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Event Date: Friday, May 23, 2025
Time: 1pm-5pm
Location: Latham, NY 12110
CEU Information: AIA (pending)
Cost: $35 Members/$45 Non-Members

We are thrilled to kick off the 2025 Pro Tour series with this May event, showcasing a formerly vacant commercial building that has been transformed into an all-electric, net zero co-warehousing facility. The result is a building that provides spaces for community businesses to grow and prosper.

Our event will begin with an opening workshop where the team will discuss the history, goals, and design and construction strategies. Attendees will then break into small groups to tour the facility while hearing more from the interdisciplinary team of experts who made the building possible. After the tour, we’ll regroup for a reception and Q&A, giving attendees the opportunity to chat with the day’s speakers and each other.

We are so excited to share the dates for our 2025 BuildingEnergy Pro Tours Series! BuildingEnergy Pro Tours are accredited tours of high performance buildings across the Northeast. Our tours allow members of our community to learn about all aspects of cutting edge projects, from design strategies and materials selection to construction techniques and energy systems. By attending a Pro Tour, you will learn directly from the project team showcasing their work while connecting with fellow attendees. We'll share details and open registration for specific events as the date gets closer. We hope you will join us at an event near you!

Event Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Venue: TBD
Location: Manhattan, New York City, NY
Cost: free

Several members of NESEA's Board of Directors will be hosting an in-person meet-up for underrepresented people to help inform NESEA's next steps related to our Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) work.

Come join us as we continue to build a sense of community and help to lay the foundation for our refreshed roadmap of initiatives that will aim to help guide NESEA and influence our industry for years to come! You can read a recent Open Letter from the Board of Directors here, which addresses the current rhetoric-at-large across the country and how it relates to our strategic plan and the NESEA community.

Refreshments will be provided. We are working on confirming our venue based on registration interest. We will contact you with the specific location as soon as it is finalized. For more information about attending, please email NESEA Board Member Andrea Mancino at inclusion@nesea.org.

Barry Price Architecture – Bearsville, NY
Cairn Building and Renovation, LLC. – Brunswick, ME
Mass Architect – Milton, MA
Studio HPDC – Newton, MA

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

Over the course of the last half century, NESEA has become an extraordinary community of practitioners that strives to transform our built environment by building relationships, sharing lessons learned, and challenging the status quo. In celebration of our 50th anniversary, we are planning community events and looking through our archives. Read more...

Spread the word! We’re looking to expand our staff by adding a ninth team member who is eager to bring people together to support NESEA’s goals through programs and events. This person will work alongside existing program staff in carrying out our ongoing work. Training will involve shadowing and supporting existing staff before taking on more independent work. Read more...

A recent letter from NESEA Lifetime Member and current board member Jodi Smits Anderson:

I am writing on behalf of the NESEA Board of Directors in reflection and review of our diversity, equity, and inclusion commitments. This includes our progress over the past year and our plans for the year ahead. Read more...

The ability to post on NESEA's Jobs Board is a benefit of NESEA Business, Academic, and Non-Profit Membership. Here are a few of this month's featured jobs:

Medford, MA: AURORA Architects + Builders is an award-winning design build firm and a leader in sustainable architecture and construction. We are looking for a Project Architect to lead the design and pre-construction projects for our high-end residential clients including everything from new construction homes to bath and kitchen remodels. Read more...

Philadelphia, PA / Remote: Re:Vision Architecture's future Project Manager in our High Performance Sustainability Consulting Studio will demonstrate experience and commitment for sustainability through professional or personal activity – or both. Read more...

Rockport, MA: Treehouse Design, Inc. is seeking a skilled Cabinet Maker with 5–10 years of experience to join our woodshop team. The ideal candidate is hardworking, detail-oriented, and thrives in a collaborative environment. Read more...

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: Phius
Event Date: May 20-21, 2025
Venue: Online

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 buildings that have successfully achieved Phius certification, offering insights into their design, performance, and certification process. Learn more...

Hosting Organization: Green Building United
Event Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Time: 8am-6pm
Venue: Howard Gittis Student Center
Address: 1755 North 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122

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.

Attend a day of thought-provoking discussions, exclusive site tours, and inspiring speakers who are shaping the future of the built environment. Connect with architects, designers, policymakers, engineers, and advocates working toward real-world solutions that prioritize health, equity, and sustainability. Learn more...

Hosting Organization: Urban Green Council
Event Dates: June 2, 2025
Location: NYU Kimmel Center, NYC

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?

The NESEA community can get 20% off their tickets by using the code: BATTERY25. Read more...

Hosting Organization: passivhausMAINE
Event Dates: Monday, June 9, 2025 to Friday, June 13, 2025
Location: Freeport, ME 04032

Hosting Organization: Passive House Accelerator
Date: June 12th, 2025,
Time: 9am – 9pm (EDT)
Venue: Online

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 stock, celebrate innovative new designs, and offer a glimpse into the future of resilience, next-gen materials, and emerging technologies. This event will bring together thought leaders and practitioners from across the globe to share lessons learned and explore actionable solutions for the built environment. Read more...

Event Date: June 23-25, 2025
Venue: Garrison Institute
Address:14 Mary's Way, Route 9D, Garrison, NY 10524

The Queer Decarb Summit, happening on June 23-25, 2025 in the Hudson Valley, is a gathering for LGBTQ+ climate investors, corporate sustainability directors, and startup leaders across renewable energy, building decarbonization, carbon removal, and more.

The program is interactive, including introductions, lightning talks, and guided discussions. No panels. Confirmed participants include Wellington, Walmart, Persefoni, Aligned Climate Capital, Decarbonization Partners, Bright Power, and energyRE. Learn more...

355 Bennington Street is Arrowstreet’s first Phius Design Certified passive house project this year! Design began in 2020 as the first Net Zero Carbon market-rate multifamily project in Boston. This all-electric building, which is currently in construction, utilizes passive building principles as a key component of its resilient and healthy design. Learn more...

Bensonwood custom project, ‘Hanover Modern’, has been named the winner of the ‘Green Design: Energy Efficient Home’ category at the 2025 NH Home Design Awards. This annual award recognizes outstanding residential designs that incorporate energy-efficient solutions,
and Hanover Modern has been celebrated for its sustainable approach and remarkable design. Read more...

As The Green Engineer celebrates 20 years of advancing sustainable design and building practices, we reflect with pride on two decades of impact, innovation, and environmental leadership. 

Since 2005, our firm has been at the forefront of green building consulting, helping shape a more resilient, energy-efficient, and equitable built environment. From early LEED certifications to cutting-edge net-zero projects, our commitment to sustainability has only grown stronger. We are deeply grateful to our clients, partners, and dedicated team members who have fueled our mission and shared our vision. 

Here’s to the next chapter of building a greener future—together. If you're interested in learning more about our work and services, we welcome you to reach out. Learn more...

The NESEA Business Member Directory is the premier referral resource for consumers and professionals looking for high-performance building and renewable energy professionals in the Northeast.

The directory includes all organizations that are NESEA Business, Academic, and Non-Profit/Government Members. The directory is published online and in print (circulation 3500). If you would like to be included in the directory, join NESEA today at one of our organization membership levels. Learn more...