Ever wanted to ask that very specific question about Passive House? Want to really drill down about insulation? Office Hours with the Experts offers a chance to spend time with someone who knows the answer to your question. Check the schedule in the show program to see who is speaking when.

New this year, Lightning Rounds pack as much information into one session as possible. You’ll hear succinct, to-the-point, and practical presentations on a variety of topics, including...

With energy prices on the rise and fossil fuel resources becoming scarce, both economic prosperity and competitiveness increasingly depend on our ability to use energy as efficiently as possible. This is true not just in Germany, but worldwide. The use of innovative technology holds enormous potential for energy conservation in every field of application. Companies, private households and the public sector can tap into previously unimagined resources through the efficient use of energy.

In this interactive session, attendees will gain practical strategies for building professional networks, including resources for finding jobs and internships, and how to best leverage NESEA membership as a career resource.

NESEA Night is a super fun, affordable community event that is open to all BuildingEnergy Boston attendees as well as to the public. It's a great way to unwind and connect with fellow conference-goers and NESEA community members. We will also be celebrating the winners of NESEA's 2017 Distinguished Service Award and Professional Leadership Award.

Ever wanted to ask that very specific question about Passive House? Want to really drill down about insulation? Office Hours with the Experts offers a chance to spend time with someone who knows the answer to your question. Check the schedule in the show program to see who is speaking when.

Join Gary Klein and Rich Benkowski as they use The United Association’s Mobile Service Tech Training Lab to demonstrate the principles of more efficient and effective hot water systems using “live water”, as well as the latest wireless technology to analyze sustainable, energy efficient HVACR systems. Demonstrations will be hosted on the trade floor every 45 minutes both Wednesday and Thursday.

When compared with conventional, code-built homes, the builders of high performance homes are at a disadvantage right out of the gate. Our homes tend to cost more because we use high quality materials and craft them into complex assemblies that require uncommon care, knowledge and precision to execute successfully. 

In just a few years we have seen energy-efficient construction taken more seriously and among a larger circle of practitioners than ever before. Adoption of the Passive House standard is accelerating, with over three million square feet planned in New York State alone. Code requirements for insulation and air sealing have become more stringent and enforceable, with mandatory blower door testing being perhaps most notable.