BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NEWIEE - ECPv6.15.15//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20251028T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112822 CREATED:20251010T140456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T140456Z UID:25963-1761674400-1761681600@newiee.org SUMMARY:SWEP MA: Workplace Empowerment\, with Elizabeth Foughty\, MBA DESCRIPTION:Join the Massachusetts Chapter of the Society of Women Environmental Professionals (SWEP-MA) and our host\, Trinity Consultants – Safety Partners\, for an evening with Elizabeth Foughty\, MBA. \nWorkplace Empowerment\, with Elizabeth Foughty\, MBA \nToo often\, conversations about empowering women at work revolve around imitating traditionally masculine behaviors or finding a mentor to help “navigate the system.” But what if the goal isn’t to navigate a broken system—it’s to reshape it? \nIn this talk\, Elizabeth Foughty draws from her two decades of experience leading go-to-market strategy in high-tech and deeply technical fields\, from NASA to insurance to Space startups\, to challenge outdated notions of leadership and success. She shares actionable insights on how women can show up as powerful without compromising authenticity\, how to cultivate influence outside the traditional hierarchy\, and why we must stop waiting for mentors and start building ecosystems of mutual support. \nMeet with other environmental professionals for this presentation and dinner\, with time for discussion and networking.   \nTime:       6 PM – Registration opens \n                6-6:30 PM – Dinner and networking \n                6:30-8 PM – Presentation & Discussion \nAbout our speaker:   \nElizabeth Foughty is the Chief Business Officer at Orbital Sentry\, where she leads strategy and partnerships for Earth observation technologies aimed at tackling climate risk. With a career spanning NASA\, geospatial AI startups\, insurtechs\, and satellite data providers like Planet Labs\, Elizabeth blends deep technical expertise with a passion for impact. She brings a unique perspective shaped by her MBA in Sustainable Management and years spent launching cutting-edge technologies in male-dominated industries like the insurance and space sectors. A longtime advocate for women in tech and science\, Elizabeth is committed to empowering women to lead in the fight for environmental resilience. \nAbout our host: \nFor 30+ years\, Safety Partners has grown alongside the east coast life science industry\, servicing over 900 companies ranging from single employee startups to incubators to big pharma. From initial laboratory set-up to maintaining comprehensive EHS programs\, our tailored solutions bring our clients peace of mind so they can focus on their next scientific breakthroughs. As part of Trinity Consultants\, we join colleagues with the same mission to support the life science industry.\n \nThank you to Elizabeth Foughty for talking with SWEP-MA and to Trinity Consultants – Safety Partners for hosting this event. \nCancellation Policy: \n For professional development events\, refunds are available until 7 days before the event. There are no refunds for basic networking events. \nPlease let us know if you have any food allergies and we will try to accomodate them.  URL:https://newiee.org/event/swep-ma-workplace-empowerment-with-elizabeth-foughty-mba/ LOCATION:Trinity Consultants\, 19A Crosby Dr\, Suite 300\, Bedford\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112822 CREATED:20251006T161826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T162114Z UID:25935-1761737400-1761742800@newiee.org SUMMARY:SWEP-CT: Lunch-and-Learn: CT DEEP Data Quality Assessment/Data Usability Evaluation (DQA/DUE) Basics DESCRIPTION:Please join SWEP for a meeting with Veronica “Roni” Tanguay\, an Environmental Analyst at the CT DEEP.  Roni leads the DEEP QA/QC workgroup\, consisting of both environmental and laboratory professionals. Together\, they developed and provided a day-long training course to EPOC in May 2025. Workgroup members will serve as a panel for discussion and questions. \nWorkgroup members: \n\nTina Clemmey  Ensafe\nRebecca Merz – Phoenix Environmental Laboratories\, Inc.\nJeffrey Smith – Complete Environmental Testing\, Inc.\nKevin Vanderveer – CT DEEP\nChristina Venable – Loureiro Engineering\n\nDuring this lunch-and-learn\, DEEP will be presenting an abbreviated version of this training including: \n\nA review of the general concept of ensuring high data quality starting from initial investigation planning to field activities\, and finally\, to investigation reporting to DEEP.\nA review of the steps to conduct both the DQA and DUE.\n\nEnvironmental investigations conducted for the purpose of remediation activities require the use of laboratory analyses performed on environmental media to determine if remediation is needed. Because of the nature of environmental media\, limitations of analytical methods\, characteristics of analytes\, and human error\, the results of environmental analyses may contain an element of uncertainty and\, in some cases\, may be significantly biased. Therefore\, some analytical data may not be representative of the actual concentrations of the analytes in the environmental media. Evaluation of the quality of the analytical data in relation to its intended use is important\, and necessary\, for the environmental professional to make informed decisions that are supported by data of known and sufficient quality. \nEvaluation of data quality consists of a two-step process. The first step consists of an assessment of data quality. The second step is an evaluation to determine whether the data can be used to support the decisions that will be made using that data. Together these steps are referred to as Data Quality Assessment and Data Usability Evaluation. \nData Quality Assessment consists of the identification and summary of quality control non-conformances identified in the laboratory narrative provided to the data user. Data Usability Evaluation consists of the process to determine whether the data can be used to support the decisions that will be made using the acquired data. \nThis is an interactive program and there will be plenty of time for questions and answers. \nNon-members are invited to join the program as well for a registration fee of $15. If you join SWEP-CT prior to the event\, this fee will be waived. \nYou will receive the meeting log-in information with your registration confirmation. Please remember to copy the meeting log-in information into your calendar event reminder prior to the event. URL:https://newiee.org/event/swep-ct-lunch-and-learn-ct-deep-data-quality-assessment-data-usability-evaluation-dqa-due-basics/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112822 CREATED:20251006T162555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T162555Z UID:25937-1761813000-1761840000@newiee.org SUMMARY:CPES: 2025 Annual Fall Conference DESCRIPTION:Engaging discussions led by distinguished panelists will take place throughout the day\, covering timely and relevant topics\, including:\n\nPanel 1: Forecasting New England’s Energy Future\nDiscover the key forces behind New England’s rising electricity demand and hear how industry leaders are working to ensure reliability\, resilience\, and growth. \n\nPanel 2: One Big “Beautiful” Bill: Navigating the New Energy Landscape\nWe will explore how the One Big Beautiful Bill\, alongside recent federal policy shifts and executive orders\, is reshaping the energy landscape. While recent policy shifts present challenges for wind and solar\, brings mixed outcomes for storage\, and creates opportunities for fuel cells\, panelists will discuss the broader implications for utilities\, developers\, and communities navigating this new policy environment. \nStreamlining Energy Permitting in the Northeast: Federal Shifts & Regional Innovations\nWith executive orders reshaping federal permitting\, from changes to WOTUS to new roadblocks for solar and wind\, energy projects face greater uncertainty than ever. In response\, Northeast states are re-engineering their own processes to cut delays and accelerate clean energy. Join us for a candid look at how federal policy and state innovation collide. \nNew England Natural Gas Outlook\nDiscussions focused on why continued natural gas investment remains critical for the region\, offering perspectives from local LDCs\, pipeline companies\, and power project developers. URL:https://newiee.org/event/cpes-2025-annual-fall-conference/ LOCATION:UCONN Graduate Business Learning Center\, 100 Constitution Plaza\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112822 CREATED:20251010T142153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T142153Z UID:25966-1761838200-1761850800@newiee.org SUMMARY:NEWEA: Poo & Brew Networking DESCRIPTION:Join young professionals in the water quality industry!