NESEA Events

Event Name Date Description
BuildingEnergy Pro Tour Fine Homebuilding's ZNE Teaching Home Friday, March 31, 2017

This Pro Tour takes attendees into Fine Homebuilding’s ProHOME, a single-family residence specifically designed as a teaching tool for builders and designers. The home is an example of a building that will appeal to clients both in terms of energy performance and comfort and functionality.

BuildingEnergy Pro Tour Large Scale, State-Owned CLT Building in Massachusetts Friday, December 8, 2023

Join NESEA for our final Pro Tour of 2023, featuring Massachusetts’s first publicly funded, large scale state-owned CLT building.

BuildingEnergy Pro Tour Virtual Pro Tour: Tallest Infill Passive House in the World Friday, June 4, 2021

NESEA's virtual Pro Tour of Flow Chelsea, the largest mixed-use Passive House project in midtown Manhattan and the tallest infill Passive House building in the world.

BuildingEnergy Pro Tour Academic Retrofit: Balancing Design & Environmental Impact Friday, July 20, 2018

This Pro Tour featured a wing of a Western-New York high school that has been retrofitted to save energy while better serving the needs of the clients. The event was hosted by Ashley McGraw Architects and covered all aspects of the retrofit, including design, materials selection, envelope, and mechanicals.

BuildingEnergy Pro Tour Single-Family NZE Living in the Adirondacks Friday, June 7, 2019

This early summer tour featured a net-zero energy single-family home in the Adirondacks.

Annual Meeting 2023 NESEA Annual Meeting Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Join us for the 2023 NESEA Annual Meeting on Wednesday, November 1.

Annual Meeting 2016 Annual Meeting Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Join NESEA for our 2016 Annual Meeting on September 21, at the Smith College Conference Center in Northampton, Massachusetts.

Annual Meeting 2018 NESEA Annual Meeting Wednesday, October 3, 2018

NESEA’s 2018 Annual Meeting will take place during the Opening Reception of BuildingEnergy NYC on Wednesday October 3 from 5pm to 7pm at the TKP New York Conference Center (109 West 39th Street, New York, NY). We have designed this year’s meeting to optimize networking opportunities for attendees so they can make new connections and catch up with colleagues.

Annual Meeting 2021 NESEA Annual Meeting Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Join us for virtual breakfast at the 2021 NESEA Annual Meeting on Tuesday, October 19th!

Annual Meeting NESEA Annual Meeting & Community Happy Hour Tuesday, September 10, 2019

You are invited to the 2019 NESEA Annual Meeting & Community Happy Hour on September 10th in Providence, Rhode Island. Whether you’ve been a NESEA Member since the beginning or are just curious about NESEA’s work and mission, this is the event for you. Members and non-members alike are welcome.

Annual Meeting 2020 Annual Meeting and Community Happy Hour Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Come celebrate with us!

You are invited to the 2020 NESEA Annual Meeting & Community Happy Hour on November 10th. 

Annual Meeting 2022 NESEA Annual Meeting Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Join us for the 2022 NESEA Annual Meeting on Tuesday, November 1.

Annual Meeting 2024 NESEA Annual Meeting Thursday, November 7, 2024

Join us for the 2024 NESEA Annual Meeting on Thursday, November 7.

Announcement Propose an Abstract for BuildingEnergy Magazine Tuesday, July 25, 2023 to Friday, August 25, 2023

NESEA envisions a "vibrant and resilient built environment that supports climate justice and equity." As a reflection of that vision, the theme of the next issue of BuildingEnergy magazine will be Climate Resilience. Proposals for inclusion are due Friday, August 25.

Announcement BuildingEnergy NYC 2024 Call for Proposals Tuesday, April 2, 2024 to Monday, April 29, 2024

Review Period: May 1 – June 13
Notification of Decisions: Mid June

Announcement 2023 NESEA Awards Nominations Wednesday, August 9, 2023 to Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Celebrating NESEA Leaders

Announcement Application Deadline: Serve on NESEA's Board Monday, August 31, 2020

Each year, the NESEA Membership elects individuals to serve on our Board of Directors. This year, we're adding an open application period to the process.

Announcement BuildingEnergy Boston Wednesday, March 7, 2018 to Friday, March 9, 2018

The BuildingEnergy Boston Conference + Trade Show is the region's leading event for professionals and practitioners working to build a more sustainable world.

