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Powering Innovation: Connecticut Clean Energy Manufacturing Panel – Event Recap

Recorded live during Connecticut Clean Energy Week 2025, this insightful panel brought together leaders across manufacturing, engineering, workforce development, and state policy to discuss how Connecticut is advancing clean energy innovation through its manufacturing sector.

Hosted by the Northeast Renewable Energy Coalition and moderated by Connecticut’s Chief Manufacturing Officer, the session focused on strategies to strengthen the supply chain, expand the talent pipeline, and support the growth of clean energy companies across the state and region.

Featured Panelists
Paul S. Lavoie – Chief Manufacturing Officer, State of Connecticut (Moderator)
Dr. Liang Zhang – Director, UConn Southern New England Industrial Training and Assessment Center
Thomas McGwire – Chief Executive Officer, Industrial Heater Corp
Joung Jae Kim – Commercial Operations Manager, HyAxiom Inc
Nasir Mannan – Principal Engineer, Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology
Nancy Tanguay – Program Manager, Department of Economic and Community Development

Key Topics Discussed
• Growing a clean energy workforce in Connecticut
• Manufacturing as a foundation for the climate economy
• Public and private sector collaboration
• Strengthening local production of advanced energy technologies
• Aligning workforce training with employer needs

This panel highlighted how Connecticut is positioned to lead in clean energy manufacturing through investment in people, partnerships, and innovation.