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Event Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
Location: Convene 237 Park Avenue, NYC
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NESEA's BuildingEnergy NYC conference and trade show is a chance to immerse yourself in a full day of networking and intensive learning with your peers from the fields of design, construction, engineering, policy, finance, and beyond.

The NESEA community has always been a force for courageous, innovative change. The 2025 BuildingEnergy NYC conference will focus on how those of us in the building industries can continue to take effective action by incorporating resilience, adaptation, and mitigation strategies towards large-scale climate goals, while navigating an environment where regulatory and funding structures are unpredictable. We all must think critically and innovatively about the approaches that are feasible to continue driving impact in an uncertain national landscape, as well as how design and policy considerations themselves can look toward the future and center climate adaptation.

This unique event is designed by and for our community of practitioners, with sessions presenting real case studies and proven data, as well as showcasing innovative technologies and programs. You can browse this year's session lineup here.

We have a very limited number of Early Bird passes available, at $396 for NESEA Members and $440 for non-members — register for yours today!

A few non-exhibiting conference sponsorship opportunities are also still available. Contact Ben Sachs Hamilton, Conference Director, at tradeshows@nesea.org to learn more.

Date: Friday, September 5, 2025
Location: Portland, ME
Cost: $35 Members/$45 Non-Members
CEU Information: AIA (4 LU), Phius (4 credit hours)

This September, NESEA invites you to join us for a tour of two recently completed multifamily buildings in South Portland, both built to Phius standards. Together, these side-by-side buildings provide the community with 95 units of high performance affordable housing.

Not only will this event showcase the design and construction of the buildings and their systems, we will also learn about their place in the larger context of the Mercy Hospital Campus Redevelopment project and the surrounding neighborhood. Join us!

Event Date: Friday, September 19, 2025
Venue Address: Revere, MA
Event Cost: $35 Members/$45 Non-Members
CEU Information: AIA (4 LU|HSW)
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NESEA will be heading to the Revere waterfront as we tour a former junkyard that has been reinvented as a 6-story, 291-unit all-electric development with many interesting architectural features. This building is all-electric and PV-ready, a decision that exceeded the code requirements. Another early decision that extended beyond code requirements was to elevate the ground floor and primary utility rooms two feet above projected sea level rise. The landscape prioritizes flood resiliency and reduces heat island with permeable pavers, rain gardens, and native, sea-salt tolerant plantings. A 6,000-square-foot living roof, the largest and steepest on a residential project in New England, cascades diagonally to provide visibility from the ground.

The event will begin with an opening presentation, with details including the design strategies, materials selection, performance goals, and site considerations of the project. We hope to see you there!

2025 is NESEA’s 50th year! To recognize this milestone, we’re celebrating the role that NESEA has had in the lives and work of our community members.

We want to hear from you: who is your NESEA hero, what’s your favorite NESEA memory, and how has being involved with NESEA changed your life or work? Do you have a great story about being part of an event or committee? Do you have a fun NESEA photo to share? 

• If you have a short recollection, please share it via this form.
  
  
• If you have an idea for a longer story or reflection, please use this form to propose the idea you would like to develop into a finished piece.

These stories will shape the next issue of BuildingEnergy magazine, which will be dedicated to celebrating a half century of NESEA. The deadline to submit is Friday, September 26.

Event Date: Friday, October 3, 2025
Event Time: 12:30pm-5pm
Venue Address: East Flatbush, Brooklyn, NYC
Event Cost: $35 Members / $45 Non-Members
CEU Information: AIA (pending), Phius (pending)
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In autumn 2023, in just two weeks, Paul A. Castrucci Architects shipped and assembled 47 modular units from Leola, PA, to East Flatbush, Brooklyn. The result was this four-story residential complex with affordable, Passive House design. NESEA invites you to an in-depth tour of this innovative project, which aims to reduce energy use and embodied carbon, while embracing circular building design. This building is the first modular Passive House building in NYC. This 57-unit all-electric building was developed through the Senior Affordable Rental Assistance Program (SARA) and includes 18 units reserved for formerly homeless individuals referred by city agencies. The remaining units are open to the general public.

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.

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.

We recently sat down with Elaine Chow of ChopValue Boston, minority-owned and operated business creating premium wood alternative products from discarded chop sticks at their local microfactory in Charlestown, MA. We sat down to discuss the business, circularity, and their participation in the BuildingEnergy Access program. Read more...

3E Thermal - Duxbury, VT

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

On Friday, August 15th, NESEA held a Pro Tour in Manchester, CT where we learned about a renovated and expanded 1940s elementary school that has been transformed into a modern, net-zero facility, complete with a 66 well geothermal HVAC system.

Our thanks go out to the sponsors, hosts, and attendees who made this event so successful and memorable! You can see a gallery of photos from the day here.

In celebration of our 50th anniversary, we are planning community events around the Northeast and combing through our archives for fun memories to share. As we look back on the first 50 years of learning and connecting, we're also busy planning the next 50. Here's to a bright future, a close community, and a more sustainable and healthy built environment!

