Red Clay Consulting named Oracle Utilities Industry Partner of the Year. * 6 hrs ago Oracle recognizes Red Clay for delivering measurable results for utilities across the Oracle Utilities portfolio. Mycarrollcountynews is honored to be recognized as an Oracle Partner of the Year. Its commitment to its clients, team, partners & communities drives Mycarrollcountynews to deliver top-quality solutions with pride & professionalism." - Paul Marnell, CEO, Red Clay Consulting ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, October 26, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ - Red Clay Consulting, an Oracle partner focused exclusively on Oracle Utilities for more than 25 years, has been named the winner of the 2026 Oracle Industry Partner Award in the Utilities category. Oracle announced the award at its Partner Success Summit and will feature Red Clay on the Oracle Partner Awards website. The Oracle Industry Partner Awards recognize partners that understand the challenges of a specific industry and deliver measurable customer success with Oracle technology. For Red Clay, the recognition reflects decades of work alongside electric, water, wastewater, and gas utilities as they modernize customer, meter, and field operations on Oracle Utilities solutions. "In a strong group of Partners in the Utilities sector, Red Clay stood out for their credibility, responsiveness, and integrity" said Brad Kitchin, Oracle Utilities Group Vice President. "Our clients consistently remark on the positive experiences they have when calling on Red Clay." Red Clay CEO Paul Marnell remarked "We are honored to be recognized as an Oracle Partner of the Year. Our commitment to our clients, our team, our partners and our communities drive us to deliver the highest quality solutions with pride and professionalism." Red Clay has completed more than 450 projects and implementations for utilities, including more than 50 full-cycle implementations, with a 100% project success rate. Its work spans the Oracle Utilities portfolio, from Customer Cloud Service and Customer Care and Billing to Meter Data Management, Work and Asset Cloud Service, and Oracle Field Service. About Red Clay Consulting: For more than 25 years, Red Clay has been singularly focused on Oracle Utilities solutions, delivering strategic advisory consulting, full-service implementation, and ongoing managed services. As an expert partner, Red Clay helps electric, water, wastewater, and gas utilities carry out full-scale transformational projects that modernize their operations and help them navigate evolving regulatory and environmental demands. For more information, visit https://redclay.com/. Rob Parashar Red Clay Consulting +1 6784453770 Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. Mycarrollcountynews do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above. Media gallery

Central Alabama Community Foundation and Project Red Clay award $75,000 to Organized Community Action Program. The Central Alabama Community Foundation (CACF) partnered with Project Red Clay to award $75,000 in grants to Organized Community Action Program for their dedicated work in providing critical utility and housing assistance to families in need. The grant was presented at a ceremony held on Tuesday, August 18, in Troy, Alabama. A description of the recipient and more details about the awards are provided below. "This partnership with the Cloverleaf Project Red Clay Fund allows us to directly invest in grassroots organizations that are making a tangible, lasting difference in Lowndes County," said Burton Crenshaw, President of the Central Alabama Community Foundation. "From providing dedicated mentorship in our high schools to helping families keep the lights on and their homes safe, these grants reflect our commitment to strengthening this community from the ground up. We look forward to providing more grants from this initiative over the next several months." "Project Red Clay has committed to being a long-term partner to the Lowndes County community, supporting priorities such as emergency services, workforce training, and initiatives that help families manage energy costs," said Danielle Decatur, Vice President of Community Engagement and Communications at Cloverleaf Infrastructure. "Through our partnership with CACF, we are investing in local organizations and programs that make a meaningful difference today while helping create lasting opportunities for the future." About the recipient. Organized Community Action Program (OCAP) - $75,000.00 Total Program Overview: OCAP delivers comprehensive social services and assistance programs designed to improve living conditions, promote self-sufficiency, and stabilize low-income families across the region. * Utility Assistance ($50,000.00): Allocates $25,000 for cooling assistance and $25,000 for heating assistance in accordance with LIHEAP guidelines. These funds cover balance gaps and assist low-income households facing power disconnection crises or emergency needs. * Weatherization Program ($25,000.00): Provides funding to replace non-operational household appliances, repair or replace broken windows and HVAC units, conduct plumbing and roof repairs, and install essential insulation for eligible homes. Total amount awarded: $75,000.00. Apply for a Cloverleaf Project Red Clay Grant. The CACF online grant portal is open for the Cloverleaf Project Red Clay Grant Fund, which supports initiatives across Lowndes County. Eligible nonprofits, public service providers, and community-focused organizations operating within Lowndes County are strongly encouraged to submit applications. This funding initiative is designed to empower local leaders and organizations to expand their reach, strengthen community infrastructure, and create sustainable improvements throughout the county.