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Registration Will Open in Late August.

Conference Date: 10-15-26
Location: Convene 237 Park Ave., NYC

We are excited to announce BuildingEnergy NYC's Keynote Address, "Build Together. Grow Together. Own Together: A Cooperative Blueprint for Climate-Healing Construction" Presented by Greg Bossie and Ace McArleton.

The member businesses of the Seed Collaborative pursue a common mission: to lock carbon into the walls of buildings through the use of straw structural insulated panels (S-SIPs). The bigger bet they are making, though, isn't about the material; it's about the model. This keynote goes inside a network of decentralized, bioregional manufacturers built around one cooperatively owned hub, with shared R&D, financing, purchasing, and training that no single small manufacturer could afford alone. Drawing on cooperative principles from the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) and the Mondragón Corporation, and on hard evidence that social connection—not technology—is what actually saves us in a crisis, Ace McArleton (New Frameworks) and Greg Bossie (Rare Forms) will make the case that traditional, competitive business models are too slow to solve the compounding challenges of climate change, the housing shortage, and the disappearing skilled workforce. For developers, architects, owners, builders, and everyone else in the room, they will provide a more equitable working, tested alternative to the competitive default—and a concrete invitation to join in building it together.

This keynote will kick off a full day of curated sessions around the larger conference theme, Collaborate, Communicate, Convince. As our industry faces urgent decarbonization timelines, rising climate risks, and legislative stalling around climate‑positive design, this year’s BuildingEnergy NYC conference calls on practitioners to work across boundaries, share knowledge with clarity and purpose, and exercise our influence on the many stakeholders who shape our collective future.

In addition to our robust lineup of conference sessions presented by experts in the field, we also have our trade show, which features industry leaders from across the Northeast with plenty of opportunities for networking and connection. We hope you will join us in NYC on 10/15 to learn, meet people, and to add your perspective to these vital discussions.

Interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at this year's conference? Space is limited, so write to sponsorships@nesea.org to sign up today.

Event Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
Event Time: 1 PM - 5 PM
Location: Keene, NH
Event Cost: $35 Members / $45 Non-Members
CEU Information: AIA, Phius (pending)
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Join NESEA for a Pro Tour of a new, all-electric, 6,000-square-foot nature conservancy headquarters in Southern New Hampshire. This recently completed net-zero energy building demonstrates how high-performance, low-carbon goals can be achieved within a typical nonprofit construction budget when sustainability goals are established early.

From the outset, the owner, architect, contractor, and owner’s project manager approached pre-construction as a collaborative process rooted in shared values. Sustainability goals were embedded in the base design rather than treated as add-ons, guiding decisions related to enclosure performance, mechanical systems, material selection, and construction methods. The project draws from Passive House principles to reduce operational energy demand while improving comfort, durability, and indoor air quality. We hope to see you there!

Event Date: Friday, September 4, 2026
Event Time: 1 PM - 5 PM
Location: Burlington, VT
Event Cost: $35 Members / $45 Non-Members
CEU Information: AIA (4 LU|HSW)
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On September 4, NESEA returns to Burlington, VT for an in-depth Pro Tour of a new, all-electric high school and tech center. We’ll be visiting a 250,000 square-foot campus, with over 70 learning spaces, each with natural light, including a modern library, a 750-seat auditorium, a gym, and common spaces of various sizes to best meet flexible community needs.

Burlington's new high school, replacing the former building that was demolished in 2023, demonstrates significant progress on the City's Net Zero Energy goals. The final form of the project reflects careful attention to detail and energy use and incorporates extensive feedback from the local community. The City and building experts behind the project hope this campus can be an example for sustainable school construction in New England and beyond.

You can see the full schedule of our 2026 BuildingEnergy Pro Tours Series below. We'll share more details as the dates get closer. We hope you will join us at a Pro Tour near you!

For information about Pro Tour sponsorship opportunities, please visit 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:

Newton, MA: The Program Manager will have day-to-day responsibility for the delivery of Studio HPDC’s High-Performance Building courses, targeting mid-career builders in Eastern Massachusetts. High-Performance Building for Carpenters is Studio HPDC”s “flagship” course, for experienced builders and carpenters, and is at the heart of Studio HPDC’s mission and values. In January 2026, Studio HPDC began additional course development work to increase its ability to recruit and retain facilitators, offer additional courses, and reach larger numbers of mid-career builders. The Program Manager will be deeply involved in the course development work and will ultimately be responsible for delivering the materials and processes developed. Read more...

Ithaca, NY: Taitem Engineering, DPC is seeking a commissioning agent with at least five years of demonstrated experience to lead and support a variety of commissioning projects in schools, healthcare organizations, municipalities, multi-family buildings and more. This position also includes the opportunity to work on measurement and verification projects most often associated with research into novel and/or cutting-edge technologies. This is a great opportunity to use your experience to work on projects that are making an impact on the built environment as we move towards decarbonization. Current active projects include projects funded by Department of Energy, National Renewable Energy Lab and NYSERDA. Read more...

Portland, ME: Kolbert Building is a well-established residential construction company, with a focus on high-performance, low-carbon new homes and renovations. We are an inclusive, safe workplace that values cooperation and collaboration. Owner is a co-author of Pretty Good House: A Guide to Creating Better Homes. Read more...

Portsmouth NH: The Mighty Roots project manager should have several years of field work experience in the construction industry or in a discipline related to their career, such as construction management or building science. Read more...

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Event Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026
Event Time: 5 PM - 9 PM
Hosting Organization: BuiltEnvironment Plus
Location: Medford, MA 
Event Cost: $35 - $250

The BE+ Building Tech Forum is back! Keep your finger on the pulse of industry transformation and connect with 300+ leading architects, engineers, building owners, operators, contractors, manufacturers, utility reps, sustainability consultants, investors, lenders, and more. Learn more...

Event Dates: August 20-21, 2026
Hosting Organization: Fine Homebuilding
Location: Beverly, MA

THE FINE HOMEBUILDING SUMMIT is the premier two-day thought leadership event dedicated to the evolution of home design, home building, and innovation in residential construction. 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. Join us for this year’s Summit on Thursday, August 20th and Friday, August 21st. Read more...

Event Date: September 18, 2026
Hosting Organization: New York Passive House
Location: Parsons The New School, NYC

Join New York Passive House as we kick-off the weekend before Climate Week 2026 for the return of our annual Regenerative Metropolis Symposium: a premier gathering of the innovators, practitioners, policymakers, and thought leaders advancing the future of the built environment. 

Rooted in Passive House principles and expanding into regenerative design, systems thinking, and regenerative economics, this year's symposium explores how we can create buildings and communities that are not only high-performing, but also resilient, equitable, financially viable, and restorative by design. Read more...

Event Hosts: American Solar Energy Society
Dates: October 19-21
Location: Austin, TX (Palmer Events Center)

For more than five decades, the National Solar Conference has brought together researchers, industry leaders, policymakers, educators, and advocates to share technological innovations and strategies advancing renewable energy.

Our friends at ASES have shared a discount code for the NESEA Community for an additional 15% off at registration: use the code GOSOLAR at checkout! Learn more...

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.