Upcoming events.


Wind Technology Testing Center Tour
May
14

Wind Technology Testing Center Tour

YPE Boston is organizing a tour of the MassCEC Wind Turbine Testing Center in Charlestown! The WTTC offers the latest wind turbine blade testing and prototype development methodologies to help the wind industry deploy the next generation of offshore and land-based wind turbine technologies. The hour-long tour is limited to 20 people. Fill the sign-up form to lock in your spot! We look forward to seeing you there!

  • Direction to WTTN.

  • Attendees need to have valid photo ID to enter the port area

  • Attendees must wear close-toed shoes

  • Attendees must complete the tour agreement form in advance of the tour.

  • Hard hats and safety glasses will be provided by the WTTC

  • Visitors will need to surrender their ID with security at 100 Terminal Street

  • No visitor is allowed to walk or bike from the security gate to the WTTC

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Network Happy Hour
May
1

Network Happy Hour

Join us at Twin Saints Tavern for a networking Happy Hour following our Leadership Workshop event in collaboration with the Gordon Institute of Engineering Leadership.

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Gordon Engineering Leadership Workshop
May
1

Gordon Engineering Leadership Workshop

YPE Boston has partnered with the Gordon Engineering Leadership Program to present a dynamic and interactive session where you'll gain invaluable insights, practical strategies, and hands-on experience to excel in today's competitive landscape.

Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your journey in leadership, this workshop offers something for everyone. From effective communication techniques to innovative problem-solving approaches, you will be guided by experts through a transformative learning experience that will leave you inspired and equipped to lead with confidence.

Please note: Attendance for this event is capped at 50 people! Register here.

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Earth Day Happy Hour
Apr
24

Earth Day Happy Hour

Join us in celebrating Earth Day this April 24th from 6-8pm. 🌎 🎉

Young Professionals in Energy Boston (YPE Boston), WRISE Boston, and Green Giraffe Advisory are excited to bring you an energizing evening filled with drinks, food, and conversation with like-minded professionals passionate about renewable energy and the energy transition! ⚡ ️

Embrace the spirit of sustainability by dressing in green and blue as we raise our glasses to our planet. 🌿 🥂

Don't miss this opportunity to connect, collaborate, and celebrate Earth Day in style! Space is limited, and registration is required, so sign up here!

Special thanks to our sponsor for this event, Green Giraffe Advisory! 🦒

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Launching Your Climate Career Panel
Mar
25

Launching Your Climate Career Panel

Location: Microsoft New England Research & Development Center

Come join us and College to Climate for our "Launching your Climate Career" Panel, which will focus on early climate career experiences from the YPE Boston and College to Climate teams.

Panelists include:
Larsen Burack
(C2C co-founder and Product Manager @ Ohm Analytics)

Caitlyn McCloskey
(C2C co-founder and Pilot Plant Process Engineer @ Sublime Systems)

Matt Arnold
(YPE Boston Treasurer and Project Finance Manager @ Advanced Power)
 
Allison Gully
(YPE Boston Partnerships Chair and Associate Strategy Specialist, Global Procurement @ National Grid)


Sign up here for the event. Please note registration for this event closes on March 18, 2024. Attendance for this event is capped at 50 people.

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ENGIE Medical Area Total Energy Plant (MATEP) Tour
Nov
16

ENGIE Medical Area Total Energy Plant (MATEP) Tour

Join YPE and Engie to tour MATEP, a comprehensive energy facility and micro-grid located in Boston, MA that has been serving the Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA) with steam, chilled water and electricity for decades. 

Meet in the Reception area upon arrival. Please have an ID available in order to get through security.

Learn more about MATEP 
here.

Sign up 
here. Capped at 24 individuals.

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Get to know: ENGIE
Oct
17

Get to know: ENGIE

ENGIE North America is Hiring! And what's better with YPE you get to meet and talk to some of the best employees about their experience working at ENGIE. Also open during the event are tours of the ENGIE MATEP facility in Longwood. Learn about ENGIE's low carbon energy transition and how you can be a part of it. Use QR code or link to jobs available.

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State of the Industry: Offshore Wind Panel
Oct
12

State of the Industry: Offshore Wind Panel

  • Mugar Hall, Schmidheiny Room @ The Fletcher School at Tufts University (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join YPE as we discuss the current state of the offshore wind industry on Tufts University’s campus. This discussion will feature panelists that will share their experiences from different sides of the industry. We hope you will come prepared to listen and engage in the conversation!

