BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NEWIEE - ECPv6.15.15//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:NEWIEE X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://newiee.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for NEWIEE REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T073134 CREATED:20250207T130755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T130755Z UID:24612-1746120600-1746129600@newiee.org SUMMARY:Earth Night 2025 DESCRIPTION:ELM’s largest event of the year is returning May 1\, 2025. Massachusetts’ climate leadership matters now more than ever. At Earth Night\, we will focus on building the crucial momentum needed to meet this moment. Join us to celebrate ELM’s work and to build relationships that will help advance climate solutions for our Commonwealth. \nWe look forward to presenting our Commonwealth Environmental Leadership Awards. Our 2025 awardees are each paving the way to establish Massachusetts as the hub of climate innovation. \nThis annual gathering is attended by 500+ influential leaders from federal\, state\, and local government\, as well as business and nonprofits URL:https://newiee.org/event/earth-night-2025/ LOCATION:Fenway Park\, 4 Jersey St\, Boston\, MA\, 02215\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T173000 DTSTAMP:20260406T073134 CREATED:20250402T192412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T192412Z UID:25064-1746374400-1746379800@newiee.org SUMMARY:BOSTON: First Sundays May WEN Meet Up DESCRIPTION:Join WEN Members for Informal Meet Ups the first Sunday of the month. Meet colleagues in the WEN network and strengthen professional ties. Our May Meet Up will be Sunday\, May 4 from 4 to 5:30 pm. URL:https://newiee.org/event/boston-first-sundays-may-wen-meet-up/ LOCATION:The Locke Bar\, 6 Broad Canal Way\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02142\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Energy Network (WEN)%2C Boston":MAILTO:info@womensenergynetwork.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T073134 CREATED:20240831T201136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T141606Z UID:23780-1746727200-1746738000@newiee.org SUMMARY:NEWIEE’s 14th Annual Awards Gala DESCRIPTION:[vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1683629511909{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nGala photos now available!\n \n[/vc_column_text][mk_button size=”medium” url=”https://www.jennifermacneilphotography.com/newieegala2024″ target=”_blank” align=”center” button_custom_width=”300″ margin_right=”0″ bg_color=”#614c8d”]Gala Photos[/mk_button][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1725134873179{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nMark your calendars for May 8\, 2025 for NEWIEE’s Annual Awards Gala at the beautiful Westin Copley Hotel in Boston. This is a night you won’t want to miss as we come together again to celebrate the amazing women making strides in the energy and environmental fields. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][mk_button size=”medium” url=”https://mailchi.mp/14a261ed8733/newiee-gala-2025-program-ad-showcase-8477037″ target=”_blank” align=”center” button_custom_width=”300″ margin_right=”0″ bg_color=”#614c8d”]Check Out the Gala Ad Showcase![/mk_button][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][mk_button size=”medium” url=”https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-newiee-annual-awards-gala-tickets-1200311486969″ target=”_blank” align=”center” button_custom_width=”300″ margin_right=”0″ bg_color=”#614c8d”]Save Me a Seat![/mk_button][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][mk_button size=”medium” url=”https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fBn82NYlKihqA–9EN7rZAj1o8Orc9Em7Tp1XjGcPb8/edit?gid=0#gid=0″ target=”_blank” align=”center” button_custom_width=”300″ margin_right=”0″ bg_color=”#614c8d”]See Who’s Attending[/mk_button][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][mk_button size=”medium” url=”https://www.jennifermacneilphotography.com/newieegala2025″ target=”_blank” align=”center” button_custom_width=”300″ margin_right=”0″ bg_color=”#614c8d”]Check Out This Year’s Pics![/mk_button][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_separator color=”custom” el_width=”30″ accent_color=”#189c8e”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1739140985254{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nOur Emcee for the night:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”24675″ img_size=”6129×4000″ style=”vc_box_shadow” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1739132869585{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Cindy Fitzgibbon\nChief Meteorologist\nWCVB Channel 5[/vc_column_text][mk_toggle title=”Read Cindy’s Bio” el_class=”bio-toggle”]Cindy Fitzgibbon is chief meteorologist for WCVB StormTeam 5\, overseeing the station’s weather coverage and leading Channel 5’s talented team of meteorologists. An expert and award-winning meteorologist with more than 25 years of experience\, 20 of them reporting weather in the Boston market\, Cindy has been helping people start their day as StormTeam 5’s EyeOpener and Midday meteorologist for nearly a decade. \nCindy is also the principal meteorologist for WCVB’s “Forecasting Our Future” special ongoing coverage. This important initiative\, launched by WCVB parent company Hearst Television\, addresses issues Americans face in navigating changing weather patterns and their impact on local communities and economies. \nPrior to joining WCVB in 2013\, Cindy was delivering her morning forecast at Boston’s WFXT. Before that\, she spent time learning tropical meteorology at WBBH in Fort Myers\, Florida and forecasting snowstorms at WPTZ\, the Hearst NBC affiliate in Burlington\, Vermont. Cindy started her meteorology career at KXMB in Bismarck\, North Dakota. \nCindy has been nominated for several National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) Boston/New England Emmy® awards\, most recently in 2021\, and won the regional Emmy award in 2017 for outstanding achievement in weather broadcasting. Cindy has also won an Associated Press award for “Best Weathercast.” \nA native New Englander\, raised near Portland\, Maine\, Cindy earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology from Lyndon State College in Vermont. Cindy is a member of both the American Meteorological Society (AMS) and the National Weather Association. She has been awarded the AMS Seal of Approval for Television. Cindy has also made guest appearances on ABC News filling in on World News Tonight and Good Morning America. \nCindy is involved with and devotes her time to organizations that promote science education\, particularly young girls\, including the Discovery Museum “Smart Gals” Program\, the Jr. Sci-Tech Girl STEM Expo\, and the Science Club for Girls. Cindy repeatedly donates her time to help raise money for local organizations to fight ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) and MS (multiple sclerosis) and has become an ambassador in spreading awareness about Batten Disease. She makes frequent “Weather Visits” to schools across the area and has educated thousands of students about the weather over the years. \nCindy is active in the Natick community where she lives with her husband and two boys. Depending on the season\, you can typically find her on the basketball court\, baseball or football field cheering on her boys![/mk_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_single_image image=”24674″ img_size=”351×111″ css=””][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_separator color=”custom” el_width=”30″ accent_color=”#189c8e”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1741054674361{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n2025 Gala Honorees\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1647206741074{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nLeadership Awardee:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”24945″ img_size=”170×170″ css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1742746699420{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Reihaneh Irani-Famili (MSc MBA P. Eng)\nPresident & Founder\nViridi Edge[/vc_column_text][mk_toggle title=”Read Reihaneh’s Bio” el_class=”bio-toggle”]Reihaneh is an accomplished leader with over two decades of experience in clean energy transition\, infrastructure development\, and organizational transformation. As the founder and president of Viridi Edge\, she helps organizations achieve climate goals\, unlock growth opportunities\, and deliver measurable financial success through tailored\, scalable strategies. \nBefore founding Viridi Edge\, Reihaneh held senior leadership roles at National Grid\, where she developed and led clean energy portfolios\, in support of positioning the company as a leader in the energy transition. During her tenure\, she successfully navigated regulatory challenges\, secured federal funding\, and transformed teams to deliver results in fast-changing and complex environments. \nA recognized energy industry expert\, Reihaneh is focused on addressing critical topics such as energy access\, electrification\, climate adaptation\, organizational change\, and stakeholder management. She holds an MBA and a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering and is dedicated to developing diverse talent and driving sustainable\, long-term success for organizations while advancing the clean energy transition.[/mk_toggle][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1741055440011{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nRising Star Awardee:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”24947″ img_size=”170×170″ css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text el_class=”bio-toggle” css=”.vc_custom_1742746635895{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Kelsey Perry\nExternal Affairs Manager\nOcean Winds[/vc_column_text][mk_toggle title=”Read Kelsey’s Bio” el_class=”bio-toggle”]Kelsey is the External Affairs Manager for SouthCoast Wind\, serving as the link between the project and local communities across New England.  