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CPES Welcomes Erik Robie as New Board Member

The Connecticut Power and Energy Society (CPES) welcomed Erik Robie, Director of Customer Programs and Products of AVANGRID, to the CPES Board on April 15.

“Erik’s responsibilities at AVANGRID include oversight of the Energy Efficiency Program which will provide mutually beneficial teaming opportunities for outreach and innovative technology programming,” said Michael Smalec, CPES Board Member.

“I’m grateful to be able to serve as a member of the CPES Board. 

As a career energy professional in Connecticut, CPES has always kept me informed and connected. I look forward to serving the members and advancing the CPES mission,”

–  Erik Robie

As the Director of Customer Programs and Products for AVANGRID Networks utilities in New York and New England, Erik is responsible for the delivery and management of the natural gas expansion and energy efficiency programs. Prior to joining AVANGRID, Erik was a Regional Manager for two of the largest fuel cell manufacturers in the world, United Technologies Corporation and Bloom Energy. Erik has over 20 years of domestic and international utility, sales and business development experience. His energy experience spans utility distribution systems as well as microgrids and distributed energy resources.

Erik holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Connecticut and an MBA from the University of Hartford.

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Gregg Therrien of Concentric Energy Advisors Joins CPES Board

WELCOME TO THE CPES BOARD
Gregg Therrien of Concentric Energy Advisors Joins CPES Board

Gregg Therrien, Assistant VP, Concentric Energy Advisors

“I have been coming to CPES meetings for a long time now and have found the networking to be of great personal value to myself and my company.”           – Gregg Therrien

Gregg, Assistant Vice President of Concentric Energy Advisors, is a former utility executive who has held Director level positions at Connecticut Natural Gas Corporation and affiliated companies for more than 19 years.  Most recently, he served as the Director, Gas Construction at Connecticut Natural Gas and The Southern Connecticut Gas Company and Director, Regulatory & Tariffs at UIL Holdings, Inc. 

Gregg’s experience includes regulatory strategies, natural gas growth, infrastructure replacement programs and technical rate case issues such as utility cost of service, rate design, tariff writing and administration, as well as pricing, gas cost accounting, gross margin and load forecasting for regulated utilities. 

Gregg holds an MBA with a Concentration in Finance from University of Connecticut and a B.S. in Finance from Bryant University (College).

Mr. Therrien is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).

CPES ADDS PROFESSIONAL ENERGY FINANCIAL INSIGHT TO THEIR BOARD

Carolyn Morrison, Webster Bank, Joins as CPES Board Member

Carolyn Morrison, Webster Bank, Waterbury, CTHartford, 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

1503-9927Where:  IL Monticello, 577 South Broad St, Meriden, CT
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.