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4/9: Webinar | Full Steam Ahead: The Future of District Energy & Municipal Thermal Resources

Join CPES on Tuesday, April 9 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM for our “Full Steam Ahead: The Future of District Energy & Municipal Thermal Resources” webinar. Discussion will explore how thermal loops can power major cities like Hartford, Bridgeport and Boston.

Featured Speakers:
Rick Smith, Vice President of Business Development, Vicinity Energy
Dan Donovan, Founder & President, NuPower
Mark Sassi, Vice President of Energy Services, Bridge Energy Services
Rich Shaw, Consultant
Moderator: Fred Klein, Partner, Pullman & Comley

2023 Newsletters

12/20/23: Happy Holidays!
12/14/23: 2024 CPES Membership
12/4/23: THIS WEDNESDAY: Awards Ceremony & Holiday Celebration
11/29/23: Don’t Miss Our Awards Ceremony Next Week!
11/21/23: 12/6: Annual Awards Ceremony
11/16/23: Join Us to Celebrate Our 2023 Awards Winners! 🌟
11/9/23: Don’t Miss “Transmission 101” Next Week!
11/2/23: 11/16: Transmission 101 & CONVEX Tour
10/26/23: Fall Conference & Energy Expo Recap
10/18/23: Last Chance to Register for Tomorrow’s Big Event❗️
10/16/23: 1 Spot Left to Exhibit at the Energy Expo 👈
10/12/23: Last Chance to Sponsor the Conference on 10/19!
10/10/23: Fall Conference 9 Day Countdown
10/5/23: Fall Conference Spotlight: Featured Speakers Who Are Expanding Renewable Energy in CT
9/28/23: Announcing Our Fall Conference Morning Keynote Speaker!
9/26/23: Announcing Fall Conference Panel I: Innovation
9/14/23: Next Week: Long Duration Storage Discussion
9/7/23: 9/19: Long Duration Storage Discussion
8/31/23: 2023 Fall Conference Panel Discussions You Don’t Want to Miss
8/24/23: Announcing Fall Conference Panel II: State & Federal Incentives
8/17/23: 3 Upcoming Events You Don’t Want to Miss!
8/11/23: Corrected: CPES Fall Conference & Operation Fuel Benefit Gala
8/3/23: Nominations Now Being Accepted for the 2023 Annual Energy Awards!
7/20/23: Mark Your Calendar: Expo, Conference, Gala! 🗓️
7/13/23: Help Us Spread the Word About Sustainable Energy Consumption! ⚡️
6/29/23: Have You Heard the Buzz About Environmentally Friendly Transportation?
6/22/23: Check Out Our NEECE Recap Video!
6/15/23: Thanks for a Great NEECE Conference!
6/5/23: Last Chance to Join Us for NEECE This Week 
5/31/23: Register for NEECE by Midnight to Save $50! 
5/25/23: Register for NEECE by May 31 to Save!
5/18/23: A Preview of This Year’s Panel Discussions at NEECE
5/11/23: Announcing the Speakers on Panel IV for NEECE
5/4/23: Reduced Hotel Rate for NEECE Expires Soon!
4/27/23: Introducing NEECE23 Panel I: Driving Transportation Innovation
4/20/23: Upcoming Events You Don’t Want to Miss
4/13/23: Next Week: Earthlight Tour
4/6/23: NEECE23 on June 7 & 8
3/30/23: Upcoming Tours | Support NEECE23
3/23/23: Next Week: Virtual Expo Info Session
3/16/23: Registration for NEECE23 is OPEN! 
3/9/23: 3/28 Expo Info Session
2/23/23: 2023 Membership Discount Expires in 5 days
2/8/23: Join/Renew for 2023 with a Special Discount!
1/30/23: 2023 Legislative Preview: Only 10 Spots Left!
1/24/23: Next Week: 2023 Legislative Preview
1/18/23: Don’t Miss the 2023 Legislative Preview on Jan 31!
1/6/23: Attend the Annual Legislative Preview on Jan 31

3/6: Annual Legislative Preview

We hosted our 2024 Annual Legislative Preview at UConn School of Law in partnership with the Connecticut Bar Association’s Environmental Law Section and the Energy, Public Utility and Communications Law Section on March 6 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM.

This year’s special cross-committee discussion featured leadership from the Energy & Technology Committee and the Environment Committee. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear about their priorities for this year’s Legislative Session.

1.5 CLE credit eligible.

AGENDA:
5:00 – 5:30PM: Registration/Networking
5:30 – 5:40PM: Intro from CPES
5:40 – 7:00PM: Panel Discussion, Questions & Answers, & Wrap-Up with the Leadership of the Energy & Technology Committee and Environment Committee
7:00 – 8:00PM: Networking Reception

WHERE:
University of Connecticut School of Law, 55 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT 06105
William F. Starr Hall, Second Floor, Reading Room
UConn School of Law Map and Parking

2023 Holiday Celebration & Annual Awards Ceremony, 12/6/23

CPES hosted our 2023 Holiday Celebration and Annual Awards Ceremony on December 6 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the Connecticut Science Center. The evening consisted of networking and celebration as we recognized the recipients of this year’s annual awards.

Award Honorees:
Rising Star Award: Andrew Lavigne of CT DECD
Luminary Award: Sara Harari of CT Green Bank
Distinguished Professional Service Award: Christina D’Amato of Energy Resources USA
Excellence in Energy Award: Tony Leo of FuelCell Energy

2021 CPES Meetings

12.16.21 Virtual Holiday Celebration and Annual Awards Ceremony

11.10 & 11.19 Offshore Wind: From Idea to Interconnection (Virtual Two Part Series)10.21.21 The Future of Energy and Equity: 2021 Virtual Fall Conference 

9.30.21 Webinar: Power Hour with Connecticut’s Utility CEOs  9.14.21 Webinar: The Changing Energy and Regulatory Landscape: Perspectives from FERC Commissioner Allison Clements and Former FERC Commissioner Cheryl LaFleur 

May 19, 20, 26, 27 NEECE2021:  Virtual New England Energy Conference and Exposition

Connecticut Solar Development: From an Idea to Interconnection

  • Part 1:  Just an Idea: What Makes a Good Site? (4.28.21)
  • Part 2: Vetting the Proposal: The CT Regulatory Permitting Process (5.12.21)
  • Part 3: Getting the Electrons Flowing: Interconnection, PPAs & Commercial Operations (6.2.21)

3.23.21 Webinar: FERC Enforcement & Compliance

2.9.21 Webinar: Annual Legislative Preview

1.21.21 Webinar: Clean Energy Financing