Seminars & Webinars

 
 

CES 2023 SEMINAR - BRIDGING THE FUTURE: MANAGING THE ENERGY COMMODITY TRANSITION

Energy prices climbed to a decade high last year but have moderated this spring. As we, once again, prepare for the warmer months ahead, we at Competitive Energy Services (CES) have been reflecting on the wild commodity price swings of the past 12 months and thinking about the factors that will impact markets in 2023 and beyond. We’re also pondering the macro trends that are likely to significantly reshape energy markets and how to plan for the inevitable change that’s on the energy horizon. Our upcoming free online energy market seminar, titled “Bridging the Future: Managing the Energy Commodity Transition," will be held on Wednesday, June 7 from Noon – 1:00 p.m. (including Q&A) and will cover timely topics relevant to energy markets, to your business – and to your budget. 

 
 
 

CES ANNUAL SEMINAR 2022 | WINTER & PREPARING FOR WINTER: The Two Seasons of New England Energy

Inflation, worldwide geopolitical tensions, and the associated energy crisis are on everyone’s radar these days. The unfortunate reality is that New England could be severely impacted by this crisis in the form of record high winter energy prices. Join CES Energy experts as they discuss top-of-mind energy topics including:

  • Energy Markets: A Look Back to 2021-22 
  • Worldwide energy shortage, global unrest, increased domestic production, and its impact on future New England winters and Energy Commodity Markets
  • Future of electricity and renewables  
  • New England grid pathways and long-term planning
 
2021 Webinar lunchtime series
 

CES ANNUAL SEMINAR 2021: ENERGY MARKETS: IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON THE ENERGY INDUSTRY

Every spring at Competitive Energy Services (CES), we look forward to hosting our annual energy seminars. It is an opportunity for all of us to network, share challenges and accomplishments, and for CES to hear direct feedback from our clients.

This virtual seminar covered a variety of topics relevant to the New England energy markets:

Commodity Market Update

  • Oil + Propane
  • Natural Gas
  • Electricity

Electric Reliability in ISO New England

  • Winter Storm Uri & Texas
  • ISO New England Fuel Security Update

New England Trends in Renewable Energy

  • State Goals & Renewable Portfolio Standards
  • Future ISO New England Grid
 
 
2021 Webinar lunchtime series
 

CES 2021 LUNCHTIME WEBINAR SERIES: SOLAR DEVELOPMENT UPDATES IN MAINE

Let's talk solar! Ever since the State Legislature passed L.D. 1711 in June of 2019, solar development in Maine has been a hot topic. Maine's legislature is weighing in on the future of the program while the industry's marketing and development efforts are in full swing. In the news, we had heard a lot about solar - confusion strewn by CMP for solar projects seeking to connect to the grid, anger and frustration from the renewable energy industry, and an investigation into CMP launched by the Maine Public Utilities Commission and Governor Janet Mills.

In this webinar, we cover:

  • Why so much buzz around solar?
  • Issues that will continue to challenge project development.
  • How to pick a winning project.
  • What's next from Augusta?
 
2021 Webinar lunchtime series
 

CES 2020 LUNCHTIME WEBINAR SERIES: SOLAR IS HEATING UP IN MAINE!

Get it while it's hot! Competitive Energy Services (CES) has been working with over 40 businesses and organizations to take advantage of the significant financial and environmental opportunities offered by solar development in Maine, and we want to share everything we've learned so far. In this webinar, we answered your questions and cover all the basics:

  • Everything you need to know about L.D. 1711
  • What is Net Energy Billing, and how does it work?
  • Maine solar in the news
  • A sneak peak into CES's first ME solar consortium
  • How CES can help your business get on board with solar
 
 
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STAY-AT-HOME SEMINAR SERIES: NEW ENGLAND ENERGY MARKETS & COVID-19 IMPACT

Every spring at Competitive Energy Services (CES), we look forward to hosting our annual energy seminars. It is an opportunity for all of us to network, share challenges and accomplishments, and for CES to hear direct feedback from our clients. We didn't want to let the Covid-19 situation get in the way of our chance to connect with you, so we decided it was time to bring things online. In 2020, we were pleased to invite you to our first ever Stay-at-Home Seminar Series.

This webinar kicked off our 2020 Stay-at-Home Seminar Series! It covers:

  • State of the Energy Markets
  • Electricity, Natural Gas, and Fuels Price Review
  • ISO-New England Load Impact and Regulatory Changes
  • COVID-19 and Impacts on Budgets
  • Overview of State Regulatory Changes
  • What to Expect from State-specific Webinars
  • Preview of our Sustainability Planning Webinar
 
Stay at home seminar series
 

STAY-AT-HOME SEMINAR SERIES: MAINE MARKET UPDATE & OPPORTUNITIES

This webinar focused on energy markets in Maine in 2020, state regulatory updates, and the specific opportunities available to consumers in this state.

 
 
Stay at home seminar series
 

STAY-AT-HOME SEMINAR SERIES: MASSACHUSETTS MARKET UPDATE & OPPORTUNITIES

This webinar focused on energy markets in Massachusetts in 2020, state regulatory updates, and the specific opportunities available to consumers in this state.

 
Stay at home seminar series
 

STAY-AT-HOME SEMINAR SERIES: RHODE ISLAND MARKET UPDATE & OPPORTUNITIES

This webinar focused on energy markets in Rhode Island in 2020, state regulatory updates, and the specific opportunities available to consumers in this state.

 
 
Stay at home seminar series
 

STAY-AT-HOME SEMINAR SERIES: NEW HAMPSHIRE MARKET UPDATE & OPPORTUNITIES

This webinar focused on energy markets in New Hampshire in 2020, state regulatory updates, and the specific opportunities available to consumers in this state.

 
Stay at home seminar series
 

STAY-AT-HOME SEMINAR SERIES: CONNECTICUT MARKET UPDATE & OPPORTUNITIES

This webinar focused on energy markets in Connecticut in 2020, state regulatory updates, and the specific opportunities available to consumers in this state.

 
 
Stay at home seminar series
 

STAY-AT-HOME SEMINAR SERIES: SUSTAINABILITY PLANNING

Our final webinar of the Stay-at-Home Seminar Series was an interactive discussion on sustainability & electrification. In this webinar, we discussed what future energy load profiles and consumption patterns may look like with the evolution of beneficial electrification and future carbon mitigation goals.

If you're interested in some light reading associated with this final webinar, we encourage you to check out the groundbreaking new plan by CES CEO, Dr. Rich Silkman, to make Maine a zero carbon state by 2050.

 
Stay at home seminar series
 

STAY-AT-HOME SEMINAR SERIES: 2020 NEW ENGLAND WEATHER OUTLOOK

Get a sneak peek into summer 2020 weather predictions for the Northeast with

Prior to the summer of 2020, CES Senior Energy Services Advisor, Larry Pignataro, and WGME-13 News Chief Meteorologist, Charlie Lopresti gave a sneak peek into the weather predictions for the Northeast. Weather is a big driver of energy prices, and this quick look prepped our clients for what conditions they could expect coming into the cooling season.

 

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