Category Archives: Connecticut Power and Energy Society (CPES)

3/6: Annual Legislative Preview

We hosted our 2024 Annual Legislative Preview at UConn School of Law in partnership with the Connecticut Bar Association’s Environmental Law Section and the Energy, Public Utility and Communications Law Section on March 6 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM.

This year’s special cross-committee discussion featured leadership from the Energy & Technology Committee and the Environment Committee. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear about their priorities for this year’s Legislative Session.

1.5 CLE credit eligible.

AGENDA:
5:00 – 5:30PM: Registration/Networking
5:30 – 5:40PM: Intro from CPES
5:40 – 7:00PM: Panel Discussion, Questions & Answers, & Wrap-Up with the Leadership of the Energy & Technology Committee and Environment Committee
7:00 – 8:00PM: Networking Reception

WHERE:
University of Connecticut School of Law, 55 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT 06105
William F. Starr Hall, Second Floor, Reading Room
UConn School of Law Map and Parking

2023 Holiday Celebration & Annual Awards Ceremony, 12/6/23

CPES hosted our 2023 Holiday Celebration and Annual Awards Ceremony on December 6 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the Connecticut Science Center. The evening consisted of networking and celebration as we recognized the recipients of this year’s annual awards.

Award Honorees:
Rising Star Award: Andrew Lavigne of CT DECD
Luminary Award: Sara Harari of CT Green Bank
Distinguished Professional Service Award: Christina D’Amato of Energy Resources USA
Excellence in Energy Award: Tony Leo of FuelCell Energy

2021 Events

  • Offshore Wind: From Idea to Interconnection Webinar 
    • Part 1: Federal issues surrounding offshore wind development. (1.10.21)
    • Part 2: Economic impact of offshore wind development in the Northeast. (11.19.21)
  • Connecticut Solar Development: From an Idea to Interconnection Webinar
    • Part 1:  Just an Idea: What Makes a Good Site? (4.28.21)
    • Part 2: Vetting the Proposal: The CT Regulatory Permitting Process (5.12.21)
    • Part 3: Getting the Electrons Flowing: Interconnection, PPAs & Commercial Operations (6.2.21)

2022 CPES Meetings

12.7.22 Holiday Celebration & Annual Awards Ceremony

11.9.22 2022 Fall Conference: The Future of the Energy Economy

10.28.22 Millstone Tour, Members Only

10.11.22 Energy Planning for Your Business Future: In Partnership with the CBIA Leadership Essentials Series

9.22.22 – CPES/NEWIEE Event: Meeting CT’s New Carbon-Free Power Goals: What’s the Role for Peaker Plants?

9.14.22 Boat Tour of the New London Pier & Networking Lunch

6.29.22 Legislative & Regulatory Update, Virtual (Members Only)

5.17-5.18.22 New England Energy Conference & Exposition

4.28.22 EV Showcase & Networking

4.18.22 Mean, Clean Driving Machines: Decarbonizing Your Ride Webinar 

3.30.22 Perspectives on Consumer Advocacy

2.23.22 Annual Legislative Preview (Virtual)

2021 Newsletters

12/28/21: Wishing You a Happy and Healthy 2022!
12/22/21: Did You Miss Last Week’s Festivities?
12/15/21: Embrace the Energy of CPES
12/14/21: Last Call to Join Us on Thursday!
12/6/21: Governor Lamont to Provide Welcoming Remarks
11/30/21: You’re invited! Virtual Holiday Celebration & Annual Awards
11/24/21: Happy Thanksgiving from CPES!
11/16/21: This Friday – OSW Series Session Two
11/9/21: Last Chance to Register! OSW Series Session 1
11/5/21: OSW Series: Speakers Announced
11/2/21: Offshore Wind Webinar Series, 11/10 & 11/19
10/27/21: Offshore Wind Webinar Series, 11/10 & 11/18
10/20/21: Last Chance to Register for Tomorrow!
10/19/21: Check Out Thursday’s Line-Up of Speakers/Panels!
10/18/21: Chairs Gillett & Nelson to Discuss Equity in the Regulatory Process
10/13/21: Congressman Sean Casten to Provide Closing Keynote
10/6/21: 2021 Fall Conference Keynote Announced
9/30/21: TFOE21, Annual Awards & Updates
9/28/21: This Thursday: Power Hour with CT’s Utility CEOs
9/23:21: CEO Panel Next Week, TFOE21
9/16/21: CEO Roundtable, TFOE21, Annual Awards
9/13/21: Last call for 9/14 FERC Perspectives webinar
9/9/21: TFOE21, September Webinars
9/1/21: September Webinars, Annual Award Noms Due
8/25/21: Webinars on 9/14 and 9/30, Annual Awards
8/18/21: Upcoming Webinars: 9/14 FERC Perspectives, 9/30 CT Utility CEOs Power Hour
8/11/21: September Events: 9/14 FERC Perspectives, 9/30 CT Utility CEOs Power Hour
7/29/21: 9/14 Webinar: Changing Energy and Regulatory Landscape
7/22/21: CPES/NEWIEE Webinar, Annual Award Noms, Meet & Greet
7/7/21: Annual Award Nominations, Meet & Greet
6/28/21: 9/30 Webinar – Utility CEO Meet & Greet
6/22/21: Stay Informed! Important Energy Industry Updates from CPES
6/8/21: CPES Webinar Recordings Available
6/1/21: Tomorrow: Part 2 of the Solar Development Series
5/25/21: Part 3 of Solar Development Series, NEECE Wrap-Up, News
5/10/21: Solar Development Series, NEECE 2021
5/4/21: Solar Development Series, Part 2
4/26/21: Solar Development Series, Part 1
4/20/21: Solar Development Series, News
4/13/21: Solar Development Webinar Series
4/5/21: NEECE21 Highlights, News
4/1/21: Registration for NEECE21 is OPEN!
3/22/21: Tomorrow’s FERC Webinar, NEECE21 Sponsorship Opportunities
3/16/21: FERC Webinar, NEECE21 Sponsorship Opportunities
3/9/21: FERC Webinar 3/23; NEECE 2021; Legislative Updates; News; Resources
3/2/21: FERC Webinar 3/23; Legislative Updates; News; Resources
2/2/21: Annual Legislative Preview 2/9; Trending; News; Resources
1/4/21: Message from Incoming President Alex Judd