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Join us in the nations capital for a timely and relevant educational program, and top notch networking. The AWEA Offshore WINDPOWER Conference program has cultivated a dedicated and thriving global community of top developers and experts, making it the largest and most successful gathering of offshore wind energy professionals in the United States. 

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Strategic Energy Management (SEM) offers an exciting pathway to realize significant energy savings in the commercial and industrial sectors throughout the Northeast region. The Northeast SEM Collaborative Workshop will provide an opportunity to learn about new strategies to drive adoption of SEM as part of energy efficiency programs. Key stakeholders will include energy efficiency program administrators, implementation experts, and federal program representatives.

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Passive House buildings have been growing in size, scope, and impact across the region and this year’s Passive House Symposium will be a showcase for real-world data on energy performance, financial cost, air quality and health, and more. Join Passive House Massachusetts to experience “Passive House in Action” and the forefront of the new Massachusetts building revolution. 

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Leading by example can be a powerful part of our moral responsibility to care for creation. By reducing the carbon footprints at  houses of worship we also lower energy bills and free up funds needed for other important purposes. Participants will learn what to do about:

• Electricity — How to recognize the major energy hogs — and what to do about them.
• Solar Power — Is solar an option for your congregation?
• Heat & Air Conditioning — Is it time for an upgrade?
• Building Envelope — How to make your congregation more comfortable & save money.
• Behavior — How simple actions can reduce your energy bill – and carbon footprint.

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Since 2011, the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs and the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center have convened the Massachusetts Fisheries Working Group (FWG) on Offshore Wind Energy to discuss fisheries issues. While the working group is voluntary and informal, it provides a critically important forum for maintaining a dialogue with key stakeholders, getting fishing industry feedback and guidance, and identifying issues and concerns for the federal agencies leading the offshore wind leasing and permitting effort.

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Now entering its 12th year, MIT Energy Night showcases over 50 interactive presentations highlighting MIT’s unique innovation in energy, annually drawing over 1000 attendees. Presenters include MIT research labs, early-stage start-ups based on MIT technologies, and other energy-focused companies. 

The event is free and open to the general public, and is a great opportunity to witness the cutting-edge energy research at MIT and spark conversations with students, faculty, energy investors, business leaders, researchers, and educators.

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Please join us for a Horizon18 kickoff event at the Greentown Labs Global Center for Cleantech Innovation. Greentown Labs, the largest cleantech startup incubator in the United States, along with World Climate Ltd. and NECEC would like to welcome all of the cleantech and climate leaders from around the world to Boston for an exciting few days of discussion, collaboration, innovation, and community.

About Horizon18 Kick-Off:

This event will serve as an entry-point to the conference, helping to facilitate connections, partnerships, and fun! Attendees will hear brief remarks from:

• Stephen Pike, MassCEC CEO
• Dr. Emily Reichert, Greentown Labs’ CEO
• Jens Nielsen, World Climate Ltd CEO
• Peter Rothstein, NECEC President

You will also have an opportunity to tour the incubator facility. Refreshments and appetizers will be provided. See you there!

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Black Earth Compost has a growing presence throughout the region as a collector of residential and commercial food waste (meal scraps, bones, meat, dairy, napkins) and yard waste. By diverting compostable materials from landfills and incinerators, they are able to process and return valuable nutrients to farms and backyard gardens. Learn about the basics of composting and how Black Earth has tailored its model to meet the needs of broad array of retail, commercial and municipal interests, including some of the largest companies and towns in the area.

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Horizon18 is a global event-driven platform that harnesses the international movement towards a clean economy. Coming to Boston this October 10 + 11, Horizon18 will bring together a community of customers, solution providers, and investors to connect and create partnerships and investments for a cleaner future. Greentown Labs is hosting thi kick-off event to welcome all of the cleantech and climate leaders from around the world to Boston for an exciting few days of discussion, collaboration, innovation, and community. The event is free and open to the public. 

Learn more and register here.