BuildingEnergy NYC 2025 Conference Events

Join NESEA and Building Energy Exchange for an engaging Clean Heat for All room heat pump expo, sponsored by NYSERDA.

High-performance room heat pumps have the potential to serve… Full Description

Please join us for a light breakfast while you visit the exhibitors at the Trade Show.

The energy transition in the United States is at a pivotal moment, with federal government actions likely to slow or even reverse progress toward established targets. At the same time,… Full Description

Have a cup of coffee or a snack while visiting the exhibit tables.

In response to New York City’s phase-out of R-410A refrigerant, our team has explored alternatives to conventional centralized VRF systems. Our evaluations have considered key criteria… Full Description

As we start to collect and evaluate utility, commissioning, and indoor environmental data from our first generation of large-scale Passive House multifamily buildings, we are learning a… Full Description

As climate change and housing remain top issues in this country and globally, the most vulnerable communities are at the highest risk of being impacted by extreme weather events and… Full Description

State governments and utility companies have developed many programs to incentivize energy efficient buildings. NYS Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) and New York State Energy Research… Full Description

Sponsored by Aeroseal. Renovating and updating older and historic buildings, while also making them more energy efficient, healthier, and more comfortable is a growing challenge for… Full Description

Have a cup of coffee or a snack while visiting the exhibit tables.

There is no one-size-fits-all strategy to workforce development. This panel will present three approaches that can build on one another to meet the industry’s goals for growing and… Full Description

New York State is leading by example to implement sustainability and resilience across its multi-billion-dollar capital portfolio. In 2025, NYS developed the new “Decarbonization &… Full Description

The pressing challenge of climate change demands innovative strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This session explores how heat recovery can play a pivotal role in… Full Description

The Climate Friendly Homes Fund (CFHF) is a first-in-the-nation grant program aimed at covering 100% of projected electrification-related costs in retrofits of existing buildings. This… Full Description

Sponsored by Con Edison. In May, the New York State Public Service Commission authorized a $5 billion investment through 2030 to support energy efficiency (EE) and building… Full Description

Enjoy lunch while networking with other attendees, speakers, and sponsors.

Invitation only. NESEA Lifetime Members are encouraged to bring their lunches from the buffet to the Board Room (just behind the NESEA registration desk), a dedicated space to relax,… Full Description

New York offers incentives for electrifying and weatherizing homes. However, many residents whose homes most need these improvements cannot afford the work required for eligibility,… Full Description

As we move rapidly towards an electrified future, we must re-evaluate design guidelines that have served us through the last century of abundant fossil fuels. Domestic hot water (DHW)… Full Description

Effective, smart action must be taken now, especially in the absence of consistent government leadership. We must step up to be “the adults in the room” and realize our impacts through… Full Description

This session will explore the development process, goals, and draft Climate Resilient Energy (CRE) Code developed through a IIJA / DOE Funded RECI project. The goal of the CRE code is to… Full Description

Sponsored by Daikin. With the new regulation in New York State advancing A2L refrigerants, Daikin is proud to present the latest developments in VRV technology at NESEA’s BuildingEnergy… Full Description

Have a cup of coffee or a snack while visiting the exhibit tables.

We are pleased to announce Building Energy NYC’s third Diversity Caucus! This interactive community event is for traditionally under-represented people, such as BIPOC, LGBTQIA, women,… Full Description

Buildings are for people. The lack of performance data on low-carbon multifamily remains a significant barrier to achieving equitable decarbonization. Future Housing redefines “building… Full Description

This session explores how mixed-mode ventilation and cooling can enhance resilience and livability in dense urban environments like New York. We'll examine how buildings can be designed… Full Description

This session presents a unified strategy for reducing embodied and operational carbon in NYC buildings through circular design and localized energy systems. We’ll explore how effective… Full Description

Presented by NYSERDA. Join the winners and organizers of the $10M Empire Technology Prize for an inside look at emerging solutions to decarbonize heating in existing tall buildings.… Full Description

Join us for the conference's closing reception, celebrating a day of connecting around the conference’s theme of Action and Adaptation.

Registration required. Join us at the conclusion of BuildingEnergy NYC 2025 to toast 50 years of NESEA! We'll gather just a few blocks away to celebrate our first 50 years, share our… Full Description