Events

John Franceschina of Fuel Cell Energy spoke on the use of major size fuel cells that his company builds. John Eff of Long Island Energy Partners wrote the report. Here is John's report; On Friday October 5, attendees at the weekly LIMBA meeting were treated to a very informative presentation by John Franceschina of Fuel…

This week, 10/12, our speaker was Town of Brookhaven Supervisor, Brian Foley. Mr Foley began by telling us that the Town of Brookhaven has taken the position that they must be business friendly. Good projects will be assisted by the towns planning department. Where the town employees can assist in cutting red tape, they will.…

Our speaker this morning was Suffolk District Attorney, Tom Spota. Mr Spota began by stating that his most important contemporary duties are involved with terror attack prevention. An audience member mentioned that there were Middle Eastern men taking parachuting  lessons on the east end. Mr Spota acknowledged that fact but declined to discuss it further.…

Members and friends This morning we conducted one of our occasional "Round Table Discussions" I find these sessions very helpful in setting the agenda for LIMBA. One of the suggestions was to re-create that staccato of issues that are worth repeating again and again. Paul Townsend was very successful at moving issues along because he…

Our speaker this morning was Dr. Matthew Cordaro. Matt heads up energy research and policy development at The Center for Management Analysis at Post Dr Cordaro Has been in the utility field for many years and was SR VP of LILCO at one point. Matt pointed out that National Grid is a formidable entity with…

Karaoke will begin Thursday afterwork at 5:30. The great Anita Bloom will preside. She is a knock-out of a performer, and runs a great show for the audience/singers. Venue is not yet determined.

Members and friends All that we try to accomplish at LIMBA is dependent on creating the political climate so that it can happen. However we do not declare any allegiance to any political party. But today we examined under the tutelage of Frank MacKay, National Chairman of the Independence Party, the workings of the political parties.…

This morning our speaker Bob Catell, Chairman of the new utility entity National Grid US, gave us a recap of the transition to our new situation. In Mr. Catell's opinion there are now opportunities that are available to the utility and the service area that would not have otherwise existed. For example the costly repowering…