\nThe New Bedford Wastewater Treatment Facility is a 30-acre activated sludge facility with biological secondary treatment\, located at the southernmost point of the New Bedford South End Peninsula. The facility is adjacent to the Municipal Fort Tabor Park and is located at 1000 South Rodney French Blvd. The facility includes rag and grit removal\, primary treatment\, secondary biological treatment\, and disinfection by chlorination and dechlorination. It is designed to treat an average daily flow of 30 MGD\, with a peak hydraulic design flow of 75 MGD. The facility disposes of approximately 6\,000 dry tons of biosolids annually. The tour will be followed by a networking event at Cisco Brewers New Bedford. The brewery is less than 5 minutes from the New Bedford Wastewater Treatment Facility and offers great variety of amazing beers and food. It also offers two patios and a roof top bar. Tour Requirement: We would ask that all participants wear close toed shoes for the tour of the facility. Hard hats and safety glasses will be provided onsite. \nREGISTER URL:https://newiee.org/event/newea-poo-brew-networking/ LOCATION:New Bedford Wastewater Treatment Facility\, 1000 South Rodney French Blvd\, New Bedford\, 02744\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE ORGANIZER;CN="NEWEA":MAILTO:mail@newea.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T173000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112822 CREATED:20251006T171025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T171025Z UID:25943-1762099200-1762104600@newiee.org SUMMARY:Women's Energy Network Boston Chapter: First Sundays November WEN Meet Up DESCRIPTION:Join WEN Members for Informal Meet Ups the first Sunday of the Month \nWe are excited to invite you to the November WEN Meet Up in Cambridge\, MA at the Locke Bar. These Meet Ups are a chance to meet new colleagues in the WEN network and strengthen professional ties. \nDate: Sunday\, November 2 \nTime: 4 to 5:30 pm \nLocation: Locke Bar\, 6 Broad Canal Way\, Cambridge\, MA 02142 \nCost: No cost to join (food and drink not covered) \nPlease note that this event is self-funded. The main objective is to connect\, share ideas\, and have a great time together. URL:https://newiee.org/event/womens-energy-network-boston-chapter-first-sundays-november-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:20251105T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112822 CREATED:20250929T050157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T050437Z UID:25873-1762363800-1762372800@newiee.org SUMMARY:Native American Heritage Month Panel DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1760377228696{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Balancing Environmental Stewardship and Energy Development on Indigenous Land will be a panel discussion that will address a few of the many dynamics at play as we look toward the future of energy development in our local community. It is a conversation about evolution\, both of people and natural resources\, and philosophical and logistical realities of land ownership and renewable systems. \nAcross the country\, large-scale renewable energy projects\, transmission lines\, and mining operations for minerals that support the energy sector are built on or near tribal lands. This panel discussion will acknowledge the fraught history of U.S. energy projects on Native American lands and how that history has influenced energy development today. Speakers will share best practices for ensuring that Native Americans have a seat at the table in determining how best to use Indigenous lands\, and weigh protecting biodiversity and natural resources amidst growing electrical demand and the clean energy transition. \nThis event will be held in person at Avangrid’s Boston office (125 High Street\, 6th Floor) and virtually. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][mk_button corner_style=”rounded” size=”medium” url=”https://www.eventbrite.com/e/balancing-environmental-stewardship-energy-development-on-indigenous-land-tickets-1778231802189?aff=oddtdtcreator” target=”_blank” align=”center” button_custom_width=”300″]Register Now[/mk_button][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][vc_separator color=”custom” el_width=”30″ css=”.vc_custom_1759156681792{border-color: #189C8E !important;}” accent_color=”#189C8E”][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1770698468475{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nModerator and Panelists\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”24031″ css=””][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1759155925533{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Sarah Adams\nModerator\nSenior State Policy Advisor\nISO New England[/vc_column_text][mk_toggle title=”Read Sarah’s Bio” el_class=”bio-toggle”]Sarah Adams is a Senior State Policy Advisor at ISO New England\, the region’s grid operator\, where she is responsible for performing outreach to government officials and other power system stakeholders. Sarah has worked in the energy industry for a decade across the private\, public\, and non-profit sectors. She came to ISO with a background in land use planning\, most recently supporting communities in central Massachusetts in executing their energy initiatives. Sarah sits on the Board of Directors for New England Women in Energy and the Environment where she currently serves as vice president and programming co-chair. Sarah is an enrolled member of the Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma.[/mk_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”25877″ css=””][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1759156207235{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Alicia Calero\nPanelist\nEHS Manager\nAvangrid[/vc_column_text][mk_toggle title=”Read Alicia’s Bio” el_class=”bio-toggle”]Alicia Calero is an Environmental\, Health\, and Safety (EHS) Manager based in Boston\, Massachusetts. She brings over a decade of experience in regulatory compliance\, risk management\, and operational leadership\, Alicia brings a systems-level perspective to environmental stewardship and workplace safety. She has led cross-functional initiatives that integrate human performance principles and lifecycle planning into energy and infrastructure projects\, with a focus on ethical engagement and long-term sustainability. She is actively involved in advancing equity and inclusion in the energy space through her affiliations with New England Women in Energy and the Environment (NEWIEE)\, Browning the Green Space\, and All In Energy as a board member. \nAlicia is passionate about fostering inclusive dialogue around land use and development\, particularly in contexts involving Indigenous communities and culturally significant landscapes. Her work emphasizes the importance[/mk_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”25878″ css=””][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1759156465246{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Yvonne Tobey\nPanelist\nProgram Director\, Build Pathways South\nMember\, Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe[/vc_column_text][mk_toggle title=”Read Yvonne’s Bio” el_class=”bio-toggle”]Yvonne has worked in the workforce development industry for 15 years\, opening doors for young adults who want to join the Union building trades industry. Through the “Introduction to Construction” program at BPS\, young adults can gain an overview of the various trades within the Building Trades Unions\, combining classroom and hands-on experiences. She has also introduced her students to the growing industry of offshore wind and green energy construction. \nYvonne is a member of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe on Cape Cod\, Massachusetts.