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NESEA to hold 33rd Building Energy Conference and trade show March 11-13 at Boston's Seaport World Trade Center

For 33 years, the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) has been at the forefront of education about the importance and value of energy efficiency and renewable energy use. At a time when others are starting to recognize the importance of this, NESEA continues to be the best source of info. and resources for professionals, students, and the general public. NESEA's years of experience have helped the organization develop solutions to building green that many people are utilizing. NESEA's 33rd Building Energy Conference and Trade Show (BuildingEnergy08), will be held on March 11-13 at Boston's Seaport World Trade Center. Over the years, BuildingEnergy has offered innovative solutions and advice on how to achieve reductions in energy consumption. Alex Wilson, president, Building Green, Inc., is the keynote speaker of BuildingEnergy08 Plenary Session on Wed., March 12 at 8:45 a.m. Wilson's presentation, "Integrated Solutions to the Tangled Problems of Energy, Environment, Water, and Health," will provide a look into the challenges of the end of cheap oil, water shortages, climate change, and health concerns. "Tools, Actions, and Solutions," is the theme and the conference will feature experts in various workshops and sessions. Over 150 experts in the fields of sustainable energy and green building will speak in 63 workshops and sessions. Visit buildingenergy.nesea.org for the schedule. Following are a few samples of workshops and sessions: *Building Information Modeling: from Simulation to Reality *Performance Upgrades to New and Existing Buildings *Building High Performance "Green" Schools *Renovate or Wreck High Mass Buildings? *Healthy Cleaning and Building Maintenance Practices *The Value of Commissioning Existing Buildings
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