FAQs

How do I get to the MassMutual Center?

Car Pool!

There are great opportunities to rideshare to the conference using RideBuzz: www.ridebuzz.org/cleanenergyconnections

Special thanks to Jeff Brown of RideBuzz for setting up this site for Clean Energy Connections!

DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO CIVIC CENTER GARAGE:

From Route 291
(Mass Pike) Route 291 West splits bear to the right.
After the split take the first exit ( Chestnut Street ) follow Chestnut Street to next light.
At this light ( Liberty Street ) take a right.
At the next light ( Dwight Street ) take a left.
Proceed forward to the 6th set of lights ( Harrison Avenue ) take a right.
The garage entrance will be on the left.

From I-91 North
(From Connecticut ) I-91 North to exit 6 (Downtown Springfield)
At the bottom of the ramp is a set of lights ( State Street and East Columbus Ave. ).
Proceed straight through the lights.
Proceed forward to the 2nd set of lights ( Boland Way ),
Take a right
Go to the next light ( Main Street ) and straight through the light
The garage entrance will be on the right.

From I-91 South
(From Northampton, Holyoke) I-91 South to exit 7 (Columbus Ave)
At the light take a left
Go underneath the underpass and proceed straight through the light (East Columbus Avenue)
At the next light (Main Street) proceed straight through
The garage entrance will be on the right.

Parking FEE: $5.00 for full day parking

Can I volunteer at Clean Energy Connections?

YES! We need volunteers to help with all aspects of production on November 22. Please contact Loren Walker (413-577-3725, loren@research.umass.edu) to get the scoop on volunteer opportunities.

Where can I find a good meal in Springfield after the conference?

There are many restaurants within blocks of the MassMutual Center. Check the Valley Visitors website for a list of the area's dining options.

On the day of the conference be sure to stop by the Valley Visitors information kiosk (located inside the MassMutual Center). From 12:00 until 5:00 pm the kiosk will be staffed with "Ambassadors" who will have all kinds of area/restaurant info. They can even help you make restaurant reservations.

Thanks to the Valley Visitor's Bureau for providing this great service!