I want to sincerely apologize to the NESEA community. Nine months ago, I wrote a harsh post about last years NESEA conference that has justifiably received some negative feedback.

Here’s the truth; I love NESEA. I find the community an absolute inspiration and as a young 24 year old, a full third of my life I’ve been coming to the NESEA show. There is no question in my mind that the green building, renewable energy, and cleantech industries in the Northeast –and thus, in some sense the entire U.S. — would not be what it is today was it not for the dedicatation, hard work and diligence of the NESEA community over the past couple decades. Many of my favorite, life changing jobs, mentors, and knowledge about the most up-to-date building techniques have come from the NESEA show. I’ve always be in awe of, and amazed at the depth of knowledge of NESEA professionals.

I didn’t start writing because I thought I was a good writer, had some amazing new ideas to share, or because I have a huge ego. I simply starting blogging to connect with people who share the same passion as I do, so we can do something about it. I never meant to offend or anger anyone and for this I’m sorry.

The experience has taught me that words are powerful and someone is always watching. You can be critical with your writing, but you really need to mean it and can’t be sloppy. In the end, I will be more careful.

As a look forward, I have one goal. One of my initial frustrations with NESEA was the lack of awareness young people had about the community. Instead of uselessly complaining about it, my plan is start working on it. Getting the young, rising stars involved in the community. I know that some of them are, but I think more should be, and can be. I plan to use this blog as a place to do that, to share ideas, and get feedback. Who knows how it will go, but we’ll see.

I look forward to sharing ideas, collaborating with each other, and helping grow the next generation of the NESEA community.

-Chris