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We're just over month away from BuildingEnergy Boston 2024, taking place at the Westin Boston Seaport District on March 19–20.

This year's conference theme is Climate Resilience. Whether you're interested in designing buildings to withstand extreme weather events, strengthening the electric grid, reducing building emissions, or centering equity and environmental justice in your work, we have content for you! In addition to two days of accredited sessions, the conference will feature networking opportunities, community events, and a trade show. You'll make new connections, learn about innovative products and programs, and take a deep dive into content with leaders in the field. Join us!

Please note: Earlier this week, we sent an email that included incorrect dates for BuildingEnergy Boston. Just to clarify, the conference will be taking place on March 19-20 at the Westin Boston Seaport District. We apologize for any confusion.

For those attending BuildingEnergy Boston from out of town, we’re happy to share an opportunity to both save money and reduce our collective carbon footprint.

An HTS/DXS/CTI Expert Education Series

Date: Wednesday, March 13,
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Cost: Free

Do you know a student or emerging professional who could benefit from attending BuildingEnergy Boston? As part of our ongoing efforts to welcome more students and new professionals into our programs and community, NESEA is currently accepting applications for the Spring 2024 BE the Future scholarship. Scholarships include: 

• a day pass to BuildingEnergy Boston (for March 19)
• an invitation-only lunch for scholarship recipients and program supporters
• a one year NESEA Membership
• a pass to attend a BuildingEnergy Pro Tour

Applications are due on February 15, 2024.

AARON Environmental, Inc. - Plantsville, CT
Aeroseal - Miamisburg, OH
Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP) - Boston, MA
Michael Petrovick Architects - Amesbury, MA
O'Brien Wood & Iron - Portland, ME
Sash and Frame - Green Island, NY
Seacoast Houseworks - Rochester, NH
Sustainable Delaware - Newark, DE
Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities - Boston, MA
Island Housing Trust - West Tisbury, MA

See all member organizations on NESEA's Business Member Directory. Learn more about business, academic, and non-profit/government membership on our website.

NESEA Members have the option of attending BuildingEnergy Boston (March 19-20) as a participant in our volunteer work-exchange program. We describe volunteering as a work-exchange because in return for your help during part of the conference, you get to attend part of the conference for free. The opportunity to volunteer is only available to current NESEA Members. Assignments are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. You can read more about the program and find the instructions to apply here.

If you have questions or would like more info, please contact us at bevolunteer@nesea.org.

Serving on the BuildingEnergy NYC Content Committee is a great opportunity to help shape the conversation in the Northeast’s AEC community. The Content Committee is a group of NESEA Members with a diverse range of professional expertise who review session proposals and guide their development into high-quality conference sessions. You can read the job description here. The deadline to apply is March 31.

BuildingEnergy NYC will take place on Thursday, October 24 in New York City. Please contact Ben Sachs-Hamilton, NESEA Conference Manager, at bsachs-hamilton@nesea.org if you are interested in applying.

Last month, we were joined by members of our community for the BuildingEnergy NYC Open Planning Meeting. It was great to hear so many different perspectives and we are very excited about the suggestions we received and the direction of the conference. It was great to see some familiar faces and to welcome new voices to the conversation.

We will be announcing the conference theme and opening our call for session proposals in April, so please stay tuned. If you would like to participate in the planning process, contact Ben Sachs-Hamilton, Conference Director, at bsachs-hamilton@nesea.org.

BuildingEnergy NYC is an event designed by and for practitioners (like you) in the fields of high performance building and design, energy efficiency, and renewable energy and will take place on October 24, 2024 in New York City.

The ability to post on NESEA's Jobs Board is a benefit of NESEA Business, Academic, and Non-Profit Membership. Members and non-members can also sign up to receive notifications when new jobs are posted. Here are a few of this month's featured jobs:

Lead Carpenter at Rare Forms

Northampton, MA: Rare Forms is seeking a full time experienced carpenter (5+ years) with the ability to lead a team and mentor less experienced carpenters. Your roll will involve managing job sites, including our team and trade partners in collaboration with a project manager and production manager, to ensure that projects are completed with a high level of quality and attention to detail. Read full job listing...

