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CPES ADDS PROFESSIONAL ENERGY FINANCIAL INSIGHT TO THEIR BOARD

Carolyn Morrison, Webster Bank, Joins as CPES Board Member

Carolyn Morrison, Webster Bank, Waterbury, CT Hartford, CT (July 1, 2016) – Connecticut Power and Energy Society (CPES) welcomed new Board Member Carolyn Morrison (Webster Bank, Waterbury, Connecticut) during their June meeting held at the Courtyard Marriott, Cromwell, Connecticut.

“Not only are we excited to have Carolyn’s interest and enthusiasm on our Board, we are thrilled that she will be able to provide insight on the financing challenges and opportunities for energy projects,” said Joey Lee Miranda, CPES President and Partner at Robinson + Cole.

Carolyn has worked in commercial banking in Connecticut for twenty years. The last five years have been focused on the energy sector, including project finance for:

Utility scale solar and wind (Vermont, Connecticut and Maine)
Distributed generation – solar, fuel cells, CHP (CT and New York)
Residential solar lease portfolio (Connecticut)

She is a graduate (BA and MBA) of University of Connecticut.

CPES Board Member to Receive Good Scout Award

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When: May 12, 2016, 5:30 – 7:15 p.m. Cocktail

The Boy Scouts of America Connecticut Yankee Council is recognizing CPES board member Fred Klein with its Good Scout Award. Fred will be honored May 12 in Meriden at the Boy Scouts’ 8th Annual STEM/Environment Award Reception.

This event recognizes individuals whose leadership to Connecticut’s Energy, Utility and Environmental industries builds a better world for future generations of young people.

For more information, please click here.

Proceeds benefit local workforce development, environmental stewardship, and leadership growth programs of the Boy Scouts of America.

CPES: Natural Gas Infrastructure Projects Serving Customers in Connecticut

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On April 13, 2016, the Connecticut Power and Energy Society (CPES) heard from representatives of the natural gas industry on infrastructure projects progressing within Connecticut and throughout New England.

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Michael Dirrane, Steve Leahy, Cynthia Armstrong, Gregg Therrien, Robert Perless, Chris Luca

As background, moderator Stephen Leahy, Vice President of Policy & Analysis for the Northeast Gas Association, explained that there are five interstate natural gas pipelines serving New England: (1) the Algonquin Gas Transmission Pipeline, (2) the Tennessee Gas Pipeline, (3) the Iroquois Gas Transmission System, (4) the Portland Natural Gas Transmission System, and (5) the Maritimes and Northeast Pipeline. There are also several liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities serving the region, including Distrigas in Everett, Massachusetts and Canaport in Saint John, New Brunswick.

Michael Dirrane, Director of Marketing for Spectra Energy, discussed the infrastructure projects in progress and proposed along the Algonquin and Maritimes transmission systems, including the Algonquin Incremental Market (AIM) project, the Atlantic Bridge project, and the Access Northeast project. According to Dirrane, the AIM project will add 20% more gas capacity to the Algonquin pipeline, enabling additional supplies of Marcellus Shale gas to reach customers in Connecticut. The project has an in-service date of November 2016.

Cynthia Armstrong, Director of Marketing & Business Development for Portland Natural Gas Transmission System (PNGTS), provided background on PNGTS, which began serving New England in 1999 and now consists of more than 300 miles of pipeline. She explained that PNGTS delivers gas into the Algonquin and Tennessee pipelines, back-feeding the region’s natural gas transmission system from the east.

Rob Perless, Project Development Manager for Iroquois Gas Transmission System, provided background on the Iroquois system, which commenced operations in 1991 and was designed to bring Canadian gas down to the New York and New England markets. Perless provided an update on the Constitution Pipeline project, which has faced significant regulatory delays in the State of New York. Perless also provided an update on the project Iroquois plans to submit in response to the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s Request for Proposals (RFP) for natural gas expansion projects.

Gregg Therrien, Director of Gas Construction for Connecticut Natural Gas and The Southern Connecticut Gas Company, discussed expansion projects on the local gas distribution system in Connecticut. Many of these projects, he explained, were made possible by the 2013 Comprehensive Energy Strategy and legislation passed in 2014 to enable the recovery of costs associated with gas expansion projects over a 25-year period.

Christopher Luca, Program Manager of Gas Expansion for Eversource, discussed the Wilton, Connecticut expansion project, a 3.6-mile distribution system expansion project which began on August 1, 2014 and concluded on October 24, 2014. The project involved extensive community engagement to ensure construction met the Town’s desired timeline, particularly for a local school and the downtown business district. This project would not have been possible, Luca said, without the Comprehensive Energy Strategy and the legislation passed to implement it.

Connecticut Power and Energy Society Annual Conference Includes Remarks from Governor Dannel P. Malloy

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On March 9, 2016, the Connecticut Power and Energy Society held its annual Energy, Environment and Economic Development Conference.

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The conference began with keynote remarks from Fred Carstensen, Professor of Finance and Economics at the University of Connecticut School of Business, who provided an overview of Connecticut’s economic outlook. Carstensen stressed Connecticut’s need for a more holistic vision and integrated approach to stimulating economic growth in the state.
Daniel Sosland

The conference also featured a keynote presentation by Daniel Sosland, President of Acadia Center, who discussed the shift toward a lower-carbon, consumer-focused energy future. Sosland stressed the importance of grid-modernization efforts to empower energy consumers and integrate greater levels of distributed energy resources.

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The conference also featured panel discussions on energy leadership at the local level, advanced technology in energy storage, and regional energy solutions to address challenges facing the electric grid.

Katie Dykes After an update from Katie Scharf Dykes, Deputy Commissioner for Energy at the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Governor Malloy addressed attendees on the efforts made at the state and regional level to achieve a cheaper, cleaner, more reliable energy future for Connecticut. Malloy highlighted the 2011 merger of the Department of Environmental Protection and Department of Public Utility Control to form the new Department of Energy and Environmental Protection with a coordinated approach to energy and environmental challenges confronting the state. Malloy also championed the creation of the Connecticut Green Bank, which expects to attract $500 million in private investment for clean energy projects by the end of the fiscal year. Finally, Malloy highlighted Connecticut’s leadership role in regional discussions on the need for additional investments in energy infrastructure in New England.

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Photo Credits: Joe Murphy Photography

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March 9, 2016: Energy, Environment & Economic Development Conference

Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy to addressed the CPES at the March 9th, E3 Conference.

March 9, 2016: Energy, Environment & Economic Development Conference
8:00 AM – 2:30 PM, Courtyard Marriott, Cromwell, Connecticut
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Our annual Energy, Environment and Economic Development Conference brings together Connecticut’s leaders from the energy and related industries to learn how the energy industry interacts with environmental regulators to impact the economic development of our state.

Featured Speakers:

Fred Carstensen, professor of Economics.

Fred V. Carstensen, PhD, Professor of Finance and Economics, UCONN School of Business and Director, Connecticut Center for Economic Analysis, will present: An Overview of Connecticut’s Economic Outlook

Daniel L. Sosland, President, Acadia Center, a non-profit research and policy advocacy organization advancing the clean energy future at the state and regional levels will discuss: Environmental Legislative and Regulatory Overview

Katie Scharf Dykes, Deputy Commissioner – Energy, Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection, will present: A DEEP Update

Our program will include panels on:

New England energy plans and their impact on Connecticut
Innovative technological advances that will revolutionize the energy industry and bring jobs to Connecticut
How local leaders are building the future of their community’s energy systems

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