Join CPES on Thursday, April 30th, from 12:30-1:30 PM for the webinar “Dynamic Times at PJM: What New England Can Learn from Its Mid-Atlantic Neighbors,” which will provide insight on how PJM is adapting, and what New England can learn as it faces many of the same challenges ahead.
Get a firsthand view of the redevelopment of Norwalk’s waterfront underway at the Manresa Wilds site in an exclusive tour with the New Energy Professionals (NEPs) on May 13th at 3:00 PM!
Formerly a post-industrial site abandoned by the fossil fuel industry, Manresa Wilds is an innovative undertaking by Manresa Island Corp. that will restore public access to 125-acres of Norwalk’s waterfront, including: – A publicly accessible park with restored forests and coastal habitats – Year-round spaces for gathering, learning and play – A reimagining of the Norwalk Harbor Generating Station building – And more!
While remediation is still underway, this tour will feature a firsthand look at the existing landscape and Manresa Island Corp.’s complete vision for the site’s development.
Networking will follow at a local brewery.
Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 (Rain Date): Thursday, May 28, 2026 Time: 3:00 PM; Tours usually run 90 minutes – 2 hours Location: 1 Manresa Island Road, Norwalk, CT 06854
Free to attend; registration required.This event is weather-dependent. Rain date: 5/28/26.
Please Note: This tour was originally scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM but will now begin promptly at 1:30 PM. Please plan to arrive no later than 1:15 PM.
Discover the future of clean energy on April 23rd from 1:30 – 3:30 PM at UConn’s Center for Clean Energy Engineering (C2E2)! Held in the Innovation Partnership Building (IPB), this exciting event highlights UConn’s collaboration with companies and organizations driving innovation in the clean energy space.
Step inside this cutting-edge facility and explore how innovative technologies are shaping a more sustainable world. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at advanced labs equipped for research in catalysts, electrochemical energy conversion, and energy storage.
Plus, meet the students driving this innovation as they demonstrate real-time work on fuel cells and electrolysis systems, designing, building, and testing solutions for tomorrow’s energy challenges.
We brought members together for a collaborative conversation focused on idea sharing, new perspectives, and meaningful input in a virtual discussion on Friday, February 13.
