The annual Green Buildings Open House (GBOH) is the largest sustainable energy event in the Northeastern USA. It is held annually on the first Saturday of October in conjunction with the ASES (American Solar Energy Society) National Solar Tour.  Its goal is to showcase energy efficiency and renewable energy features in the many advanced buildings within NESEA's 10-state territory. It connects consumers with professionals who can provide the services and products needed to retrofit current buildings and build new buildings capable of deep energy reductions and the on-site generation of clean power. 

Criteria for a Home/Building Site

Coming Soon: Site Registration

Ready to sign your home up and join the Green Buildings Open House Tour? Registration begins by mid-July, if not sooner. Thank you for your patience. 

Be a Green Buildings Open House Organizer

Join our network of organizers throughout the NESEA territory and arrange a GBOH tour in your area. Last year's organizers will be contacted about the first conference call, coming soon. We are still looking for organizers in most locations. If you are interested, email Pamela Lester at plester@nesea.org.

Be a Green Buildings Open House Sponsor

2009 Sponsor benefits and sponsor levels: Sponsor Benefits and levels

If you are interested, email Pamela Lester at plester@nesea.org or call 413-774-6051, x 14.

Show Case Home/Building for the Fall Northeast Sun Magazine

This opportunity is available only to NESEA members. The home/building must be aesthetically pleasing, occupied, and located in NESEA's 10 state territory. We will select 1-3 entries to feature in the fall edition of the Northeast Sun magazine.  Send completed form and 2-3 high quality photos to plester@nesea.org by July 11th. Photos may be used in future NESEA promotional materials.

Show case home/building template for submissions

Find Green Buildings Open House Sites

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Search NESEA's database of Open House sites to find the ones nearest you and to read a description of each site's sustainable features. NESEA works with over 40 local organizers and member businesses to market the event, increase participation and promote our members services. Many of the sites were designed and/or built by NESEA professional members. Over 15,000 people toured the 600 sites in October 2008. 

Left photo courtesy of Taggart Construction, Freeport, ME
Right photo courtesy of Lyle K. Rawlings, Hopewell, NJ