Professional Engagements and Resources
Speaking Engagements
- August 17, 2016 – Paul R. Michaud to present live online seminar, “Financing Municipal Renewable Energy Projects: Negotiating Power Purchase Agreements for Municipalities”
- April 30, 2014 – Paul Michaud was a panel speaker for the Connecticut Council of Small Towns Seminar on “Practical Ways for Towns to Save Money with Renewable Energy Projects”
- April 9, 2014 – Paul R. Michaud provided testimony to the Town of Woodbridge, Town Council on “Micro grids and Grant Contracts”
- March 4, 2014 – Paul R. Michaud provided testimony to the Connecticut Legislature (Energy and Technology Committee) on Raised Bill No. 353, An Act Concerning The Development of Class I Renewable Source Projects
- November 1, 2013 – Paul R. Michaud was a panel speaker for the CT Water Pollution Control Authority Association, Inc. on “Renewable Energy Options for Water Pollution Control Authorities in Connecticut”
- June 27, 2013 – Paul R. Michaud was a panel speaker for the CBIA, in Cromwell, CT on “What’s The Deal,” Renewable Energy Policy Incentive Toolbox
- June 19, 2013 – Paul R. Michaud was a panel speaker at the 2013 CBIA Environmental & Energy Conference in Cromwell, CT on “Renewable Energy Policy Game Changers”
- May 3, 2012 – Paul R. Michaud was a seminar moderator for Clean Energy Finance and Investment Authority in Stamford, CT, on “Matchmaking Forum: Clean Energy Financing Opportunities”
- January 5, 2012 – Paul R. Michaud was a seminar moderator for the Renewable Energy and Efficiency Business Association in Rocky Hill, CT, on “Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Matchmaking Forum”
- October 27, 2011 – Paul R. Michaud was a panel speaker for the Connecticut Association of Water Pollution Authorities in Cromwell, CT on “Renewables at Wastewater Treatment Facilities”
- September 21, 2011 – Paul R. Michaud was a panel moderator for the Renewable Energy and Efficiency Business Association in Cromwell, CT, at the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Summit”
- June 8, 2011 – Paul R. Michaud was a panel speaker at the Law Seminars International in Newark, NJ for “Distributed Solar East Finance and Investment Summit”
- May 26, 2011 – Paul R. Michaud was a panel speaker for the Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation in Hartford, CT on “Leading by Example – Creating Jobs and Reducing Costs through Energy Efficiency in Public Buildings Across Connecticut”
- January 14, 2010 – Paul R. Michaud was a panel speaker for the Connecticut Bar Association, Public Utilities Division on “Deploying Customer-Side Renewables in Connecticut: Regulatory Hurdles and Opportunities, and Legislative Opportunities”
- November 7, 2008 – Paul R. Michaud was a panel speaker for the State and Federal Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) Collaborative National RPS Summit in Chicago. IL, on “Creating Stronger Regional RPS Markets: Status, Challenges and Opportunities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic States”
- June 2, 2008 – Paul R. Michaud was a panel speaker at the Connecticut Business & Industry Association, Environmental Conference in Cromwell, CT, on “Efforts and Challenges to Achieve Connecticut™s Renewable Energy Goals”
- May 6, 2008 – Paul R. Michaud was a seminar panel participant at the United Technologies Corporation, Thought Leaders Round Table On Energy Efficiency in Buildings in Hartford, CT on “Renewable Energy in Buildings”
- March 31, 2008 – Paul R. Michaud was a panel speaker at the University of Connecticut, Sustainable Energy Symposium in Hartford, CT, on “Renewable Energy Development Programs and Initiatives in Connecticut”
- 2003 – Paul R. Michaud gave a Whitepaper Presentation at the UPEx 2003 Conference by the Solar Electric Power Association in Scottsdale, AZ: Presented paper entitled: Co-op use of RUS loan process under a RPS
Presentations
- Panel Speaker: Connecticut Council of Small Towns Seminar; April 30, 2014; “Practical Ways for Towns to Save Money with Renewable Energy Projects.”
- Panel Speaker: 2013 CBIA Environmental & Energy Conference; Cromwell, CT, June 19, 2013 “Renewable Energy Policy Game Changers.”
- Panel Speaker: CT Water Pollution Control Authority Association, Inc.: November 1, 2013, “Renewable Energy Options for Water Pollution Control Authorities in Connecticut.”
- Panel Speaker: CBIA, Cromwell, June 27, 2013: “What’s The Deal,” June 27, 2013, Renewable Energy Policy Incentive Toolbox.
- Seminar Moderator: Clean Energy Finance and Investment Authority, Stamford, CT, May 3, 2012: “Matchmaking Forum: Clean Energy Financing Opportunities.”
- Seminar Moderator: Renewable Energy and Efficiency Business Association, Rocky Hill, CT, January 5, 2012: “Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Matchmaking Forum.”
- Panel Moderator: Renewable Energy and Efficiency Business Association, Cromwell, CT, September 21, 2011: “Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Summit.”
- Panel Speaker: Law Seminars International, Newark, NJ, June 8, 2011: “Distributed Solar East Finance and Investment Summit.”
- Panel Speaker: Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation, Hartford, CT, May 26, 2011: “Leading by Example – Creating Jobs and Reducing Costs through Energy Efficiency in Public Buildings Across Connecticut.”
