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CONNECTICUT BUSINESSES LEARN HOW TO ACCESS FEDERAL STIMULUS FUNDING FOR ENERGY PROJECTS AT CBIA/CPES ENERGY CONFERENCE
The U.S. economic stimulus package includes more than $71 billion in investments for energy and the environment, along with $20 billion in green tax incentives. Connecticut’s businesses executives will learn how to access some of these energy funds to help reduce and control their energy costs, at the tenth annual “What’s the Deal” – business energy conference. The conference and exposition is hosted by the Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA) and the Connecticut Power and Energy Society (CPES).
Wed., Oct. 14, 2009
8:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Cromwell
The luncheon keynote speaker is Gina McCarthy, assistant administrator of the Office of Air and Radiation at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Prior to her work for the Obama administration, McCarthy served as commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection. She will provide inside information about federal legislative efforts, including the cap and trade program, and how proposed changes could affect Connecticut companies, especially commercial and industrial users.
CBIA and CPES have also assembled some of the top experts in the region to examine the changes taking place in Connecticut’s energy markets and how they affect consumers’ utility bills. These energy experts will discuss how businesses can reduce their energy costs through innovative financing and new technologies. They will also focus on energy policy and infrastructure, the impact of climate change legislation and how to access federal stimulus funding for energy projects.
Speakers include:
- Joan McDonald, commissioner, Connecticut Department Economic and Community Development
- Kevin DelGobbo, chairman, Connecticut Department of Public Utility Control
- State Sen. John Fonfara, co-chair, Energy and Technology Committee
- Gordon van Welie, president and CEO, ISO-New England
- Anthony Marone, president, GenConn
- Paul Afonso, of counsel, Brown Rudnick; executive director of New England Energy Alliance; former commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications and Energy
- Neil Beup, manager, state and local government affairs, United Technologies Corp.; chairman, commercial and industrial subcommittee, Energy Conservation Management Board
- Ron French, president, Alteris Renewables, recognized by Inc. magazine as one of the fastest renewable companies in the country
- Camilo Serna, director of strategy and business development, Northeast Utilities
- Bradford Nordholm, CEO and managing director, Starwood Energy Group
- Laura Stern, president, Nautilus Solar
The exposition will also feature companies showcasing the latest products and services to reduce business energy costs. The cost to attend the program is $99 for government officials and students, $150 for CBIA and CPES members, and $250 for all others.
Editor’s Note: Media wishing to attend the event should call Nancy Andrews, CBIA media relations manager, at 860-244-1957 or e-mail Andrewsn@cbia.com.
Media wishing to attend the event should contact Nancy Andrews, CBIA media relations manager, at 860-244-1957 or andrewsn@cbia.com.
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