2023 Environmental Event

Power Transformation: From Coal to Solar

Join us on Thursday, July 13, for a unique three-part event. First, meet at Tighe & Bond’s office at 53 Southampton Road, Westfield, MA for a panel discussion about the transformation of the Mt. Tom property from a coal-fired plant to a solar and energy storage facility, followed by a visit to view the actual generation and solar array in Holyoke. We’ll finish the day with a 90-minute networking boat tour along the Connecticut River.

PROGRAM:

9:30   Welcome and Light Refreshments

10:00 Panel Discussion: All About the Mt. Tom Facility

Robert Maggiani, Environmental Manager, ENGIE North America
Shawn Rising, Senior Project Manager, Tighe & Bond
Brian Huntley,  Senior Project Manager, Tighe & Bond
Melissa Coady, Project Manager, Tighe & Bond

12:00 Lunch at Tighe & Bond

1:00   Tour of Mt. Tom Facility, Holyoke, MA

3:00   Connecticut River Networking Boat Tour – 1 Alvord Street, South Hadley, MA

COST*:
NECA Members $250 | Non-Members $300 | Government $150 | Young Professional Members** $175 | YP Non-Members** $200 | Students $50 

* This pricing includes the entire day regardless of which activities you choose to attend or skip. Please indicate in your registration if you will be joining the boat trip because there is a capacity limit.

** Professionals working in energy and the environment less than five years