[/mk_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”custom” el_width=”30″ css=”.vc_custom_1759156681792{border-color: #189C8E !important;}” accent_color=”#189C8E”][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1760377304208{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nEvent Sponsor \n[/vc_column_text][mk_clients style=”column” column=”1″ count=”1″ clients=”3753″][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://newiee.org/event/balancing-environmental-land-stewardship-and-energy-development-on-indigenous-land/ LOCATION:Avangrid (Boston Office)\, 125 High Street\, 6th Floor\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States CATEGORIES:NEWIEE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/nov-with-sponsors.png ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112822 CREATED:20251010T135849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T124243Z UID:25961-1762416000-1762455600@newiee.org SUMMARY:Greentown Labs 2025 Climatetech Summit DESCRIPTION:The world is at an inflection point: there’s an unprecedented demand for energy globally\, emissions must be drastically reduced\, and resilience has never been more critical. Meeting this growing demand requires audacious entrepreneurial innovation at the nexus of energy generation and decarbonization\, coupled with corporate leadership\, philanthropic action\, and community engagement. \n\n\nDive into these challenges and opportunities together at Climatetech Summit\, and emerge with tangible actions to foster more collaboration. \nOn Nov. 4 in Houston and Nov. 6 in Boston\, step into incubators for a day of hands-on exploration of climatetech solutions from 200+ startups\, insightful keynotes and discussions with industry leaders\, and unparalleled networking opportunities. Throughout the event\, speakers will highlight how collaboration across Texas and Massachusetts’s climate and energy ecosystems—and beyond—is accelerating deployment\, scaling impact\, and commercializing the technologies that will power a clean-energy abundant\, sustainable\, resilient future. URL:https://newiee.org/event/masscec-greentown-labs-2025-climatetech-summit/ LOCATION:Greentown Labs\, 444 Somerville Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02143\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112822 CREATED:20251010T150951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T150951Z UID:25974-1762448400-1762455600@newiee.org SUMMARY:NESEA: 50th Anniversary Annual Meeting and Community Happy Hour DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 50 years of NESEA! This year’s Annual Meeting & Community Happy Hour will take place in six cities across our region—reflecting the strength and reach of the community. \nChoose the location most convenient for you when you register\, and gather with fellow NESEA Members and friends to connect\, celebrate\, and look ahead to the next 50 years. There will be a cash bar with food available for purchase. \nEvent Details \nDate: Thursday\, November 6\, 2025\nTime: 5:00 -7:00 PM\nCost: No Cost\, Cash Bar \nLocations: Venue details will be shared in your registration confirmation. \n\nBoston\, MA\nBurlington\, VT\nNew York City\, NY\nNorthampton\, MA\nPortland\, ME\nProvidence\, RI\n\nContact Katie Schendel\, Membership Manager\, at kschendel@nesea.org or at (413) 213-5633 for more information URL:https://newiee.org/event/nesea-50th-anniversary-annual-meeting-and-community-happy-hour/ LOCATION:TBD CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112822 CREATED:20251110T195605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T195605Z UID:26258-1762966800-1762974000@newiee.org SUMMARY:NESEA: Justice and Equity Community Meet Up: Boston DESCRIPTION:On November 12\, NESEA will be hosting an in-person meet-up for people working in industries connected to NESEA who have identities that are traditionally underrepresented in the field. This is a follow-up to similar events we have run in New York City. \nThe goal of the meet up is to foster connections\, share experiences\, and to help inform NESEA’s next steps related to our Justice\, Equity\, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI)\, as we look for ways to best support our community. NESEA envisions a vibrant and resilient built environment that supports climate justice and equity. Events like this are in service of that vision. \nWe are specifically inviting people who have marginalized identities\, including women\, LGBTQIA\, BIPOC individuals\, people living with a disability\, and others who could benefit from this community building. If you are interested in this event but have questions about whether or not you should attend\, please email NESEA Executive Director\, Florence MacGregor\, at fmacgregor@nesea.org. \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. \nYou can read an Open Letter from the Board of Directors from the spring here here\, which addresses the current rhetoric-at-large across the country and how it relates to our strategic plan and NESEA’s work. URL:https://newiee.org/event/nesea-justice-and-equity-community-meet-up-boston/ LOCATION:Boston TBD\, Boston\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T133000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112822 CREATED:20251010T135055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T135055Z UID:25955-1763035200-1763040600@newiee.org SUMMARY:Tufts Fletcher School Book Talk: Why Carbon Taxes Failed DESCRIPTION:Join the Center for International Environment and Resource Policy (CIERP) for a book talk with Professor Dan Driscoll from the University of Virginia. Professor Driscoll is currently finishing a book titled Why Carbon Taxes Failed. \nBook Talk with Professor Dan Driscoll URL:https://newiee.org/event/tufts-fletcher-school-book-talk-why-carbon-taxes-failed/ LOCATION:Cabot Intercultural Center\, Medford\, 02155\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112822 CREATED:20251010T143018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T143018Z UID:25969-1763055000-1763064000@newiee.org SUMMARY:NECA & YPE: Young Professionals Trivia Night DESCRIPTION:Please join NECA  and YPE on Thursday\, November 13\, to network and test your knowledge in energy and other topics at Margaritaville located in the Faneuil Hall Marketplace in Boston. The YP Trivia Night is a special chance to meet and create connections with professionals of similar experience across a variety of energy sector areas. We will also be joined by some seasoned professionals who are great resources for your career path. \nRegistration is $10. The fee includes the professional trivia host and appetizers; drinks are on a cash bar basis. If cost is a problem\, please reach out to Marla. We want you to join us! \nIf you would like to learn more about the Trivia Night or the NECA Young Professionals Committee\, please reach out to Andrew Bracken or Jonas Kaplan-Bucciarelli. \nSign up HERE! URL:https://newiee.org/event/neca-ype-young-professionals-trivia-night/ LOCATION:Margaritaville\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251117 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251122 DTSTAMP:20260404T112822 CREATED:20250402T183842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T183842Z UID:25046-1763337600-1763769599@newiee.org SUMMARY:RESNET Hybrid HERS Rater Training- FALL 2025 DESCRIPTION:Please note that the last 3 days of the Classroom/Field Practical Component of this training\, will be in the field\, location Worcester\, 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 September 29th (save $200). Final registration deadline is October 13\, 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 September 29th 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 October 27 – November 7\, 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: November 17 – 21\, 2025\, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (EST) \nLocation: Building Evolution Corporation\, at 138 Green Street\, Suite 203\, Worcester\, MA 01604 \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 October 13\, 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-fall-2025/ LOCATION:Building Evolution Corporation\, 138 Green Street\, Suite 203\, Worcester\, MA\, 01604\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE ORGANIZER;CN="NEHERS":MAILTO:info@nehers.