by Joel M. Rinebold, Ph.D., Director of Energy Initiatives, Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology Connecticut is actively preparing to establish a “Regional Hydrogen Hub” in collaboration with Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York. Developing this regional clean energy program is possible due to the creation of the U.S. Infrastructure Investment…
Joel Rinebold: CT’s pathway to energy and economic sustainability
CCAT’s Energy Director Joel Rinebold recently wrote an op-ed for the Hartford Business Journal entitled “CT’s pathway to energy and economic sustainability.” The op-ed discusses continuing the renewable-energy agenda by connecting the manufacturer and supply chain engagement with offshore wind and other clean energy and providing info for our policy…
CCAT represents Clean Energy at the 20th annual The Future of Energy: What’s the Deal? Conference and Exposition
CCAT’s Director of Energy Joel Rinebold took part in the 20th annual The Future of Energy: What’s the Deal? Conference and Exposition on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at the Aqua Turf Club in Southington, Connecticut. The event, hosted by Connecticut Power and Energy Society (CPES) included panel discussions, two keynote speakers, and industry networking.…
CCAT partners with Vineyard Wind to develop Connecticut’s clean energy supply chain
CCAT has been included in Vineyard Wind’s response to DEEP’s RFP for 22,000 megawatts (MW) of offshore wind power. If Vineyard receives an award, CCAT will be the leading effort to support and integrate offshore wind within CCAT’s programs, initiatives, technical capabilities, and experience in order to develop Connecticut’s clean…
Locally manufactured renewable energy technology empowers, employs Connecticut
(CT Viewpoints, 12/10/18) The conversation over what renewable energy source is best for Connecticut should start with which one of the many choices enhances the state’s economy and future. The renewable energy industry is very much in a unique position to meet the state’s needs and goals for renewable energy.…
Connecticut utilities ink deals with Danbury’s FuelCell
(CT Post, 11/1/18) FuelCell Energy reached utility power-supply agreements for fuel cell installations in Derby and Hartford that will supply electricity for the equivalent of nearly 20,000 households or more, subject to final authorization by state regulators. Read more >
Connecticut’s Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day Aligns Companies, Lawmakers
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. – October 8, 2018 – National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day is being celebrated today with support and recognition from Connecticut lawmakers and state leaders. U.S. Representatives John Larson (CT-1) of East Hartford and Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) were joined by New York’s Tom Reed (NY-23) to introduce…
Energy focus of Governor Dannel P. Malloy’s 2018 State of the State Address
Governor Dannel Malloy spoke to the importance of clean energy during his State of the State Address on Feb. 7. See below. CCAT drives regional strategies for sustainable, reliable and renewable energy applications. Through CCAT’s leadership with advanced technology, including the hydrogen fuel cell industry, CT and the region have witnessed an…
Connecticut Solar Companies Pinched By New Tariffs On Foreign Panels
(Hartford Courant, 2/5/18) Connecticut’s faltering solar industry took another hit this month with the imposition of new tariffs on solar panels made outside of the United States. The new 30 percent duties on most foreign-made panels were announced by President Donald Trump a couple of weeks ago, over the objections of the…
CT clean energy program invests $114M in 200 projects
The Connecticut Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) program has surpassed 200 projects totaling more than $114 million in clean energy investment in businesses, according to the Connecticut Green Bank. C-PACE helps property owners access long-term financing to make energy upgrades to their buildings. Connecticut is second only to California…