2026 Energy & Environment Conference

CBIA’s 2026 Energy & Environment Conference delivers practical insights on the policies and regulations shaping Connecticut’s business environment. 

The program features in-depth discussions on the regulatory outlook, water permitting, natural gas infrastructure, and the New England power grid. 

Attendees will receive a focused review of the 2026 legislative session’s energy and environment priorities and what they mean for employers. 

The day includes dedicated networking, lunch, and numerous opportunities to connect with peers and policy leaders. 

Agenda

7:30 am | Check-In & Networking Breakfast 

8:30 am | Opening Remarks  

• Pete Myers, Senior Policy Director, CBIA 
• Emilee Mooney Scott, Partner, Robinson+Cole 

8:40 am | Policy, Regulatory Outlook 

• Katie Dykes, Commissioner, Department of Energy & Environmental Protection 

9:25 am | Release-Based Regulatory Landscape 

• Aaron Levy, Partner, Shipman & Goodwin 
• Brendan Schain, Partner, Shipman & Goodwin 

10:10 am | Networking Break 

10:30 am | Breakout Sessions 

Breakout A: The Siting Council Process  

• Melanie Bachman, Executive Director, Connecticut Siting Council 
• Kate Boucher, Member, Pullman & Comley 
• Lee Hoffman, Chair, Pullman & Comley

Breakout B: Where Next for Natural Gas? 

• Nikki Bruno, VP, Thermal Solutions & Operational Services, Eversource Energy
• Alana Daly, VP, Corporate Affairs & Policy, Northeast Gas Association
• Joe Fagan, Partner, Day Pitney LLP

11:15 am | Breakout Sessions 

Breakout A: Water Permitting Update 

• Sudip Bafna, SVP, Industries & Utilities Market Leader, Fuss & O’Neill
• Nick Giannetti, Supervisor, Industrial NPDES Wastewater Permitting Program, DEEP 
• April Salazar, Assistant Director of Water Permitting, DEEP

Breakout B: New England Power Grid Outlook  

• Digaunto Chatterjee, SVP, Engineering, Eversource Energy
• Dan Dolan, President, New England Power Generators Association 
• Kerry Schlichting, Supervisor, State Policy, Connecticut & Rhode Island, ISO New England

12 pm | Networking Lunch 

1 pm | 2026 Legislative Session Review 

• Moderator: Pete Myers 
• State Rep. Chris Aniskovich (R-Clinton) 
• State Rep. Stephen Meskers (D-Greenwich) 

1:45 pm | Adjourn