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Northeast Sustainable Energy Association

The Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) is the nation's leading regional membership organization promoting sustainable energy solutions. For more than 30 years, NESEA has supported and inspired a growing network of professionals and sustainable energy advocates committed to responsible energy use. NESEA is committed to advancing three core elements: sustainable solutions, proven results, and cutting-edge development in the field. The Association operates primarily in the 10 Northeastern states, from Maine to Washington, DC. NESEA is a chapter of the American Solar Energy Society. NESEA's members include a wide range of sustainable energy practitioners including architects, engineers, educators, builders, energy consultants, renewable energy manufacturers and installers, facilities managers, planners, and students.

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  • Panelists probe some of the most provocative questions around the issue of fundamental sustainability. They ask what the real costs are of Middle Eastern oil, how secure is the US power grid, and whether the US can improve its energy security. Buildings account for one third of all the United States' carbon emissions. Carbon is the leading greenhouse gas contributing to climate change. Electricity consumed by American citizens and businesses generates more pollution than any other US industry. The American Lung Association says pollution is America's number one health threat. At the same time, construction and energy generation are critical sectors of the US and global economic engine. Focusing on practical solutions to such important issues as electricity deregulation, rising energy prices, sustainable building practices and healthy, quality construction, this forum explores the link between renewable technologies based on sustainable design strategies, and solutions to the global climate challenge which promote economic growth. Cosponsored by the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) and Worldwatch Institute.
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