Her primary areas of expertise are scientific communication\, community engagement and strategic outreach planning. She joined the team in September 2020. \nPrior to working with SouthCoast Wind\, she worked as a Massachusetts Clean Energy Center Intern with the Cape and Islands Self-Reliance\, with the UMass Clean Energy Extension as a greenhouse gas analyst and as lab assistant at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. \nKelsey is driven by the urgency of the climate emergency. Climate change is here and actively changing the communities and ecosystems around us. Working to balance our efforts between conservation and climate mitigation\, all while deploying solutions at an accelerated pace\, is essential. She believes that bridging the gap between science and technological innovations\, and local communities is essential to inspire change and develop mitigations at the pace we need that will ultimately reduce environmental harm. With this new industry [offshore wind]\, we have the opportunity to shape our energy future to the benefit of underserved communities. Historically\, energy infrastructure is ‘out of sight out of mind’ for well-off communities and sited within communities without the resources to advocate for their health\, environment and economic incentives. The prospect of an energy industry that is diverse\, just and shaped to the needs of our local communities is exciting and fills her with purpose daily. \nKelsey holds a Master of Science in Sustainability Science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from Clark University. \n\n[/mk_toggle][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1741055445412{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nDEI Founders’ Award – Individual:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”24950″ img_size=”170×170″ css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1742747186326{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Ruth Georges\nFounder and CEO\nWe Rise Consulting\, LLC[/vc_column_text][mk_toggle title=”Read Ruth’s Bio” el_class=”bio-toggle”]Ruth\, born in Port-Au-Prince\, Haiti\, migrated to the United States as a child and earned double majors in Interdisciplinary Social Science and Women & Gender Studies at the University of South Florida. While there\, she co-founded Fanm Kreyol\, Inc.\, a 501(c)(7) organization that now has four chapters and empowers Haitian women in higher education\, where she serves as President of the Board of Directors. Ruth began her impactful career in the City of Boston as the Mattapan-Dorchester & Haitian Liaison for the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services. In this role\, Ruth facilitated over 30 community meetings annually\, connected residents with government agencies\, and coordinated more than 45 development projects. Her efforts led to the formation of five new neighborhood associations with the goal of improving the quality of life in districts 4 and 5. \nFrom 2017 to 2020\, Ruth was the Manager of Engagement & Outreach at the Boston Department of Youth Engagement and Employment (YEE). She expanded the MBTA Youth Pass program in this capacity\, tripling youth participation and securing over $1 million in youth transportation investments. Ruth also led the Youth Lead the Change program\, successfully integrating youth perspectives into urban planning and city budgeting processes. Additionally\, she diversified the Mayor’s Youth Council\, extending its impact internationally. As YEE’s Public Information Officer\, Ruth developed strategic communication platforms to design and market workforce programs to young adults and led the enhancement of the City of Boston Youth Jobs and Resource Fair\, where she worked to double the participation of young adults to over 4\,500.In 2020\, Ruth transitioned to Eversource Energy\, where she spearheaded energy efficiency initiatives for low-and-moderate-income communities and focused on expanding program access to servicing environmental justice communities. She broadened the program’s reach by partnering with over 30 municipalities and nonprofit organizations and helped design over seventeen equity goals. She also created and led workforce development programs and grants to reach entry-level technicians. \nRuth is a Senior Deployment Manager at the Federal Department of Energy\, Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chain\, focusing on workforce development. Her work focuses on prioritizing the social and economic investment of communities nationally. \nIn her spare time\, Ruth also co-chairs the Cummins Highway Neighborhood Association and manages a small consulting firm\, We Rise Consulting. She develops innovative solutions for strategic engagement and program design in both roles. Inspired by figures like Shirley Chisholm and Marcus Garvey\, she is committed to designing and mobilizing organizational and community-led social change.[/mk_toggle][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1746495114941{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nDEI Founders’ Award – Organization:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”24985″ img_size=”170×170″ css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1742747771717{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]BT2 Energy\nBetter Together Brain Trust[/vc_column_text][mk_toggle title=”Read BT2 Energy’s Bio” el_class=”bio-toggle”]BT2 Energy\, Better Together Brain Trust\, is a Boston based turnkey solutions provider and electrical contractor that serves the New England region. BT2 Energy brings together over 50 years of collective expertise in the clean energy sector\, offering comprehensive consulting and turnkey energy installation services with a primary focus on transportation electrification and building decarbonation. \nNotably\, they have recently secured a contract with the city of Boston to install curbside EV charging stations. They are also vendors of the National Grid Charging Station (CSI) installer program and on the Operational Services Division (OSD) PRF74 Energy\, Climate Action\, and Facility Advisory Services contract and are proud be a Minority Women Business Enterprise (MWBE).[/mk_toggle][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row id=”sponsorship”][vc_column][vc_separator color=”custom” el_width=”30″ accent_color=”#189c8e”][vc_column_text align=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1644812151851{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nAbout the NEWIEE Awards\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704333091632{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nThe NEWIEE Awards are presented at the annual NEWIEE Gala to honor and celebrate the achievements of women leaders in the energy and environment industry. \n\nDEI Founders’ Award honors the founders of our organization\, a group of women who came together in 2008 to exchange ideas and experiences with others in energy and environmental professions. This award\, created in 2023\, recognizes the spirit of the NEWIEE founders – uplifting underrepresented voices and creating a space for like-minded individuals to come together. We honor both an individual and an organization here.\nThe Leadership Award honors women+ who demonstrate excellence in a variety of professional settings\, including leadership on the national\, regional\, or local level. They have promoted and furthered opportunities for women+ in the energy and environmental fields and have continued to nurture and encourage women in these areas throughout their careers.\nThe Rising Star Award was created in 2016 in honor of Allison Smith\, to honor a woman with less than ten years of industry experience who has demonstrated a commitment to\, and positive impact on\, her field; both professionally and in her personal endeavors.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][mk_button size=”medium” url=”https://newiee.org/the-newiee-awards/” target=”_blank” align=”center” margin_right=”0″]See Past Awardees and Keynote Speakers[/mk_button][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_single_image image=”24966″ img_size=”1100×500″ alignment=”center” css=””][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row id=”sponsorship”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_separator color=”custom” el_width=”30″ accent_color=”#189c8e”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text align=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1682300055746{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nEvent Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1733077985918{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nWe need your support! Gain visibility for your company while helping NEWIEE provide educational opportunities and highlight the contributions of underrepresented voices in the energy and environmental sectors. Visit our Sponsorship page to learn about all the 2025 sponsorship opportunities. \nIf you would like to move forward with sponsorship or have any questions\, please contact us at newiee@newiee.org. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][mk_toggle style=”fancy” title=”Gala Sponsorship Levels and Benefits” el_class=”toggle-sponsorships”]We proudly feature our sponsors’ logo on all website\, newsletter and social media promotions leading up to the event as well as during the Gala. \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\nSponsorship Benefits\nReception Host* (SOLD)\nDessert Host* (SOLD)\nPlatinum\nGold\nSilver\nSustainability* (SOLD)\n\n\n\n\nPricing\n$12\,000\n$9\,500\n$5\,000\n$2\,500\n$6\,000\n\n\nTickets to the event **\n20\n(two tables)\n20\n(two tables)\n10\n(one table)\n5\n(half a table)\n10\n(one table)\n\n\nElectronic program\nTwo-page ad\nOne-page ad\nHalf-page ad\nLogo\nLogo\n\n\nRecognition at the event\nLogo displayed & acknowledged from stage\nLogo displayed & acknowledged from stage\nLogo displayed\nLogo displayed\nLogo displayed & acknowledged from stage\n\n\nOne-year Ambassador-level organizational membership with NEWIEE\nYes\n(includes unlimited memberships for employees and much more!)\n–\n–\n–\n–\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n *   Available for only one company.\n** All sponsors may purchase additional tickets at the reduced member price. \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n[/mk_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_empty_space height=”20px”]\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n Annual Sponsorship: Annual Sponsorship provides year-long visibility for your company. Commit and make a single payment for your preferred level of sponsorship for each of our three signature events – the Awards Gala\, Women Shaping the Agenda\, and the Fall Fête. In addition to the event-specific sponsorship benefits outlined above\, your company logo will be displayed as an Annual NEWIEE Sponsor in all of our bi-weekly newsletters\, sent to over 5\,000 people\, and at virtual events throughout the year. \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n I want to support NEWIEE all year long\n\n \n\n \n\n \n[vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_separator css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”10″ css=”.vc_custom_1736200406220{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nReception Sponsor\n[/vc_column_text][mk_clients style=”column” column=”1″ count=”1″ height=”150″ autoplay=”false” target=”_blank” margin_bottom=”5″ clients=”371″][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”10″ css=”.vc_custom_1736200412815{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nDessert Sponsor\n[/vc_column_text][mk_clients style=”column” column=”1″ count=”1″ height=”150″ autoplay=”false” target=”_blank” margin_bottom=”5″ clients=”21888″][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”10″ css=”.vc_custom_1741542773336{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nSustainability\n[/vc_column_text][mk_clients style=”column” column=”1″ gutter_space=”4″ count=”1″ height=”50″ margin_bottom=”6″ clients=”20757″][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=””][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1736200422193{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nPlatinum Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][mk_clients