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251119 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251121 DTSTAMP:20260404T112822 CREATED:20250924T144334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T144334Z UID:25868-1763510400-1763683199@newiee.org SUMMARY:NECBC: 33rd Annual U.S.-Canada Executive Energy Conference DESCRIPTION:The U.S.-Canada Executive Energy Conference\, hosted by the New England-Canada Business Council (NECBC)\, returns to Boston for its 33rd year on November 19–20\, 2025 at the Seaport Hotel. \nThis annual event brings together over 200 senior executives\, policymakers\, and innovators from across the U.S. and Canada to address the most pressing issues of our energy system including grid reliability\, clean energy integration\, affordability\, and cross-border collaboration. In this challenging period in the U.S.-Canada relationship\, now more than ever is the time for New England and Canada to stay engaged with each other as long-standing friends and partners working together for our mutual benefit in securing North America’s energy future. \nPROGRAM OUTLINE \nEnergy Transition 2.0: Navigating the Winds of Change \n(Subject to Updates) \nDay 1 Program | Wednesday\, November 19 \n9:00 – 9:45 a.m. | Conference Registration & Networking Opportunity \n9:45 – 9:55 a.m. | Conference Welcome \n\nJohn Gulliver\, President\, NECBC\nJon Sorenson\, Conference Co-Chair and President and CEO\, JFS Energy Advisors\n\n9:55 – 10:55 a.m. | Session 1 Market Experts: The State of Energy Transition – Electricity Demand Growth & Future Resource Mix \nModerator: John Dalton\, President\, Power Advisory \nPanelists: \n\nDanielle Powers\, CEO\, Concentric Energy Advisors\nRichard Levitan\, President\, Levitan & Associates\, Inc.\nDuncan Rotherham\, Partner\, Deloitte Canada\n\n11:00 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. | Session 2 Regional Energy Policy: Special Briefing & Update from the New England Governors & Eastern Canadian Premiers Northeast International Committee on Energy (NICE) \nModerator: Laura Lee Langley\, President\, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) \nPanelists: \n\nMary Louise “Weezie” Nuara\, Assistant Secretary for Federal and Regional Energy Affairs\, Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs\nHon. René Legacy\, Deputy Premier\, Minister of Finance and Treasury Board\, and Minister of Energy\, Province of New Brunswick\nDan Burgess\, Director\, State of Maine Governor’s Energy Office\nHon. Trevor Boudreau\, Minister of Energy\, Province of Nova Scotia\nJohn Cowan\, Deputy Minister\, Industry\, Energy and Technology\, Newfoundland and Labrador\n\n12:05 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.| Networking Opportunity\, Lunch\, and Continued Conference Registration \n12:25 – 12:45 p.m. | Luncheon Keynote \n\nToby Rice\, President and CEO\, EQT Corporation\n\n1:00 – 2:05 p.m. | Session 3 CEO Fireside Chat: Ensuring Reliable & Affordable Electricity – Updates and Insights from the Northeast U.S. Reliability Coordinating Council and Major Power Grid Operators \nModerator: TBA \nPanelists: \n\nCharles Dickerson\, President & CEO\, Northeast Power Coordinating Council\, Inc. (NPCC)\nGordon van Welie\, President & CEO\, ISO New England Inc.\nRichard Dewey\, President & CEO\, New York ISO\n\n2:05 p.m. – 2:10 p.m. |Province of Alberta Update & Briefing \n\nJulia Bareman\, Managing Director\, Alberta’s U.S. Offices\, Washington D.C.\n\n2:10 – 2:55 p.m. | Session 4 Executive Roundtable: Growing Energy – The Role of North American Natural Gas and Oil in Energy Transition 2.0 \nModerator: Scott D. Ellis\, Partner\, Foley & Lardner LLP \nPanelists: \n\nAlana Daly\, Vice President of Communications & Public Policy\, Northeast Gas Association\nRenault Lortie\, Vice President\, Customers and Gas Supply\, Energir\n\n2:55 – 3:20 p.m. | Networking & Refreshments Break \n3:20 – 4:25 p.m. | Session 5 Transmission Executives Roundtable: Maximizing the Value of Expanded Cross Border & Interregional Transmission Capacity \nModerator: Marc Montalvo\, President & CEO\, Daymark Energy Advisors \nPanelists: \n\nDonald Jessome\, President & CEO\, Transmission Developers Inc.\nCarissa Sedlacek\, Director\, Transmission Interconnections & Solutions\, Eversource Energy\nStuart Nachmias\, President and CEO\, Con Edison Transmission\nVishal Kapadia\, CEO\, LineVision\nLawrence Mott\, Vice President\, Development East\, Grid United\n\n4:25 – 4:30 p.m. | Short Stretch Break \n4:30 – 4:50 p.m. | Session 6 Hydro-Québec and Avangrid Executive Fireside Chat \n\nSerge Abergel\, Chief Operating Officer\, Hydro-Québec Energy Services (U.S.) Inc.\nJoseph Purington\, CEO\, Avangrid Networks\n\n4:50 – 4:55 p.m. | Short Stretch Break \n4:55 – 5:55 p.m. | Session 7 View from Washington and Ottawa: Key Updates on Policy Direction and the State of the U.S.-Canada Energy Relationship \nModerator: TBA \nPanelists: \n\nMonica Gattinger\, Professor\, School of Political Studies and Chair\, Positive Energy\, University of Ottawa\nChristopher Guith\, Senior Vice President\, U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Energy Institute\nStephen Bird\, Director\, Carsey School of Public Policy\, Professor\, Political Science\, University of New Hampshire\nBruce Hartley\, Senior Partner\, Prospectus Associates\, Ottawa\n\n6:00 – 7:30 p.m. | Welcome Reception & Networking \nDay 2 Program | Thursday\, November 20 \n7:45 – 8:30 a.m. | Conference Registration & Networking Breakfast \n8:30 – 8:40 a.m. | Conference Welcome \n\nConference Co-Chair\nBernadette Jordan\, Consul General\, Consulate General of Canada in Boston\n\n8:45 – 9: 05 a.m. | Opening Keynote Speaker: TBA \n9:10 – 10: 15 a.m. | Session 1 Roundtable: The Future of New Generation Capacity \nModerator: Michelle Robichaud\, President\, Atlantica Centre for Energy \nConfirmed Panelists to date: \n\nAlicia Barton\, CEO\, Vineyard Offshore\nRandy Delorey\, CAO Town of Antigonish and responsible for the Antigonish Electric Utility and Vice-Chair of the Maritime Municipal Electric Utility Alliance (MMEUA)\nOther Executives\, TBA\n\n10:15 – 10: 20 a.m. | Short Stretch Break \n10:20 – 11:20 a.m. | Session 2 Roundtable:  Balancing Growing Demand \nModerator: Paul A. DeCotis\, Senior Partner\, Head East Coast Energy & Utilities Practice\, West Monroe Partners \nPanelists: \n\nJustin Trudell\, President and CEO\, FirstLight Power\nJean Paquin\, Senior Director Energy Strategy\, Schneider Electric Canada\nTilak Subrahmanian\, Vice President\, Energy Efficiency\, Eversource Energy\nSandra Pedro\, Director\, Sales & Marketing\, Utility Market\, Electrification\, ABB Canada\n\n11:20 – 11:35 a.m. | Refreshments and Networking Break \n11:35 – 12:35 p.m. | Session 3 Roundtable: Major State Research & Development Agency and Regulators Perspectives on Navigating the Winds of Change \nModerator: Sarah Tracy\, Partner & Co-Chair Energy Infrastructure Group\, Pierce Atwood  \nPanelists: \n\nPhilip L. Bartlett II\, Chairman\, Maine Public Utilities Commission\nChristine Bonnell Eisnor\, CEO\, Canada Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator\n\n12:35 – 12:40 p.m. | Short Stretch Break \n12:40 – 1:40 p.m. | Session 4 Annual C-Suite Fireside Chat: Working Together to Advance a Secure\, Sustainable Energy Transition \nModerator: Paul Hibbard\, Principal\, Analysis Group        \nPanelists: \n\nWill Hazelip\, President\, National Grid Ventures\, US Northeast\n\n\nJohn O’Brien\, CEO\, JERA Americas\nExecutive\, Avangrid (TBA)\nCynthia Hansen\, Executive Vice President and President\, Gas Transmission and Midstream\, Enbridge\n\n1:40 p.m. | Conference Conclusion – Conference Co-Chair \n– Lunch & Networking \nCONFERENCE REGISTRATION AND HOTEL INFORMATION \nRegistration