Next Week's Webinar!

July 24: Changes at the CT Siting Council

Transmission and generation siting are at the forefront of new legislative changes at the CT Siting Council (CSC). Join CPES to learn more in the upcoming webinar "Changes at the Connecticut Siting Council: What You Need to Know About Recent Legislation" on Wednesday, July 24th.

Featured speakers:

• Ken Baldwin, Robinson+Cole (Co-Moderator)
• Melanie Bachman, CT Siting Council
• Representative Steve Stafstrom
• Representative Jonathan Steinberg
• Bruce McDermott, Murtha Collina
• Jon Schaefer, Robinson+Cole (Co-Moderator)

CPES Members: $25 | Nonmembers: $40

Two Upcoming Events Hosted

by the New Energy Professionals Committee

Save the Date

October 30: Fall Conference

Sponsorship Opportunities Available Now!

Start of the fourth quarter of 2024 with a bang as a sponsor of the 2024 CPES Fall Conference! This annual event draws energy professionals from throughout Connecticut and beyond for discussions about the future of energy and the innovations driving the industry forward. Take advantage of this highly anticipated in-person gathering to expand your company's visibility!

Sponsorship Levels:

• Premier - $3,000 (Only 3 Available)
• Networking - $2,000 (Only 2 Available)
• Supporting - $1,000

Now Accepting Nominations for the

2024 CPES Annual Awards

CPES is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Annual Awards which recognize those who have made a significant contribution to Connecticut’s energy landscape. Awardees include those in academia, industry and public service.

Rising Star Nomination Form: A professional who stands out among their peers as a rising star in or related to the energy industry. This individual is not limited to a specific age range or years of experience.

Luminary Award Nomination Form: A professional recognized as a present leader in or related to the energy industry and who is an inspiration in their career.

Distinguished Professional Service Award Nomination Form: An accomplished and seasoned professional in or related to the energy industry who has made a significant and positive impact on Connecticut’s energy landscape throughout their career.

Excellence in Energy Award Nomination Form: A professional who has made a positive impact in the broader Connecticut community. 

Nominations will be accepted until September 30, 2024. Winners will be announced at our Annual Awards Ceremony in December.

Industry News & Events

United Illuminating Opens Baird Training Facility

This week, United Illuminating (UI) opened their new Baird Training Facility at Old Baird Substation in Stratford, CT. The substation is being repurposed to provide frontline workers in the Substation and Test departments with hands-on training in a safe and controlled environment. 

Click here to read UI's press release announcing the new facility.

Sustainable CT Webinar Recording: Benchmarking & Tracking Your Municipality's Energy Use

Sustainable CT recently hosted a webinar on energy benchmarking and tracking with Amy Thompson and Raquel Bolling of the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT). A recording of the virtual discussion is available to view here.