Hank Webster
Deputy Commissioner – Energy

Hank Webster is the Deputy Commissioner of Energy at the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP).  He was appointed to this position in February, 2023.

As Deputy Commissioner, Hank is leading DEEP's Energy Branch as Connecticut transitions to a zero carbon electric grid. His responsibilities include developing Connecticut's Integrated Resources Plan and Comprehensive Energy Strategy, overseeing procurements of clean energy resources, and developing policies and programs in the areas of energy affordability, energy efficiency, and strategic electrification of the transportation and housing sectors to help Connecticut achieve its greenhouse gas reduction goals.

Hank joined DEEP from the non-profit Acadia Center where he served as the Rhode Island Director and Senior Policy Advocate advancing an equitable clean energy transition. Hank has served on the ISO-New England Consumer Liaison Group, Rhode Island’s Power Sector Transformation Advisory Group, Mobility Innovation Working Group, Transportation Advisory Committee, and Energy Efficiency Technical Working Group.

As an attorney at Acadia Center, Hank gained significant experience in utility dockets, climate and infrastructure planning, energy efficiency policy and program review, and consumer issues related to retail energy supply and distribution. 

Prior to Acadia Center, Hank held various senior leadership positions at non-profits and in the private sector, developing transportation and energy policy to improve personal mobility and goods movement. He holds dual BAs in Political Science and Public Communication as well as a JD from American University.