Category Archives: Connecticut Power and Energy Society (CPES)

CPES Past Meetings 2020

12.15.20 Webinar: Decarbonization, Part 2 – Plans, Roadmaps, Pathways to 2030 & Beyond

12.8.20 Celebration and Annual Awards Ceremony 

11.18.20 Webinar: Decarbonization, Part 1 – CEO Viewpoints

11.5.20 Webinar: PURA 101

10.26.20 Webinar: Technology Transformation – Energy Storage

8.25.20 Webinar: Retail Energy Choice in 2020: An in-depth discussion on what the most recent data really means for consumers 

7.15.20 NECA Webinar: How Much Wind Can New England Integrate? 

7.14.20 Webinar: Impacts of COVID-19 on the Energy Industry 

6.18.20 Webinar: A Conversation with the Public Utility Commission Chairs from Connecticut and Massachusetts – Perspectives on Energy Storage, Electric Vehicles and the Interconnection of Distributed Resources

5.28.20 Webinar: What’s Trending with Power System Loads, PV Resources, and Generator Emissions During COVID-19 

2.24.20 Annual Legislative Preview, UConn School of Law: Reading Room

1.21.20 DEEP Update with Victoria Hackett, Deputy Commissioner CCSU, Institute of Technology and Business Development 

Virtual Holiday Celebration and Awards Ceremony, 12/16/21

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.

Webinar: Perspectives on Consumer Advocacy, 3/30/22

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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.

Webinar: Annual Legislative Preview, 2/23/22

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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

 

Offshore Wind: From Idea to Interconnection, 11/10 & 11/19

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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