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Below is a list of upcoming events hosted by NESEA or by NESEA Members. Please make sure to confirm event dates and details beforehand with the hosting organization.  NESEA Members can submit events by logging in to their nesea.org account and returning to this page to fill out a form. We select several news items and events to feature in our NESEA Monthly newsletter each month. Questions? Contact Katie Schendel at kschendel@nesea.org.

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Community Event - Hosted by passivhausMAINE
Friday, May 16 - Gorham, New Hampshire

Join phME for a site tour of Clay Brook Passive House, a certified passive house in Gorham, NH.

Clay Brook Passive House in Gorham, NH featured Project Co-Op as the architectural designer, was constructed by Maine Passive House, with additional consulting by L&L Engineering Services,... Full Description

Community Event - Hosted by New York Passive House
Monday, May 19

Alafia - Passive House at Scale

Part two features Dattner and SWA discussing the sustainable elements integrated into the design of Phase 1 of Alafia and lessons learned through the comparison of two large passive house buildings C1/C2, and C3.  They will also... Full Description

Community Event - Hosted by Phius
Tuesday, May 20 to Wednesday, May 21

The Phius Non-Residential Summit 2025 is a two-day virtual event that will showcase a sampling of Phius Certified non-residential projects and explore all the Phius non-residential certification program has to offer. Taking place May 20-21, this summit will feature a range of non-residential... Full Description

Community Event - Hosted by Green Building United
Wednesday, May 21 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

For 15 years, the Green Building United Sustainability Symposium has been a cornerstone event for regional leaders committed to driving sustainability forward. As we continue to face challenges in building a more sustainable future, our collective efforts are more important than ever.

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NESEA Event - BuildingEnergy Pro Tour
Friday, May 23 - Latham, New York

Join NESEA for the first Pro Tour of 2025! We are thrilled to kick off the 2025 series with this May event, showcasing a formerly vacant commercial building that has been transformed into an all-electric, net zero co-warehousing facility.

Community Event - Hosted by Phius
Wednesday, May 28 to Friday, May 30 - Wellesley, Massachusetts

Our CPHB Certification is meant for tradespeople and construction professionals with field experience. The training is open to all with past experience in construction and/or high performance building. Please see the following link for a description of the CPHB role, and the following link for a... Full Description

Community Event - Hosted by Urban Green Council
Monday, June 2 - New York, New York

The building industry is rapidly evolving, and New York City is at the cusp of a market shift. With the first compliance period of Local Law 97 now behind us, the city is accelerating toward a net-zero future. What key trends will shape the next phase of this transformation? 

At NYC Next... Full Description

Community Event - Hosted by passivhausMAINE
Monday, June 9 to Friday, June 13 - Freeport, Maine

The unique Passive Design/Build™ format is designed to unite local professionals and bridge the gap between design and construction in high-performance projects. This workshop is a fantastic opportunity to network and connect with like-minded individuals in our area.

Participants will... Full Description

NESEA Event - Special Event
Tuesday, June 10 - New York City, New York

On June 10, the NESEA Board of Directors will be hosting an in-person meet-up for people working in industries connected to NESEA who have identities that are traditionally underrepresented in the field.

NESEA Event - BuildingEnergy Planning Meeting
Tuesday, June 10

The BuildingEnergy NYC 2025 Content Committee will be meeting in-person to make final decisions about conference session proposals and the 2025 conference session lineup. This meeting is private, open only to the NESEA Member-volunteers serving on this year's committee.

Community Event - Hosted by Northeastern Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP)
Tuesday, June 10 to Thursday, June 12 - Boston, Massachusetts

It’s time to get back to the basics of energy efficiency. Join NEEP at Summit 2025 to explore how collaboration between state and local government, businesses, and communities will be key in addressing the growing challenges of energy affordability, load growth, and climate impacts. By... Full Description

Community Event - Hosted by Passive House Accelerator
Thursday, June 12

Join us for Reimagine Buildings 25, the global online conference where we’ll explore the evolution of building design and its critical role in shaping a resilient, climate-positive future. Through a three-part journey, we’ll highlight transformative projects that leverage our existing building... Full Description

NESEA Event - BuildingEnergy Planning Meeting
Wednesday, June 18

BuildingEnergy Boston is designed by and for practitioners (like you) in the fields of high-performance building and design, energy efficiency, and renewable energy. Share your vision and help to shape the 2026 event by attending an Open Planning Meeting!

Community Event - Hosted by Queer Decarbonization Summit LLC
Monday, June 23 to Wednesday, June 25 - Hudson Valley, New York

A gathering of LGBTQ+ climate leaders. No boring panels in windowless rooms. Just interactive sessions designed to foster meaningful connections and learning. Meet every attendee through participant introductions, curated breakouts, and asks/offers. Build sincere, enduring relationships that... Full Description

NESEA Event - Special Event
Wednesday, September 17 - Boston, Massachusetts

On September 17, the NESEA Board of Directors will be hosting an in-person meet-up for people working in industries connected to NESEA who have identities that are traditionally underrepresented in the field.

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