From July to September, FortisTCI conducted nearly a dozen Community Conversations sessions across the islands, engaging customers and stakeholders on the Company's operations, recent investments to meet TCI's rising energy demand, and significant developments in the energy sector. These sessions also provided an open forum for participants to ask questions about the electricity service and other energy matters.
The series began with a media breakfast and a plant tour at FortisTCI headquarters in July, followed by several customer-focused events held throughout the islands. The series culminated on September 3, 2024, with an Energy Hour Business Breakfast at The Shore Club Resort, aimed at members of the business community.
Presentations were led by FortisTCI President and CEO, Ruth Forbes, alongside Senior Vice President of Operations Devon Cox, and Vice President of Finance, Corporate Services and CFO, Aisha Laporte. The sessions also featured insights from other executive team members and management. Attendees responded positively, expressing appreciation for the valuable information shared.
In addition to the informative conversations, the sessions featured giveaways, with over twenty participants winning hurricane food starter baskets. All attendees of the Community Conversations sessions received complimentary LED lanterns and were automatically entered into a raffle for energy-efficient home appliances. Seven customers from across the islands emerged as winners in a random drawing.
FortisTCI President and CEO Ruth Forbes reflected on the series: "As we navigate the energy transition, open and meaningful dialogue with our customers and stakeholders is essential. The rapid changes in the energy landscape, rising energy demand, regulatory developments, and transformation of the traditional utility model are all pertinent areas that require ongoing engagement. Our Community Conversations series was a crucial opportunity to connect with our customers and stakeholders, and we look forward to more interactions as electricity impacts every facet of society."