style=”column” column=”2″ gutter_space=”10″ count=”-1″ orderby=”title” autoplay=”false” target=”_blank” margin_bottom=”0″ clients=”20638\, 25011″][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=””][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”10″ css=”.vc_custom_1736200428437{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nGold Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][mk_clients style=”column” column=”4″ gutter_space=”15″ count=”-1″ orderby=”title” height=”100″ autoplay=”false” target=”_blank” margin_bottom=”10″ clients=”519\, 20458\, 523\, 20784\, 19924\, 480\, 1940\, 1889\, 20640\, 1755\, 24114\, 375\, 24765\, 501\, 9036\, 558\, 24884\, 373\, 20806\, 3392\, 23512\, 19761\, 489\, 21358\, 25130\, 3753″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=””][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”10″ css=”.vc_custom_1739057556272{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nSilver Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][mk_clients style=”column” column=”4″ gutter_space=”23″ count=”-1″ orderby=”title” height=”90″ autoplay=”false” target=”_blank” margin_bottom=”10″ clients=”16819\, 7949\, 565\, 20802\, 1990\, 1801\, 24733\, 381\, 379\, 498\, 21537\, 8987\, 23098\, 1810\, 25150\, 1946\, 1860\, 25080\, 25085\, 23075\, 19032\, 2705\, 25164\, 25178\, 25175\, 25180\, 25220″][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_cta h2=”Carbon Offset Sponsor” h2_font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:center|line_height:2″ h2_use_theme_fonts=”yes” txt_align=”center” shape=”square” use_custom_fonts_h2=”true” el_id=”carbonoffset”][/vc_cta][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://newiee.org/event/newiee-14th-annual-awards-gala/ LOCATION:Westin Copley Place\, 10 Huntington Ave\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Signature Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/awardees-and-emcee-with-pics.png ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250511 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250515 DTSTAMP:20260406T073134 CREATED:20250402T185949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T185949Z UID:25056-1746921600-1747267199@newiee.org SUMMARY:NEWEA’s Spring Meeting & Exhibit DESCRIPTION:EWEA’s Spring Meeting & Exhibit is an annual three-day technical meeting for water quality professionals. \nAttendees can: \nNetwork with colleagues\nLearn the latest trends in technical sessions\nSee the latest technologies from exhibitors\nEarn Training Contact Hours (TCHs)\nJoin 300 engineers\, consultants\, scientists\, operators\, and students for technical sessions\, exhibit displays\, networking opportunities\, Operations Challenge and more. \nOur 2025 Spring Meeting will take place May 11-14\, 2025 in Portland\, ME. See you there! URL:https://newiee.org/event/neweas-spring-meeting-exhibit-2/ LOCATION:Holiday Inn\, 88 Spring St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE ORGANIZER;CN="NEWEA":MAILTO:mail@newea.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250512 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250515 DTSTAMP:20260406T073134 CREATED:20250203T181139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T145100Z UID:24595-1747008000-1747267199@newiee.org SUMMARY:Climatech DESCRIPTION:Join us May 12-14 in Boston\, a global hub for climate innovation\, to engage with leaders driving impactful change and forge high-value connections. From advancing sustainable solutions to unlocking profitable business ventures\, ClimaTech is the premier event for those shaping the climate tech landscape. \nIn 2025\, featured talks and solutions will cover today’s most pressing climate innovation topics\, including Clean Energy\, Food Systems\, Sustainable Mobility\, Circular Economy\, Blue Economy\, Low-Carbon Manufacturing\, Sustainable Land & Water Management\, Building Management & Green Construction\, Carbon Data & Analytics\, and Carbon Capture & Storage. URL:https://newiee.org/event/climatech/ LOCATION:MGM Music Hall\, 2 Lansdowne St\, Boston\, MA\, 02215\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250512 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250524 DTSTAMP:20260406T073134 CREATED:20250402T183029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T183029Z UID:25042-1747008000-1748044799@newiee.org SUMMARY:RESNET Hybrid HERS Rater Training- SUMMER 2025 DESCRIPTION:Please note that the last 3 days of the Classroom/Field Practical Component of this training\, will be in the field\, location Newton\, MA. Travel and lodging are not included in the registration fee. \nThe Alliance is pleased to offer high quality HERS rater training classes in the Northeast 4 times per year. We have contracted with Performance Systems Development (PSD) to run this training. Our hybrid HERS rater training classes have an online modules component\, which includes all of the building science theory\, and a “classroom / field” practical component in person\, which includes all of the hands-on practical training and testing that is necessary to prepare to pass the rater exams. This comprehensive package has everything a student needs to be well prepared to become a HERS rater. HERS Rater Training is the first step towards Rater Certification. To learn more about the requirements for certification click here. Both online and classroom components are required for Rater Certification. Early bird discount deadline is April 14th (save $200). Final registration deadline is April 28\, 2025. Download the flyer. \nThis course has been approved by the Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund\, which has funds available for employee training. PLEASE NOTE: Grant applications must be submitted 21 days in advance of the start of this training. Exceptions will not be granted (per the Express Program Team). For detailed instructions on how to apply for this grant\, please click here or contact Betsy at betsy@nehers.org. \nPlease direct questions about the application process to the Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund Application Express Team at express@commcorp.org. \nPlease direct requests for your invoice formatted according to the Express Team’s requirements to Betsy at betsy@nehers.org. \nFull Training Cost of $3395 (Save $200 if Registered by April 14th at $3195) Includes the Combined Online Modules and Classroom/Field Practical Components\, and $525 in RESNET Testing Fees:\nAll three RESNET Exam Fees- including the HERS Rater Exam ($525 total value)\nThe Northeast HERS Training and Reference Manual ($100 value)\nA one-year Associate Membership in the Alliance ($60 value)\nOnline Modules Training Component:\nTrainers: \nDates: Weekdays from May 12 – 23\, 2025 \nTimes: Monday- Friday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM and Wednesdays 1:00 PM -4:00 PM (EST) \n36 hours webinar instruction from the comfort of your own home or office*\nBoth live and recorded presentation options\nAssignments and quizzes to make sure you master the material\n*A minimum of 8 of 12 sessions must be attended live. Students are expected to keep up with the class and to take initiative to get their questions answered if they miss any sessions. The sessions will be recorded\, but the review of previous day’s quiz and the class Q&A time will not be in the recording. In addition to the hours outlined above\, students should also budget time for up to 2 hours of homework per night. Please Note: The training material and recordings will only be available to students in the PSD Training Portal during the training and will only be available for download up until the student has received their HERS Rater Training Certificate. Course materials will not be available for download after the training has ended and it is up to the student to ensure that they have downloaded everything they need for future use before the training is complete. (36 BPI credits approved.) Please note that we recommend having a second monitor for working on the modeling and for taking the exams. \nThe Alliance is now offering an online only option as a stand-alone component for anyone who wants to know about ratings but does not want to become a rater. The online only component costs $975 and includes information about building science\, energy modeling\, and performance testing. This offer also includes an NEHERS manual ($100 value) and a 1-year associate membership to the Alliance ($60 value) but does NOT include simulation software or RESNET testing. Must be combined with the classroom/field practical training component for Rater Certification. \nOffice Hours\nThere will be office hours during the two week break\, times TBD. \n5-Day Classroom/Field Practical Training Component:\nTrainers: \nDates: June 2 – 6\, 2025\, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (EST) \nLocation: Studio for High Performance Design and Construction at 151R Adams Street\, Newton\, MA 02458 \nHands-on learning equipment usage with blower door and duct blaster\nTwo of the five Probationary Ratings overseen by a RESNET certified Candidate Field Assessor required by RESNET\nPreparation\, proctoring and fees for all three RESNET Exams.\nPurchase the John Krigger Residential Energy book for an additional $95.50 (including shipping) when you register if you want a hard copy. This is the most common reference book on building science used both to prepare for the class and as a reference for the open book exam. This course is pre-approved for 36 BPI credits. \nFor students taking the full training\, there is no additional modeler training necessary. \n***Both online modules and classroom/field practical components are required for Rater Certification*** \nFINAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS April 28\, 2025 \nPLEASE VISIT OUR TRAINING WEBPAGE FOR A MORE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION \nHave you read our Q&A section for future ‘Independent’ raters? \nPrior to making payment\, be sure you have read and understood our Cancellation Policy (below)\nFor questions email info@nehers.org or call/text 978-633-3013. \nContact: Betsy Ames at 978.633.3013 URL:https://newiee.org/event/resnet-hybrid-hers-rater-training-summer-2025/ LOCATION:Studio for High Performance Design and Construction\, 151R Adams Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02458\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE ORGANIZER;CN="NEHERS":MAILTO:info@nehers.