CBIA 2024 Energy & Environment Conference

Join the CBIA on June 6 for in-depth discussions on energy and environment policy, climate change, PFAS, regulatory reform, renewables, the Transfer Act, ISO best practices, and more.

Public Utilities Regulatory Authority chair Marissa Gillett is one of the featured speakers at this year’s conference, discussing current issues and sharing her goals for the agency.

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

Rep. Joe Gresko, co-chair of the legislature’s Environment Committee, and Energy and Technology committee ranking member Sen. Ryan Fazio review the 2024 General Assembly session.

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

Other sessions address 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 will have the opportunity to connect with Paul Lavoie, Connecticut’s chief manufacturing officer, over lunch.

And you’ll have numerous networking opportunities throughout the day to connect with your peers and administration officials.

Agenda

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

• State Senator Ryan Fazio (R-Greenwich)
• State Representative Joe Gresko (D-Stratford)

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

• Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Katie Dykes talks with CBIA’s Chris Davis

10:15 am | Networking Break

10:30 am | Power Generation in New England

• Dan Dolan, President, New England Power Generators Association

11 am | Breakout Sessions

Breakout A: Investing in Renewable Energy & Resilience

Breakout B: New England Power Grid Outlook 

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

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, Licensed Environmental Professional, Fuss & O’Neill 

Breakout B: What’s Next for the Transfer Act?

• Emilee Mooney Scott, Partner, Robinson + Cole

1:30 pm | Networking Break

1:45 pm | Goals & Dynamics: Connecticut’s Utility Regulatory Environment

• Marissa Gillett, Chair, Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority

2:30 pm | Adjourn