2020 CONFERENCE OVERVIEW
The 2020 CPES Fall Conference, “The Future of Energy: What’s the Deal” took place virtually with webinar sessions aligned with four main areas of focus: decarbonization, technology transformation, sustainability, and the people who harness the skills to make these advancements possible. We hope you were able to join us as we explored “The Future of Energy” with expert speakers from Connecticut and throughout the Northeast.
THE FUTURE OF ENERGY
………is decarbonization
A look at the policies in the Northeast that are driving decarbonization in the energy sector and the entire economy, and the people and companies that are implementing the change
……….is sustainability
A look at what happens when corporations lead on energy transformation, leapfrog public policy, and act boldly to “green their power” and achieve a sustainable future
……….is people
Recognizing people who have demonstrated Excellence in Energy in their careers and new energy professionals who stand out as Rising Stars in the energy industry
……….is technology transformation
New, smaller resources are having a big impact on how consumers manage their energy needs, how paired renewable + clean + storage technologies fit into the future grid, the financing tools to move these projects forward, and a consumer’s right to the data generated in an energy system shifting toward distributed energy technologies.
WEBINARS CEO VIEWPOINTS, DECARBONIZATION PART 1 | REQUEST RECORDINGThe New England power system is undergoing rapid transformation. On Wednesday, November 18th three of the energy industry’s leading CEOs joined CPES to explore how system operators, clean energy providers, and retail electricity and power generation companies are building a clean energy future in the US and right here in New England.
PLANS, ROADMAPS AND PATHWAYS TO 2030 AND BEYOND, DECARBONIZATION PART 2 | REQUEST RECORDING
As states outline long-term strategies to achieve energy and environmental objectives, CPES and NEWIEE brought together the energy and environmental policy leadership from Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Maine to discuss their strategies to achieve state decarbonization goals.
ENERGY STORAGE WEBINAR | REQUEST RECORDING
On October 26th the CT Power & Energy Society hosted an engaging conversation about innovations in energy storage technology and policy that are shaping The Future of Energy in Connecticut, the Northeast, and beyond. PURA Chairman Marissa Gillett served as moderator for this discussion which featured insights from leaders in the energy industry who are helping to drive this technology transformation.