Associate Partners

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CMUA is not just for electric utilities and water and wastewater agencies. Are you an individual who works in the energy or water consulting field?  Are you a business owner that offers products or services to electric utilities, water, and wastewater agencies? Are you looking to broaden your reach into the $10 billion California utility market?  If you answered yes to any of these questions, then CMUA is the place for you.

The California Municipal Utilities Association (CMUA) offers a range of targeted marketing and engagement opportunities designed to connect industry suppliers, consultants, and service providers directly with California’s publicly owned utilities.




Exclusive Benefits
Through CMUA’s Associate Partner Program, industry firms gain year-round access to a highly focused market of electric, water, and wastewater utilities. This program provides a strategic platform to increase brand visibility, showcase expertise, and build relationships with key decision-makers. Benefits include opportunities for thought leadership (such as webinars and publications), participation in high-profile events like the Annual Conference Vendor Showcase, inclusion in CMUA communications and directories, and direct introductions to utility leaders—helping partners expand their reach and position their services effectively within the public utility sector (cmua.org).

Educational Webinar Series
CMUA Associate Partners have the opportunity to submit up to four (4) proposals per year for educational webinars designed to inform and engage California’s publicly owned water, power, and wastewater utilities. These programs position Associate Partners as trusted industry resources while providing valuable insights, best practices, and thought leadership on issues impacting the utility industry. Download the CMUA Webinar Proposal Form

Annual Conference Vendor Showcase 
Associate Partners receive exclusive opportunities to participate in CMUA's Vendor Showcase held in conjunction with our annual conference. This industry showcase provides valuable face-to-face access to utility leaders and industry professionals, allowing Associate Partners to highlight their products, services, and expertise while building meaningful industry connections.


Sponsorship Opportunities
Workshops & Educational Sponsorships
CMUA workshops offer targeted sponsorship opportunities that allow companies to align their brand with timely, issue-focused education. Sponsors benefit from direct engagement with utility professionals in smaller, more focused settings, reinforcing their expertise while supporting professional development and knowledge-sharing across the industry.

Annual Conference Sponsorships
The CMUA Annual Conference provides premier, high-visibility sponsorship opportunities to connect with a broad audience of utility executives, managers, and industry leaders. Sponsors gain exposure through on-site branding, speaking opportunities, vendor showcase participation, and inclusion in event promotions, creating multiple touchpoints to promote products and services while strengthening relationships across the utility community.
Together, these opportunities provide a comprehensive marketing platform—combining visibility, credibility, and direct access—to help industry partners effectively engage with and support California’s publicly owned utilities.
 

For more information, contact Christine Chapman, Director of Events & Membership at cchapman@cmua.org or download our ASSOCIATE PARTNER APPLICATION. All applications for the Associate Partner Program are submitted to CMUA's Board of Governors for review and approval.

IMPORTANT: Upon approval of your application, you will be notified via email and we will send you an Associate Partner welcome letter, information on engaging with CMUA members, and the invoice for your dues.  Depending on the dates of your membership application receipt and approval, your first-year dues may be prorated and combined with year two annual dues, and billed on your first invoice.  If this applies to your membership application, it will be addressed in your new member welcome letter.  You may pay your dues by credit card, ACH payment, or check.  Information on paying by credit card or ACH will be included with your welcome letter.  Do not send payment with your application.