Lee Hoffman to Join Two Panels at the Northeast Sustainable Communities Workshop

Pullman & Comley Energy and Environmental Attorney Lee D. Hoffman will be participating in two panels at the Northeast Sustainable Communities Workshop. The event brings together industry leaders, municipal officials, and environmental professionals to discuss sustainable redevelopment strategies for brownfield and contaminated sites.

Session 5a – Utilizing Incentives: Taking Advantage of Tax Credits

3:25 PM – 4:25 PM

This session will explore how to maximize the potential of brownfield sites by leveraging tax credit incentives in New Jersey, New York, and Massachusetts. Attendees will gain insights into the various tax credit programs available, including application processes, eligibility criteria, and best practices. Whether you are a developer, municipal leader, or environmental consultant, this session provides actionable guidance for transforming brownfield challenges into financially viable redevelopment opportunities.

Session 6b – Fostering Remediation & Economic Development, CTDEEP Launches New Program

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Lee will moderate this panel examining Connecticut’s updated remediation framework. Unlike prior regulations, the new program does not operate under a release-based trigger for reporting environmental contamination. Panelists will discuss how the previous system led to unintended consequences, such as unnecessary review of clean properties, and missed opportunities where contaminated sites were not addressed.

Attendees will learn about the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s modernized remediation program, developed through a broad-based stakeholder working group to better align environmental cleanup with redevelopment goals. The program will go into effect on March 1, 2026.

To register and for more information, please visit the Northeast Sustainable Communities Workshop website.