About NESEA

The Northeast Sustainable Energy Assocation (NESEA) is the Northeast’s leading organization of professionals working in sustainable energy, whole systems thinking and green technologies. NESEA facilitates the widespread adoption and use of sustainable energy by providing support to industry professionals and by educating and motivating consumers to learn about, ask for and adopt sustainable energy and green building practices. NESEA accomplishes this through a number of ongoing programs and annual events.

Programs for Professionals

For professionals NESEA offers professional development conferences and award programs. Our NESEA Network offers professionals and advocates an opportunity to weigh in on important policy decisions on a state-by-state basis. Our Green Buildings Open House offers professionals an opportunity to showcase their wares, and build market demand for green buildings and renewable energy systems. Our Sustainable Yellow Pages help consumers find professionals that can help make their dreams come true.

Events and Resources for the General Public

Our public education and K-12 programs are designed to motivate consumers to learn about, ask for and adopt sustainable energy systems. Our K-12 educational resources and programs such as the Junior Solar Sprint engage hundreds of teachers and tens of thousands of students each year. Our high profile public events including the Green Building Open House and the Tour de Sol, the sustainable energy and transportation festival and competition, reach millions of people in person and through the media. These events, programs, and services strive to improve our quality of life and make our goal of zero oil use and zero climate change emissions a reality.

NESEA’s History and Vision

NESEA was started during the 1970s oil embargo in recognition of the need to reduce the world’s dependence on oil, and to foster the systems that sustain planetary health. Over the past 30 years its members have created a vision of sustainable energy systems for the Northeast, translated this vision into practical applications, and created profitable businesses that strive to bring this vision to reality. Today, NESEA is a brain trust. Its regional focus gives it the ability to address local issues more finely with appropriate bioregional and politically sensitive solutions. NESEA maintains a deserved reputation for being expert and experienced. It provides credible information derived from direct experience of professionals in the field.

If You Aspire to Practice Sustainability
This Is Where You Belong

NESEA is community. It is a network that connects people across a broad base of interests and disciplines. Our community includes professionals, businesses, educators, active citizens, decision makers, the press, the general public, and organizations in the Northeast.

To learn more about NESEA’s membership opportunities and its many programs and activities, visit nesea.org. If you are not yet a member, please consider joining, and reap the benefits of being part of the NESEA community.

NESEA Board of Directors

Chair: Bruce Coldham, AIA

Coldham Architects, LLC

Vice Chair: William Stillinger

Pioneer Valley Photovoltaics (PV)2

Secretary: Richard Eidlin

Treasurer: Peter W Taggart

Taggart Construction Inc.

Amelia Amon
Alt. Technica

Bart Bales
Bales Energy Associates & Solar Works, Inc.

Keith Dewey, AIA
Dewey + Associates, Architects and Planners

Drew Gillett, PE
Professional Engineer

Robert Preston
Merrill Lynch

William G. Reed, AIA
Integrative Design Collaborative

Michael P. Skelly, JD
Eco Living Fellowship, Inc

Fred Unger
Fat Spaniel

Jim Vann
Ra Solar Company

Chapter Representatives

Henry K. Vandermark
Boston Area Solar Energy Assn. (BASEA)

Dr. Patricia Skelly
Eco Living Fellowship

Joan Muller
CIREC Chapter

Laura Richardson
NHSEA