2024 Energy & Environment Conference

Public Utilities Regulatory Authority chair Marissa Paslick Gillett was one of the featured speakers at CBIA’s 2024 Energy & Environment conference, discussing current issues and sharing agency goals with Day Pitney’s Alex Judd.

Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Katie Dykes will talk with Day Pitney’s Kirstin Etela about the agency’s 20BY26 initiative goals and the impact on the state’s business community.

Dan O’Keefe, the commissioner of the Department of Economic and Community Development, shared his outlook and vision for the state’s economy.

Rep. Joe Gresko, co-chair of the legislature’s Environment Committee, and ranking member Rep. Patrick Callahan reviewed the 2024 General Assembly session with Energy and Technology Committee co-chair Sen. Norm Needleman, ranking member Sen. Ryan Fazio, and Eversource’s Jonathan Harris.

Connecticut Green Bank officials outlined opportunities for businesses to invest in renewable energy and resilience and ISO-New England representatives broke down energy grid plans for the state and region.

Other sessions addressed the implication of PFAS and what to watch for in the near future, the future of the Transfer Act, and the future of power generation in the region.

Manufacturers connected with Paul Lavoie, Connecticut’s chief manufacturing officer, over lunch.

Agenda | Presentations

7:30 am | Check-In & Networking Breakfast

8:30 am | Opening Remarks 

• Harold Blinderman, Partner, Day Pitney

8:45 am | Energy & Environment Policy: Reviewing the 2024 Legislative Session

• Moderator: Jonathan Harris, Director of Regulatory Affairs, Eversource Energy
• State Representative Patrick Callahan (R-New Fairfield)
• State Senator Ryan Fazio (R-Greenwich)
• State Representative Joe Gresko (D-Stratford)
• State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex)

9:30 am | DEEP’s 20BY26 Initiative: Implications for Business

• Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Katie Dykes talks with Day Pitney’s Kirstin Etela

10:15 am | Networking Break

10:30 am | Power Generation in New England

• Introduction: Michael O’Connor, Site VP, Millstone Power Station; Contracted Assets, Dominion Energy
• Dan Dolan, President, New England Power Generators Association

11 am | Breakout Sessions

Breakout A: Investing in Renewable Energy & Resilience

• Mackey Dykes, VP, Financing Programs, Connecticut Green Bank
• Peter Ludwig, Senior Manager, Market Engagement, Connecticut Green Bank

Breakout B: Life After the Transfer Act: Release-Based Regulations

• Sam Haydock, Principal, BL Companies
• David Melycher, Principal, EKI Environment & Water, Inc.
• Emilee Mooney Scott, Partner, Robinson+Cole

11:45 am | Networking Lunch

11: 45 am | Manufacturers Roundtable Lunch

• Featuring Chief Manufacturing Officer Paul Lavoie

12:45 pm | Breakout Sessions

Breakout A: Navigating PFAS Regulatory Compliance

• Alfredo Fernández, Partner, Shipman & Goodwin 
• Brent Henebry, Associate, Fuss & O’Neill 

Breakout B: New England Power Grid Outlook 

• Kerry Schlichting, Lead State Policy Advisor, External Affairs, ISO New England

1:30 pm | Economic Development Outlook

• Dan O’Keefe, Commissioner, Department of Economic & Community Development

2 pm | Goals & Dynamics: Connecticut’s Utility Regulatory Environment

• Public Utilities Regulatory Authority chair Marissa Paslick Gillett talks with Day Pitney’s Alex Judd

2:45 pm | Adjourn