- Panel Speaker: Connecticut Association of Water Pollution Authorities, Cromwell, CT, October 27, 2011:“Renewables at Wastewater Treatment Facilities.”
- Panel Speaker: Connecticut Bar Association, Public Utilities Division, January 14, 2010, “Deploying Customer-Side Renewables in Connecticut: Regulatory Hurdles and Opportunities, and Legislative Opportunities.”
- Panel Speaker: State and Federal Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) Collaborative National RPS Summit, Chicago. IL, November 7, 2008, “Creating Stronger Regional RPS Markets: Status, Challenges and Opportunities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic States.”
- Panel Speaker: University of Connecticut, Sustainable Energy Symposium, Hartford, CT, March 31, 2008, “Renewable Energy Development Programs and Initiatives in Connecticut.”
- Seminar Panel Participant: United Technologies Corporation, Thought Leaders Round Table On Energy Efficiency in Buildings, Hartford, CT, May 6, 2008, “Renewable Energy in Buildings.”
- Panel Speaker: Connecticut Business & Industry Association, Environmental Conference, Cromwell, CT, June 2, 2008, “Efforts and Challenges to Achieve Connecticut’s Renewable Energy Goals.”Whitepaper Presentation: UPEx 2003 Conference by the Solar Electric Power Association, Scottsdale, AZ: Presented paper entitled: Co-op use of RUS loan process under a RPS.
Publications
- A New Approach to Net Metering. Hartford Business Journal, August 22, 2016.
- Construction Contracts Critical for Successful Renewable Energy Projects. Connecticut Law Tribune, November 2014.
- Solar Guarantee: Businesses would be wise to get promises on solar production. Connecticut Green Guide, A Publication of the Hartford Business Journal, Winter 2014.
- Game Changers: New Laws to Bolster Renewable Energy Industry. Connecticut Green Guide, A Publication of the Hartford Business Journal, Fall 2013.
- Solar Purchases: Make the Most of Renewable Installations. Connecticut Green Guide, A Publication of the Hartford Business Journal, Spring 2013.
- Green Energy Policy in the Northeastern United States, 2013. The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Environment & Climate Change Law 2013.
Articles
- November 18, 2016 – Renewable Energy Group Successfully Represents Town of Stafford on New Solar Deal
- April 18, 2016 – Paul Michaud was quoted in the Hartford Business Journal article ”Towns push to expand virtual net metering.”
- July 6, 2015 – Paul R. Michaud Quoted in Hartford Business Journal Article on Building Solar Arrays
- March 19, 2015 – Paul R. Michaud Featured in CT Law Tribune Article on Solar Energy Projects
- December 8, 2014 – Paul R. Michaud quoted in Hartford Business Journal Article about re-energizing dams
- December 1, 2014 – Paul R. Michaud and REEBA featured in Hartford Business Journal article on renewable energy
- November 2014 – Paul R. Michaud’s Solar Energy Article Published in Connecticut Green Guide
- November 10, 2014 – Article co-authored by Paul R. Michaud published in the Connecticut Law Tribune
- New CT law gives farms a solar opportunity
- “Renewable industry to push for more, larger CT contracts”
- “Game Changers”
- “CT $1B solar secret reversal creates business opportunities”
- “After outcry, renewable energy project details to be revealed”
- “Solar Industry: It’s on us now”
- “Smoke & Mirrors, Again”
- ‘Solar Purchases – Make the most of renewable installations’
- “Green Energy Policy in the Northeastern United States”
- “Widespread dissatisfaction with energy bill process and changes to renewable power”
- ‘CT to help building owners sell power’
- “Connecticut Focuses on Unique Reverse Auctions to Drive ‘Green’”
- Will Storms Provide Impetus for Rethinking the Power Grid?
Seminars & Events
- August 9, 2017 – REEBA Roundtable: Comprehensive Energy Strategy Discussion with DEEP Deputy Commissioner
- March 1, 2017 – Renewable Energy Webinar: Is a Microgrid the Right Choice for Your Municipality?
- January 27, 2017 – Renewable Energy Webinar: Energy Performance Contracting
- September 14, 2016 – Paul R. Michaud participated in the Governor’s Business Luncheon, a Roundtable discussion about clean energy opportunities in Connecticut
- August 16, 2016 – REEBA’s Dinner with DEEP’s Deputy Commissioner Katie Dykes
- May 17, 2016 – Breakfast Seminar: “The Cheapest Energy is Energy You Don’t Consume”
- April 2014 – Practical Ways to Save Money with Clean Energy Projects
- CBIA’s 2013 Environmental & Energy Conference
- Renewable Energy Policy Game Changers
- Reducing Energy Costs for Municipalities – State Funding Information Session
- How Electricity Consumers Can Take Advantage of Clean Energy Incentives
- Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Summit
- REEBA – Request for Stakeholder Input
- Networking Event and Celebration of REEBA and NECEC Collaboration
Digital Media
- March 2, 2017 – Renewable Energy Webinar Recording: Is a Microgrid the Right Choice for Your Municipality?
- January 27, 2017 – Renewable Energy Webinar Recording: Energy Performance Contracting
Memberships
- State Bar of Connecticut
- State Bar of Massachusetts
- City of Hartford’s Energy Improvement District Planning Committee
TO CONTACT PAUL ABOUT SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES, PLEASE CALL OR WRITE TO:
860-338-3728
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