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SUMMARY:AESP Maine’s Energy Efficiency Workforce & Job Market Update
DESCRIPTION:Maine’s clean energy and energy efficiency sectors are growing — and so is the demand for skilled workers\, contractors\, and community partners across the state. Join us for a timely conversation on where the market stands today and where it’s headed next.\nThis webinar will cover Maine’s current energy efficiency landscape\, in-demand skills\, employer needs\, and the workforce development efforts underway to meet them. Participants will also hear about EnergizeME Academy — the Maine Residential Energy Efficiency Workforce Initiative — including training pathways in weatherization\, building performance\, HVAC\, and heat pumps. \nLed by the Association of Energy Services Professionals (AESP)\, with support from The JPI Group and HVAC U\, this session brings together national expertise and local partnerships in support of long-term workforce growth in Maine. \nWhether you’re a contractor\, industry professional\, educator\, workforce organization\, community partner\, or simply curious about Maine’s growing energy sector\, this webinar will give you a clearer picture of the opportunities ahead. \nAttendees will learn how to: \n\nDescribe current trends shaping Maine’s energy efficiency and clean energy landscape\nIdentify workforce needs\, priority sectors\, and in-demand skills across Maine’s residential energy efficiency market\nRecognize key training and workforce development efforts supporting industry growth in Maine\nExplore how partnerships\, training initiatives\, and industry collaboration are helping address workforce and contractor needs\nIdentify opportunities to engage with Maine’s growing energy efficiency ecosystem through training\, partnerships\, or career exploration
URL:https://newiee.org/event/aesp-maines-energy-efficiency-workforce-job-market-update/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE
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SUMMARY:NEWIEE Chapter Event: Western New England
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1779108420592{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]This will be a relaxed\, informal opportunity to connect with fellow chapter members\, meet some new faces\, share resources and insights\, and just enjoy good conversation in a great setting.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][mk_button size=”medium” letter_spacing=”0″ url=”https://newiee.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F45033″ target=”_blank” align=”center” button_custom_width=”300″ margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”15″ margin_right=”15″]Register Here[/mk_button][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://newiee.org/event/newiee-chapter-event-western-new-england/
LOCATION:Gouveia Vineyards\, 1339 Whirlwind Hill Rd\, Wallingford\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Western New England Chapter
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SUMMARY:EBC: MBTA: Resilience Roadmap – Part One of the Webinar Series on Climate Resiliency in Massachusetts
DESCRIPTION:Join the EBC Climate Change Committee for a webinar series exploring how Massachusetts state agencies are turning key insights from their past work into action in 2026 and beyond. \nThrough this series\, leadership from MBTA\, Massport\, MassDCR\, MEMA\, and MassDOER will present their key achievements in advancing climate resiliency over the past year\, showcasing impactful projects\, partnerships\, and measurable outcomes from 2025. Agency leadership will also provide a forward-looking perspective on upcoming initiatives\, programs\, and policy developments planned for 2026 and beyond\, offering insight into how each agency is preparing for evolving climate challenges. \nOn April 30\, 2026\, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) published its first-ever systemwide Resilience Roadmap\, a comprehensive plan to strengthen transit infrastructure and prepare operations against the impacts of climate change and severe weather\, including flooding\, extreme heat\, and cold. This roadmap was developed as a key next step following the MBTA’s release of the 2024 Climate Assessment and outlines both near- and long-term strategies to proactively reduce climate risks and improve reliability across the transit system. The webinar will cover the nine priority areas of the Roadmap and 30 new resilience strategies for the MBTA\, including recommended actions over the next five years. \nThe webinar will conclude with a moderated Q&A session for attendee questions. \n\nProgram Speakers:\n\nHannah Lyons-Galante\, Deputy Director of Climate Change Resiliency\, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority\nCaroline Bean\, Director\, Climate and Sustainability Planning\, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority\n\nProgram Moderator:\n\nJulie Eaton Ernst\, PE\, Chair\, EBC Climate Change Committee; Resilient Infrastructure Solutions – Practice Leader\, HNTB Corporation
URL:https://newiee.org/event/ebc-mbta-resilience-roadmap-part-one-of-the-webinar-series-on-climate-resiliency-in-massachusetts-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE
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SUMMARY:NEWIEE Rising Professionals Committee Monthly Meetup
