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CPES Policy Committee Update: January 15, 2019

This update features policy, regulatory, legislative, and regional developments in Connecticut and New England. The policy updates are compiled by the CPES New Energy Professionals Team. If you are interested in learning more about the New Energy Professionals, the Policy Committee, or if you have ideas for future policy updates, we would welcome your input and feedback. Please send comments to Kathryn Dube, CPES Executive Director, via email: kdube@ctpower.org.

In this Update:

  • Government shutdown delays Vineyard Wind meetings
  • ISO-NE’s ICR Values for FCA #13 Accepted
  • Ramping up renewable energy remains lawmakers’ focus in 2019
  • The Energy & Technology Committee will meet on January 15 at 1:00 PM

REGIONAL/INDUSTRY

GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN DELAYS VINEYARD WIND MEETINGS
Due to the government shutdown, two meetings with the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management regarding the Vineyard Wind Project in Massachusetts, were delayed. At this point, there is no indication that these delays will impact the construction schedule. Read article

ISO-NE’s ICR VALUES FOR FCA #13 ACCEPTED
FERC issued an order accepting the ISO’s filing of ICR-related values for the thirteenth Forward Capacity Auction, which is associated with the 2022-2023 Capacity Commitment Period.

CONNECTICUT

RAMPING UP RENEWABLE ENERGY REMAINS LAWMAKERS’ FOCUS IN 2019
The new administration and the legislature are prioritizing renewable energy in 2019. Lamont has called for combatting climate change, through greater investment in renewable sources and improvements to the grid. Bipartisan cooperation on offshore wind development is also expected. Read article

LEGISLATIVE
The Energy & Technology Committee will meet on January 15 at 1:00 PM for remarks by the chairs and ranking members and introductions of members and staff.  The meeting agenda is available here.  

The Bil Record Book, which contains proposed House and Senate bills, is available here.

Invest in Your Career: Network with CPES New Energy Professionals

Happy New Year! 

 
New Year’s Resolutions are filled with gym memberships, and promises to eat better; but have you added a promise to invest in your career in 2019?  CPES offers many opportunities to do so through monthly programs and networking events!  
 
Our next gathering is on January 24th from 5:30pm – 7:00pm at Hanging Hills Brewery in Hartford, CT.  It Is a free New Energy Professionals  program; we just ask that you RSVP so that we know how many are coming.  REGISTER
 
 
 
 
“The Hanging Hills Brewery gathering is the first of what we hope will be a series of happy hour networking events throughout 2019, each at different Connecticut brewery or vineyard,” said Alex Judd, the Chair of the CPES NEP Committee.  “These gatherings are excellent ways to socialize and get to know fellow CPES members in a more informal setting.  Anyone is welcome, and all CPES members are encouraged to attend.”
 
For any questions, or suggestions of breweries or vineyards, please email Alex Judd at ajudd@daypitney.com or call him at 860-275-0147.

For more details on the New Energy Professionals group, please click here.

 
If you need inspiration to register, check out this article from CareerAddict.com, “10 Important Benefits of Networking.”  While many of these ideas seem to be common sense, they serve as a great reminder of the importance of setting aside time to work together, collaborate, and generate new and fresh ideas.

ARTICLE SHARE:
www.careeraddict.com: “10 Important Benefits of Networking” 

Most of us recognize that networking is beneficial to our careers. Yet for some reason, we only think of its benefits when we are job hunting, but connecting with other professionals can help with every aspect of career development so don’t just reach out to other professionals in times of crisis; rather invest in these relationships throughout your career. READ FULL ARTICLE