Category Archives: 2019

CPES Policy Committee Update: September 4, 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:

  • Governor Lamont Signs Executive Order Strengthening Connecticut’s Efforts to Mitigate Climate Change
  • DEEP and PURA Issue Draft Outline for Value of Distributed Energy Resources Study
  • PURA Issues Interim Decision Approving Millstone PPA
  • CT Mirror: CT offshore wind may face some rough seas
  • HBJ: CT expects $82.4M for winter assistance program
  • Register Now for ISO-NE’s 2019 Regional System Plan Public Meeting – September 12, Boston
  • Utility Dive: Rhode Island issues 10-year tax credit to draw offshore wind business

CONNECTICUT

Governor Lamont Signs Executive Order Strengthening Connecticut’s Efforts to Mitigate Climate Change
Governor Ned Lamont announced that he has signed an executive order strengthening Connecticut’s ongoing efforts to combat the effects of climate change and ensure that the state’s communities are as resilient as possible to rising sea levels and increasingly powerful storms.

DEEP and PURA Issue Draft Outline for Value of Distributed Energy Resources Study
Review the draft outline here. Comments are being accepted until September 18.

PURA Issues Interim Decision Approving Millstone PPA
PURA issued an interim decision approving the 10 year PPA between Dominion.  A final decision is anticipated on September 18.

CT Mirror: CT offshore wind may face some rough seas

HBJ: CT expects $82.4M for winter assistance program

INDUSTRY

Register Now for ISO-NE’s 2019 Regional System Plan Public Meeting – September 12, Boston
The 2019 Regional System Plan (RSP) public meeting is scheduled for September 12 at the Westin Copley Place, Boston, MA from 11:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. At this meeting, the ISO will present the final draft of, and receive feedback on, the 2019 RSP. The meeting will also include a keynote address from Damir Novosel, president and founder of Quanta Technology, and a panel discussion entitled, “Transition to the Grid of the Future: Adapting to Disruptive Technologies.” Registration is required and available on ISO-TEN.

Utility Dive: Rhode Island issues 10-year tax credit to draw offshore wind business

Green Bank 101 2019

Please join us on Thursday, November 14th from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the CT Green Bank’s Rocky Hill offices for Green Bank 101, our next installation of the New Energy Professional’s 101 series.  REGISTER NOW

Whether a seasoned professional or new to the industry, this 101 is not to be missed!  The Green Bank leadership will discuss the goals, mission and vision of the organization and the social and environmental impacts its work has in and beyond Connecticut. 

This primer will cover the Green Bank’s investment portfolio, with an overview of the Smart-E Loan, Solar for All, C-PACE, Solar Power Purchase Agreements, and special projects. 

We will wrap up with a discussion regarding the future of the Green Bank – Green Bank 2.0 – and Green Bonds US. 

Speakers:

  • Bryan Garcia (President & CEO)
  • Bert Hunter (Chief Investment Officer)
  • Brian Farnen (General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer)

Networking before and after the presentation will allow for further discussion.

CPES Policy Committee Update: August 27, 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:

  • DEEP Releases Offshore Wind RFP
  • The Day: Connecticut tips continental U.S. in electricity prices: what gives?
  • The Day: Orsted, Eversource confident in offshore wind as competitor faces delay in Massachusetts
  • CT Post: Feds delay environmental statement for offshore wind project
  • New ISO-NE Online Curriculum: ISO 101

CONNECTICUT

DEEP Releases Offshore Wind RFP
Read the DEEP press release and request for proposal (RFP).

The Day: “Connecticut tips continental U.S. in electricity prices: what gives?”

The Day: “Orsted, Eversource confident in offshore wind as competitor faces delay in Massachusetts”

CT Post: Feds delay environmental statement for offshore wind project

INDUSTRY

New ISO-NE Online Curriculum: ISO 101
ISO’s Customer Training released an updated ISO 101 Online curriculum consisting of four self-paced training modules: The Power System and ISO New England, System Operations, New England Energy Markets, and System Planning.  These trainings introduce the New England power grid, wholesale electricity markets, and the three primary responsibilities of ISO New England.

CPES Policy Committee Update: August 21, 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:

  • DEEP/PURA Seeking Comments on Value of Distributed Energy Resources Docket
  • DEEP Rules for New Shared Clean Energy Facilities (SCEF) Program
  • Commission Makes Recommendations On Offshore Wind
  • Shared solar program heading towards approval, complaints in tow
  • Environmental advocates denounce planned natural gas plant in Killingly
  • UConn Launches Institute of the Environment
  • US EPA Publishes Report on Public Health Benefits of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy 
  • Feds delay environmental statement for offshore wind project

CONNECTICUT

DEEP/PURA Seeking Comments on Value of Distributed Energy Resources Docket
Public comment is being accepted on the scope of the quantitative and qualitative analysis of the value of distributed energy resources – see public notice for more details.  Comments are due August 21.

DEEP Rules for New Shared Clean Energy Facilities (SCEF) Program
In late July, DEEP submitted program rules to PURA for its statewide SCEF program. More information in DEEP’s press release and program website.

CT News Junkie: Commission Makes Recommendations On Offshore Wind

CT Mirror: Shared solar program heading towards approval, complaints in tow

Hartford Courant: Environmental advocates denounce planned natural gas plant in Killingly

UConn Launches Institute of the Environment
Drawing on its strengths as a leader in environmental research, education, and engagement, the University of Connecticut has launched the Institute of the Environment to help chart a course to a greener future. MORE

INDUSTRY

US EPA Publishes Report on Public Health Benefits of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy 
The agency’s report, Public Health Benefits per kWh of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in the United States: A Technical Report, aims to help state and local government policymakers and other stakeholders estimate the monetized public health benefits of investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy.

CT Post: Feds delay environmental statement for offshore wind project

New Energy Professionals: Tour of IMCORP / Networking at Labyrinth Brewing Co (9/26/19)

Join CPES New Energy Professionals for an Optional Tour of IMCORP followed by networking at Labyrinth Brewing Company on Thursday, September 26th.

Join the CPES New Energy Professionals Group for a evening of networking on Thursday, September 26 at 6:00pm at Labyrinth Brewing Co with an optional tour of IMCORP beginning at 4:30pm.

Optional Tour at 4:30 PM @ IMCORP, 50 Utopia Road, Manchester, CT 06042

Networking at 6:00 PM @ Labyrinth Brewing Company, 148 Forest Street, Manchester, CT 06040  (There will be a food truck visiting the Brewing Company that night – Los Mariachis / Mexican)

REGISTER NOW

IMCORP is the leading provider of power cable reliability assessment services for medium and high voltage (5kV to 500kV) power cable systems for both aged and new cable installations. IMCORP ensures power cable reliability for utility and renewable clients worldwide. IMCORP will give us a factory tour and demonstration