GREENFIELD, MA. - January 28, 2009 - Local pioneers of the sustainability movement will share their knowledge on a wide range of sustainable energy and energy-efficient building topics during the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association's (NESEA) 34th annual Building Energy Conference and Trade Show, March 10-12, 2009 at Boston's Seaport World Trade Center.

In total, nearly 200 speakers from New England and beyond will showcase examples of the best sustainable energy practices and policies and offer real insight into the design, construction, and post-occupancy results of numerous highly efficient buildings.

BuildingEnergy09, the northeast's cutting-edge sustainable building and renewable energy event, is expected to draw over 4,500 participants. Workshops on March 10 offer in-depth training for professionals at every level of experience. Sessions on March 11 and 12 are based on nine topics ranging from building science to renewable energy policy to green workforce development. Other features of the BuildingEnergy09 conference include a Trade Show, free public forum, plenary session, award-winning documentary film, and much more.

"What distinguishes this conference is its focus on sustainable solutions, an insistence on proven results and the many technological pioneers who share their knowledge," said David Barclay, Executive Director of NESEA. "It showcases the best of energy efficiency and renewable power innovation."

Some of the local speakers who will present at the conference and their topics include: Jean Carroon of Goody Clancy, Sustainable Historic Rehabs; Joe Lstiburek of Building Science Corporation, Big Air Barrier Failures; John Rogers of Union of Concerned Scientists, Wet Behind the Ears: A Look at Hydropower Redevelopment; Stephen Strong of Solar Design Associates, Toward Zero Energy and Beyond: Wind and Solar Powered Buildings; Greg Watson of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs, Large Wind in New England: It Happens; and James Wrisley of Suffolk Construction Company, Generations: Describing a Different World & New Workforce.

A Trade Show featuring over 180 exhibitors will offer excellent networking opportunities for Conference attendees. Passes to attend the Trade Show only are available for $30 on Wednesday, March 11 (includes buffet dinner) and $20 on Thursday, March 12. The hours of the Trade Show are 10:30 am "“ 7:00 pm on March 11 and 10:00 am "“ 4:00 pm on March 12.

A free screening of the documentary, "The Greening of Southie," will be shown on Thursday, March 12 at 12:15. Set on the rugged streets of South Boston, the film tells the story of Boston's first residential LEED(R) gold building and the skeptical workers who are asked to build it. Funny and poignant, The Greening of Southie is a story of bold ideas, unlikely environmentalists, and the future of urban America.

The Massachusetts Technology Collaborative returns as the Title Sponsor of this year's BuildingEnergy09 while New York State Energy Research and Development Authority steps up as a Platinum level sponsor and TRC Solutions debuts as the Trade Show Reception Sponsor. Additional sponsors include: American Solar Energy Society, BuildingGreen, Cape Light Compact, Connecticut Clean Energy Fund, Efficiency Maine, Integrity Windows and Doors, Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources, National Grid, NSTAR Electric and Gas.

Media Partners include: Alternative Energy Retailer, ASHRAE Journal, Banker & Tradesman, CSRwire, E-The Environmental Magazine, eco-structure, enerG Magazine, Environmental Design + Construction, Green Builder, Green Living Journal, High Performing Buildings, High-Profile Monthly, Home Energy, Indoor Environment Connections, metrogreenbusiness.com, New England Home, New England Real Estate Journal, New Jersey & Co., New York House, Smart HomeOwner, Solar Industry, and Sustainable Facility.

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, the Sustainability Series of professional education workshops, multiple K-12 Education programs, the Green Buildings Open House Tour, and the Sustainable Green Pages.

For more information about BuildingEnergy09 "“ "Real Solutions. Real Experts," please visit www.buildingenergy.nesea.org or call 413-774-6051.

Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)

Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)

About NESEA

NESEA is the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (www.NESEA.org), Founded in 1974, the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) is today the region’s leading membership organization promoting sustainable energy practices in the built environment. We as professionals in the fields of renewable energy and building embrace whole systems thinking as the path to sustainability, and we accomplish this by focusing on three core elements:

• Creating and supporting a diverse, multidisciplinary network
• Promoting sustainable energy solutions for the built environment
• Rigorously vetting solutions through our network of professionals - no greenwashing here.

Headquartered in Greenfield, MA, NESEA operates primarily in the six New England states plus New York, New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania, but we increasingly reach out to share ideas nationally and internationally.

About BuildingEnergy

BuildingEnergy is NESEA's annual building science and renewable energy conference and trade show. Held in Boston annually in March, BuildingEnergy is the is the most established, most cross-disciplinary renewable energy and high-performance building conference and trade show in the northeast. It attracts professionals from every part of the building and energy industry.

Learn more about this year's exciting BuildingEnergy line-up at www.nesea.org/buildingenergy

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