Fees for All Conference Sessions ($U.S.) \nMembers – $399 \nNon-Members – $599 \nGovernment / Academia – $199 \nFull-time University/College Student – $99** \n**Limited number of seats on a first come first serve basis. \nImportant Reminder re: Hotel Room Reservations – Please Book Early! \nNECBC has a block of rooms at the Seaport Hotel\, one of Boston’s premier hotels\, for the rate of $299.00 per night. Reservation must be made no later than October 19\, 2025\, 5:00 p.m. ET. We believe the room block will sell out early. The phone number for the hotel is 1-617-385-4000 or 1-877-732-7678. When making your reservations\, please ask for the New England-Canada Business Council room block. \nConference Contact: Ellen Morrissey\, Conference Manager\, necbcenergy@gmail.com URL:https://newiee.org/event/necbc-33rd-annual-u-s-canada-executive-energy-conference/ LOCATION:Seaport Hotel and World Trade Center\, 1 Seaport Lane\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE ORGANIZER;CN="New England - Canada Business Coucil (NECBC)":MAILTO:info@necbc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T123000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112822 CREATED:20251110T200903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T200903Z UID:26266-1763636400-1763641800@newiee.org SUMMARY:ACT: Watts Next? Navigating Policy and Procurement for the Energy Future DESCRIPTION:Join the Alliance for Climate Transition for a four-part series led by Shalaya Morissette\, exploring how diverse businesses and communities can thrive in the clean energy transition. Each session breaks down key parts of the energy economy—from utilities and procurement to workforce and policy. \nJune 26 – Let’s Talk About Energy \nAugust 20 – Beyond the Grid \nOctober 23 – Kilowatts to Careers \nNovember 20 – Watts Next? \nThe ACT Energy Equity Series is designed to equip diverse suppliers\, workforce leaders\, and community partners with the knowledge and tools needed to participate in and shape the clean energy transition. Through a four-part series led by Shalaya Morissette\, the events will demystify energy systems\, unpack utility procurement processes\, highlight workforce and business opportunities\, and explore emerging policies that impact equitable access to the energy economy. \nThis forward-looking session will explore the policy and legislative landscape shaping clean energy investments in 2025 and beyond. Shalaya and guest policy experts will discuss procurement mandates\, equity in contracting\, and state/federal funding initiatives that will define the next decade. \nKey Topics \n\nOverview of energy legislation impacting suppliers\nEquity-focused procurement mandates (e.g.\, Justice40)\nHow to stay informed and influence policy decisions\nPreparing for the 2026 procurement horizon\n\nSpeakers \nShalaya Morissette\, Vice President of Partnerships and Strategic Initiatives at Walker-Miller Energy Services. In her current role\, she leads efforts to advance equitable energy solutions and foster strategic collaborations within the clean energy sector. Previously\, Shalaya served as the Chief of the Minority Business and Workforce Division at the U.S. Department of Energy\, where she championed initiatives to support minority-owned businesses and underrepresented communities in the energy transition. With a rich background spanning utility safety compliance\, education\, and nonprofit leadership\, Shalaya is a nationally recognized advocate for energy equity and workforce inclusion. Her commitment to creating inclusive pathways in the clean energy economy continues to inspire and drive meaningful change. URL:https://newiee.org/event/act-watts-next-navigating-policy-and-procurement-for-the-energy-future/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T133000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112822 CREATED:20251107T215735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T215735Z UID:26195-1763640000-1763645400@newiee.org SUMMARY:EBC: Electricity 101: How New England Generates and Delivers Power – An EBC Energy Resources Webinar DESCRIPTION:The energy world can seem complicated. From unfamiliar terminology to the complex systems that generate and deliver our electricity\, it’s not always easy to understand how it all fits together. This EBC Energy Resources webinar is designed to make it simple. Speakers will provide an overview of how the New England region gets its power: where electricity comes from\, how demand is managed\, and how the grid is changing to meet future needs. Experts will then walk through the different ways power is produced with short\, engaging presentations and plenty of time for questions. \nThis webinar is perfect for anyone who wants to better understand where our electricity comes from and how it gets to our homes and communities. \nIntended audience: early career professionals\, students\, conservation commission members\, planning board members\, municipal staff and managers\, and anyone interested in better understanding how the New England energy system works. \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. \nEnvironmental Business Council of New England is offering a free ticket option for NEWIEE members. URL:https://newiee.org/event/ebc-electricity-101-how-new-england-generates-and-delivers-power-an-ebc-energy-resources-webinar/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112822 CREATED:20251006T171758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T171850Z UID:25949-1763650800-1763658000@newiee.org SUMMARY:Women's Energy Network Boston Chapter: Tour of Greentown Labs DESCRIPTION:Join the Women’s Energy Network (WEN) Boston Chapter for a behind-the-scenes look at Greentown Labs\, the largest climatetech and energy startup incubator in the world. \nGreentown Labs​ is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit accelerating climatetech innovation and commercialization by empowering entrepreneurs and enabling collaboration. As the largest climatetech and energy startup incubator in the world – with locations in Somerville (MA) and Houston (TX) – Greentown convenes the climatetech ecosystem to provide entrepreneurs with the community\, connections\, labs\, and resources they need to thrive. \nThanks to our partnership with Greentown Labs\, this event will offer attendees: \n🔹 An overview of Greentown’s mission \n🔹 A guided tour of their cutting-edge lab facilities \n🔹 Firsthand insights into the startups shaping the future of clean energy \nThis is a unique opportunity for WEN Members to explore the heart of Boston’s climatetech ecosystem\, connect with fellow energy professionals\, and get inspired by the companies transforming the industry. \nDate: Thursday\, November 20\, 2025 \nTime: 3 pm – 5 pm EST \nLocation: Greentown Boston (444 Somerville Ave.​\, Somerville\, MA 02143) \nCost: Free for WEN Members \nSpace is limited – register soon to secure your spot! \nAdditional logistical details will be shared upon registration. URL:https://newiee.org/event/womens-energy-network-boston-chapter-first-sundays-november-wen-meet-up-2/ LOCATION:Greentown Labs\, 444 Somerville Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02143\, 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:20251120T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112822 CREATED:20250504T181557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T200012Z UID:25191-1763656200-1763668800@newiee.org SUMMARY:NEWIEE’s Annual Members Meeting & Fall Fête 2025 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column width=”1/2″][mk_button size=”medium” url=”https://www.jennifermacneilphotography.com/newieeammff2023″ target=”_blank” align=”center” button_custom_width=”250″ margin_right=”0″ bg_color=”#614c8d”]Photos Available![/mk_button][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699796922033{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nYou are welcome to download these photos. Please just credit them to NEWIEE’s Annual Meeting and Fall Fete. