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When: March 23-24, 2026
Where: Westin Boston Seaport District
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We hope you will join us next month for two inspiring days of making new professional connections, learning about innovative products and programs, and taking a deep dive into specialized content with leaders in the field. 

Speakers: 

• Arlen Li, Planning Principal and architect at HGA
• Julie Newman, Ph.D., Director of Sustainability at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
• Anthony Michetti, Director of Sustainability at Cell Signaling Technology (CST),

Climate change is not on pause, even as recent federal actions have slowed or halted many mitigation initiatives already underway. Organizations are navigating real delays, shifts in funding, and canceled programs, but the imperative remains unchanged: long-term climate science and sustainability goals must remain a priority.

In this keynote address, sustainability leaders from three organizations will present diverse perspectives on sustaining organizational engagement and environmental responsibility amid persistent uncertainties. They will examine how long-term commitments to decarbonization, climate resilience, and emissions mitigation are shaping high-performance building design, operational decision-making and future planning. Each speaker will also assess the risks and consequences associated with delaying climate action, distinguishing between areas where strategic adaptation may be necessary and those in which sustainability commitments remain non-negotiable. The discussion will highlight examples showing how each organization continues to demonstrate leadership and accountability by advancing measurable, outcomes-driven sustainability strategies despite a complex and evolving policy landscape. Read more...

Climate justice takes all of us. Explore the roots of climate justice and exchange ideas about how to integrate climate justice into your work with fellow NESEA Members.

Members of NESEA’s Anti-Racist Action Group (ARAG), made up of participants from our Bottom Lines program, invite you to join us for this interactive, virtual workshop. We’ll learn about the basics of climate justice, its origins, and connections to other movements that are making an impact today. Together, we’ll identify how our own work may be shaped or informed by a climate justice approach.

You'll leave this community conversation with your NESEA peers inspired to take action and learn more.

This workshop is being presented and facilitated by AORTA, the Anti-Oppression Resource & Training Alliance.

Please contact Florence MacGregor, fmacgregor@nesea.org, with questions about this event.

City of Boston Environment Department – Boston, MA
City of Salem – Salem, MA
E-3 Energy Advisors – Rochester, NY
New Jersey Economic Development Authority – Trenton, NJ

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

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 Rita Dourado and Cristiano Camargo of Square & Plumb Builders, a minority-owned full-service remodeling and new construction-focused company based in Gloucester, MA. Read more...

We’re looking for a new staff 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 to carry out our ongoing work. Training will involve shadowing and supporting existing staff before taking on more independent work.

Read more here to see if you would be a good match for this role.

Are you a business leader looking to improve your company's triple bottom line - people, prosperity, and planet? Consider joining Bottom Lines, our business development program grounded in peer mentoring. Become part of our network of over 70 businesses supporting one another's work and goals. Learn more here...

Thank you to everyone who was able to join us at our Open Planning Meeting for BuildingEnergy NYC 2026!

We had some great conversations, and the conference leadership team has a lot of good food for thought as we work to establish the theme and priorities for this year's event.

If you weren't able to join us, or if you have additional thoughts you would like to share, you can do so through this survey, which will be open through February 8.

If you would like to get more involved in the conference planning process, please consider applying for the Content Committee, which reviews and curates all conference sessions. Learn more and apply here.

It's also not too early to start thinking about submitting a proposal for a conference session. The call for proposals will open at the end of March.

Lastly, mark your calendars now for BuildingEnergy NYC 2026, October 15 at Convene 237 Park Ave.

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: This dual role is crucial for ensuring the accuracy of our financials and the smooth functioning of our office in Jamaica Plain. The ideal candidate will assist the Director of Finance & HR in managing the firm's financial aspects, including AP/AR, payroll, and project-based accounting, while handling administrative and HR tasks and providing coordination, continuity, and oversight of office facilities. This is an in-office position. Read more...

NY, NY: This is a great opportunity to support the strategy for reducing Con Edison's Scope 1 emissions with the goal of reaching net-zero by 2050 and to learn about how we're advancing #sustainability for our electric, gas, and steam businesses. In this role, you'll also help our customers understand strategies for affordable #decarbonization with district #steam. Familiarity with power and district energy systems is helpful but not required. Familiarity with #GHG accounting is a must. Read more...

Rhode Island: You will work with design and construction teams from initial project planning through final construction, performing energy modeling and field inspections through various stages of the construction process to support the delivery of CLEAResult’s portfolio of New Construction services. 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: NEWIEE
Nominations Due: Feb 13
Awards Gala Date: May 7th, 6pm-9pm
Location: Westin Copley Place in Boston.

The NEWIEE Awards honor and celebrate the achievements of women+ leaders in the energy and environmental fields, as well as those uplifting underrepresented voices. We are currently accepting nominations for our awards, with a deadline of February 13. We're excited to see your nominations and celebrate the achievements of our community. For more info on the awards themselves and our nomination guidelines, visit here. 

Please reach out to us at NEWIEE@newiee.org with any questions about the nomination process.  

Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Time: 4:00–6:00 PM
Location: Abandoned Building Brewery, Easthampton, MA
Cash bar + snacks provided
RSVP and Learn more here.

At the next Western MA BS+Beer meet up, we will dig into strategies for achieving airtight construction and meeting any ACH50 target — with a presentation and an open group discussion led by local expert, Adin Maynard.

BS + Beer is about community learning, collaboration, and doing it all with a tasty bev in hand. We'd love to see you there! Have questions? Email bsandbeerwm@gmail.com

Hosting Organization: Green and Healthy Maine Homes
Date: March 28th 
Time: 9 am - 4 pm
Location: The Point Community Center, South Portland, ME

The 2026 Green Home + Energy Show is Maine’s premier event for reaching homeowners who are looking for high-performing, efficient, healthy home solutions. This one-day B2C event brings together homeowners and the leaders in Maine and New England’s sustainable home and energy industries. Saturday, March 28th in South Portland, Maine. Visit greenmainehomes.com/show to learn more about exhibit and sponsor opportunities, and greenmainehomes.com/show-2026 for attendee information and to buy tickets.

Proceeds from this year’s show benefit passivhausMAINE, a nonprofit dedicated to carbon reduction in the built environment through education and advocacy.

Studio G Architects, a Boston-based architecture firm known for its commitment to sustainability and community enhancement, is proud to announce several key promotions and new hires. These strategic moves underscore the firm’s continued growth and commitment to fostering a dynamic, talented team. Read more...

Hybrid Course: 8 Online Sessions, 10 Days In Person 
Online: Tues & Thurs 6 - 9 pm EST March 16 - April 9, 2026
In-person: April 20 - May 1, 2026, Waitsfield, VT

Design your own energy efficient, sustainable building.

Through lectures, case studies, demonstrations, design exercises, and hands-on experience, students will gain a firm grasp of the science behind building performance and begin to explore how to design in accordance with the laws of physics and the forces of nature. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge to a real project through hands-on exercises.

If you are a designer, builder, project manager, property owner, or policy professional, or are moving toward one of these careers, a firm understanding of building science and the path to net zero buildings is fast becoming a critical credential for any successful practitioner. Read more...

NESEA depends on nearly 60 volunteers to help make BuildingEnergy Boston a success. We use a work-exchange model: in exchange for working during part of the conference, you get to attend part of the conference for free. Any NESEA Member who would like to serve in the role of volunteer is welcome to apply for a position. Read more...