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T133000 DTSTAMP:20260406T073134 CREATED:20250505T123356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T123356Z UID:25197-1747828800-1747834200@newiee.org SUMMARY:Soil and Groundwater Management 201 – An EBC Site Remediation and Redevelopment “Lunch & Learn” Webinar DESCRIPTION:We are excited to invite EBC members and the industry to join our upcoming virtual lunch and learn titled “Soil & Ground Management 201”. \nThis EBC Site Remediation and Redevelopment “Lunch and Learn” Webinar is designed to bring together individuals who are involved in redevelopment and remediation projects that want to learn more about the development and implementation of soil and groundwater pre-characterization programs and how this information is used to support construction. \nProgram topics will include: \nGroundwater Management Overview and Case Studies\nDevelopment and Implementation of Soil Pre-Characterization Programs\nOnsite Treatment and Beneficial Reuse Overview and Case Study\nContractor Perspective – Soil and Groundwater Management Considerations for Project Bidding\nIf you are interested in learning more about how to develop and implement soil and groundwater pre-characterization programs – this program is tailored for you! \nThere will be ample time for moderated discussion immediately following the program. \nView Soil and Groundwater Management 101 \nGeneral Continuing Education Certificates are awarded by the EBC for this program (1.5 training contact hours). Certificates are automatically provided via email link for registered attendees at the conclusion of the webinar. URL:https://newiee.org/event/soil-and-groundwater-management-201-an-ebc-site-remediation-and-redevelopment-lunch-learn-webinar/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T193000 DTSTAMP:20260406T073134 CREATED:20250505T143040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T143040Z UID:25214-1747848600-1747855800@newiee.org SUMMARY:WoW - WEST on Wednesdays Networking DESCRIPTION:The WoW – WEST on Wednesdays Networking series has become one of our most popular! These events are great opportunities to network with other STEM professionals while enjoying drinks and appetizers. \nLocation: Beam Therapeutics\, 238 Main St.\, Cambridge\, MA\nCost: Members: $0; Non-Members: $10\nRegister here URL:https://newiee.org/event/wow-west-on-wednesdays-networking-3/ LOCATION:Beam Therapeutics\, 238 Main St.\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02142\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE ORGANIZER;CN="Women in the Enterprise of Science & Techology (WEST)":MAILTO:info@WESTorg.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T073134 CREATED:20250505T123930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T123930Z UID:25200-1747904400-1747929600@newiee.org SUMMARY:Offshore Wind Blade Testing and Inspection Workshop DESCRIPTION:May 22\, 2025\nWTTC\, 100 Terminal Street Building 80\, Charlestown\, MA\n9:00 AM – 4:00 PM\nOn May 22nd\, George Blagdon\, the Engineering Director at our Wind Technology Testing Center (WTTC)\, will be leading the American Offshore Wind Academy’s (AOWA) Offshore Wind Blade Testing and Inspection Workshop. This workshop will be held at the WTTC in Charlestown\, MA (directions here)\, and consists of several engaging modules to achieve the following course objectives: \nUnderstand the certification process and international standards for offshore wind blades; \nLearn various inspection methods\, including contact and non-contact techniques; \nIdentify typical findings during blade inspections\, such as delamination\, cracks\, and manufacturing deviations; \nExplore repair options for addressing blade damage and defects; \nGain practical insights into blade testing and inspection through interactive sessions and real-world case studies. URL:https://newiee.org/event/offshore-wind-blade-testing-and-inspection-workshop/ LOCATION:WTTC\, 100 Terminal Street Building 80\, Charlestown\, MA\, 02129\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T073134 CREATED:20250105T232849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T144207Z UID:24406-1748001600-1748005200@newiee.org SUMMARY:NEWIEE Rising Professionals Committee Monthly Meetup DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend our monthly meetups. Attendees have the opportunity to have a direct impact on the community of Rising Professionals within NEWIEE. We share\, listen\, and grow while discussing themes like imposter syndrome\, emotional intelligence\, leadership styles and so much more. \nGet to know others within the industry by sharing successes or challenges\, plan future events\, and participate in professional development conversations. Occasionally we even invite guest speakers for a presentation or advice. \nWe look forward to seeing you at our next meetup! \nThe meeting reoccurs the fourth Friday of each month from noon to 1pm. Note: these meetings are not recorded.\nClick here to join the meeting. \nYour Rising Professional Co-Chairs\,\nGrace and Tiffany! \nTiffany Hawco\, CHMM\, Environmental Compliance Specialist\, Eversource\nGrace Fletcher\, Renewable Energy Program Coordinator\, Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n Speakers\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n Panelists:\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n Maria Belen Power\nUndersecretary of Environmental Justice & Equity\nMassachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n Maria's Bio \n \n \n Maria Belen Power grew up in Nicaragua in the aftermath of the revolution. She most recently served as the Assistant Executive Director of GreenRoots\, a community-based organization dedicated to improving and enhancing the urban environment and public health in Chelsea. The city has some of the worst air pollution in the state\, predisposing residents to higher rates of cardiovascular disease and respiratory ailments\, including some of the highest rates of COVID-19 of any Massachusetts community. Power oversaw GreenRoots’ environmental justice campaigns and supported the work of the organizing team. She was appointed by President Biden to serve on the newly established White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council. She holds an undergraduate degree in sociology from Augsburg University\, a Master of Public Policy from Tufts University\, and a Certificate in Non-Profit Management and Leadership from the Institute for Nonprofit Practice. \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n Doria Brown\nEnergy Manager\nCity of Nashua – Sustainability \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n Doria's Bio \n \n \n Doria is the first ever Energy Manager for the City of Nashua. She is an emerging energy professional bringing seven years of experience to the community she serves. Doria specializes in Energy Portfolio Management\, Renewable Energy Project Management\, and Greenhouse Gas Accounting. Doria has a Bachelor of Science from Franklin Pierce University in Environmental Science with a concentration in Chemistry and Hydrology. She is a strong believer in climate change and that it is the responsibility of all generations to act now so that we will not be regretful later. When she is not working in the City\, Doria enjoys making short form video content on her Earth Stewardess Platform\, tending to her indoor vegetable garden\, and binging Netflix. \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n Nikki Bruno\nVice President\, Clean Technologies\nEversource \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n Nikki's Bio \n \n \n Nikki is the Vice President of Clean Technologies in Eversource’s gas business unit. She is responsible for advancing clean technologies within the Eversource gas business portfolio to help achieve Eversource’s commitment to carbon neutrality by 2030\, as well as supporting required statewide emissions reductions in Connecticut and Massachusetts. \nAs part of her role\, Nikki evaluates the feasibility of clean technologies\, such as renewable natural gas\, geothermal energy\, methane reduction and hydrogen\, and manages the development and execution of projects incorporating those clean technologies. She plays a lead role in policy efforts regarding the future of natural gas and other strategic initiatives that help Eversource provide safe\, reliable\, and clean energy to meet its customers’ needs. In addition\, Nikki oversees marketing\, customer connections\, and major account management across Eversource’s gas business\, which includes traditional and clean technology offerings. Prior to this role\, Nikki was Eversource’s Director of Clean Technologies. \nBefore joining Eversource\, Nikki was a Project Director of Business Development for Enbridge. She was responsible for the development of new natural gas transmission ventures\, services\, and related energy projects in the Northeast region. She also managed the Enbridge commercial relationship with National Grid. Earlier in her career\, Nikki held environmental permitting positions of increasing responsibility with Enbridge’s predecessor company\, Spectra Energy\, and worked as an environmental consultant specializing in ecological and health risk assessments. \nNikki holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science from Trinity College and a Master of Business Administration degree from the F.W. Olin School of Business at Babson College. \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n Sarah Haggerty\nConservation Biologist and GIS Manager\nMaine Audubon \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n Sarah's Bio \n \n \n Sarah Haggerty is a Conservation Biologist/GIS Manager for Maine Audubon where she works on a variety of different projects. These include projects associated with aquatic and terrestrial habitat connectivity\, insect population declines\, policy review and advocacy\, and most frequently these days – projects associated with renewable energy. As the lead author on Maine Audubon’s 2019 publication\, Renewable Energy and Wildlife in Maine\, she had an opportunity to dive into the literature to help the public understand the potential impacts to wildlife and their habitats from the siting\, construction\, and operations of renewable energy infrastructure as well as impact avoidance techniques. She also oversaw the development of Maine Audubon’s Renewable Energy Siting Tool which aims to provide resources developers and decision-makers the information they need to locate solar and land-based wind projects in areas that avoid or minimize negative impacts to important wildlife habitats. She was a member of the state’s Environment and Wildlife Working Group for the Maine Offshore Wind Initiative and currently sits on the Advisory Board for the Maine Offshore Wind Research Consortium. