SAVE THE DATE: March 8-10, 2011

Seaport World Trade Center, Boston, MA

What can you expect from NESEA's 36th Annual BuildingEnergy Conference and Trade Show?

New technology and new ideas

Track 3, "New Renewables," covers up and coming renewable energy technologies due out within one to five years.

Track 8, "What Upper Austria Did." Just days after their return, four NESEA energy professionals report on a week of intense study in Austria about what methods that country used to dramatically reduce its energy use.

Innovative workshops

Two highly anticipated offerings by Chris Martenson (Crash Course) and Jason McLennan (Living Building Challenge). Seating is limited.  Workshops take place Tuesday, March 8.  Registration opens September 15, 2010.

Critical training for energy professionals

HERS workshop accredited by RESNET, Massachusetts Stretch Code workshop and Sustainable Communities workshop and more. Tuesday, March 8.

Educators' Mini Summit, Wednesday, March 10

Presented by NESEA's K-12 Education Department, the Educators' Mini Summit will allow 60 educators to engage in focused workshops and network with the multi-disciplinary group of professionals who attend the BuildingEnergy conference. Seating is limited. Register by calling Arianna Grindrod at 413-774-6051 x21.

Innovative Design

The 2011 Student Design Competition takes the blank slate of empty lot and turns it into a plan for sustainable mixed-use buildings and green space in Boston's Roxbury district. The winning design will be presented to the lot owner for consideration. Students of architecture are welcome to form teams to join the competition. Team registration deadline: October 1. Call Ryan Lacey at 603-436-4233 x113 for more information.

Hands-on Demonstration Stage

A new hands-on demonstration stage on the Trade Show floor will allow a close up look at best practices in high performance construction and retrofit.

A Special Welcome to Emerging Professionals

We will offer those who register as emerging professionals the chance to request a one-on-one mentoring session, as well as an opportunity to submit a resume and be connected with pre-screened potential employers on the trade show floor. Learn more by contacting Kate Goldstein at 401-345-6543. 

Guaranteed connections

Network at the highest levels with other renewable energy and high performance building professionals before and after the Public Forum, between workshops and sessions, and throughout NESEA Night.

The Conference Unfolds....

Coming soon: The announcement of our highly acclaimed keynote speaker!

FOR EXHIBITORS

A new trade show floor layout debuts in 2011. Get a great space along the two widest avenues where the main traffic will flow. Call Jenny Spencer at 413-774-6051 x25.

FOR SPONSORS

To tailor a unique sponsorship, call NESEA's Executive Director, Jennifer Marrapese at 413-774-6051 x23.

Save the date: March 8-10, 2011.

Every time it meets, the tribe grows stronger.

Registration opens September 15.