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Lise Dondy, President
Vice President, Connecticut Innovations
Lise is the president of the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund, having joined CCEF’s staff in 2004 as its chief operating officer. She now oversees the fund’s $154 million in assets budgeted or deployed. Lise has been responsible for launching many of CCEF’s key initiatives. Among them are a solar incentive program for residents; an incentive program designed to encourage the installation of clean energy generating technology at commercial, industrial and institutional facilities in Connecticut; and an incentive program to help early-stage companies develop new clean energy technologies. Additionally, under her leadership, CCEF launched an award winning program that encourages communities to promote and adopt clean energy.
Previously, Lise had been managing director, investments, for Connecticut Innovations where she originated and oversaw equity investments in 13 portfolio companies.
She holds a bachelor's degree from Lake Forest College and a master's degree inbusiness administration from the Yale School of Management.
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Jillian Carbone
Project Associate
Jillian is part of the energy market initiatives team. As project associate, Jillian works with municipalities and educators on promoting the adoption of clean energy. She manages the earned solar installation projects for Connecticut Clean Energy Communities, the Community Innovations Grants Program, and outreach through social media and CCEF-hosted events. Prior to joining the energy market initiatives team, Jillian was the assistant to the president of the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund.
Jillian holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Southern Connecticut State University.
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Christin Cifaldi
Project Manager
Christin supports the growth, coordination and development of the incentive programs for renewable energy projects. She manages the CT Solar Lease program as well as the Solar PV Rebate Program. In addition, Christin oversees commercial solar projects funded through the On-Site Renewable Distributed Generation Program and manages CCEF’s Renewable Energy Credit portfolio. Prior to joining the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund as a project associate in 2008, Christin worked for the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority evaluating affordable housing developments in communities across the state.
Christin holds a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Hartford and a bachelor’s degree in real estate and urban economic studies from the University of Connecticut’s business school. Beginning in the fall of 2010, Christin will be attending the University of Connecticut part time and working toward achieving a Graduate Certificate in Public Financial Management from the Department of Public Policy.
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Bill Colonis
Project Manager
Bill joined the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund in 2007. He supports the implementation and development of the incentive programs for small renewable energy systems, including the Small Solar PV Rebate Program, Solar Thermal Incentive Program and Ground-Source Heat Pump Incentive Program. Bill was promoted to his current position in 2009, having previously served as project associate. He has been a small business owner and has worked several years in the environmental consulting industry in both New York and Connecticut. Bill holds a Master of Science degree in environmental management from the C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and education from Merrimack College.
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Keith Frame
Director, New Technologies
Keith evaluates proposals from developers seeking funding to support the development of new clean energy technologies or innovative combinations of existing clean energy technologies. Keith coordinates and oversees Connecticut Clean Energy Fund project budgets and disbursements. He had previously spent nearly 20 years in the power industry at Northeast Utilities. Keith holds a Bachelor of Science degree in aeronautics and astronautics engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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Loyola French
Paralegal
Loyola is a paralegal supporting the legal and regulatory team of the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund. Under the supervision of the director of regulatory policy, her responsibilities include assisting with the drafting of various legal agreements relating to renewable energy projects; assisting in contract administration and tracking; and maintaining records of dockets, pleadings, and statues. She brought to CCEF law firm and court system experience. Loyola attended Elms College, Eastern Connecticut State University and Manchester Community College, earning a paralegal degree.
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David Goldberg
Director, Strategic Initiatives
As director, strategic initiatives David focuses on creating new market and program opportunities for the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund on behalf of ratepayers throughout Connecticut. David joined the CCEF team in 2007. Previously, he had been managing renewable energy policy and programs for the Department of Public Utility Control. David briefed commissioners and executive staff members on research and policy analysis and served as a department spokesperson and representative on numerous state, regional and federal committees including the Connecticut Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, Connecticut Climate Change Coordinating Committee, Washington Action Alert Committee, ISO-NE Capacity Protocol Committee and NEPOOL GIS Committee.
David received a Bachelor of Arts degree in organizational communications with a primary focus on public and private management and is currently working towards a Master of Business Administration degree in marketing.
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Dale Hedman
Director, Project Development
Dale evaluates project proposals involving commercially available fuel cell, solar, biomass, landfill gas and wind equipment technologies and determines what financial and/or technical support the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund may be able to offer to make the projects economically viable. Previously, he was with US Energy Biogas Corporation, Yankee Energy Services Company's Energy Division and the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. Dale holds a master's degree in business administration from Xavier University and a bachelor's degree from Ohio Wesleyan University.
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Dave Ljungquist
Associate Director, Project Development
Dave's career has been concentrated in new business and product development for both large companies and small, entrepreneurial companies. His involvement in the energy field began in 1990, when he worked for Nitech, Inc., a joint venture between Niagara Mohawk Power Co. and a small Connecticut product design/engineering firm. He subsequently joined Northeast Utilities as that organization was gearing up to meet the challenges of deregulation. Following his time with NU, and before joining the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund, he helped with the startup of Nxegen, Inc., a company that provides energy monitoring and management services. Dave holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Master of Business Administration degree from Columbia University.
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Lynne Lewis
Project Assistant
Lynne joined Connecticut Innovations in 2005. As project assistant, Lynne assists in the administration of the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund’s Solar Thermal Incentive Program and Ground-Source Heat Pump Incentive Program. She was promoted to her current position in 2009 after serving as administrative assistant to CCEF’s On-Site Renewable Distributed Generation and Operational Demonstration program groups. Before coming to CI, Lynne worked in diverse areas in a corporate environment, most recently as the program administrator for Aetna Inc.'s fleet car safety program. Prior to that, she had worked as a consultant in the company's ergonomics consulting department. Lynne has volunteered in various capacities for a number of civic, social, and health organizations/groups including the American Cancer Society of Connecticut and the Connecticut Valley Girl Scouts.
