On December 16th the Honorable Governor Ned Lamont provided welcoming remarks about Connecticut’s climate change initiatives and his vision for the future of Connecticut’s energy landscape. Following the Governor’s remarks, the 2021 Annual Awards ceremony was held where we celebrated four outstanding professionals. The evening concluded with a live presentation from the Mark Twain House, Clemens Conversations: A Clemens Family Christmas at Home.
Join CPES on March 30th from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM for a conversation with Connecticut’s newly appointed Consumer Counsel Claire Coleman and FERC’s new Director of the Office of Public Participation Elin Katz.
Gain a “then and now” perspective on the role of Connecticut’s Consumer Counsel and hear about their goals and objectives for advocating on behalf of consumers at both the state and federal levels.
Don’t miss this engaging and interactive discussion with the Leaders of Connecticut’s Energy & Technology Committee. During this must-attend event you will hear first-hand about the top energy priorities for the 2022 legislative session and have the opportunity to get answers to your important questions.
Featured Speakers:
Co-Chairs: Senator Norm Needleman and Representative David Arconti
Ranking Members: Senator Paul Formica and Representative Charles Ferraro
Moderated by: Melissa Biggs, DePino, Nunez & Biggs
Enhance your company’s visibility at this highly attended event as a sponsor! Have your company’s logo predominately featured in event promotion, share a 30 second promotional video during the webinar, and receive unlimited registrations. $500/Members | $750/Nonmembers
Join the CPES New Energy Professionals for Session Two of the offshore wind development virtual series on November 19 from 12-1:30pm. This session will discuss the economic impact of offshore wind development in the Northeast.
Featured Speakers:
Julia Dumaine – CT DEEP, Bureau of Energy and Technology Policy (Moderator)
Eric Thumma – Avangrid Renewables, Senior Director, New Business – Offshore Wind
Senator Paul Formica – Ranking Member of the Energy & Technology Committee
Kerry Schlichting – ISO New England, External Affairs
Session One, which took place on November 10, highlighted the federal issues surrounding offshore wind development. Request recording
Featured Speakers:
Justice Nyarko – Daymark Energy Advisors (Moderator)
Luke Feinberg – Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Office of Renewable Energy Programs
John Northington – HBW Associates
Scott Lundin – Equinor Wind US, Head of US Permitting and Environmental Affairs
The CPES New Energy Professionals recently held a three-part series focused on the development of grid-scale solar in Connecticut. This series covered the planning and development of a large solar project, the regulatory permitting and interconnection processes, and what happens once a project is actually online.
Webinar Recordings are available. Members: Free | Nonmembers: $15 Request Recording
Part One – Just an Idea: What Makes a Good Site? (Took place on April 28)
This webinar discussed the broad concerns that go into solar project site development, including:
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Part Two – Vetting the Proposal: The CT Regulatory Permitting Process (Took place on May 12)
This webinar discussed Connecticut’s solar permitting process at a high level, including:
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CBA Members received 1.25 CT CLE credits (self-reportable) for the 5/12 webinar only.
Part Three – Getting the Electrons Flowing – Interconnection, PPAs & Commercial Operation (Took place on June 2)
This webinar discussed what happens after state agency permitting, including:
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