Category Archives: New Energy Professionals (CPES)

CPES Policy Committee Update: November 19, 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 Committee or if you have ideas for future policy updates, we welcome your input and feedback. Please send comments to Kathryn Dube, CPES Executive Director, via email: kdube@ctpower.org.

In this Update:

  • Connecticut PURA Grid Modernization Order
  • Vineyard Wind CEO sees both New London and Bridgeport as viable wind hubs

CONNECTICUT

Connecticut PURA Grid Modernization Order
On October 4, 2019, the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (Authority) established Docket No. 17-12-03RE06 to investigate the topic of interconnection standards and practices of the Connecticut electric distribution companies (EDCs) and potential ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the EDC’s current interconnection standards, processes, and procedures. 

The Authority originally posted the attached Notice of Solutions Days and Request for Presentations and Information (also here) in Docket No. 17-12-03RE06 on October 31, 2019. Technical meetings will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. and Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 9:00 a.m

The Day: “Vineyard Wind CEO sees both New London and Bridgeport as viable wind hubs”

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.

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

CPES Policy Committee Update: July 9, 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:

  • Commission of Environmental Standards: Offshore Wind
  • Governor Lamont and DEEP Commissioner Dykes Comment on Affordable Clean Energy Rule
  • FERC expands cycbersecurity reporting standards

CONNECTICUT

Commission of Environmental Standards: Offshore Wind
Pursuant to Section 1 of Substitute for House Bill No. 7156, An Act Concerning the Procurement of Energy Derived From Offshore Wind, DEEP is convening a Commission of Environmental Standards for each offshore wind solicitation pursuant to the Act to review the best available research and data on environmental and commercial fisheries mitigation during offshore wind construction and operation and to make recommendations on what a sufficient environmental mitigation plan should include. MORE

Governor Lamont and DEEP Commissioner Dykes Comment on Affordable Clean Energy Rule Statement released regarding Trump Administration announcement

INDUSTRY

FERC expands cycbersecurity reporting standards
At its open meeting June 20, FERC approved an order to expand reporting requirements for cyber events that involve attempts to compromise operation of the grid. See FERC’s press release, staff presentation  and order for more information.

NEP Networking Night at Stubborn Beauty Brewing Company, Middletown, CT

A pre-tour of Greenskies (your vertically-integrated, solar partner) and a great night of networking with CPES’ New Energy Professionals at Stubborn Beauty Brewing Company on March 7, 2019.  More photos here.

Thursday, 3.7.19  |  5:30 PM – 8:00 PM  |  REGISTER

Join the New Energy Professionals Group for an evening of networking on Thursday, March 7th at 5:30 PM at the Stubborn Beauty Brewing Company in Middletown, Connecticut.

DIRECTIONS:
180 Johnson Street, Middletown, CT  
Whether you are coming from North Main Street or Johnson Street, head across the train tracks and stay to the right when pulling into the Remington Rand parking lot.  Stubborn Beauty Brewing Company is about 3/4 of the way down!