NESEA's Building Energy Conf. & Trade Show - Boston - March 11-13

BuildingEnergy08, one of the northeast's largest green building and clean energy events, will return to Boston's Seaport World Trade Center, March 11-13, 2008 Last year, the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association's (NESEA) Building Energy Conference drew record attendance for three days of workshops, speakers, networking, a public form and a trade show for renewable energy and green building professionals. The 33rd annual conference next March is expected to draw over 3,500 participants. "We are pleased to announce that BuildingEnergy08 is being chaired by F.L. Andrew Padian of Steven Winter Associates, Inc.," said NESEA executive director, David Barclay. Co-chairing BuildingEnergy08 are Joel Gordes, president of Environmental Energy Solutions and Thomas Hartman, AIA, partner, Coldham & Hartman Architects. The Mass. Technology Collaborative (MTC) returns as title sponsor of BuildingEnergy08. Also returning as a sponsor is UK Trade & Investment. "Tools, Actions, and Solutions," the theme for BuildingEnergy08, will be highlighted by world-renowned experts in various workshops and sessions.  Over 180 experts in climate change, sustainable energy and green building will speak in nine distinct tracks and pre-conference workshops.  Topics will focus on: enclosures and energy; renewable energy systems for architects and designers; carbon foot-printing; measurement and verification in high performance buildings; offshore wind; wind and solar-powered buildings; super-insulated homes; innovative policy solutions for states and municipalities; multi-family updates: benchmarking, retrofits, rehab, and new construction; climate change; residential renovation; and air tightness vs. ventilation among others. Half-day and full-day workshops, to be held on Tuesday, March 11, are designed to offer in-depth training for professionals and students who are entering this field, as well as experienced professionals seeking a deeper understanding of new issues and technologies. The Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) advances the practical application and adoption of sustainable and low-carbon energy practices in the Northeast United States.  NESEA accomplishes this through a number of ongoing programs and annual events including: the Building Energy conference and trade show, professional education workshops, K-12 Education programs, the Green Buildings Open House Tour, and the Sustainable Green Pages. For more information please visit www.buildings.nesea.org.