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bowdoin College with a major in biology\, and a Master of Science degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation from the University of Maine in Amherst. Prior to joining Maine Audubon\, she worked for 10 years at the Massachusetts Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program where she worked as a regulator for two years and a landscape-scale project manager for many more. \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n Rachel Pachter\nChief Development Officer\nVineyard Wind & Vineyard Offshore \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n Rachel's Bio \n \n \n Rachel Pachter has over twenty years of experience in U.S. offshore wind development. Rachel leads Vineyard Offshore’s team conducting early-stage activities including technical development\, permitting\, environmental activities\, and community engagement. Rachel led and finalized the approval of the first two offshore wind farms in federal waters of the United States\, including Vineyard Wind 1\, which is now under construction. Rachel navigates the projects she works on through complex regulatory paths at the federal\, state\, and local levels. She engages with critical stakeholder groups to reach agreements essential to the success of the project and the local host communities. Rachel is consistently ranked in global lists of wind energy leaders. Rachel has a degree in Geology from the University of Alaska. \nRachel was recently quoted in a lead business article in the New York Times on the significance of this moment in history for US offshore wind: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/27/business/energy-environment/marthas-vineyard-wind-farm-massachusetts.html#commentsContainer \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n Moderator:\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n Sue Kaplan\nFounder\, Sustainable Futures Consulting\nAdjunct Faculty\, University of New Hampshire \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n Sue's Bio \n \n \n Sue Kaplan is the Founder of Sustainable Futures Consulting. Her firm collaborates with business and institutional leaders to create and integrate their brand values\, strategic communications\, and sustainability practices. Client engagements include developing a brand and marketing platform for a suicide detection technology startup\, facilitating the merger of three groups for a Dartmouth research institute\, and stepping in as an interim communications executive for a national action tank. \nSue also teaches in the University of New Hampshire’s Sustainability Dual Major and is the faculty lead for the B Impact Clinic\, training undergraduates to work with the B Impact Assessment to consult with business clients that are working to become a certified B Corp or supercharging their sustainability practices. \nPrior to consulting\, Sue worked with leaders in federal and state government\, a global corporation\, and nonprofit healthcare systems\, typically managing large projects\, leading strategic communication teams\, bringing stakeholders together\, and busting silos. Her favorite roles include pioneering work in corporate sustainability at Polaroid Corporation and marketing leadership in Massachusetts’ Department of Energy Resources. \nSue’s purpose is to communicate\, collaborate\, and connect people and their ideas to spark sustainable impact\, fulfillment\, and stewardship for a thriving planet. Her volunteer roles align with her purpose\, as a member of NH Businesses for Social Responsibility’s Measure What Matters committee and an advocate on democracy\, climate\, and a just transition for the future. \nSue graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy\, earned a B.A. from Northwestern University and an M.B.A from Simmons University’s School of Management. She adores her husband and two adult sons\, border collie and cats\, as well as friends\, and soon-to-be new friends and associates. Best of all\, she’s out in the woods everyday with her dog! URL:https://newiee.org/event/newiee-rising-professionals-committee-monthly-meetup-16/2025-05-23/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Rising Professionals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/rising-prof-committee-monthly-meet-ups.png ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T073134 CREATED:20250505T123625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T123625Z UID:25198-1748338200-1748347200@newiee.org SUMMARY:New Hampshire Brownfields: From Funding to Finish – An EBC New Hampshire Webinar DESCRIPTION:This EBC New Hampshire webinar will dive into navigating funding opportunities\, regulatory perspectives\, and success stories of redevelopment of underutilized properties into economic opportunities in New Hampshire. This program will provide helpful information for a wide range of audience\, from planners\, developers\, and grantees to consultants and contractors. \nA robust panel discussion with the audience will conclude the webinar. \nGeneral Continuing Education Certificates are awarded by the EBC for this program (2.5 training contact hours). Certificates are automatically provided via email link for registered attendees at the conclusion of the webinar. URL:https://newiee.org/event/new-hampshire-brownfields-from-funding-to-finish-an-ebc-new-hampshire-webinar/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T073134 CREATED:20250505T122404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T122404Z UID:25194-1748347200-1748361600@newiee.org SUMMARY:Evaluation for Implementers DESCRIPTION:Program implementers take all types of measurements during a program cycle\, but which ones actually matter? And which measurements are critical to determining program success? This course will explain how evaluators assess program results and make adjustments that affect bottom-line savings and your company’s profits. This course will provide real-world examples of “best practices” to ensure that your program will generate measurable and defensible savings that will stand up to the scrutiny of the fussiest evaluator. \nLearning Objectives: \nIdentify and summarize basic EM&V concepts.\nExplain evaluation priorities and timing.\nCompute Net-to-Gross for different program scenarios.\n *Attendees must earn an 70% or higher on the final course test in order to earn 0.4 CEUs URL:https://newiee.org/event/evaluation-for-implementers/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Energy Services Professionals (AESP)":MAILTO:https://www.aesp.org/page/AESPNortheastChapter? END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T073134 CREATED:20250426T173855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T214610Z UID:25165-1748453400-1748458800@newiee.org SUMMARY:NEWIEE Book Club: Discover Silent Spring DESCRIPTION:Sponsor: \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n May 28\, 5:30-7 pm \nVirtual \nThis event will not be recorded. \nThe Rising Professionals Committee invites you to the second NEWIEE Book Club meeting-a space designed to remind us of our love for learning\, foster critical thinking\, and spark new connections with fellow professionals. Join us in reading Silent Spring and discover how one woman’s voice sparked a global environmental awakening. \nWe’d love for all interested to join us in this thought-provoking discussion. Let’s explore the power of knowledge\, advocacy and action together with this groundbreaking classic. \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n Registration Link\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Ideas of where to find the book: \n\nLibby App: eBooks and audiobooks (for free!) in Libby if you have a library card.\nLibby – Welcome\nInternet Archive free download and audiobook: Silent Spring-Rachel Carson-1962 : Free Download\, Borrow\, and Streaming : Internet Archive\nOfficial Spotify Audiobook: https://open.spotify.com/show/3wGj5jxPWkAyPmCxFs6bUF?si=PYgJJqD1R12Vuok8PglNVA\nFree online PDF\, multiple versions:\nSilent_Spring-Rachel_Carson-1962.pdf\nDownload Silent Spring by Rachel Carson; Edward O. Wilson; Linda Lear URL:https://newiee.org/event/newiee-book-club-discover-silent-spring/ CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Rising Professionals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/RP-Bookclub-Website-2-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T073134 CREATED:20250505T122602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T122602Z UID:25195-1748523600-1748527200@newiee.org SUMMARY:Rethinking Energy Savings: Exploring the Shift from Estimated to Data-Driven Approaches with Smart Meter Insights DESCRIPTION:Moderator: Lark Lee\, Tetra Tech \nSpeakers: \nAdam Grant\, NV Energy\nChris Pollow\, Idaho Power\nCarmen Best\, Recurve\nGarry Jones\, Oncor \nAs energy efficiency becomes integral to the grid reliability conversation and advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) rolls out across the country\, policy makers\, regulators and administrators are assessing how to build trust in energy savings and demand reductions. Questions include: How reliable are current deemed savings? Can programs move from a deemed savings approach to a measured model? Are certain program types better suited to AMI measured or deemed savings? Moderated by a subject matter expert to foster lively discussion\, panelists with direct experience discuss their perspectives on the evolution of the use of AMI meter data and deemed savings. \nLearning Objectives: \n-Explain the differences between deemed savings and measured savings approaches in the context of AMI deployment and energy efficiency programs. \n-Evaluate the suitability of various energy efficiency program types for either deemed or measured savings models using real-world examples discussed by panelists. \n-Develop a policy recommendation framework that integrates AMI data to enhance trust and reliability in energy savings for utility programs. URL:https://newiee.org/event/rethinking-energy-savings-exploring-the-shift-from-estimated-to-data-driven-approaches-with-smart-meter-insights/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Energy Services Professionals (AESP)":MAILTO:https://www.aesp.org/page/AESPNortheastChapter? END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T193000 DTSTAMP:20260406T073134 CREATED:20250505T143243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T143243Z UID:25216-1748541600-1748547000@newiee.org SUMMARY:Career Possibilities Panel & Speed Networking - Regulatory\, Clinical Trials\, Technical Clinical Writing DESCRIPTION:This panel is designed to help you think about your career path and the different options that are open to you. The panel will have an informational interview type feel with panelists sharing their career paths\, a look at what their job entails\, transferrable skills for those looking to make a change\, tips for uncovering opportunities\, advice for others\, and how to make brave leaps. URL:https://newiee.org/event/career-possibilities-panel-speed-networking-regulatory-clinical-trials-technical-clinical-writing/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE ORGANIZER;CN="Women in the Enterprise of Science & Techology (WEST)":MAILTO:info@WESTorg.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T173000 DTSTAMP:20260406T073134 CREATED:20250402T192617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T192617Z UID:25066-1748793600-1748799000@newiee.org SUMMARY:BOSTON: First Sundays June WEN Meet Up DESCRIPTION:Join WEN Members for Informal Meet Ups the first Sunday of the month. Meet colleagues in the WEN network and strengthen professional ties. Our June Meet Up will be Sunday\, June 1 from 4 to 5:30 pm. URL:https://newiee.org/event/boston-first-sundays-june-wen-meet-up/ LOCATION:The Locke Bar\, 6 Broad Canal Way\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02142\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Energy Network (WEN)%2C Boston":MAILTO:info@womensenergynetwork.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250602 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250604 DTSTAMP:20260406T073134 CREATED:20250421T123544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T123544Z UID:25155-1748822400-1748995199@newiee.org SUMMARY:2025 Spring into Decarb – AESP Mid-Atlantic & Northeast Spring Conference DESCRIPTION:Registrations close on June 1st!