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Neil McCarthy
Project Associate
Neil joined the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund in 2010. As a project associate in CCEF’s Project Development group, he provides support for the Geothermal Heat Pump Incentive Program and the Solar Thermal Incentive Program. Neil previously worked as a construction coordinator for a large-scale wastewater treatment facility in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and as a volunteer advocate for the ongoing Cape Wind project in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Neil holds a Master of Science degree in environmental engineering science and management and a Bachelor of Science degree in civil and environmental engineering, both from Carnegie Mellon University.
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Elizabeth Olney
Project Associate
Elizabeth joined the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund in 2009 as a project associate, supporting the Solar Thermal Incentive Program and Geothermal Heat Pump Incentive Program. In this capacity, she processes incentive applications, maintains records, and prepares reports. Prior to joining CCEF, she worked in the University of Connecticut’s Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics as a teaching and research assistant, with a special interest in energy economics. Elizabeth holds a Master of Science degree in agricultural and resource economics from the University of Connecticut and a Bachelor of Science degree in economics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
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Beth Piggush
Program Manager
Beth supports voluntary market initiatives and educates the public about the benefits and availability of clean energy. She manages the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund’s formal education initiatives and informal museum-based initiatives. Additionally, she oversees initiatives to support green job training. Previously, Beth worked for the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters as the education director, introducing environmental public policy issues to communities across the state. Beth is an active participant and volunteer in matters of sustainability and renewable energy in the Greater Hartford region. She is a LEED Accredited Professional and has completed the National Sustainable Building Advisor course.
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Selya Price
Associate, New Technologies
Selya joined the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund in 2010. She contributes to the implementation of programs supporting the development and commercialization of innovative clean energy technologies. Prior to CCEF, she worked as an analyst at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory supporting the Solar Energy Technologies Program. Selya holds a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Master of Arts degree in mathematics from the City College of New York.
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Rick M. Ross
Senior Project Manager
Rick Ross joined the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund in 2007 as project manager for the On-Site Renewable Distributed Generation (DG) program. He is a seasoned project manager, having spent over 20 years in project development and management in the energy industry. Prior to joining CCEF, he worked for UTC Power as a project development manager in the commercial on-site power division. He has received several design patents in helping forge the way for the commercialization of on-site fuel cell power generation technology. Rick holds a master's degree in business administration from Western New England College and a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from the University of Connecticut.
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Sharon J. Roth
Administrative Assistant
Sharon joined the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund in 2010. She provides support and assistance to the New Technologies team at CCEF. Sharon was an English teacher for twelve years, an executive assistant for ten years and a business analyst for two years. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in education and a Master of Arts degree in French from the State University of New York at New Paltz.
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Cheryl Samuels
Administrative Assistant
Cheryl joined the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund in 2009. She is the administrative assistant to the president of CCEF, chair of CCEF’s board of directors and director of strategic initiatives for CCEF. Previously, she served as a part-time receptionist for Connecticut Innovations and CCEF. Before coming to CCEF, Cheryl worked in diverse capacities within the corporate environment, most recently as a business support specialist for Iron Mountain Records Management. Prior to that, she was a telecommunications analyst for Aetna Life & Casualty. For several years Cheryl has also held a position with the town of Windsor, working at the front lending desk of the Windsor Public Library.
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Kim Stevenson
Manager, New Technologies
Kim evaluates proposals and develops and manages programs to support development and commercialization of new clean energy technologies. She has spent over 15 years in innovation and technology management, working with the senior management of Fortune 500 corporations and smaller organizations to conceive, develop and commercialize new products and services focused on energy, industrial and automotive markets. Kim holds a Bachelor of Science degree in physics and a Master of Science degree in urban planning, both from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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Matthew L. Stone
Counsel
Matt supervises the CCEF’s legal and regulatory group and is responsible for state and federal legal and regulatory compliance, drafting and negotiating contracts, and representing the CCEF before the Connecticut DPUC and other regulatory agencies.
Prior to joining the CCEF in 2008 as associate counsel, Matt was brownfields coordinator for the Regional Growth Partnership in New Haven, where he acted as project manager for various pollution remediation projects, including several funded by the Environmental Protection Agency. Prior to that, he was a business development and government affairs liaison at the Connecticut Development Authority, where he primarily worked on the Authority’s legislative agenda, including drafting legislation and promoting its passage at the State Capitol.
Matt is admitted to practice law in Connecticut. He earned a Juris Doctor degree from Western New England College School of Law, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in legal studies from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
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Lucy Sullivan
Contract Administrator
Lucy is responsible for developing and maintaining a project/contract tracking and reporting system for Connecticut Clean Energy Fund programs. She brought to CCEF 20 years of business analysis, project management and database experience acquired from the insurance industry. Prior to joining CCEF, Lucy's most recent positions were senior business analyst with Travelers and financial controls manager with UnitedHealthcare.
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Mary C. Vigil
Project Assistant
Mary started with the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund in 2004 as a temporary employee and became part of the staff in 2005. She previously worked at UnitedHealthcare as a facility coordinator. Mary brought to CI over 15 years of secretarial and administrative experience.
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Bob Wall
Director, Energy Market Initiatives
Bob develops and manages programs intended to increase consumer awareness of clean energy and its benefits to society. Prior to joining the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund, he worked on clean energy marketing and grass roots initiatives in various New England states with nonprofits SmartPower and Clean Water Action. Bob also practiced complex civil litigation for nearly two decades in which he concentrated on environmental and public health issues. He earned a bachelor's degree from Wesleyan University and a Juris Doctor degree from Fordham University School of Law.
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