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.
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