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1768231179034{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]NEWIEE Members are invited to attend our monthly Rising Professional Meetups\, which take place virtually on Teams on the fourth Friday of each month from Noon – 1:00pm. Join the Rising Professionals group to build community and learn from one another as rising professionals in energy and the environment. Each month 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. \nLog in to your NEWIEE membership portal account to register for one month or register for them all. Please note that upon registering you’ll need to save the time\, and the Teams link to your own calendar.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][mk_button corner_style=”rounded” size=”medium” letter_spacing=”0″ url=”https://newiee.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F30239″ align=”center” button_custom_width=”300″ margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”15″ margin_right=”15″]Register Here[/mk_button][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://newiee.org/event/newiee-rising-professionals-committee-monthly-meetup-16-2025-12-26/2026-07-24/
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CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Rising Professionals
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SUMMARY:EBC: Business at the Barn – EBC & RISEP Annual Rhode Island Summer Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date! EBC & RISEP Annual Rhode Island Networking Event! \nInvite your clients\, colleagues and co-workers to join the EBC Rhode Island Chapter and the Rhode Island Society of Environmental Professionals (RISEP) for an annual summer evening of networking at the Tilted Barn Brewery in Exeter\, RI! \nAbout Tilted Barn Brewery \nLocated in our authentic\, New England-style post and beam barn\, we are proud to be Rhode Island’s first farm brewery. A visit to Tilted Barn allows you to sit back and relax while off the beaten path\, and enjoy the fruits of our labor. Our small batch\, hand-crafted ales are best enjoyed fresh so be sure to make the trek early and often for a true farm-to-pint experience. \nDon’t miss your chance to network with industry professionals\, exchange business cards\, or just simply relax on a summer’s day at this annual event.
URL:https://newiee.org/event/ebc-mbta-resilience-roadmap-part-one-of-the-webinar-series-on-climate-resiliency-in-massachusetts/
LOCATION:Tilted Brewery\, 1 Helmsley Pl\, Exeter\, Rhode Island\, 02822\, United States
CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE
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SUMMARY:NEWIEE's 2026 "Women Shaping the Agenda"
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1779109805837{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nBuilding Resilience in an Age of Affordability Pressures\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1780678802164{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Energy affordability is more than just an issue of managing costs—it is a climate and economic resilience challenge. The challenge requires policy solutions and better communication\, but it also requires new technology\, new business models\, and new voices at the table. \nNEWIEE’s 2026 Women Shaping the Agenda discussion brings together women driving solutions to these challenges—not just in policy and regulation\, but in technology companies\, energy platforms\, utility innovation\, advocacy\, and investment. These leaders are funding and deploying the market innovations now putting choices into the hands of consumers and businesses. From virtual power plants and demand flexibility platforms to grid modernization and other energy and community engagement solutions\, the tools to build a more affordable\, climate resilient New England already exist. \nQuestions? Reach out to events@newiee.org[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][mk_button size=”medium” url=”https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-women-shaping-the-agenda-tickets-1989551739811?aff=oddtdtcreator” target=”_blank” align=”center” button_custom_width=”250″ margin_right=”0″ bg_color=”#614c8d”]Register Here[/mk_button][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column width=”1/3″][mk_button size=”medium” url=”https://www.jennifermacneilphotography.com/newieewsta2025″ target=”_blank” align=”center” button_custom_width=”250″ margin_right=”0″ bg_color=”#614c8d”]Event Photos[/mk_button][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][mk_button size=”medium” url=”https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ng_Q_oD5NL8sBbUfFV18W_bxGMBOQySSYEA_toqN-cE/edit?usp=sharing” target=”_blank” align=”center” button_custom_width=”250″ margin_right=”0″ bg_color=”#614c8d”]See Who’s Attending[/mk_button][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][mk_button size=”medium” url=”https://newiee.org/holding-the-line-showcasing-climate-leadership-at-newiees-2025-women-shaping-the-agenda/” target=”_blank” align=”center” button_custom_width=”250″ margin_right=”0″ bg_color=”#614c8d”]WSTA Blog[/mk_button][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][mk_page_section min_height=”0″ sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][vc_row_inner disable_element=”yes”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1754823894316{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Priority Tickets for Job Seekers. If you’re between jobs or navigating a career transition\, NEWIEE is here for you. In line with our “Holding the Line” commitment\, we’re prioritizing donated tickets for attendees who are #opentowork. This event is a great opportunity to reconnect\, grow your network\, and explore new opportunities. Email newiee@newiee.org if you are interested.