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_separator color=”custom” el_width=”30″ accent_color=”#189c8e”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1763347115591{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]SOLD OUT. \nLet’s celebrate\, connect\, and shape what’s next—together. \nJoin NEWIEE’s Board and our first-ever Executive Director\, Kate P. Johnson\, for an energizing evening at our Annual Members Meeting & Fall Fête! We’ll reflect on how far we’ve come\, share where we’re headed\, and invite YOU to help shape our next chapter. \nAfter opening remarks\, you’ll take part in a series of dynamic small-group conversations with fellow energy and environmental leaders—sharing career insights\, challenges\, and ideas for how NEWIEE can continue supporting our community in deeper\, more meaningful ways. \nWhether you’re looking to grow your network\, raise your voice\, or inspire change\, this is the moment to show up and move NEWIEE forward. The Annual Members Meeting will be held at 4:30 pm\, followed by cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at 6:30 pm.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1760378696410{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nOpen to Work?\nIf you are between jobs or navigating a career transition\, we’re here for you. We’re prioritizing donated tickets for attendees who are #opentowork. This event is a great opportunity to reconnect\, grow your network\, and explore new options. Email newiee@newiee.org if you are interested in being added to the wait list for donated tickets. \nOur Annual Professional Clothing Drive is back!\nWe’re seeking gently-worn professional attire for the Dearborn STEM Academy students engaged in Work Based Learning. Donors will have a chance to win a gift card to the NEWIEE store. 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All attendees who donate clean and ready-to-wear professional attire (e.g.\, business casual clothing for all genders\, slacks\, button-ups) in any size will be entered to win a gift card to the NEWIEE store! \nFast Facts About RCC: \n\nThe only predominantly Black community college in the Northeast.\nRCC was established in 1973 by community activists.\nRecently opened the Center for Smart Building Technology\, a program designed to prepare students for the sustainable energy future.\n\nLocation Information: \n\nAcross the street from the Orange Line T stop. Only three stops from Back Bay Station (where you’ll find Amtrak and many Commuter Rail trains).\nOnly a 14-minute bike ride from Back Bay Station along the beautiful Southwest Corridor bike path.\nTwo miles from the Mass Pike and ample parking with EV charging stations.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1763343930202{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Join the waitlist by contacting NEWIEE@newiee.org.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][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_1689970135941{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_1750123377825{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 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=”30px”][mk_toggle style=”fancy” title=”AM/FF Sponsorship Levels and Benefits” el_class=”toggle-sponsorships”]\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n We proudly feature our sponsors’ logo on all website\, newsletter and social media promotions leading up to the event as well as during the Annual Meeting & Fall Fête. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\nSponsorship Benefits\nReception Host*\nPlatinum\nGold\nSilver\nSustainability* (SOLD)\n\n\n\n\nPricing\n$5\,000\n$2\,000\n$1\,000\n$500\n$1\,200\n\n\nTickets to the event **\n25\n20\n10\n5\n10\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\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_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_column_text]\nPlatinum Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][mk_clients style=”column” gutter_space=”15″ count=”-1″ orderby=”title” autoplay=”false” target=”_blank” margin_bottom=”0″ clients=”21888\, 371\, 17284\, 7949″][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1749294661832{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nSustainability Sponsor\n[/vc_column_text][mk_clients style=”column” column=”1″ gutter_space=”15″ count=”-1″ orderby=”title” autoplay=”false” target=”_blank” margin_bottom=”0″ clients=”501″][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”10″ css=”.vc_custom_1549911988357{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=”20640\, 3392\, 558\, 523\, 19924\, 26131\, 26204″][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”10″ css=”.vc_custom_1696983281497{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nSilver 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=”25011\, 20784\, 519\, 24884\, 375\, 1801\, 25261\, 379\, 26073\, 26134\, 26209\, 24765\, 1860\, 4678\, 26276″][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695643648932{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Also of Interest: \n\nNEWIEE’s 2023 “Women Shaping the Agenda”\, Getting to Net Zero: Balancing Environmental Priorities for Renewable Energy Development\nNEWIEE’s 2022 Annual Meeting & Fall Fête\nNEWIEE Event Calendar\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://newiee.org/event/newiees-annual-members-meeting-fall-fete-2025-2/ LOCATION:The Engine\, 750 Main Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02139\, United States CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Signature Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/AMMFF-2025-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112822 CREATED:20250105T232849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T005138Z UID:24412-1763726400-1763730000@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-16-2025-11-28/ 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:20251202T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112822 CREATED:20251110T201107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T201107Z UID:26268-1764680400-1764684000@newiee.org SUMMARY:ACT: Setting DEI Targets Without Discrimination DESCRIPTION:When laying out DEI strategies\, most organizations rely on metrics and targets based entirely or primarily on representation (i.e.\, diversity). Aside from the difficulty of selecting meaningful targets\, this is a dangerous practice that can lead to internal backlash. \nThis webinar shows the importance of prioritizing equity and introduces a way of measuring equity that completely avoids the zero-sum game mindset that often leads to internal backlash. \nSpeaker Paolo Gaudiano \nA former tenured professor turned entrepreneur\, Paolo Gaudiano is Chief Scientist of Aleria\, President of ARC\, Adjunct at NYU Stern School of Business\, and Chairman of the annual Diversity & Inclusion Research Conference. \nPaolo is a regular Forbes contributor on DEI and author of the 2024 book Measuring Inclusion: Higher Profits and Happier People\, Without Guesswork or Backlash. He has published dozens of academic papers and over 100 blogs in major online publications and has been recognized with numerous awards\, including a Moonshot House Fellowship from the Kravis Center for Social Impact for his work on DEI. URL:https://newiee.org/event/act-setting-dei-targets-without-discrimination/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112822 CREATED:20251110T182811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T192007Z UID:26251-1764783000-1764792000@newiee.org SUMMARY:EBC: Annual Winter Garden Party DESCRIPTION:Join EBC for an evening of networking with friends\, colleagues\, and new faces from across the energy and environmental industries at the 25th Annual Winter Garden Party at Craft Food Halls – City Point Waltham! \nEnjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres and the “Pour Your Own Beer Wall” while you make new connections in the industry and mingle with colleagues and old friends. \nRegister early – this event sells out! Join us for the whole evening or drop in while you can URL:https://newiee.org/event/swep-ct-holiday-celebration-3/ LOCATION:Craft Food Halls – City Point Waltham\, \, 200 5th Ave\, Waltham\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112822 CREATED:20251110T182150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T182240Z