa, Texas and Canada! These cities join more than 239...
Program Highlights
by Summer Minger | Oct 20, 2015
The fall campaign is in full swing and seeing great success! We welcomed 47 new cities into the program from across North America. In the United States, the program saw great growth in Arizona, Iowa and Texas, and we welcome our first partner in Utah! We are also...
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Water Conservation More Important than Ever During Drought
The Western United States is experiencing a slow-moving crisis: drought. In fact, drought has impacted more people globally over the past 40 years than any other type of natural disaster, and it is the second most costly natural disaster in the United States,...
Community Roundtable – Addressing New Challenges from COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought new challenges to local and utility leaders. How do you keep the utilities running, ensure the safety of your employees and residents, or hold public meetings in the social distancing era? There's no one-size-fits-all solution, so...
Community Roundtable: Addressing New Challenges from COVID-19 – Moderated by the NLC
Public servants and business leaders will discuss the new challenges that cities face in managing the COVID-19 epidemic and how to best face those challenges in a community roundtable moderated by the National League of Cities. The way cities operate has changed in...