Who goes to Clean Energy Connections?
How do I get to the MassMutual Center?
Can I volunteer at Clean Energy Connections?
Where can I find a good meal in Springfield after the conference?
Who's responsible for this event?
Who goes to Clean Energy Connections?
Clean Energy Connections draws from all parts of the green economy: entrepreneurs, business professionals, educators, researchers, workforce developers, financiers, and policy makers. For the past three years, more than 450 people have attended the Clean Energy Connections conference & opportunity fair each year.
How do I get to the MassMutual Center?
Rideshare to Clean Energy Connection Conference
Car Pool!
There are great opportunities to rideshare to the conference using RideBuzz: www.ridebuzz.org/cleanenergyconnections
Complete Ridesharing instructions here: http://www.ridebuzz.org/node/2119/5008
Please share rides and help us reduce greenhouse gas emissions - making this event as clean as possible! On the Ridebuzz.org site, you should post your ride offered/needed in advance of the conference to receive ride-match notifications from attendees coming from the same area.
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.
Park in the garage. Its entrance will be on the left. Parking is $5 for the day.
From I-91 Travelling Northbound
(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. Parking is $5 for the day.
From I-91 Travelling Southbound
(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.
Can I volunteer at Clean Energy Connections?
YES! We need volunteers to help with all aspects of production on November 2. Please contact Marla Michel at 413-577-0092 or marla@admin.umass.edu to learn about 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.
Who's responsible for this event?
The Clean Energy Connections conference is produced by the University of Massachusetts Amherst and coordinated in partnership with area businesses, community organizations, agencies and institutions of higher education.