UID:26247-1764784800-1764795600@newiee.org SUMMARY:CPES: 2025 Holiday Celebration & Annual Awards Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Ring in the holiday season with CPES at our 2025 Holiday Celebration & Annual Awards Ceremony on Wednesday\, December 3rd! \nThis joyful evening will feature opportunities to network and learn about the 2025 CPES annual award winners over festive holiday refreshments. Register now to save your spot! \n2025 Awardees:\n– Rising Star Awardee: Pete Myers\, Senior Policy Director\, CBIA\n– Luminary Awardee: Will Herchel\, Co-Founder & CEO\, Verogy\n– Excellence in Energy Awardee: Robert Marconi\, Assistant Attorney General\, State of Connecticut\n– Distinguished Professional Service Awardee: P.J. Cimini\, Founder & Principal\, Capitol Strategies Group URL:https://newiee.org/event/swep-ct-holiday-celebration-2/ LOCATION:CT Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, 06103\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112822 CREATED:20251110T200414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T200414Z UID:26261-1764838800-1764864000@newiee.org SUMMARY:EBC: EBI New England Environmental Industry Summit IX DESCRIPTION:EBC Members qualify for a discounted rate! \nPreliminary 2025 Agenda\n9-10.20 am: 2025 National & Regional Market Outlook \nSummit chair Grant Ferrier leads the interactive discussion on Trump II\, the November 2025 elections and the implications on the economy and for the environmental\, energy transition and infrastructure resiliency markets: AI\, PFAS\, energy\, state & local markets\, etc. \n10.30 am: Electricity Demand & Grid Resilience: \nIT\, AI\, data centers and ascendance of tech industries; 2026-2028 and beyond in transportation\, EVs\, renewable energy and climate-related sectors. \n11.30 am: Executive Panel on Where are the ‘MAGA Markets’: \nUpdated scenarios for oil & gas\, fracking and LNG; Onshoring or reindustrialization in manufacturing; OBBBA funding and how 2025 has shaped federal markets; PFAS\, IRA & NEPA reform and impact on water\, power and coastal resilience \n12: Lunch \n1 pm: What next for AI? Technology & Human Resources: \nOptimizing investments and approaches to AI as an internal productivity tool \n2 pm: M&A and Growth & Investment Strategies: \nPanel discussion and case studies with recent acquirers and private investors \n3 pm: Strategy Outlook 2026-2028 & Growth Markets for New England and Mid-Atlantic. Panel discussion \n4pm Summary: Industry initiatives discussion on talent development & policy advocacy URL:https://newiee.org/event/ebc-ebi-new-england-environmental-industry-summit-ix/ LOCATION:Greenberg Traurig\, 1 International Place\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112822 CREATED:20251026T234843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T190657Z UID:26065-1764867600-1764874800@newiee.org SUMMARY:Navigating Change: Stories of Career Transitions and Resilience DESCRIPTION:In a time of industry transformation and uncertainty\, many professionals are reimagining their paths—sometimes by necessity\, sometimes by choice. This uplifting panel brings together voices from across industry to share powerful stories of career pivots\, unexpected changes\, and the opportunities that emerged when they leaned into community and resilience. From layoffs and relocations to bold leaps into new industries\, our panelists will explore how embracing change can lead to growth\, purpose\, and renewed passion. You’ll gain practical strategies for navigating transitions\, staying hopeful\, and supporting others along the way. Whether you’re seeking your next step or simply want to be inspired\, this session is a reminder that when we stand together\, the possibilities in our industry—and in ourselves—are limitless.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n Register Now\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n If you are a student or job seeker interested in a free ticket\, please contact newiee@newiee.org. \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\nModerator and Panelists\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\nModerated by Tiffany Hawco\, Eversource Energy \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\nJenai Browne\, Senior Consultant\, Talent Acquisition\, Eversource Energy \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n Read Jenai's Bio \n \n \n A seasoned Talent Acquisition professional with experience in strategic sourcing\, recruitment operations\, human resources and leadership. Currently serving as a Senior Consultant\, Talent Acquisition at Eversource Energy\, Jenai partners with business leaders to forecast staffing needs\, build trusted advisory relationships\, and proactively develop diverse talent pipelines aligned with organizational goals. She leads initiatives to enhance hiring processes\, workforce planning\, and succession strategies through data-driven insights. \nPrior to her current role\, Jenai held key recruitment and HR positions at organizations including May Institute\, Van Pool Transportation\, WinnCompanies\, and Primark USA\, where she consistently drove full-cycle recruiting efforts\, coordinated hiring events\, and supported onboarding and employer branding strategies. Her early career in retail management at Forever 21 and Charlotte Russe honed her leadership\, training\, and operational skills\, laying a strong foundation for her transition into corporate talent acquisition. \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\nChandreyi Datta\, Marketing Manager\, Solect Energy \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n Read Chandreyi's Bio \n \n \n A marketing professional in the renewable energy sector with over a decade of experience spanning corporate communications\, proposal development\, creative storytelling\, and multimedia content creation\, including graphics\, illustrations\, animations\, videos\, and web development. Currently a marketing manager at Solect Energy\, Chandreyi brings a global perspective shaped by her career journey from India to the USA\, collaborating across countries and diverse teams. \nHer specialty lies in brand relaunches and rebranding efforts following mergers and acquisitions\, including major projects such as PwC’s acquisition of Booz & Company and rebranding that as Strategy&. She thrives on creative thinking\, critical analysis\, problem-solving\, and a systematic approach to crisis management. \nChandreyi is a proud woman of color committed to building a support community\, amplifying diverse voices\, and advancing equity and inclusion in the energy sector and beyond. \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\nEinat Dorobantu\, Director\, Program Management\, Burns & McDonnell \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n Read Einat's Bio \n \n \n Einat brings more than 20 years of experience in the electric utility\, contracting\, and consulting industries\, with deep expertise in transmission\, distribution\, and technology integration. She has led strategy development and implementation initiatives\, advancing organizational transformation and process improvement through business optimization\, IT integration\, and regulatory compliance. Her background spans program management\, EPC management\, grid modernization\, and capital program oversight\, with a strong focus on stakeholder alignment and execution efficiency. \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Rising Professionals Sponsor and Event Host URL:https://newiee.org/event/navigating-change-stories-of-career-transitions-and-resilience/ LOCATION:Burns and McDonnell\, Wallingford\, CT\, 108 Leigus Road Building A\, Suite 1100\, Wallingford\, CT\, 06492\, United States CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Rising Professionals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/navigating-change-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112822 CREATED:20251110T181733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T181733Z UID:26241-1764869400-1764876600@newiee.org SUMMARY:SWEP CT: Holiday Celebration DESCRIPTION:Join SWEP’s annual holiday celebration at The REC