Next Week: The Role of Long-Duration Storage

on the Road to Decarbonization

Join CPES and NEWIEE for the 9th annual joint event on Tuesday, September 19 at UCONN School of Law!

Energy storage is one of the challenges of the clean energy transition. This panel discussion will explore trade-offs in cost, feasibility, scalability and carbon reduction associated with storage.

Esteemed panelists will discuss how they are actively tackling these challenges in Massachusetts and Connecticut in efforts to reach New England's clean energy goals.

Keynote Speaker: Weezie Nuara, Assistant Secretary for Federal and Regional Energy Affairs at the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Panel Speakers:

• Moderator: Marissa Paslick Gillett, Chairman of the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority
• Sarah Jackson, Policy Manager for the Eastern Region at Form Energy
• Joanna Troy, Director, Energy Policy and Planning at the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources
• Hossein Ghezel-Ayagh, Vice President, Advanced Technology Programs at FuelCell Energy, Inc.

CPES Fall Conference: The Future of Energy

Join CPES for our 2023 Fall Conference: The Future of Energy on October 19 at the Connecticut Convention Center! We'll kick off a day of substantive panel discussions and networking opportunities with Welcoming Remarks from Luke Bronin, Mayor of Hartford, and a Morning Keynote by Alexandra Daum, Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development.

Don't miss out on this highly anticipated annual conference, which features an unprecedented speaker lineup this year! Click below to learn more and register to attend.

Sponsorship opportunities are available for the Fall Conference! Sponsors enjoy promotion in pre-event marketing and visibility in-person at the conference. The sooner you sign up, the more value your company will receive!

Click below to explore sponsorship opportunities.

2023 Connecticut Energy Expo:

Exciting Workshops & Opportunities

Have you heard about the educational workshops that will be offered at the 2023 Connecticut Energy Expo?

The Expo will feature free workshops hosted by leading local organizations and energy providers to educate energy consumers about available programs, services and solutions in Connecticut.

Sign up to exhibit at or sponsor the Expo today to extend your company's reach to workshop attendees!

Click here to view the full Expo schedule.

Explore sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities at the links below.

CPES Annual Energy Awards:

Submit a Nomination by September 30

Nominations for this year's Energy Awards close at the end of this month!

Recognize the accomplishments of a great colleague by nominating them to be considered for one of four awards:

• Rising Star
• Luminary
• Excellence in Energy
• Distinguished Professional Service

Learn more about each award and its individual requirements by clicking on the title above. Awardees will be announced at our end of year celebration in December.

Upcoming Industry Event:

Operation Fuel Benefit Gala

Enjoy an evening at the Connecticut Science Center for Operation Fuel's Benefit Gala on October 21!

We've partnered with Operation Fuel to host the 2023 Connecticut Energy Expo, which will conclude with a gala to benefit Operation Fuel's energy bill assistance programs for Connecticut residents. This special event will feature entertainment by Savage Pianos and emcee Renee DiNino of iHeart Media.

Click below to learn more and purchase tickets.