NESEA names Falk as chair of 34th Building Energy Conf. - March 10-12th 2009

The Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) is delighted to welcome Luke Falk as the new chair for NESEA's 34th Building Energy Conference and Trade Show. BE09 will return to Boston's Seaport World Trade Center on March 10 - 12, 2009. NESEA's Building Energy Conference and Trade Show includes three days of in-depth workshops and sessions, networking, a public forum and an extensive trade show. The Conference has consistently offered innovative solutions and cutting-edge advice on how to achieve major reductions in energy consumption. For 34 years, it has been at the forefront of education about the importance and value of energy-efficiency and renewable energy use. Building Energy is recommended for architects, engineers, builders, building systems designers and owners, facility managers, climate change professionals, developers, investors, policy makers, real estate professionals, planners, municipal and building code officials, sustainability coordinators and students. Falk currently works at the N.Y. State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), in Albany. He develops and manages technical aspects and policy direction of one of the nation's largest, state-funded energy efficiency programs for multifamily buildings. He also develops and manages N.Y. state's $4.7 million Green Affordable Housing program. Conference director Sandra Thomas, RN, said, "Luke's leadership in green building policy and his technical expertise will play a big role in the development of exciting new sessions and workshops at BE09." Early bird discounted rates are available for companies and organizations interested in exhibiting at BuildingEnergy09. Please contact Kevin Maroney at kmaroney@nesea.org or 413 774-6051 ext. 25 for details. NESEA is also proud to announce the date of its annual Green Buildings Open House event. On October 4th, buildings across N.E. as well as N.Y., Penn., N.J., and Delaware including homes, schools, public buildings, churches, multifamily units, visitor centers and other buildings that have energy-efficient and sustainable features, will open to the public. This is a great opportunity to see first hand, how a variety of installations look, work, and save money and energy. Home and building owners will be available to answer questions. For more information about the event, please visit nesea.org