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We're only a few weeks 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!

An HTS/DXS/CTI Expert Education Series

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

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.

BuildingEnergy Access is a NESEA initiative to support the work of WMBEs (women and minority-owned business enterprises) by connecting them with the resources of the NESEA community. Each month, we'll introduce a participating company to the wider NESEA community through a spotlight interview.

First up, we talked with Maria Storm (pictured above), owner of Boston-based MVS Welding, to learn more about what inspired her to found her company, her goals, and what she's learned in the Access program so far. Read more...

Airtight Energy Consulting, Inc. - Northampton, MA
Commonwealth School - Boston, MA
Eversource - Westwood, MA
Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities - Boston, MA
Island Housing Trust - West Tisbury, MA
Structure Design and Build - Roslindale, MA
Synapse Energy Economics - Cambridge, MA
Utile Architecture & Planning - Boston, MA
Horizon Homes - Westbrook, ME

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

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.

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:

Architect/Designer at Volansky Studio Architecture

Stowe VT: The Architect/Designer II is a crucial member of the Production and Support Team. This position works under the supervision of the Project Managers/Associate Architects to transition projects from one unique development phase to the next. Architect/Designer II are responsible for supporting all aspects of project documentation in architectural, interior design and landscape drawings. Read full job listing...

Lead Carpenter at Kolbert Building

Portland, ME: Come work with southern Maine's most smart-mouthed residential contractors! Dan is a co-author of Pretty Good House: A Guide to Creating Better Homes, teaches classes through PassivHaus Maine, and has presented at NESEA's Building Energy conference multiple times. Our jobs are a mix of new, reno, and some historic pres. We have a significant backlog (well in to 2025 at this point). We value honesty, humility and irreverence toward "the way we've always done it." We are committed to education - self-, shared and classes. Our crew is diverse along most lines, even if led by a grumpy middle-aged cishet white dude. All our work is within 30 minutes of Portland; most within 15. We have a fully-equipped shop and far too many tools. Read full job listing...

Building Performance Specialist at Utile

Boston, MA: We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Building Performance Specialist to support our growing Passive House work and advance our efforts to decarbonize our projects at a broad range of scales. The daily responsibilities will include conducting energy analysis and effectively communicating technical concepts to project teams and clients, under the guidance of the Director of Sustainable Design. 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.

The 2024 Jury of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) elevated Jesse Thompson, FAIA, LEED AP, CPHC to its prestigious College of Fellows. As the organization’s highest honor, Fellowship is awarded to members who have made significant contributions to the profession and to society, who exemplify architectural excellence, and whose work has had a profound influence or ripple effect. Thompson will accept the award at an investiture ceremony held during the AIA national conference on June 7, 2024 in Washington, DC. Read 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: The MassCEC Workforce team
When: March 7
Time: 12pm–3:30pm
Where: Springfield Technical Community College
Cost: free

The MassCEC Workforce team would like to invite you to the Western Mass Clean Energy Workforce Summit on March 7. The Summit will bring together clean energy employers, educators, workforce professionals and supplier diversity providers to discuss regional clean energy workforce and supplier needs, current workforce funding and partnership-building opportunities, and best practices to support the expanding needs of the clean energy industry in Western Massachusetts. There is no cost for those who register, and lunch will be provided as part of the Summit.

The Summit will be held at Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) on Wednesday, March 7, from 12pm–3:30pm, with an opportunity for informal networking after. This event is seeking to engage Western Mass-based:

• Clean energy employers
• Employer associations
• Organized labor
• Mass Hire workforce boards
• Community colleges
• Career and technical high schools
• 4-year colleges
• Community-based providers
• MWBE networks and support organizations
• MassCEC equity workforce grantees

Please see the event registration page for additional details about the agenda, goals of the Summit and to register. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Elizabeth at eyoungblood@massCEC.com.

Hosting Organization: Quebec Government Office In Boston
When: March 21-23

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!

Learn more, view the schedule, and register at ases.org/conference.

Did you know that as a NESEA Member you are able to add your own events to our Community Calendar? Additionally, we select several events from the calendar, along with news from our members, to feature in our NESEA Monthly newsletter. Learn more about becoming a NESEA Member, and the many benefits, here.