CPES New Energy Professionals Committee provides educational programming and networking opportunities for new professionals in the energy industry. The Committee works to guide and assists new CPES members and those new to the industry as they become acclimated and involved within the organization. This group is not limited to age range or years of experience, all are welcome to attend. Lead members of the Committee are available to offer guidance on how to make the best use of time with CPES and how CPES can best help to further the New Energy Professional’s career path; bringing value back to the organization which they represent.
We hope that many members will take advantage of these efforts and we look forward to the beneficial aspects we can all bring to each other!
New Energy Professionals Committee:
- Emily Basham, CT Green Bank – Co-Chair
- Jack Halpin, Eversource Energy – Co-Chair
- Kate Boucher, ISO-NE
- Joe Cooper, CT DOT
- Christina D’Amato, Energy Resources USA
- Julia Dumaine, CT PURA
- Liana Feinn, Pullman & Comley
- David Goldstein, BSC Group
- Melissa Kaplan, BSC Group
- Jonathan Kuziel, BSC Group
2.2.23: Press Release – Basham and Halpin to Co-Chair Committee
1.6.20: Press Release Announcing New Officers and Committee Members
Past Events
Our 101 series events provide a meaningful overview of state agencies and businesses with whom professionals in our industry interact.
4.18.23 Earthlight Solar & Energy Solutions Tour 
Past Events: 2021 | 2017-2020
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Who is Eligible to be a New Energy Professional?
This group is not limited to age range or years of experience. We welcome everyone to reach out to us. We are happy to be a resource for you and will help introduce you around during your first few visits at our meetings. Once you are acclimated, you are always welcome to connect with us on how to get involved in different parts of the organization.
Should I Contact Someone Ahead of Attending My First Meeting?
We will review meeting attendance lists ahead of the meeting but hearing directly from you would be very helpful too! Please feel free to contact CPES Executive Director, Kathryn Dube at kdube@ctpower.org or (203) 265-0823.
How Do I Find Out About CPES Events?
The best way to keep up-to-date about what is going on with the CPES is to sign up for our weekly electronic newsletter by clicking here. You can also find information on our website and in social media – Twitter and LinkedIn.
“The people who attend CPES meetings regularly are the folks who are making things happen in the industry. They have both the network and knowledge base required to effectuate growth and change. If you are serious about working in the Connecticut energy and power industry, these are the people you want to add to your network. I am happy to support you as you begin your experience with the CPES. The New Energy Professionals Committee can be a resource for you to help you get involved in the aspects of the industry and of CPES that are of most interest you. I would be happy to introduce you to our members at your first few meetings of this amazing group. I look forward to meeting you.”
Alexandrea L. Isaac, Esq., FuelCell Energy