Andrew Lavigne

Andrew is the Director of Industry Development at the Connecticut Department of Economic & Community Development (DECD), where he connects industry with emerging opportunities across the energy and technology sectors to support long-term economic growth. He serves as Principal Investigator for the U.S. Department of Energy-funded CT SMARTE program, focused on helping small and medium-sized businesses improve competitiveness through technology adoption and energy efficiency. Previously, he led DECD’s Office of the Clean Economy, advancing initiatives to support emerging energy industries, including serving as lead author of Connecticut’s Offshore Wind Strategic Roadmap.

His experience spans state government, a quasi-public agency, and nonprofit organizations, where he has worked at the intersection of economic development, energy, and public policy. Across these roles, he has focused on translating complex policy and market issues into strategies that support industry growth, investment, and competitiveness.

Andrew holds a Master of Science in National Security and Public Safety from the University of New Haven and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Eastern Connecticut State University.