Thursday, March 8th saw the conclusion of BuildingEnergy 2012, and what a ride it was. We were extremely fortunate to have, in addition to an outstanding cast of speakers, volunteers and international collaborators, balmy weather for the conference. Speaking personally, this was my first BuildingEnergy, and it was simply an incredible experience. If you haven’t already read them, Jennifer, in her blog post, talks about post-BuildingEnergy “re-entry” and gives a shout-out to all the people who made this event so wonderful.
But that’s our take on it. What have other people been saying? Here’s a brief sample of some BuildingEnergy 12 feedback:
“I think this may have been the best NESEA BE conference ever.” John Abrams, South Mountain Company
“What an energetic, dedicated, amazing community! Thanks for all the hard work, organization and passion. This year’s conference again highlighted the remarkable fusion of idealism and informed practice that makes NESEA, and its members, exceptional and effective.”
David Foley
“Thanks to Robert and Paul, their dedicated Track and Session Chairs and special thanks to all the hard working staff and incredible legion of volunteers who pick up the pieces for us mere mortals.”
Joel Gordes
“It never stops! Thanks to all of you (all of us) for this perennial reminder of who we are. Jennifer, Mary, all of the staff and the un-thanked volunteers deserve great praise. They make us happy to ask ‘I am, are you?’”
Bill Stillinger, PV2
“Many thanks to Robert, Paul, Jennifer, Mary & the entire NESEA staff for pulling off another great NESEA experience & for making each one better than the last. The community building pieces as well as several other recent improvements will be studied & replicated (in some way) for future conferences. Thanks for doing so much of the work that will be used to build on for our future.
Thanks especially for making this a tribe that I am most proud to be a member of. I am, Are You?”
Marc Sternick, Dietz & Co. Architects
“May I join Marc in saying a huge thank you to Robert, Paul, Mary, Jennifer and all the staff. You made it look easy!”
Caitriona Cooke
“I have to add my thanks to Robert, Paul, the staff and the whole NESEA Community for a fabulous conference It was a true embarrassment of riches in the best way possible. “
Laura Notman
“For me, the conference as a whole was very much about beginning conversations and connections that will carry on well past the three-day event. I’m reinvigorated, full of new ideas, friends, colleagues, clients, and connections as a result of my time at the conference. I’m excited by the new opportunities that have grown out of this year’s experience.
This is my experience this year… as it has been for many years… Information, yes,… but even more so… a renewal of a sense of mindful, meaning-filled connection to others involved in the excitement and the challenges of sustaining the people and the planet.
A privilege and honor to share this journey with each of you…”
Bart Bales
“To create an elixir like BE, it takes a unique community of dedicated and passionate visionaries. As an attendee, I’m personally grateful to all of you for creating such an inspiring, thought provoking and enlightening conference.”
Jo Lee, Green Machine PR
“Congrats and thx to @NESEAed and the whole team for another exceptional Building Energy event #be12″ @EnergyCircle
“(BuildingEnergy) was amazing. Truly the center of cutting edge building efficiency. Looking forward to engaging everyone further about efficiency.” @475sam
What did you think of BuildingEnergy 12? Let us know in the comments below, or later in in the soon-to-be-released BuildingEnergy 12 survey.
In the meantime, let’s keep the energy going for BuildingEnergy 13 (no, it’s never too early to start planning for the next event.)