\nBefore and during the conference\, join AESP members for:\nA friendly golf tournament on the golf course!\nEnjoyment of Connecticut’s beautiful scenery!\nNetworking at the Lake of Isles Country Club!\nA variety of activities at Foxwoods Resort!\nThe Basics\nWhat: Presentations\, panels\, golf\, outdoor activities\, spa activities\, and networking with fellow AESP members!\nWhen: June 2nd and 3rd\nWhere: Lake of Isles Country Club\, 1 Clubhouse Drive\, North Stonington\, CT 06359\nWhy: To learn\, network\, and engage with folks about important developments in our industry! \nAccommodations\nFoxwoods Resort: A room block has been reserved for your convenience until Monday\, May 12th. If you need any additional information or have questions about room reservations\, please contact Larry Simpson. URL:https://newiee.org/event/2025-spring-into-decarb-aesp-mid-atlantic-northeast-spring-conference/ LOCATION:Lake of Isles Country Club\, 1 Clubhouse Dr\, North Stonington\, CT\, 06359\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Energy Services Professionals (AESP)":MAILTO:https://www.aesp.org/page/AESPNortheastChapter? END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250602 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250607 DTSTAMP:20260406T073134 CREATED:20250505T125146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T125146Z UID:25205-1748822400-1749254399@newiee.org SUMMARY:RESNET Hybrid HERS Rater Training- SUMMER 2025 DESCRIPTION:June 2-6\, 2025\, EST\nOnline Modules (Weekdays 9 AM-Noon AND Wednesdays 1-4 PM on Zoom) / Classroom-Field Practical Component (Weekdays 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM – Primarily Live In the Field – Location Newton\, MA) \nPlease note that the last 3 days of the Classroom/Field Practical Component of this training\, will be in the field\, location Newton\, MA. Travel and lodging are not included in the registration fee. \nThe Alliance is pleased to offer high quality HERS rater training classes in the Northeast 4 times per year. We have contracted with Performance Systems Development (PSD) to run this training. Our hybrid HERS rater training classes have an online modules component\, which includes all of the building science theory\, and a “classroom / field” practical component in person\, which includes all of the hands-on practical training and testing that is necessary to prepare to pass the rater exams. This comprehensive package has everything a student needs to be well prepared to become a HERS rater. HERS Rater Training is the first step towards Rater Certification. To learn more about the requirements for certification click here. Both online and classroom components are required for Rater Certification. Early bird discount deadline is April 14th (save $200). Final registration deadline is April 28\, 2025. Download the flyer. \nThis course has been approved by the Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund\, which has funds available for employee training. PLEASE NOTE: Grant applications must be submitted 21 days in advance of the start of this training. Exceptions will not be granted (per the Express Program Team). For detailed instructions on how to apply for this grant\, please click here or contact Betsy at betsy@nehers.org. \nPlease direct questions about the application process to the Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund Application Express Team at express@commcorp.org. \nPlease direct requests for your invoice formatted according to the Express Team’s requirements to Betsy at betsy@nehers.org. \nFull Training Cost of $3395 (Save $200 if Registered by April 14th at $3195) Includes the Combined Online Modules and Classroom/Field Practical Components\, and $525 in RESNET Testing Fees:\nAll three RESNET Exam Fees- including the HERS Rater Exam ($525 total value)\nThe Northeast HERS Training and Reference Manual ($100 value)\nA one-year Associate Membership in the Alliance ($60 value) \n5-Day Classroom/Field Practical Training Component:\nTrainers: \nDates: June 2 – 6\, 2025\, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (EST) \nLocation: Studio for High Performance Design and Construction at 151R Adams Street\, Newton\, MA 02458 \nHands-on learning equipment usage with blower door and duct blaster\nTwo of the five Probationary Ratings overseen by a RESNET certified Candidate Field Assessor required by RESNET\nPreparation\, proctoring and fees for all three RESNET Exams.\nPurchase the John Krigger Residential Energy book for an additional $95.50 (including shipping) when you register if you want a hard copy. This is the most common reference book on building science used both to prepare for the class and as a reference for the open book exam. This course is pre-approved for 36 BPI credits. \nFor students taking the full training\, there is no additional modeler training necessary. \n***Both online modules and classroom/field practical components are required for Rater Certification*** \nFINAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS April 28\, 2025 \nPLEASE VISIT OUR TRAINING WEBPAGE FOR A MORE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION \nHave you read our Q&A section for future ‘Independent’ raters? \nPrior to making payment\, be sure you have read and understood our Cancellation Policy (below)\nFor questions email info@nehers.org or call/text 978-633-3013. \nContact: Betsy Ames at 978.633.3013 URL:https://newiee.org/event/resnet-hybrid-hers-rater-training-summer-2025-2/ LOCATION:Studio for High Performance Design and Construction\, 151R Adams Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02458\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE ORGANIZER;CN="NEHERS":MAILTO:info@nehers.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250604 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250606 DTSTAMP:20260406T073134 CREATED:20250402T171820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T171820Z UID:25025-1748995200-1749167999@newiee.org SUMMARY:NEECE25 DESCRIPTION:6.4-6.5: New England Conference & Exposition\, Sea Crest Resort | N. Falmouth\, MA URL:https://newiee.org/event/neece25-2/ LOCATION:Sea Crest Beach Hotel\, 350 Quaker Rd\, Falmouth\, MA\, 02556\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T100000 DTSTAMP:20260406T073134 CREATED:20250525T155930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T155930Z UID:25253-1749025800-1749031200@newiee.org SUMMARY:Boston Chapter Event: AI & Women's Leadership DESCRIPTION:FREE / Registration Required \nExplore how artificial intelligence can energize leadership effectiveness. Recent Harvard research highlights that women leaders are more reluctant to adopt AI technologies compared to their male peers\, potentially widening leadership and career gaps. At this intimate breakfast roundtable\, we’ll discuss the barriers behind this hesitancy\, strategies to overcome them\, and ways to confidently leverage AI as a transformative leadership tool. \nOur Speaker for this Event: \nCharity Pennock\, ACC\nPrincipal\, North Street Group LLC \nCharity is a seasoned professional with over 20 years’ experience in director and management positions. Charity’s career has been based at the intersection of business and the nonprofit sectors in the areas of clean energy\, economic development\, entrepreneurship\, and technology. She has built organizations\, launched new programs\, and worked across sectors including corporate\, government\, higher education and non-profit partners and clients. These experiences helped Charity to use and refine her abilities in seeing the big picture\, understanding people’s motivations\, and asking important questions. Charity is an International Coaching Federation Associate Certified Coach and a Gestalt International Study Center Certified Coach. \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n Registration Link\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Chapter Sponsor URL:https://newiee.org/event/boston-chapter-event-ai-womens-leadership/ LOCATION:The Engine\, 750 Main Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02139\, United States CATEGORIES:Boston Chapter,NEWIEE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/NEWIEE-Chapter-Event-Boston-June-4.png ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T073134 CREATED:20250505T124244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T124244Z UID:25202-1749031200-1749034800@newiee.org SUMMARY:Providence Wind Turbine Tour DESCRIPTION:June 4\, 2025\nNarragansett Bay Commission\, 1 Service Road\, Providence\, RI\n10:00 AM – 11:00 AM\nGreen Energy Consumers Alliance and John Motta\, part of the engineering team at the Narragansett Bay Commission\, will conduct a tour of a wind turbine that supplies power to Rhode Island’s Community Choice Electricity program in Barrington\, Central Falls\, Narragansett\, Newport\, Providence\, Portsmouth\, and South Kingstown. \n9:45am – Arrival at the Wastewater Treatment Facility\, coffee\, and pastries\n10:10am – Walk to the turbine\n10:15am – Talk & presentation at the turbine by Green Energy Consumers and Narragansett Bay Commission Engineers\, including Q&A. Hard hats are required for the tour & will be provided\, or you can bring your own.\n10:50am – Return to facility\n11am – Tour ends\nSpots are limited so please RSVP soon! URL:https://newiee.org/event/providence-wind-turbine-tour/ LOCATION:Narragansett Bay Commission\, 1 Service Road\, Providence\, RI\, 02905\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T073134 CREATED:20250402T191818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T191818Z UID:25061-1749056400-1749067200@newiee.org SUMMARY:EPOC/SWEP-CT Spring 2025 Party @ Hops on the Hill DESCRIPTION:The Environmental Professionals Organization of CT (EPOC) and the CT Society for Women Environmental Professionals (SWEP-CT) are pleased to announce the following upcoming event: \nEPOC / SWEP-CT Spring 2025 Party @ Hops on the Hill\nHops on the Hill\, 275 Dug Road\, South Glastonbury\, CT\nWed\, June 04\, 2025\, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM URL:https://newiee.org/event/epoc-swep-ct-spring-2025-party-hops-on-the-hill/ LOCATION:Hops on the hill\, 275 Dug Rd\, \, CT\, South Glastonbury\, CT\, 06073\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T183000 DTSTAMP:20260406T073134 CREATED:20250505T130015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T130015Z UID:25208-1749137400-1749148200@newiee.org SUMMARY:2025 Poo & Brew Networking Event #41 DESCRIPTION:Join Young Professionals in the Water Quality Industry\nThe Lowell Regional Wastewater Utility (LRWWU) provides wastewater treatment to Lowell and parts of surrounding communities. The facility is currently in phase 3 of its improvement project aimed to modernize outdated equipment\, streamline operations\, ensure the continued reliability of critical infrastructure\, comply with current and future environmental permits\, and reduce ongoing operation and maintenance costs. \nImprovements include: \nPhosphorus Removal – replace aging equipment and change in process from biological treatment to chemical.