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][/vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_separator color=”custom” el_width=”30″ accent_color=”#189c8e”][vc_row_inner disable_element=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-2 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-3 vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”25357″ img_size=”170×170″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-10 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-2 vc_col-xs-8″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1751730364412{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Senator Meghan Kallman\nRhode Island State Senate[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][mk_toggle title=”Senator Kallman’s Bio” el_class=”bio-toggle”]Meghan E. Kallman is a Democrat representing District 15 (Pawtucket\, Providence) in the Rhode Island Senate. \nShe served two terms on the Pawtucket City Council prior to being elected to the Senate in November 2020. During her time in the General Assembly\, Sen. Kallman has advanced legislation related to housing\, climate action\, transportation and other issues. \nIn 2023\, she sponsored two major new laws to address the state’s housing crisis. One will facilitate the conversion of empty buildings like mills and schools into housing. Another provides funding to support transit-oriented development\, the creation of mixed-use\, mixed-income housing around transit hubs. Given the number of old mill buildings in Pawtucket and Providence and the communities proximity to transit stations\, both cities are well positioned to take advantage of these laws to provide more housing. \nSen. Kallman also sponsored laws in 2023 to make birth control more available by allowing trained pharmacists to prescribe hormonal contraceptives and support workers by toughening penalties on wage theft and helped secure funding to keep the R-Line (RIPTA’s busiest bus route) free for all riders. She cosponsored the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act and a bill to expand solar development while protecting forests and rate payers. She was also honored as a 2023 Environmental Champion by Clean Water Action for her work protecting the environment. \nShe was the Senate sponsor of the Fair Housing Practices Act\, which bars housing discrimination against renters based on their source of income\, as well as a provision in the state budget creating Rhode Island’s first-ever permanent revenue stream to support affordable housing. She also sponsored legislation barring housing discrimination based on gender identity or expression. \nShe sponsored an amendment to the Rhode Island Whistle Blowers Protection Act to prohibit employers from reporting or threatening to report an employee’s immigration status for whistle-blowing. She introduced a successful resolution creating a study of how to reduce the number of women incarcerated in Rhode Island and proposed a bill that would make transportation on RIPTA buses free for all Rhode Islanders. \nSen. Kallman received the 2021 Pacesetter Award from the Women Legislators’ Lobby\, or WILL\, a program of Women’s Action for New Directions (WAND). She was among seven Pacesetters\, women state legislators nationwide who are leading the way in redirecting much-needed federal funds back to their constituents. \nSen. Kallman was born on Nov. 18\, 1983. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Smith College and went on to earn a Master’s Degree from the University of Chicago and a Doctorate from Brown University. She is a professor at the University of Massachusetts\, Boston. \nShe previously served on the State Housing Appeals Board\, the Pawtucket Juvenile Hearing Board and as a fellow with the Women’s Police Institute. She is a community organizer and founder of Crash Pawtucket\, a local business showcase. She is also a founding member of the Climate Jobs RI coalition.[/mk_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner disable_element=”yes”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1656941045572{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nModerator:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner disable_element=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-2 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-3 vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”25362″ img_size=”170×170″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-10 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-2 vc_col-xs-8″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1751730669861{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Sue AnderBois\nNortheast Climate & Energy Director\nThe Nature Conservancy \nDeputy Majority Whip\nProvidence City Council[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][mk_toggle title=”Sue’s Bio” el_class=”bio-toggle”]Sue AnderBois is the Northeast Director of Climate & Energy at The Nature Conservancy\, as well as the co-vice chair of TNC’s North America Policy and Government Relations cabinet. She is also the Environmental Representative on the RI Energy Efficiency and Resource Management Council. \nSue also currently represents Ward 3 on the Providence City Council\, and serves as Deputy Majority Whip. She chairs the Special Committee on the Environment and Resiliency and the North Main Task Force\, and is a member of the Finance Committee\, Parks Commission\, Public Property Committee\, and HOPE Committee. \nSue’s background is in policy and strategy related to climate\, clean energy\, and sustainable food systems. Prior to joining the Conservancy\, Sue served as Rhode Island’s first Director of Food Strategy under former Governor Gina Raimondo\, where she crafted and implemented Rhode Island’s first state-wide food systems strategy Relish Rhody. She has also worked at the Northeast Clean Energy Council\, the Energy Foundation\, and RI Office of Energy Resources. \nShe has a BA from Dartmouth College and an MBA from the Yale School of Management and lives in Providence\, RI with her husband Scott and their dog Captain Ruggles and cats Zeni & Wasabi.