Announcement Application Deadline: Serve on NESEA's Board Monday, April 22, 2024 to Friday, July 19, 2024

Deadline: Friday, July 26, 2024

Announcement BuildingEnergy Boston 23: Deadline for Proposals Sunday, October 23, 2022

The theme of BuildingEnergy Boston 2023 will be Scalable Solutions. For this year’s conference, we are particularly interested in proposals that present clear, inspiring, and scalable solutions in the areas of People, Buildings, and Training. Call for Proposals September 23 - October 23.

Announcement Application Deadline: Serve on NESEA's Board Friday, July 15, 2022

Each year, the NESEA Membership elects individuals to serve on our Board of Directors. The deadline to apply is July 15th. Current members of the board’s Nominating Committee will review and vet applications to develop a slate of candidates for the ballot.

Announcement Cast Your Vote in the NESEA Board Election Thursday, November 3, 2022

As a NESEA Member, you are eligible to vote in this year's NESEA Board of Directors election.

Announcement BuildingEnergy Boston 2024 Call for Proposals: Due Date 11/8 Monday, October 30, 2023 to Wednesday, November 8, 2023

The deadline to submit your conference session proposal is November 8.

Announcement 2023 Pro Tour Series Call for Proposals Monday, December 5, 2022

Share your work with the NESEA community!

Announcement Support NESEA's Annual Appeal with Matching Contributions from Abode Energy Management Wednesday, December 14, 2022 to Sunday, January 1, 2023

Abode Energy Management, proud NESEA Business Member, has generously committed to match up to $10,000 in donations and pledges made to NESEA's Annual Appeal befor

Announcement 2024 Pro Tour Request for Proposals Wednesday, December 6, 2023 to Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Share your work with the NESEA community!

Announcement BuildingEnergy Boston 2021 Request for Proposals Thursday, December 10, 2020

BuildingEnergy Boston 2021 will take place May 5-7, 2021. The deadline to submit your conference session proposal is Thursday, December 2, 2020.

Announcement Deadline: BuildingEnergy NYC 2023 Request for Proposals Sunday, May 7, 2023

We are seeking proposals for BuildingEnergy NYC conference sessions that break down the decarbonization process from beginning to end, including policy, design, financing, inclusive workforce development, construction, and paths to reaching deeper change at scale.

Announcement Deadline: Request for 2022 Pro Tour Proposals Wednesday, December 15, 2021

We are now accepting proposals for the 2022 Pro Tour Series, which will run from March-December. Submissions will be reviewed by an Advisory Committee comprised of NESEA Members.

Announcement Application Deadline: Serve on NESEA's Board Wednesday, June 7, 2023 to Friday, July 21, 2023

Deadline: Friday, July 21, 2023

BuildingEnergy Online Carbon Drawdown Now! Building to Combat the Climate Crisis Wednesday, April 22, 2020

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first Earth Day, NESEA teamed up with the R.W. Kern Center at Hampshire College to bring attendees this interactive webinar. View the recording online. More than 240 people tuned in for this inspiring presentation focused on embodied carbon, systems thinking, and climate justice.

BuildingEnergy Online Office Hours with Bottom Lines Facilitators Friday, May 29, 2020

Host: John Abrams
Facilitators from NESEA’s BuildingEnergy Bottom Lines business development program rotate hosting a virtual office hour each Friday. During these weekly video calls, program participants drop in to share resourcess, ask questions, talk about their experiences during the shutdown, and discuss strategies for moving forward.

BuildingEnergy Online Daikin & Multifamily: There Is a Better Way! Tuesday, March 9, 2021

In the third part of a four-part webinar series presented and sponsored by Daikin, you’ll learn how Daikin’s next-generation solutions, including inverters and heat pumps, enable efficient electrified heating in multifamily buildings in the Northeast.

BuildingEnergy Online NESEA Board Service Happy Hour Tuesday, June 22, 2021

Join Nominating Committee Chair Ben Southworth, Board Chair Rachel White, and other NESEA Board Members for an informal, informative conversation about serving on the NESEA Board.

BuildingEnergy Online NESEA Board Service Happy Hour Thursday, April 16, 2020

Join Nominating Committee Chair Rachel White, Board Chair Lauren Moss, and other NESEA Board Members for an informal, informative conversation about serving on the NESEA Board.

BuildingEnergy Online Office Hours with Bottom Lines Facilitators Friday, June 5, 2020

Host: Kate Stephenson
Facilitators from NESEA’s BuildingEnergy Bottom Lines business development program rotate hosting a virtual office hour each Friday. During these weekly video calls, program participants drop in to share resourcess, ask questions, talk about their experiences during the shutdown, and discuss strategies for moving forward.