Panelists (more panelists to be added shortly)

Patrick Johnson - Program Director, Offshore Wind | National Grid

Alexandra St. Pé - Senior Development Manager - Offshore Wind, RWE Renewables

Erika Mincarelli - Environmental Planner, POWER Engineers

Aaron Geschiere - Manager, Offshore Wind Origination, Invenergy

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YPE Back2School Meetup
Sep
28

YPE Back2School Meetup

In lieu of a Happy Hour this month, we'll welcome back students with a Back-to-School Meetup at the High Street Place food hall. We'll be sitting at the tables near Tenderoni's. Look for the YPE sign!

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Moakley Park Cleanup
Sep
16

Moakley Park Cleanup

  • Moakley Park Field House (see eventbrite for specific meetup location) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Boston Harbor Now is hosting a cleanup of Moakley Park in the Seaport! We want a YPE contingent to help out! And optional hang at Tatte afterwards.

If you are planning to attend, make sure to:

- Register to this LinkedIn event

- Register on Boston Harbor Now's eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/moakley-park-cleanup-registration-544400284907

Note:

- This is a community event, not a YPE specific event. Please complete both signups individually to participate

- All equipment/materials needed for cleanup will be provided

- Meet up at Tatte afterwards if interested (60 Old Colony Ave)

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MassCEC Wind Technology Testing Center Tour
Aug
16

MassCEC Wind Technology Testing Center Tour

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT - PLEASE EMAIL ypebostonboard@gmail.com FOR LAST MINUTE AVAILABILITY

MassCEC's WTTC offers a full suite of certification tests for turbine blades. Since opening in 2011, Wind Technology Testing Center (WTTC) has run 35 distinct blade testing programs entailing hundreds of individual blade tests.


Attendance is capped at 25 people, so sign up as soon as you can!

All visitors to have valid photo ID to enter the port area and sign the visitor agreement using the link https://form.jotform.com/221433882407152

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Sunday Social Meetup
Jul
23

Sunday Social Meetup

Join YPE for a fun Sunday on Lawn on D! We will be meeting near the pickleball courts for a day full of yummy treats, drinks, games and live music.

*This is an open event, and is not limited to YPE members

https://www.linkedin.com/events/sundaysocialmeetup7079987462512504832

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July Happy Hour
Jul
19

July Happy Hour

Cool down on a warm summer night with a YPE happy hour. Bring your younger or older, former or newer colleagues and friends alike! We'll be thrilled to see you all there.

https://www.linkedin.com/events/julyhappyhour7074201629268307968/

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Constellation Energy Mystic Generating Station Tour
Jun
21

Constellation Energy Mystic Generating Station Tour

Join us and Constellation Energy in June for a tour of the Mystic Generating Station. Located right in the heart of Everett, Mystic Generating Station is a 1,413 MW natural gas-fueled electric generation facility.

Please have an ID available in order to get through security. Wear Sturdy Shoes (no open toes, flats, etc.) and dress accordingly for the temperature/weather as it can still be cold inside the Station. On-campus parking is available.

Learn more about Mystic Generating Station here.

Sign up here. Capped at 20 individuals.

173 Alford St, Boston, MA 02129

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June Happy Hour
Jun
14

June Happy Hour

Join YPE for a solar-powered (outdoor) happy hour at Night Shift Brewing on the Esplanade, located on the Charles River near the Dartmouth Street footbridge. We will communicate a rain plan if needed on the day of the event. See you there!

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ENGIE Medical Area Total Energy Plant (MATEP) Tour
May
30

ENGIE Medical Area Total Energy Plant (MATEP) Tour

Join YPE and Engie to tour MATEP, a comprehensive energy facility and micro-grid located in Boston, MA that has been serving the Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA) with steam, chilled water and electricity for decades. 

Meet in the Reception area upon arrival. Please have an ID available in order to get through security.

Learn more about MATEP here.

Sign up here. Capped at 24 individuals.

474 Brookline Avenue, Boston MA 02215

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MWRA Deer Island Tour
Apr
21

MWRA Deer Island Tour

Join YPE Boston  and the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) for a tour of the Deer Island Wastewater Treatment Plant. The plant serves 43 communities in the Boston area, making it the second largest in the country. We'll learn about the history of the plant, the iconic egg-shaped anaerobic digesters that you see when flying into Logan Airport, and the energy future of the MWRA. For more information about Deer Island Wastewater Treatment Plant, check out their website here.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Guests are asked to provide a completed authorization form and provide a copy of their driver’s license at least one week before the tour. International guests are asked to provide a copy of their passport, along with the completed form at least two weeks prior to the tour. Please submit your completed items here
 
Tour is limited to 20 attendees. 

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YPE April Happy Hour
Apr
12

YPE April Happy Hour

Spring is here! As we wait for the last bit of snow to thaw and the sun to shine a little brighter, join us for April hour hour and celebrate the start of a new season. Bring your friends and colleagues!

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