[/mk_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_padding=”0″][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1561121272600{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nPanelists:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_padding=”0″][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-2 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-3 vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”27421″ img_size=”170×170″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-10 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-2 vc_col-xs-8″][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1780677906945{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Heather Sandborn\nPublic Advocate\nMaine Office of the Public Advocate[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][mk_toggle title=”Heather’s Bio” el_class=”bio-toggle”]Heather Sanborn has served as Maine Public Advocate since she was appointed by Governor Mills in January 2025. Sanborn is a member of the Executive Committee of the National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates and the Advisory Committee for the Critical Consumer Issues Forum. From 2016 to 2022\, Sanborn represented parts of Falmouth\, Portland\, and Westbrook as a member of the Maine House of Representatives and the Maine State Senate. During her service\, Sanborn successfully championed legislation to reduce energy costs for Maine people and small businesses and to help the state reach its energy efficiency goals. Sanborn spent the last 14 years as Director of Business Operations at Rising Tide Brewing\, a craft brewery she co-founded with her husband Nathan. Earlier in her career\, Sanborn practiced law at Brann & Isaacson in Lewiston and Ropes & Gray in Boston\, served as a Law Clerk to U.S. First Circuit Court Appeals Judge Kermit V. Lipez\, and taught at Cape Elizabeth High School. Sanborn holds a law degree from the University of Maine School of Law and a Master of Science in Educational Leadership from the University of Southern Maine. She graduated summa cum laude from Middlebury College\, where she was salutatorian. Heather may be reached via Heather.Sanborn@maine.gov.[/mk_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_padding=”0″][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-2 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-3 vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”27423″ img_size=”170×170″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-10 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-2 vc_col-xs-8″][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1780678478094{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Tina M. Bennett\nChief Executive Officer\nPowerOptions[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][mk_toggle title=”Tina’s Bio” el_class=”bio-toggle”]Tina is the Chief Executive Officer at PowerOptions. Her long-standing connection to PowerOptions and distinguished career in the energy sector uniquely positioned her to lead the organization into its next chapter. As President and CEO of CMC Energy Services\, she led the growth strategy that transitioned the company from regional to national\, and while president and COO of Conservation Services Group (acquired by CLEAResult)\, she oversaw a period of tremendous advancement\, building their team’s capability to support innovation\, growth\, and improved service delivery. Tina’s collaborative leadership style and her ability to build strong relationships with clients\, partners\, and stakeholders have been key to her success\, and she has consistently championed initiatives that align with PowerOptions’ mission\, ensuring affordability\, resilience\, and sustainability for a wide range of stakeholders.[/mk_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_padding=”0″][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-2 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-3 vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”27424″ img_size=”170×170″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-10 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-2 vc_col-xs-8″][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1780678701482{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Chiderah Okoye\nChief Executive Officer\nTransform Power Systems[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][mk_toggle title=”Chiderah’s Bio” el_class=”bio-toggle”]Chiderah currently serves as CEO of Transform Power Systems (TPS)\, a Boston-based electrical engineering and workforce solutions firm supporting electrification\, resilient infrastructure\, distributed energy systems\, and grid modernization initiatives across the public and private sectors. TPS works with developers\, municipalities\, utilities\, educational institutions\, and community organizations to support technically sound and community-centered project delivery. A major focus of her work has been building models that better connect infrastructure investment with workforce opportunity. Through TPS and the TPS Workforce Hub\, they support both technical project delivery and talent development strategies designed to help organizations strengthen implementation capacity while expanding access to careers in the clean energy economy.