Residential Decarbonization Specialist at Abode Energy Management

Concord, MA: Building on successful programs Abode manages for Energize CT, Clean Heat RI, & some MA MLP’s, Abode is expanding to support Mass Save’s Heating and Cooling Program to accelerate adoption of residential heat pumps & other decarbonization solutions. Services will include providing outreach, consultations, & technical assistance to contractors, homeowners, & other stakeholders. With a Q1 launch quickly approaching, we seek to fill out our team by hiring 2 or more Decarbonization Specialists. Read full job listing...

Construction Liaison at BrightBuilt Homes

Portland, ME: A Construction Liaison works autonomously and with Project Pilots and Architectural Designers, to facilitate stakeholder conversations during the manufacturing and construction phases of new BrightBuilt Homes. As an advocate for homeowners, builders, and BrightBuilt Home itself, a Construction Liaison must be able to bridge the gap between design and construction, assist in development of new process initiatives, and actively participate in the execution and growth of BrightBuilt’s mission. Read full job listing...

We like to help spread the word about upcoming member events and news items. Members can submit news items via this form or post events to our community events calendar, and we’ll try to include them in the next NESEA Monthly.

Hosting Organization: BuildGreenCT

Part 1: Virtual “Lunch and Learn”
Date: February 13 • 12pm – 1:30pm
Cost: $10 members (BuildGreenCT / CTGBC / CTPH) / $20 non-members

Part 2: Open Walls Site Tour
Date: Februrary 29 • 4pm
Cost: $25 members (BuildGreenCT / CTGBC / CTPH) / $35 non-members

Patriquin Architects will discuss the new Slate Upper School in North Haven, a thoughtful evolution of Slate School’s award-winning, nature-based lower school campus. Now in construction and scheduled to open in the Fall of 2024, the Upper School’s evidence-based design strategies include optimized building orientation and envelope detailing to manage heat gains, thermal bridging, and moisture, and an over-arching emphasis on healthy materials that contribute to the well-being of building occupants and our planet. Learn more...

Hosting Organization: Sunbug Solar and ReVision Energy
Event Date: Thursday, February 15, 2024
Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Cost: Free
Venue: Big Elm Brewing, Great Barrington, MA

Come chat about our clean energy future at our Solar Happy Hour!

If you're an existing customer - come celebrate! If you're curious about solar, bring your questions and talk to one of our solar designers in person.

Enjoy a free beer on us at solar-powered Big Elm Brewing. Space is limited - please use this link to RSVP. Learn more...

Hosting Organization: Passive House Accelerator
When: March 7-8
Where: Online
Cost: $179

Join us on March 7-8, 2024, for "Reimagine Buildings: One Planet, 24 Hours" - a global one-of-a-kind, inclusive, virtual event hosted by Passive House Accelerator showcasing the global revolution in low-carbon building that is underway, with the aim to accelerate the shift to clean, resilient buildings around the world. Discover innovative projects, expert insights, and actionable solutions every hour. Connect with peers globally, shaping a network to create impactful buildings. Learn more...

Hosting Organization: Green & Healthy Maine HOMES
When: April 6, 2024
Time: 9am-4pm
Where: South Portland, ME

The 2024 Green Home + Energy Show is Maine’s premier event for reaching consumers who are looking for high performing, efficient, healthy home solutions. This one day event brings together homeowners and the leaders in Maine and New England’s sustainable home and energy industries on Saturday, April 6th in South Portland, Maine.

Visit greenmainehomes.com/show to learn more about exhibit and sponsor opportunities, and greenmainehomes.com/show-2024 for attendee information and to buy tickets.

Hosting Organization: American Solar Energy Society (ASES)
When: May 20-23
Location: Washington, DC

NESEA is proud to partner with the American Solar Energy Society's SOLAR 2024 Conference! Taking place on May 20-23 in Washington, DC, this conference serves as a unique platform for professionals and advocates across the industry to come together, exchange ideas, and shape the future of renewable energy. Join us to support the renewable energy transformation!

Early bird discounts are available until February 15, and use code GOSOLAR for an additional 15% off. Learn more, view the schedule, and register at ases.org/conference.

Did you know that NESEA Members receive special pricing for NESEA Events such as BuildingEnergy Boston? Member pricing includes discounts for emerging professionals, students, non-profits, and all employees of NESEA Business Members. If you have a question about your membership status, contact Katie Schendel, at kschendel@nesea.org.