\nDewatering Upgrade/Replacement\nAdditional chemical equipment for sludge odor control and processing Infrastructure\nGrit removal equipment replacement\nNew air diffuser equipment\nGravity thickener mechanism replacement\nReplacement of electrical equipment in Effluent Building from the 70’s\nThe tour will be followed by a networking event at Navigation Brewery located in Lowell\, MA. The brewery is less than 4 miles from the Lowell Regional WW Utility and offers great variety of amazing beers and food. URL:https://newiee.org/event/2025-poo-brew-networking-event-41/ LOCATION:Lowell City Wastewater Department\, 451 First St Blvd\, Lowell\, MA\, 01850\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE ORGANIZER;CN="NEWEA":MAILTO:mail@newea.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250610 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250613 DTSTAMP:20260406T073134 CREATED:20250307T133132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T133132Z UID:24821-1749513600-1749772799@newiee.org SUMMARY:Summit 2025 DESCRIPTION:It’s time to get back to the basics of energy efficiency. Join us at Summit 2025 to explore how collaboration between state and local government\, businesses\, and communities will be key in addressing the growing challenges of energy affordability\, load growth\, and climate impacts. By leveraging innovative technologies\, policies\, and partnerships for more efficient homes\, buildings\, and industries\, we can scale solutions and drive transformational change. \nWith an interactive program\, NEEP Summit 2025 will examine the multiple benefits of energy efficiency. Our agenda will feature voices and models highlighting how we must scale and transform efficiency solutions to save energy and money for all\, lower harmful pollution\, create high-quality jobs\, and promote modern and resilient technologies and practices. \nBringing together energy practitioners\, state and local policymakers\, utility experts\, industry leaders\, consumer and community representatives\, and problem solvers\, Summit 2025 is designed to inspire attendees and advance energy efficiency. Highlighting tangible\, actionable solutions in interactive sessions and engagement opportunities\, this conference will deliver the strategies\, and most importantly the relationships needed to advance a more efficient regional economy together. URL:https://newiee.org/event/summit-2025/ LOCATION:Courtyard Boston Downtown Marriott\, 275 Tremont Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T073134 CREATED:20250402T184743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T184743Z UID:25051-1749578400-1749585600@newiee.org SUMMARY:Justice and Equity Community Meet Up: NYC DESCRIPTION:Event Date:\nTuesday\, June 10\, 2025\nTime:\n6:00pm-8:00pm\nVenue:\nTBD\nLocation:\nManhattan\nNew York City\, NY\nCost:\nfree\nSeveral NESEA Board of Directors will be hosting an in-person meet-up for underrepresented people to help inform NESEA’s next steps related to our Justice\, Equity\, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) work. Come join us as we continue to build a sense of community and help to lay the foundation for our refreshed roadmap of initiatives that will aim to help guide NESEA and influence our industry for years to come! You can read a recent Open Letter from the Board of Directors here\, which addresses the current rhetoric-at-large across the country and how it relates to our strategic plan and the NESEA community. \nRefreshments will be provided. We are working on confirming our venue based on registration interest. We will contact you with the specific location as soon as it is finalized. For more information about attending\, please email NESEA Board Member Andrea Mancino at inclusion@nesea.org. URL:https://newiee.org/event/justice-and-equity-community-meet-up-nyc/ LOCATION:TBD CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T073134 CREATED:20250505T142711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T142711Z UID:25212-1749661200-1749668400@newiee.org SUMMARY:Join the Society of Women Environmental Professionals and the Brownfield Coalition of the Northeast for BCONE's Spring Networking in Worcester! DESCRIPTION:BCONE\, SWEP-MA\, and SWEP-CT are pleased to invite you to network at Worcester’s favorite rooftop venue\, The Mercantile. Your registration includes appetizers and drink tickets. \nRegister here: https://www.brownfieldcoalitionne.org/event-6161983/Registration \n(To get the SWEP Member Rate\, contact info@swep-ma.org or check your email for a coupon code.) URL:https://newiee.org/event/join-the-society-of-women-environmental-professionals-and-the-brownfield-coalition-of-the-northeast-for-bcones-spring-networking-in-worcester/ LOCATION:Mercantile Restaurant\, 2 Mercantile St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T073134 CREATED:20250511T154529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T121847Z UID:25228-1749729600-1749740400@newiee.org SUMMARY:NH Chapter Summer Event DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Volunteer Event at the Seacoast Science Center! \nHelp us care for this beautiful space by gardening\, removing invasive plants\, and sprucing up the grounds — all while enjoying the stunning New Hampshire coastline. \nWear comfy outdoor clothes and bring a reusable water bottle. It’s a great way to give back\, connect\, and protect an important place in New Hampshire. \nFREE EVENT \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n Registration Link URL:https://newiee.org/event/nh-chapter-summer-event/ LOCATION:Seacoast Science Center Odiorne Point State Park\, 570 Ocean Blvd\, Rye\, NH\, 03870\, United States CATEGORIES:New Hampshire Chapter,NEWIEE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/NEWIEE-Chapter-Event-New-Hampshire-June-12.png ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T123000 DTSTAMP:20260406T073134 CREATED:20250505T142359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T142359Z UID:25211-1749805200-1749817800@newiee.org SUMMARY:Keynotes: FERC Commissioner and ISO-NE Board Chair; and Panels on the Future of Gas in New England (#186) DESCRIPTION:Friday\, June 13\, 2025\, 9:00 am-12:30 pm\nDoors open at 8:00 am for networking and breakfast\nHybrid In-Person and Livestreaming Roundtable\nConvener/Moderator: Dr. Jonathan Raab\, Raab Associates\, Ltd.\nHost: Foley Hoag\, Seaport West\, 155 Seaport Blvd\, Boston\, MA 02210\nTwitter: #RaabRT Website: www.RaabAssociates.org\nAgenda\n9:00 Welcome and Introductions—Dr. Jonathan Raab\n9:05 Keynote Conversation on Wholesale Markets\, Reliability\, & Transmission in a Changing\nLandscape\n• FERC Commissioner Judy Chang\n• ISO New England Board Chair Cheryl LaFleur\n9:50 Future of Gas in Buildings and Implications for the Gas Distribution System\n• Jamie Van Nostrand\, Chair\, Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities\n• Caroline Hon\, Vice President\, New England Regulation and Pricing\, National Grid\n• Richard Cowart\, Principal\, Regulatory Assistance Project\n10:55 Break\n11:25 Future of Gas in the Electricity System\n• Dustin Meyer\, Senior Vice President\, Policy\, Economics and Regulatory Affairs\, API\n• Carrie Zalewski\, VP\, Transmission & Electricity Markets\, American Clean Power Association\n• Dan Dolan\, President\, New England Power Generators Association\n• Dr. Elizabeth Stanton\, Founder and Executive Director\, Applied Economics Clinic\n12:30 Adjourn\nThe Restructuring Roundtable is generously sponsored in 2025 by: Abode Energy Management; Acadia Center;\nAdvanced Energy United; ACT; AFRY Management Consulting; Analysis Group; American Petroleum Institute; Atrium\nEconomics; Autumn Lane Energy Consulting; Avangrid; Brookfield Power; Canadian Consulate; Cape Light Compact;\nConservation Law Foundation; ConEd Transmission; Concentric Energy Advisors; CTC Global; Constellation; Daymark\nEnergy Advisors; Energy and Environmental Economics; E4TheFuture; Energy Options; Energy Tariff Experts; ENGIE;\nEnvironmental Defense Fund; ERM; Eversource; FirstLight Power; Foley Hoag LLP; Glenvale Solar; Green Energy\nConsumer Alliance; Grid United; Hydro Québec; ISO New England; Jera Americas; Levitan & Associates; London\nEconomics; Longroad Energy; LS Power; MREA; MA DOER; MassCEC; McMahon Communications; National Grid;\nNECPUC; NEPGA; New Leaf Energy; NextEra Energy; Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships; NRG Energy; Ørsted\nEnergy; Power Advisory; Power Options; Québec Government Office Boston; RI Energy; Smart Electric Power Alliance;\nSolect Energy; Stack Energy Consulting; StoneTurn; Sustainable Energy Advantage; Synapse Energy Economics; TCR;\nTremont Strategies Group; TSK Associates; Unitil; VEIC; VELCO; Vineyard Offshore\nNote: Sponsorship of the Roundtable does not imply endorsement or support of any issue or speaker URL:https://newiee.org/event/keynotes-ferc-commissioner-and-iso-ne-board-chair-and-panels-on-the-future-of-gas-in-new-england-186/ LOCATION:Foley Hoag LLP Boston\, 155 Seaport Blvd\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T073134 CREATED:20250505T125536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T170326Z UID:25206-1749817800-1749834000@newiee.org SUMMARY:Pro Tour: Under Construction Passive House with Integrated PV Roof DESCRIPTION:Event Date:\nFriday\, June 6\, 2025\nTime:\n1pm-5pm\nLocation:\nBethany\, CT 06524\nCEU Information:\nAIA (pending)\, Phius (pending) \nCost:\n$35 Members/$45 Non-Members\nOn June 6\, NESEA will be organizing a tour of a new single family home\, still under construction and being built to Passive House standards. \nAttendees at this early summer event will learn the story of this project\, nestled away in Bethany\, CT. The event hosts hope to showcase this residence\, which will be net zero ready\, as an example of a high-performance residence with minimal environmental impact. \nThe event will begin with an opening presentation\, with details including the design strategies\, materials selection\, performance goals\, and site considerations of the project. Attendees will then break into small groups to tour the facility while hearing more from the interdisciplinary team of experts who made the building possible. After the tour\, we’ll regroup for a reception and Q&A\, giving attendees the opportunity to chat with the day’s speakers and each other. \nAbout the Project \nWith a brook on the property\, the sensitive hydrology demanded a rigorous storm-water management approach\, incorporating rain chains and on-site infiltration wells to mitigate runoff and reduce reliance on municipal systems. The project team used an airtight envelope\, high-performance insulation\, thermal bridge-free detailing to improve the home’s performance\, and strategically positioned the triple-pane windows to optimize solar gain and heat retention. \nA state-of-the-art metal roof integrated with photovoltaic panels (one of the first installations of its kind in the nation) will offset 100% of demand\, including battery storage and electric vehicle charging. Sustainability extends to material selection\, with naturally weather-resistant cedar siding finished in a traditional charring process for durability without chemical treatments. Currently under construction and pre-certified under Phius +18\, the project team offers to share this residence as an example of what they hope can be an evolving model of resilience\, energy independence\, and environmental stewardship—setting a new benchmark for sustainable homebuilding. URL:https://newiee.org/event/pro-tour-under-construction-passive-house-with-integrated-pv-roof/ LOCATION:Bethany\, CT\, Bethany\, CT\, 06524\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T073134 CREATED:20250303T153840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T112558Z UID:24791-1749898800-1749909600@newiee.org SUMMARY:March with NEWIEE at the Boston Pride Parade DESCRIPTION:NEWIEE is excited to march in the Boston Pride for the People Parade! We invite all members to join us in celebrating diversity and inclusion. Let’s come together to show our support for the LGBTQ+ community and commitment to building a brighter\, more equitable future for all! \nWhile the event details will be shared closer to the date\, we’re opening up early registration for those who are interested in walking with our community. \nThis is a free event\, but spots are limited—only 75 walkers can join the official NEWIEE group. \nEveryone who registered prior to June 4 received a special coupon for a free NEWIEE t-shirt that needed to be ordered by June 4th at 5pm to have time to get it for the parade. Those who register after this deadline will not have the opportunity for a free t-shirt\, but we look forward to having you walk with us! \nSecure your spot today and help us represent the energy and environment sectors with pride\, purpose\, and visibility! \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n Register today!