[Neoa] Fwd: March 2024 Bi-Weekly Brief

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Sarah Morrell
Fri, Mar 15, 2024 1:24 PM


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The latest Updates on NEC Events and Activities

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March 15, 2024

Upcoming Events


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Breakfast with New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu

April 4, 2024

Manchester, NH



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Capital Conversations with U.S. Representative Jim McGovern

April 12, 2024

Washington, D.C.

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Capitol Hill Report with U.S. Senator Angus King

April 15, 2024

Portland, ME

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Regional Energy Forum Featuring ISO New England CEO Gordon van Welie

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Panelists confirmed to date are as follows:

  • Catherine Finneran, VP of Transmission Project Development & Construction Services, Eversource
  • Nicola Medalova, COO of National Grid New England’s Electricity Business
  • John O’Brien, Chief Operating Officer, JERA Americas
  • Lopa Parikh, Head of Electricity Policy, Orsted
  • Jonathan E. Schrag, Deputy Climate Chief & Director of Investment for Decarbonization and Resilience, Massachusetts Governor’s Office

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REGISTER NOW: 2024 Washington Leaders’ Conference May 15 and 16
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There’s still time to register for the Council’s 2024 Washington Leaders’ Conference!

The New England Council’s 2024 Washington Leaders’ Conference will take place in our nation’s capital on Wednesday, May 15, and Thursday, May 16, 2024. Join us for two days of informative programming, networking opportunities, and meetings with Members of Congress, Congressional staff, and key federal agency leaders. Learn more about the conferencehttps://lyi4jwdab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Z7NBakJhE8zDUrji1vE3Vl4Q3cC2Cg2T-quUFXSZEcoBhYeFMXk-Zj0huRJk68Ya-6Wz9zh1eVxjsd8QnyD4_AJkvj54g73h8x_R5q0M9OZcVUhHD0_hotvF_Dlq_UBL0LvUpqRCccieI44jiTsDN2VscOsqZGCmwnRj-caqbohkXgtaT_Ng3b-woZKhq6N16TikAEp-TA4=&c=nbLhe0W3O-mTwZQEnS2g2p0CSXQF36Rjxtizyo5fUjETDYmWB1Gyng==&ch=zjv3pn8kqcWF-YMZhM2Y8OBjxDGCGhyw0FI4Y48kvi9LoC_oC_6lXw==.

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Upcoming Committee Meetings

Council members are invited to participate in upcoming policy committee/working group meetings. The purpose of each of these meetings is to identify policy priorities, discuss possible speakers or programming, and brainstorm projects.

If you have questions about the Council’s various policy committees and working groups, please contact Emily Heisigmailto:eheisig@newenglandcouncil.com.

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"Inside the Corner Office"

Now Available

Episode 14: Dr. Grace Wang, President of Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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This month’s episode of “Inside the Corner Office” is now available!

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New England Council member, the University of New England, will be hosting a discussion panel on Maine’s homelessness issue. UNE President James Herbert will utilize his “President’s Forum,” series to focus on homelessness in Maine.

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Mass General Brigham adds three new vans to mobile healthcare service

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REGISTER HERE<https://lyi4jwdab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Z7NBakJhE8zDUrji1vE3Vl4Q3cC2Cg2T-quUFXSZEcoBhYeFMXk-ZhrdbbS2jWKGXzGq6nkH7-VpUBV7EjON1gNyo5vZeabj4fXzyAtUKG9dMfJ-7PplvsJe59GNVCDx86eabXVniJd1Wq65ZqgHiP3KgU5aprDHluCOw2ygJFFF7G4-Yc1DTGv-C9nZxk5goU4s0YnUbxUCLfBBlAQkYC5t2p0wfx65wXEIXe14_Fr_vnv-mE8ppw==&c=nbLhe0W3O-mTwZQEnS2g2p0CSXQF36Rjxtizyo5fUjETDYmWB1Gyng==&ch=zjv3pn8kqcWF-YMZhM2Y8OBjxDGCGhyw0FI4Y48kvi9LoC_oC_6lXw==> Upcoming Committee Meetings   Council members are invited to participate in upcoming policy committee/working group meetings. 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UNE President James Herbert will utilize his “President’s Forum,” series to focus on homelessness in Maine. 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