Hartford. They’ll be serving up holiday spirits and tasty bites courtesy of Salute Restaurant\, so come hungry and thirsty for merriment! Expect jolly conversations\, festive networking games\, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow members and colleagues. Feel free to bring a friend or coworker—the more\, the merrier! \nIn the spirit of giving\, SWEP is collecting new\, unwrapped toys for children and families in need. Let’s help make the season bright for others! \nPlease register in advance so they can ensure there’s enough holiday cheer (and refreshments!) for everyone. We can’t wait to celebrate with you—ugly sweaters optional\, good vibes required! \nNot a member? Join or renew today! \nADDITIONAL INFORMATION:\nParking: on street parking / 100 Pearl Street Gallery Parking next to Trumbull Kitchen. URL:https://newiee.org/event/swep-ct-holiday-celebration/ LOCATION:The REC\, 160 Trumbull St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T123000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112822 CREATED:20251110T195135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T195135Z UID:26256-1764925200-1764937800@newiee.org SUMMARY:Raab New England Restructuring Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Born out of electric industry restructuring\, the Restructuring Roundtable has been meeting four to six times per year since 1995 to discuss current and emerging topics related to revolutionary changes in the electric power industry in New England and throughout the Northeast. In recent years\, attendance at our hybrid Roundtables averages over 475\, with attendees joining both in-person and virtually and representing a broad cross-section of regional stakeholders. Participants include policymakers\, regulators\, utilities\, developers\, clean energy and technology companies\, environmental organizations\, and consumer advocates. \n9:00 Welcome and Introductions – Carol Holahan and Janet Gail Besser \n9:05 Reflections on the Roundtable over 30 Years: Phil Giudice Interviews Jonathan Raab \n9:25 Accomplishments to Date – Dr. Jonathan Raab\, Moderator\nGordon van Welie\, President and Chief Executive Officer\, ISO New England\nSecretary Rebecca Tepper\, MA Excutive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs\nSusan F. Tierney\, Senior Advisor\, Analysis Group \n10:30 Break \n11:00 Looking to the Future: Essential Next Steps – Janet Gail Besser\, Moderator\nCommissioner Katie Dykes\, CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection\nSheri Givens\, President & CEO\, Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA)\nJamie Dickerson\, Senior Director\, Climate and Clean Energy Programs\, Acadia Center\nJesse Jenkins\, Assistant Professor\, Princeton University \n12:10 The Roundtable Transition – Dr. Jonathan Raab and others\nIntroducing Apex Analytics \n12:20 Remarks \n12:30 Adjourn URL:https://newiee.org/event/raab-new-england-restructuring-roundtable-6/ LOCATION:Foley Hoag LLP Boston\, 155 Seaport Blvd\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251209 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251211 DTSTAMP:20260404T112822 CREATED:20251110T201519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T201519Z UID:26270-1765238400-1765411199@newiee.org SUMMARY:Young Startup Ventures: New England Venture Summit DESCRIPTION:The 16th annual New England Venture Summit\, presented by youngStartup Ventures\, is the premier industry gathering connecting venture capitalists\, corporate VCs\, angel investors\, technology transfer professionals\, senior executives of venture backed\, emerging and early stage companies\, university researchers\, incubators and premier service providers. Whether you are an investor seeking access to new deals\, or founder and/or CEO of a new venture looking for funding\, visibility and growth\, The 2025 New England Venture Summit is one event you won’t want to miss. URL:https://newiee.org/event/young-startup-ventures-new-england-venture-summit/ LOCATION:Hilton Boston Dedham\, 25 Allied Dr\, Dedham\, MA\, 02026\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112822 CREATED:20250922T025917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T120556Z UID:25851-1765296000-1765303200@newiee.org SUMMARY:VT Chapter Book Club DESCRIPTION:At the close of a challenging year for so many in the energy and environmental space\, let’s come together and find some optimism! The Vermont NEWIEE Chapter is hosting a book club to discuss Ayana Elizabeth Johnson’s book “What If We Get It Right?” We’ll gather at VEIC’s offices in Winooski\, talk about what resonated most with us about the book\, and create some holiday cheer as we network over drinks and snacks. Join us! \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n Register Here\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/vt-chapter-book-club/ LOCATION:VEIC’s Office\, 20 Winooski Falls Wy\, Winooski\, VT 05404 CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Rising Professionals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/newiee-chapter-event-vermont-chapter-book-club-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112822 CREATED:20251110T200644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T181008Z UID:26263-1765386000-1765393200@newiee.org SUMMARY:EBC: New Hampshire Holiday Party DESCRIPTION:Join your clients and colleagues at this year’s Annual EBC New Hampshire Holiday Party! \nThe EBC New Hampshire Chapter is excited to invite you back to the Annual New Hampshire Holiday Party. This year’s event will once again include a Beer and Bourbon Tasting – a component added in 2023 and praised by attendees. \nJoin for the whole evening or drop in to enjoy the included appetizers and cash bar. URL:https://newiee.org/event/ebc-annual-winter-garden-party/ LOCATION:Waumbec Mill Riverside Room\, 250 Commercial Street\, Manchester\, NH\, 03101\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112822 CREATED:20251208T184813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T184813Z UID:26371-1765890000-1765893600@newiee.org SUMMARY:AESP CARE Book Club Series – Diversifying Power: Why We Need Antiracist\, Feminist Leadership on Climate Energy DESCRIPTION:Diversifying Power: Why We Need Antiracist\, Feminist Leadership on Climate Energy (2020) is a nonfiction book by Jennie C. Stephens. \nDrawing on her experience as an educator\, social justice advocate\, energy expert and a sustainability science researcher\, she emphasizes that tackling the climate crisis means expanding who holds power and reimagining leadership to include a wider range of voices and perspectives. The common theme throughout the book is “all politics is now climate politics\, so all policies\, from housing to health\, now have to integrate climate resilience and renewable energy.” \n The book shares inspiring stories of diverse leaders who apply antiracial and feminine values to drive meaningful\, structural change.  It offers hope that\, with action\, the shift toward a just\, sustainable\, and equitable future is on the horizon. \nWe encourage you to purchase a copy of the book from your local independent bookstore\, bookshop.org—an online retailer which supports independent bookstores\, direct from the publisher  or to borrow a copy from the local library. If you are unable to obtain a copy of the book but are still interested in participating\, please reach out to Kristi Hewitt at kristi@thesharedspaceproject.org URL:https://newiee.org/event/aesp-care-book-club-series-diversifying-power-why-we-need-antiracist-feminist-leadership-on-climate-energy/ 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:20251217T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112822 CREATED:20251208T183756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T183756Z UID:26367-1765989000-1765999800@newiee.org SUMMARY:NECBC: 2025 Holiday Social DESCRIPTION: URL:https://newiee.org/event/necbc-2025-holiday-social/ LOCATION:Foley and Lardner LLP\, 111 Huntington Ave\, Boston\, MA\, 02199\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE ORGANIZER;CN="New England - Canada Business Coucil (NECBC)":MAILTO:info@necbc.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR