NESEA Events

Event Name Date Description
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 17, 2020

Hosts: Mary Quigley and Paul Eldrenkamp

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.

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 NESEA Strategic Planning Focus Group: August 3, 2021 Tuesday, August 3, 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 Deadline: NESEA Board Election Friday, November 19, 2021

Current NESEA Members can vote for the professionals who represent them on the Board of Directors. This year, 9 NESEA Members are running for 4 open seats on the board.

BuildingEnergy Online Training: Creating Anti-Racist Businesses Session 1 Thursday, February 11, 2021

NESEA is pleased to be partnering with AORTA, the the Anti-Oppression Resource & Training Alliance, to offer participants in our Bottom Lines business developme

BuildingEnergy Online 2021 NESEA Donor Breakfast Thursday, July 15, 2021

This free, virtual event is designed for NESEA donors: individuals and businesses who choose to invest in NESEA’s mission and vision through philanthropic giving.

BuildingEnergy Online Submission Deadline: What's Your NESEA Story? Friday, May 8, 2020

We want to hear from you: who is your NESEA hero, what’s your favorite NESEA memory, and how has your engagement with NESEA changed your life or work?

BuildingEnergy Online Training: Creating Anti-Racist Businesses Session 2 Thursday, February 25, 2021

NESEA is pleased to be partnering with AORTA, the the Anti-Oppression Resource & Training Alliance, to offer participants in our Bottom Lines business development program a series of workshops designed to provide tools business owners and managers need to become inclusive, anti-racist organizations.

BuildingEnergy Online Office Hours with Bottom Lines Facilitators Friday, May 1, 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 ask questions and share their experiences during the shutdown.

BuildingEnergy Online Bottom Lines Center Live Thursday, January 20, 2022

Members from across the Bottom Lines network will convene virtually for a day of community building and deep-dives into triple bottom lines topics affecting their businesses. Breakout discussions will be led by group facilitators. This event is free and open to all employees of companies participating in the Bottom Lines program.

BuildingEnergy Online 2022 NESEA Board Service Virtual Happy Hour Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Have you ever considered serving on NESEA's Board of Directors? Do you want to know more about how our organization is led? Then this virtual happy hour is for you!

BuildingEnergy Online Bottom Lines Office Hours Friday, February 26, 2021

During this one honor meeting, members of NESEA’s BuildingEnergy Bottom Lines program are invited to participate in a conversation following up on our February workshops focused on developing anti-racist businesses.

BuildingEnergy Online Finch Cambridge: Truly Affordable Passive House Thursday, May 28, 2020

Finch Cambridge is the largest new construction affordable housing development in the City of Cambridge, MA in 40 years. As a Passive House project with a 105 kW PV array on the roof, it will also be one of the most operationally energy efficient buildings in Massachusetts. Currently in the final months of construction, this project has many important lessons to teach teams interested in Passive House certification.

BuildingEnergy Online 2022 BuildingEnergy Pro Tour Advisory Committee Meeting Tuesday, January 11, 2022

The Pro Tour Advisory Committee met to discuss proposals for the 2022 Pro Tour series, which run from late March-December as a mix of in-per

BuildingEnergy Online Public Handwashing System Design Considerations Tuesday, May 12, 2020

The Importance of Effective Handwashing and Its Impact on Global Health

SPONSORED BY EEMAX - This webinar is designed for architects, engineers, facility managers, contractors, and builders who work in residential, commercial and industrial applications and will address the challenges associated with designing reliable, energy efficient, and code compliant public handwashing stations.

BuildingEnergy Online ASHPs and VRF: How About These HFC Refrigerants? Thursday, May 21, 2020

SPONSORED BY DAIKIN - The need to electrify our built environment by integrating Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs) and Variable Refrigerant (VRF) systems is clear. In this session we will cover the basics of refrigerants and their role in the refrigerant cycle, and in the coefficient of performance [COP] of these systems. We will also dissect the environmental impacts of HFCs from their Global Warming Potential [GWP] to their Life Cycle Climate Performance and evaluate the life safety implications of HFC refrigerants.

BuildingEnergy Online Hempcrete 101: Back to the Future for Natural, Carbon-Beneficial Buildings Thursday, June 18, 2020

Ready to put your specification where your aspiration is? Take a deep dive into the rich world of carbon-beneficial materials and help lead our industry in responsible design and construction solutions. Hempcrete is a bio-composite material created from the woody core of the hemp plant combined with a lime-based binder.