\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n Speakers\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n Panelists:\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n Maria Belen Power\nUndersecretary of Environmental Justice & Equity\nMassachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n Maria's Bio \n \n \n Maria Belen Power grew up in Nicaragua in the aftermath of the revolution. She most recently served as the Assistant Executive Director of GreenRoots\, a community-based organization dedicated to improving and enhancing the urban environment and public health in Chelsea. The city has some of the worst air pollution in the state\, predisposing residents to higher rates of cardiovascular disease and respiratory ailments\, including some of the highest rates of COVID-19 of any Massachusetts community. Power oversaw GreenRoots’ environmental justice campaigns and supported the work of the organizing team. She was appointed by President Biden to serve on the newly established White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council. She holds an undergraduate degree in sociology from Augsburg University\, a Master of Public Policy from Tufts University\, and a Certificate in Non-Profit Management and Leadership from the Institute for Nonprofit Practice. \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n Doria Brown\nEnergy Manager\nCity of Nashua – Sustainability \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n Doria's Bio \n \n \n Doria is the first ever Energy Manager for the City of Nashua. She is an emerging energy professional bringing seven years of experience to the community she serves. Doria specializes in Energy Portfolio Management\, Renewable Energy Project Management\, and Greenhouse Gas Accounting. Doria has a Bachelor of Science from Franklin Pierce University in Environmental Science with a concentration in Chemistry and Hydrology. She is a strong believer in climate change and that it is the responsibility of all generations to act now so that we will not be regretful later. When she is not working in the City\, Doria enjoys making short form video content on her Earth Stewardess Platform\, tending to her indoor vegetable garden\, and binging Netflix. \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n Nikki Bruno\nVice President\, Clean Technologies\nEversource \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n Nikki's Bio \n \n \n Nikki is the Vice President of Clean Technologies in Eversource’s gas business unit. She is responsible for advancing clean technologies within the Eversource gas business portfolio to help achieve Eversource’s commitment to carbon neutrality by 2030\, as well as supporting required statewide emissions reductions in Connecticut and Massachusetts. \nAs part of her role\, Nikki evaluates the feasibility of clean technologies\, such as renewable natural gas\, geothermal energy\, methane reduction and hydrogen\, and manages the development and execution of projects incorporating those clean technologies. She plays a lead role in policy efforts regarding the future of natural gas and other strategic initiatives that help Eversource provide safe\, reliable\, and clean energy to meet its customers’ needs. In addition\, Nikki oversees marketing\, customer connections\, and major account management across Eversource’s gas business\, which includes traditional and clean technology offerings. Prior to this role\, Nikki was Eversource’s Director of Clean Technologies. \nBefore joining Eversource\, Nikki was a Project Director of Business Development for Enbridge. She was responsible for the development of new natural gas transmission ventures\, services\, and related energy projects in the Northeast region. She also managed the Enbridge commercial relationship with National Grid. Earlier in her career\, Nikki held environmental permitting positions of increasing responsibility with Enbridge’s predecessor company\, Spectra Energy\, and worked as an environmental consultant specializing in ecological and health risk assessments. \nNikki holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science from Trinity College and a Master of Business Administration degree from the F.W. Olin School of Business at Babson College. \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n Sarah Haggerty\nConservation Biologist and GIS Manager\nMaine Audubon \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n Sarah's Bio \n \n \n Sarah Haggerty is a Conservation Biologist/GIS Manager for Maine Audubon where she works on a variety of different projects. These include projects associated with aquatic and terrestrial habitat connectivity\, insect population declines\, policy review and advocacy\, and most frequently these days – projects associated with renewable energy. As the lead author on Maine Audubon’s 2019 publication\, Renewable Energy and Wildlife in Maine\, she had an opportunity to dive into the literature to help the public understand the potential impacts to wildlife and their habitats from the siting\, construction\, and operations of renewable energy infrastructure as well as impact avoidance techniques. She also oversaw the development of Maine Audubon’s Renewable Energy Siting Tool which aims to provide resources developers and decision-makers the information they need to locate solar and land-based wind projects in areas that avoid or minimize negative impacts to important wildlife habitats. She was a member of the state’s Environment and Wildlife Working Group for the Maine Offshore Wind Initiative and currently sits on the Advisory Board for the Maine Offshore Wind Research Consortium. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bowdoin College with a major in biology\, and a Master of Science degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation from the University of Maine in Amherst. Prior to joining Maine Audubon\, she worked for 10 years at the Massachusetts Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program where she worked as a regulator for two years and a landscape-scale project manager for many more. \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n Rachel Pachter\nChief Development Officer\nVineyard Wind & Vineyard Offshore \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n Rachel's Bio \n \n \n Rachel Pachter has over twenty years of experience in U.S. offshore wind development. Rachel leads Vineyard Offshore’s team conducting early-stage activities including technical development\, permitting\, environmental activities\, and community engagement. Rachel led and finalized the approval of the first two offshore wind farms in federal waters of the United States\, including Vineyard Wind 1\, which is now under construction. Rachel navigates the projects she works on through complex regulatory paths at the federal\, state\, and local levels. She engages with critical stakeholder groups to reach agreements essential to the success of the project and the local host communities. Rachel is consistently ranked in global lists of wind energy leaders. Rachel has a degree in Geology from the University of Alaska. \nRachel was recently quoted in a lead business article in the New York Times on the significance of this moment in history for US offshore wind: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/27/business/energy-environment/marthas-vineyard-wind-farm-massachusetts.html#commentsContainer \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n Moderator:\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n Sue Kaplan\nFounder\, Sustainable Futures Consulting\nAdjunct Faculty\, University of New Hampshire \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n Sue's Bio \n \n \n Sue Kaplan is the Founder of Sustainable Futures Consulting. Her firm collaborates with business and institutional leaders to create and integrate their brand values\, strategic communications\, and sustainability practices. Client engagements include developing a brand and marketing platform for a suicide detection technology startup\, facilitating the merger of three groups for a Dartmouth research institute\, and stepping in as an interim communications executive for a national action tank. \nSue also teaches in the University of New Hampshire’s Sustainability Dual Major and is the faculty lead for the B Impact Clinic\, training undergraduates to work with the B Impact Assessment to consult with business clients that are working to become a certified B Corp or supercharging their sustainability practices. \nPrior to consulting\, Sue worked with leaders in federal and state government\, a global corporation\, and nonprofit healthcare systems\, typically managing large projects\, leading strategic communication teams\, bringing stakeholders together\, and busting silos. Her favorite roles include pioneering work in corporate sustainability at Polaroid Corporation and marketing leadership in Massachusetts’ Department of Energy Resources. \nSue’s purpose is to communicate\, collaborate\, and connect people and their ideas to spark sustainable impact\, fulfillment\, and stewardship for a thriving planet. Her volunteer roles align with her purpose\, as a member of NH Businesses for Social Responsibility’s Measure What Matters committee and an advocate on democracy\, climate\, and a just transition for the future. \nSue graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy\, earned a B.A. from Northwestern University and an M.B.A from Simmons University’s School of Management. She adores her husband and two adult sons\, border collie and cats\, as well as friends\, and soon-to-be new friends and associates. Best of all\, she’s out in the woods everyday with her dog! 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