ACEC/MA Energy, Environment & Utilities Markets Conference

Description

Join ACEC/MA for our Energy, Environment & Utilities Markets Conference 

Hear from leaders across Massachusetts' energy, water, and utility sectors about their infrastructure priorities, upcoming projects and plans, procurement processes, and opportunities for engineering firms. 

Featuring: 

Michael Judge, Undersecretary of Energy, Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs 

Undersecretary Judge will open the conference with a State of Energy in Massachusetts keynote, providing an overview of the Commonwealth's energy landscape, key priorities and initiatives, and the issues shaping the future of energy infrastructure in Massachusetts. 

Following the keynote, the conference will feature individual presentations from leaders representing water utilities, electric and gas utilities, and state energy and environmental agencies. 

ACEC/MA has invited senior leaders from organizations including MassDEP, DCR’s Division of Water Supply Protection, Boston Water and Sewer Commission, National Grid, Eversource, and Enbridge to participate. Speakers will be announced as they are confirmed.

Confirmed Speakers:

• NEW: Tom O'Shea, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Game
• NEW: Peter Salvatore, P.E., Deputy Chief Engineer, Boston Water and Sewer Commission
• John Scannell, Director, Division of Water Supply Protection, Department of Conservation and Recreation
  
• Deanna Moran, Chief Coastal Resilience Officer, Office of Coastal Zone Management  
• Kathleen M. Murtagh, P.E., Chief Operating Officer, and Brian Kubaska, Chief Engineer, Massachusetts Water Resources Authority

The purpose of this program is to help engineers gain a better understanding of: 

• Infrastructure needs and priorities across Massachusetts' energy, water, and utility markets; 
• Upcoming capital projects, programs, and investment plans; 
• Procurement processes and opportunities for engineering and design firms; and 
• Emerging issues and priorities shaping these markets in Massachusetts. 

At the end of this program, you will be able to: 

• Identify key infrastructure priorities and upcoming market opportunities across the energy, water, and utility sectors; 
• Better understand procurement processes and approaches used by utilities and state agencies; and 
• Identify strategies to position your firm to respond to upcoming opportunities. 

Schedule: 

11:00–11:30AM – Registration, Lunch & Networking 

11:30AM–12:00 PM – Welcome & Keynote Address 

12:00–1:30 PM – Market Presentations 

1:30–1:45 PM – Break 

1:45–3:15 PM – Market Presentations 

3:15–3:30 PM – Wrap-Up & Networking 

This program is worth 3.5 PDHs (not in NY or FL), which may be accepted in some states for continuing education for PEs & PLSs. 

Virtual attendance will be available. 

Thank you to CDM Smith for hosting the conference.

Platinum sponsors have 2 free tickets for this event. Gold Sponsors have 1 free ticket for this event. Use your code at checkout to redeem. Reach out to ACEC/MA prior to registering if you are unsure if they are still available. Thank you!