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 Pre-Conference Workshop: The 21st Century Green Building Workforce is Hiding in Plain Sight Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Within NESEA’s territory, there is a small army of talented youth from under-served communities who would flourish in the sorts of careers that businesses in our community can offer. At the same time, there are scores of businesses hoping to recruit new and diverse employees to fill the labor shortage gap. This community event will be a first big step towards bringing those groups together.

BuildingEnergy Online Deadline: BuildingEnergy Boston 2022 Request for Proposals Monday, November 1, 2021

BuildingEnergy Boston will take place February 28–March 1, 2022. The deadline to submit your conference session proposal is Monday, November 1, 2021.

BuildingEnergy Online Building In & Building Out: Lessons Learned from Deep Energy Retrofits Thursday, June 4, 2020

Maine Passive House (MPH) has used two different strategies in retrofitting existing homes. One strategy involves adding insulation to the outside of the building; the other strategy is to add insulation to the inside of the building. Most projects involve a mix of the two strategies.

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 Office Hours with Bottom Lines Facilitators Friday, May 8, 2020

Host: Steve Silverman

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 resources, ask questions, talk about their experiences during the shutdown, and discuss strategies for moving forward.

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 Webinar: Anti-Racist Practices in Businesses & Organizations Wednesday, May 12, 2021

NESEA is pleased to be partnering with AORTA, the Anti-Oppression Resource & Training Alliance, to offer members of our community access to this post-conference event, designed to give you the tools to start committing your business to becoming an anti-racist organization.

BuildingEnergy Online Info Session: NESEA's Workforce Development & Mentorship Initiatives Friday, November 5, 2021

Join us for this informal lunchtime conversation to learn how you and your company can become involved with NESEA's efforts to

Archive Recording Virtual Pro Tour Archive Recording: 1890s Farmhouse to Super Insulated Commercial Space Friday, November 13, 2020
BuildingEnergy Pre-Conference Webinar Pre-Conference Webinar by Daikin: Inverter Technology Explained Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Get ready for BuildingEnergy NYC 2023 by attending this pre-conference webinar presented by

BuildingEnergy Pre-Conference Webinar Pre-Conference Webinar by NYSERDA: Multifamily Programs Updates Thursday, September 28, 2023

Get ready for BuildingEnergy NYC 2023 by attending this pre-conference webinar sponsored and presented by 

BuildingEnergy Pre-Conference Webinar Refrigerant Phase-Outs: Explained and Untangled: Pre-Conference Webinar by HTS/DXS/CTI Wednesday, March 13, 2024

An HTS/DXS/CTI Expert Education Series: Foot Off The Gas

BuildingEnergy Pre-Conference Webinar BuildingEnergy Boston Pre-Conference Showcase Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Join NESEA for this virtual, completely free event on Tuesday, February 15. The day will feature live community events, networking opportunities, educational sessions, industry partner roundtables and sponsored sessions.

Special Event Community Meet-Up Thursday, May 9, 2024

Several NESEA Board of Directors will be hosting an in-person meet-up for underrepresented people to help inform NESEA's next steps related to our

Special Event NESEA NIGHT 2022 Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Join us in kicking off BuildingEnergy NYC 2022 and honoring the contributions of three outstanding individuals in the community at our annual NESEA Night awards reception! We are delighted to host this event in New York City for the first time and to bring our community together to celebrate the award recipients, meet new people, and reconnect with old friends.

Special Event Special Pro Tour: Passive House Retrofit for Students and Professionals Tuesday, June 7, 2022

In partnership with The Compliance Mentor Group, NESEA has been awarded a grant to run a year-long career exploratory program bringing students from Boston-area voc/tech schools together with professionals in the high performance building industry.

Special Event BuildingEnergy Access: How Can NESEA Support MWBEs Monday, February 6, 2023

If you identify as Black, Indigenous, a Person of Color, a Woman, or as a member of another group underrepresented in the AEC (architecture, engineering, and construction) industry and related fields, then you may be a candidate for BuildingEnergy Access, a new program NESEA intends to launch to better support your work.

Special Event Join a Business-Owner Peer Group Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Join us to learn how participating in one of NESEA's business development peer groups could be the best investment in your bus

Special Event NESEA Night 2023 Wednesday, October 11, 2023

SOLD OUT! We'll gather to honor the 2023 NESEA award recipients and to celebrate our growing NYC community.
During this annual event, we recognize the work of four outstanding individuals, and attendees have the opportunity to meet new people and reconnect with old friends.

Special Event 10 Years of Bottom Lines: Triple Bottom Lines Impact Wednesday, May 29, 2024 to Thursday, May 30, 2024

Join us for a special celebration as we commemorate a decade of Bottom Lines!

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