This webinar will discuss Connecticut’s solar permitting process at a high level, including: How do solar projects proceed through the Connecticut Siting Council? Why do you need a stormwater permit for solar development? How do host municipalities feel about solar development? Featured Speakers: Melanie Bachman, Executive Director, CT Siting Council Christopher Martin, State Forester, DEEP […]
Join the CPES New Energy Professionals for an in-depth dive on the development of grid-scale solar in Connecticut. This webinar will discuss what happens after state agency permitting, including: How do these projects interconnect into the grid? How do power purchase agreements work? How does increased solar development impact New England’s energy use and planning? […]
Please join CPES and NEWIEE for our annual joint event being held virtually, on September 14th from 12-1:30 pm for a conversation with current FERC Commissioner Allison Clements and former FERC Commissioner Cheryl LaFleur. They will discuss the changing energy and regulatory landscape and give you a “then and now” perspective on the goals and […]
Join CPES on September 30th for this lunchtime virtual "Power Hour" with the new CEOs of Connecticut’s electric and gas utilities. This is a unique opportunity to hear from both Catherine Stempien, the new President & CEO of the Avangrid Networks, and Joe Nolan, the new President & CEO of Eversource Energy.
The Connecticut Policy and Energy Society is excited to announce its 2021 Fall Conference “The Future of Energy: What’s the Deal?,” which will take place virtually on October 21st. This year, The Future of Energy will highlight emerging trends within the energy industry focused on equity and inclusion. Throughout this day-long event, CPES will spotlight the […]
Join the CPES New Energy Professionals for a two-part virtual series on the development of offshore wind. Session One (Nov 4, 3:30-5pm) will focus on the federal issues surrounding offshore wind development. Session Two (Nov 10, 12-1:30pm) will discuss the economic impact of offshore wind development in the Northeast.
Join the CPES New Energy Professionals for a two-part virtual series on the development of offshore wind. Session One (Nov 4, 3:30-5pm) will focus on the federal issues surrounding offshore wind development. Session Two (Nov 10, 12-1:30pm) will discuss the economic impact of offshore wind development in the Northeast.
Join the CPES New Energy Professionals for a two-part virtual series on the development of offshore wind. Session One (Nov 10, 3:30-5pm) will focus on the federal issues surrounding offshore wind development. Session Two (Nov 19, 12-1:30pm) will discuss the economic impact of offshore wind development in the Northeast.
Join the CPES New Energy Professionals for a two-part virtual series on the development of offshore wind. Session One (Nov 10, 3:30-5pm) will focus on the federal issues surrounding offshore wind development. Session Two (Nov 19, 12-1:30pm) will discuss the economic impact of offshore wind development in the Northeast.
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