[/mk_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner disable_element=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-2 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-3 vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”25360″ img_size=”170×170″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-10 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-2 vc_col-xs-8″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1751731264898{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Celina Cunningham\nDeputy Director\nMaine Governor’s Energy Office[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][mk_toggle title=”Celina’s Bio” el_class=”bio-toggle”]Celina Cunningham serves as Deputy Director of the Governor’s Energy Office. As Deputy Director\, Celina advises the Governor and state leaders on energy policies and programs and leads the policy and markets team. She brings extensive experience to the role with a background in energy\, climate\, and natural resource management in the public and private sectors. Prior to joining GEO\, Celina served as Vice President and Chief of Staff for the Solar Energy Industries Association in Washington\, D.C. Before that\, she served as a Senior Advisor at the U.S. Department of the Interior and as a Legislative Director for a member of the U.S. House of Representatives\, in Washington\, D.C. Celina holds a Bachelor of Arts from the Colorado College and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Maine.[/mk_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner disable_element=”yes”][vc_column_inner][mk_mini_callout title=”Do you have questions for our panelists?” button_text=”Comment your questions on LinkedIn” button_url=”https://www.linkedin.com/posts/new-england-women-in-energy-and-the-environment-newiee_wsta2025-energyinnovation-policyresilience-activity-7344348825366499331-yA4C?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAXdAnYBnVG5Ibgi-p5t4W-j15wIbVcDZRA”]We’d love to hear from you! Submit questions ahead of time\, and they may be featured during the event.[/mk_mini_callout][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/mk_page_section][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][vc_separator color=”custom” el_width=”30″ accent_color=”#189c8e”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text el_class=”gala-sponsorship” css=”.vc_custom_1687785018318{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nVenue\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1721253722098{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nGetting to the Venue: The event will take place in the Hogan Campus Center at the College of the Holy Cross\, located at 1 College Street in Worcester\, MA. You can put Hogan Campus Center directly into your GPS. Campus map showing Hogan (yellow arrow) and Parking (red arrows) can be found below. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1721253486735{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1746310867738{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nEvent Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1779801904441{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nGain 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 brochure to learn about the WSTA 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_separator css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1746380545322{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nReception Sponsor\n[/vc_column_text][mk_clients style=”column” column=”1″ gutter_space=”15″ count=”3″ height=”100″ margin_bottom=”10″ clients=”21358″][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1779726514871{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nSustainability Sponsor\n[/vc_column_text][mk_clients style=”column” column=”1″ gutter_space=”15″ count=”3″ height=”100″ margin_bottom=”10″ clients=”21888″][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=””][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1746380662640{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nPlatinum Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][mk_clients style=”column” gutter_space=”15″ count=”5″ orderby=”title” height=”100″ margin_bottom=”10″ clients=”371\, 373″][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_separator css=””][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1746380669061{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nGold Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][mk_clients style=”column” column=”3″ gutter_space=”15″ count=”24″ orderby=”title” height=”100″ margin_bottom=”13″ clients=”523\, 375\, 558\, 1902″][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_separator css=””][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1746380676574{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nSilver Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][mk_clients style=”column” gutter_space=”15″ orderby=”title” height=”100″ margin_bottom=”10″ clients=”519\, 1801\, 501\, 19924\, 24884\, 25261\, 1860\, 23512\, 25011″][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1561121857394{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nAbout Women Shaping the Agenda\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1688432865250{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nNEWIEE’s Women Shaping the Agenda Series is an annual\, summer panel discussion among leaders in the industry\, featuring engaging dialog and debate on industry and policy topics in New England. NEWIEE’s programming brings together the energy and environmental sectors to address issues in our region and elevate underrepresented voices\, including women\, BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][mk_button size=”medium” url=”https://newiee.org/women-shaping-the-agenda-wsta/” target=”_blank” align=”center” button_custom_width=”250″ margin_right=”0″]Read About Past WSTAs[/mk_button][vc_empty_space][vc_separator color=”custom” el_width=”30″ accent_color=”#189c8e”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”10″ css=”.vc_custom_1719764486737{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nCarbon Offset Sponsor\n[/vc_column_text][mk_clients style=”column” gutter_space=”4″ count=”-1″ orderby=”title” height=”100″ autoplay=”false” target=”_blank” margin_bottom=”10″][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/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” css=”” 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/newiees-2026-women-shaping-the-agenda/
LOCATION:The Roux Institute at Northeastern University\, 100 Fore Street\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Signature Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/WSTA-2026-Panelists-website.png
ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T205724
CREATED:20250105T232849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T152618Z
UID:10000669-1787918400-1787922000@newiee.org
SUMMARY:NEWIEE Rising Professionals Committee Monthly Meetup
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1768231179034{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]NEWIEE Members are invited to attend our monthly Rising Professional Meetups\, which take place virtually on Teams on the fourth Friday of each month from Noon – 1:00pm. Join the Rising Professionals group to build community and learn from one another as rising professionals in energy and the environment. Each month 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. \nLog in to your NEWIEE membership portal account to register for one month or register for them all. Please note that upon registering you’ll need to save the time\, and the Teams link to your own calendar.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][mk_button corner_style=”rounded” size=”medium” letter_spacing=”0″ url=”https://newiee.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F30239″ align=”center” button_custom_width=”300″ margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”15″ margin_right=”15″]Register Here[/mk_button][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://newiee.org/event/newiee-rising-professionals-committee-monthly-meetup-16-2025-12-26/2026-08-28/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Rising Professionals
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/rp-monthly-meet-up-.png
ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T205724
CREATED:20250105T232849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T152618Z
UID:10000670-1790337600-1790341200@newiee.org
SUMMARY:NEWIEE Rising Professionals Committee Monthly Meetup
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1768231179034{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]NEWIEE Members are invited to attend our monthly Rising Professional Meetups\, which take place virtually on Teams on the fourth Friday of each month from Noon – 1:00pm. Join the Rising Professionals group to build community and learn from one another as rising professionals in energy and the environment. Each month 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. \nLog in to your NEWIEE membership portal account to register for one month or register for them all. Please note that upon registering you’ll need to save the time\, and the Teams link to your own calendar.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][mk_button corner_style=”rounded” size=”medium” letter_spacing=”0″ url=”https://newiee.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F30239″ align=”center” button_custom_width=”300″ margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”15″ margin_right=”15″]Register Here[/mk_button][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://newiee.org/event/newiee-rising-professionals-committee-monthly-meetup-16-2025-12-26/2026-09-25/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Rising Professionals
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/rp-monthly-meet-up-.png
ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261009
DTSTAMP:20260605T205724
CREATED:20260416T154353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T154353Z
UID:10000852-1791244800-1791503999@newiee.org
SUMMARY:Queer Decarbonization Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Queer Decarbonization Summit connects LGBTQ+ professionals across renewable energy\, building decarbonization\, carbon removal\, corporate sustainability\, and climate investment. Attendees can expect interactive sessions\, meaningful connections\, and curated breakouts that enrich personal\, professional\, and business growth.
URL:https://newiee.org/event/queer-decarbonization-summit-2/
LOCATION:Garrison Institute\, 14 Mary’s Way Route 9D\, Garrison\, NY\, 10524\, United States
CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T190000
DTSTAMP:20260605T205724
CREATED:20260406T114631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T114631Z
UID:10000573-1791284400-1791486000@newiee.org
SUMMARY:Queer Decarbonization Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Queer Decarbonization Summit gathers ~100+ LGBTQ+ professionals across climate investment\, corporate sustainability\, clean energy\, building decarbonization\, and carbon removal. The program includes introductions\, curated breakouts\, and retreat activities to connect authentically. Check out past speakers\, participant organizations and event details here.
URL:https://newiee.org/event/queer-decarbonization-summit/
LOCATION:Garrison Institute\, 14 Mary’s Way Route 9D\, Garrison\, NY\, 10524\, United States
CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T205724
CREATED:20260417T183737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T190115Z
UID:10000855-1791619200-1791651600@newiee.org
SUMMARY:Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1780340471525{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]NEWIEE is proud to be an Official Charity partner of the Eversource Hartford Marathon\, Half Marathon\, Team 26.2 Relay and Charity 5K! The premier marathon and half marathon in Connecticut is celebrating its 33rd running this fall and NEWIEE will be there running strong!   \nWe’ll be recruiting a team of runners committed to fundraising for NEWIEE and volunteers to support race day. Participants can either run or walk the Charity 5K\, volunteer with our group\, run the half marathon or full marathon\, or get a group of 2-5 runners together for the Team 26.2 Relay. Join Team NEWIEE to support our mission\, show your support\, and enjoy a day of fun activities with our community.   \nIf you are interested in joining us in Hartford on Saturday\, October 10\, check out the NEWIEE registration and donation pages below! [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][mk_button size=”medium” url=”https://register.hakuapp.com/?event=7866d5480efbe85229e9&promoter_name=new-england-women-in-energy-and-the-environment-newiee&registration_type=application” align=”center” button_custom_width=”300″]Register as a fundraiser![/mk_button][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][mk_button size=”medium” url=”https://fundraisers.hakuapp.com/teams/new-england-women-in-energy-and-the-environment-newiee?partner=be2fa3e95e5cfac80c65″ align=”center” button_custom_width=”300″]Donate![/mk_button][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][mk_button size=”medium” url=”https://newiee.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/newiee/subscribe.jsp?subscription=98″ align=”center” button_custom_width=”300″]Volunteer on race day![/mk_button][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1780340250283{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Required fundraising amounts for each event:   \n\nMarathon: $300  \n\n\nHalf Marathon: $250  \n\n\nTeam 26.2 Relays: $300  \n\n\n5K: $200  \n\n\nVirtual race: $200  \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://newiee.org/event/marathon/
LOCATION:Bushnell Park\, 1 Jewell St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103\, United States
CATEGORIES:NEWIEE
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Hartford-Marathon-Website.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T205724
CREATED:20250105T232849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T152618Z
UID:10000671-1792756800-1792760400@newiee.org
SUMMARY:NEWIEE Rising Professionals Committee Monthly Meetup
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1768231179034{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]NEWIEE Members are invited to attend our monthly Rising Professional Meetups\, which take place virtually on Teams on the fourth Friday of each month from Noon – 1:00pm. Join the Rising Professionals group to build community and learn from one another as rising professionals in energy and the environment. Each month 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. \nLog in to your NEWIEE membership portal account to register for one month or register for them all. Please note that upon registering you’ll need to save the time\, and the Teams link to your own calendar.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][mk_button corner_style=”rounded” size=”medium” letter_spacing=”0″ url=”https://newiee.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F30239″ align=”center” button_custom_width=”300″ margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”15″ margin_right=”15″]Register Here[/mk_button][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://newiee.org/event/newiee-rising-professionals-committee-monthly-meetup-16-2025-12-26/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Rising Professionals
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/rp-monthly-meet-up-.png
ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261127T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261127T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T205724
CREATED:20250105T232849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T152618Z
UID:10000672-1795780800-1795784400@newiee.org
SUMMARY:NEWIEE Rising Professionals Committee Monthly Meetup
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1768231179034{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]NEWIEE Members are invited to attend our monthly Rising Professional Meetups\, which take place virtually on Teams on the fourth Friday of each month from Noon – 1:00pm. Join the Rising Professionals group to build community and learn from one another as rising professionals in energy and the environment. Each month 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. \nLog in to your NEWIEE membership portal account to register for one month or register for them all. Please note that upon registering you’ll need to save the time\, and the Teams link to your own calendar.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][mk_button corner_style=”rounded” size=”medium” letter_spacing=”0″ url=”https://newiee.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F30239″ align=”center” button_custom_width=”300″ margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”15″ margin_right=”15″]Register Here[/mk_button][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://newiee.org/event/newiee-rising-professionals-committee-monthly-meetup-16-2025-12-26/2026-11-27/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Rising Professionals
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/rp-monthly-meet-up-.png
ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org
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