BuildingEnergy Online Funding Available for Customized Building Operations & Maintenance Training Thursday, August 25, 2022

Join us for this BuildingEnergy NYC pre-conference webinar to hear how NYSERDA funding can help you develop and deliver a building operations and maintenance (O&M) training program that can optimize your buildings’ operations, save money, reduce your building’s carbon footprint and improve your tenants’ comfort. Sponsored by NYSERDA

BuildingEnergy Online Why Daikin Is a Leader in the Commercial HVAC Building Sector Tuesday, April 13, 2021

In the last part of a four-part webinar series presented and sponsored by Daikin, we’ll review the core of Daikin’s next-generation solutions, including inverters, heat pumps, and refrigerants and leave you with a better understanding of how they enable efficient electrified heating in commercial buildings throughout New England and the Northeast.

BuildingEnergy Online NESEA Strategic Planning Focus Group: July 20, 2021 Tuesday, July 20, 2021

Join us for a facilitated, interactive discussion to help the Board of Directors shape the next five years of NESEA’s future.

BuildingEnergy Online Lessons from Bottom Lines: Navigating the Current Landscape Thursday, April 23, 2020

NESEA Board Member and Bottom Lines facilitator Kate Stephenson of HELM Construction Solutions presents a 45-minute webinar which will bring lessons from NESEA’s business development program to the larger community.

BuildingEnergy Online Office Hours with Bottom Lines Facilitators Friday, June 12, 2020

Host: Jamie Wolf
Facilitators from NESEA’s BuildingEnergy Bottom Lines business development program rotate hosting a virtual office hour each Friday. During these weekly video calls, program participants drop in to share resourcess, ask questions, talk about their experiences during the shutdown, and discuss strategies for moving forward.

BuildingEnergy Online Thermal Energy Networks: An Overview and Project Examples Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Using heat pumps to electrify heating and cooling is a common approach to decarbonizing buildings. To achieve the goals of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, New York State must quickly move from a building-by-building approach to a community-by-community approach. Heat pumps can be integrated with a network of distribution pipes to serve multiple buildings, in a configuration referred to as a Thermal Energy Network (TEN). Sponsored by NYSERDA

BuildingEnergy Online Bottom Lines Center Live Thursday, January 14, 2021

Members of BuildingEnergy Bottom Lines, NESEA's business development program, will convene virtually for a day of community building and deep-dives into topics affecting their businesses.

BuildingEnergy Online NESEA Strategic Planning Focus Group: July 21, 2021 Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Join us for a facilitated, interactive discussion to help the Board of Directors shape the next five years of NESEA’s future.

BuildingEnergy Online Office Hours with Bottom Lines Facilitators Friday, April 17, 2020

Hosts: Mary Quigley and Paul Eldrenkamp

BuildingEnergy Online Inverter Technology: Unlocking the Full Potential of Heat Pumps to Decarbonize the Northeast Friday, September 9, 2022

During this session you’ll gain a better understanding of what an inverter is, how it impacts heat pump and air conditioner operation, benefits inverters bring to occupants, and how inverters play a crucial role in decarbonizing buildings in NY and the northeast. Sponsored by Daikin.

BuildingEnergy Online NESEA Strategic Planning Focus Group: July 22, 2021 Thursday, July 22, 2021

Join us for a facilitated, interactive discussion to help the Board of Directors shape the next five years of NESEA’s future.

BuildingEnergy Online Office Hours with Bottom Lines Facilitators Friday, April 24, 2020

Hosts: Mary Quigley and Paul Eldrenkamp

Facilitators from NESEA’s BuildingEnergy Bottom Lines business development program rotate hosting a virtual office hour each Friday. During these weekly video calls, program participants drop in to ask questions and share their experiences during the shutdown.

BuildingEnergy Online Using Local Law 97 to Close More Projects Wednesday, August 17, 2022

The City of New York is known for its dynamic, exciting skylines, but those buildings are a major source of emissions. With Local Law 97, the city is introducing emission limits to organizations responsible for their building emissions. As a solution provider, you have a valuable role in helping buildings comply. Sponsored by EnPowered.

BuildingEnergy Online NESEA Strategic Planning Focus Group: August 2, 2021 Monday, August 2, 2021

Join us for a facilitated, interactive discussion to help the Board of Directors shape the next five years of NESEA’s future.

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