Energy
222 Pitkin Street
East Hartford, CT
USA 06108
Email: jrinebold@ccat.us
Biographical Sketch:
- BS, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT - Urban and Regional Planning
- MS, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI - Community Planning and Area Development
- Mr. Rinebold is associated with the development energy projects and energy planning initiatives in the Northeast region. At the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, Inc. (CCAT), a federally-supported program established to strengthen technology-led economic competitiveness, Mr. Rinebold, Director of Energy Initiatives, focuses on the advancement of fuels cell and hydrogen technology, energy and infrastructure planning, and the development of renewable and advanced energy technologies. Mr. Rinebold administers and has also served as Chair of the Connecticut Hydrogen-Fuel Cell Coalition, and has also engaged in several energy development initiatives, including development of a regional LNG terminal, advancement of hydrogen and fuel cell technology, and the establishment of renewable energy facilities using agricultural biomass and wind.
- Mr. Rinebold was the founding Executive Director of the Institute for Sustainable Energy at Eastern Connecticut State University, established to promote an improved awareness of energy uses, efficient use of energy, and protection of environmental resources. Mr. Rinebold was Chair of the Legislative Task Force to assess energy infrastructure of southwest Connecticut and Chair of the Legislative Task Force to assess energy infrastructure crossing Long Island Sound. Previously, Mr. Rinebold was the Executive Director of the State of Connecticut Siting Council where he directed all activities for electric forecasting and the site regulation of energy, telecommunications, and waste management facilities since 1985. Prior to serving with the Siting Council, Mr. Rinebold worked as the District Manager for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Litchfield County Conservation District.
- Mr. Rinebold has served as adjunct faculty at Middlesex Community College and Central Connecticut State University teaching senior and graduate level environmental planning classes. Mr. Rinebold is considered an expert in energy and telecommunications issues, and has presented papers and lectured on these issues throughout the United States and Canada. Mr. Rinebold is a Board Member of the Connecticut Power and Energy Society and a member of the Citizens Advisory Committee for the EPA Long Island Sound Study.