Connecting in the field to learn about innovative projects and advancements in sustainable technology and building practice has always been part of NESEA. Over the years, we've run countless workshops, tours, and other events designed to bring people together to see projects first-hand. The current iteration of this work is our popular BuildingEnergy Pro Tour program, deep dives into high performance building projects across the northeast. We took a look back at the first 11 years and 136 projects featured in this program. You can read more about the program and see a map and gallery of former sites, here.

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:

Boston, MA: We are seeking an experienced, creative Project Manager/Project Architect with 8-12+ years of experience in design and management of K12 projects. Significant experience with MA public schools and high-performance projects, as well as proficiency in overseeing Revit production, is highly desirable. Read more...

Rochester, NY: Energy Infrastructure Partners (EIP) is a pioneering organization operating at the intersection of resource efficiency, renewable energy, sustainability, and environmental justice. Our core focus lies in designing and implementing cutting-edge solutions that promote energy efficiency, decarbonization, electric vehicle infrastructure, and environmental justice programs for utilities and governments. Read more...

West Tisbury, MA: Join a talented, collaborative team creating spaces that blend beauty, function, and sustainability. Guide diverse projects through a design/build process where your ideas come to life, both on-site and in our woodshop. Work alongside experts in woodworking, timber framing, building science, interiors, and more. Craft places that inspire and endure for generations. 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.

Join Chapman Construction/Design as we welcome speaker Jacob Deva Racusin for an educational seminar exploring the latest advancements in embodied carbon reduction in buildings.

This session will examine the critical relationship between operational and embodied carbon, with a focus on integrated approaches that minimize total carbon emissions. Learn about key developments in research, policy, standards, and technology that are shaping the industry. Read more...

When: September 10-11, 2025
Where: Somerset, NJ
Cost: Various pass types available

KEEA & EEA-NJ are pleased to announce that tickets to our 14th Annual Policy Conference are on sale now! Scheduled for September 10-11 in Somerset, NJ, Navigating Change will be all about change—what’s evolving in our industry, how to navigate it, and how to make the most of it. Don't miss:

• Two days of high-impact policy content, featuring 3 keynotes and over 25 expert panelists.
• A vibrant sponsor hall featuring our region's leading energy efficiency companies.
• The return of our popular Networking Happy Hour and PechaKucha programming, in addition to new elements like an Innovation Showcase, lunchtime Discussion Tables, a Poster Session, and a Mentorship Track.
• Networking opportunities with 250+ attendees from across the energy efficiency industry, including utilities, implementers, advocates, policymakers, contractors, and more.

Register today

When: September 18-19, 2025
Where: Boston, MA
Cost: Various pass types available

NESEA MEMBERS GET $100 OFF WITH PROMO CODE “NESEA”

September 18-19, 2025, Boston’s North Shore: THE FINE HOMEBUILDING SUMMIT is the premier two-day thought leadership event dedicated to the evolution of residential design, construction, and business practices. Bringing together the most experienced and recognized professionals in their fields, the Summit promises to advance how we design and build homes and operate successful and inspiring construction companies. Through insightful presentations, empowering panel discussions, and networking, attendees gain the wisdom needed to position themselves at the forefront of an ever-evolving construction industry. Learn more...

Hosting Organization: Studio HPDC
When: October 21, 2025 - November 18, 2025
Where: Newton, MA
Cost: $2,800 per participant

Gain valuable practice with air, vapor, water and thermal control layers, including discussions on how to identify control layer issues, how to problem-solve, and communicate with members of your team. You can learn more and sign up here. 

Are you a MA-based builder? Tuition-reimbursement is available through Commonwealth Corp's Workforce Training Fund. 

Event Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025
Event Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST
Hosting Organization: HELM Construction Solutions
Venue: Zoom
Event Cost: $250 per company - unlimited individuals can attend from each business (including trade partners)

Since January, we have seen shifts in immigration enforcement and an expanded use of worksite raids. Immigration enforcement affects workers and employers. During this Know Your Rights training with Organized Power in Numbers, employers will have the chance to understand their Constitutional rights if immigration comes to the workplace, learn about different kinds of immigration enforcement actions, and hear about practical steps employers can take to prepare. Register and read more...

Dates: November 18, 2025 - November 19, 2025
Hosting Organization: US Heat Pump Summit
Venue: DCU Center, Worcester, MA
Cost: Various pass types available

The 3rd annual US Heat Pump Summit serves HVAC and plumbing contractors with technical and business training from the industry's top trainers and leading contractors. The US Heat Pump Summit is a comprehensive event for contracting firm owners and their teams. The Summit brings together unique business training with the best technical trainers in the industry, all in a track based program to maximize your organization's value from attending the event. Read more and Register...

Did you know that NESEA Members receive special pricing for NESEA Events such as BuildingEnergy NYC? 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.