2016 HPC New England Regional Home Performance Conference
- October 6, 2016
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HPC is excited to bring the 2016 New England Regional Home Performance Conference & Tradeshow to the Mass Mutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts this fall.
Join industry leaders along with fellow weatherization professionals, home performance contracting businesses, program administrators, and others working in the residential energy efficiency industry for a cutting edge educational experience. Discover the latest in building science and technical updates, industry trends and more, including ways to improve your Home Performance business, the importance of indoor air quality and ventilation, and changes in ASHRAE Standard 62.2. Grow your business and enhance your career in New England. We’ll see you there!
The 2016 HPC New England Regional Home Performance Conference is a two-day event where you will engage in conversations about the latest trends in residential energy efficiency, personally connect with industry leaders, and learn about the latest products and more. Join home performance contracting businesses, weatherization professionals, program administrators and others from every sector in the New England region and learn more about:
- Essential home performance sales tactics, including marketing strategies and communication skills that will allow you to close more deals with homeowners.
- Air sealing, ASHRAE 62.2, and insulation tips from home performance and weatherization contractors.
- What’s coming next in the industry, from programs and policy to standards and compliance, and how HP is working with the real estate and solar markets.
If you are interested in learning about best practices, growing your business and networking with like-minded people, who are passionate about the work we do as an industry, register today.
Conference & Trade Show Location
Mass Mutual Center
1277 Main Street
Springfield, MA 01103
About the Sessions
Conference Agenda & E-Brochure
Session Information
Presenter Information
General Session: A House Is a House
Brian T. Castelli, President & CEO
Kara Saul-Rinaldi, Vice President of Policy & Government Affairs
Wednesday, October 19, 2016: 9 A.M. – 10 A.M.
At this opening session, HPC will release a new report; “Toward Creating a National Residential Energy Efficiency Program for All Income Levels,” sending a message of policy unity to home performance and weatherization programs and the industries they represent. The new report offers six policy recommendations and aims to elevate the need for collaboration and consistency across residential energy efficiency programs. Come learn about these recommendations and the impact that they may have on your everyday work.
About Registration
Register today
Registration: $475
No refunds will be given as of September 21, 2016. Requests for refunds that are received in writing through 11:59 p.m. on September 20, 2016 will be granted minus a $75 cancellation fee for attendees and a $625 cancellation fee for exhibitor tables. For anyone registered by invoice, HPC must receive payment by Friday, September 30, 2016.
Efficiency First Members:
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Group Discounts:
An organization that registers five or more employees from the same organization may be eligible to receive a group discount of $50 off the current registration rate per person. For more information about group discounts and to receive the group discount registration code, please contact Robyn Hall at 412-424-0040. Only one discount code may be applied per person. Registration codes must be entered during the initial online registration and will not be applied retroactively.
About the Hotel
Our room block is sold out. If you have trouble booking a room, please contact our meeting planner at ldmeetings@outlook.com. Here are a few close hotels in downtown Springfield, less than a mile away.
LaQuinta
100 Congress Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 781-0900
.7 miles to the MassMutual Center
Hampton Inn Springfield Downtown
851 East Columbus Ave
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 310-2300
.7 miles to the MassMutual Center
Hilton Garden Inn
800 Hall of Fame Ave
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 886-8000
.9 miles to the MassMutual Center
Fun Stuff Around Town
• Visit www.valleyvisitor.com for your up to the day list of local events.
• For transportation, there are several bus companies in the area. Peter Pan can charter a bus.
• Yankee Candle in South Deerfield, about 30 minutes away, has fall activities and a wonderful restaurant called Chandlers.
• Historical Deerfield is full of local history; visit them at www.historic-deerfield.org.
• Springfield museums like the Springfield Armory
• The Basketball Hall of Fame is about 5 minutes away and includes several restaurants on-site and a Pizzeria Uno next door, which often plays live music.
• The Volleyball Hall of Fame in Holyoke is 20 minutes away.
• In Connecticut, about 20 minutes south, there is the New England Air museum.
• For fall festivals there is McCrays Farm Haunted Hay Rides www.mccrays-farm.com or www.fearonthefarm.com.
• Restaurants (with private dining): The Sheraton and Marriot Hotels and the Delaney House Restaurant.
• Downtown Springfield popular places include Theodores Blues and BBQ, Nadims Mediterranean, and Red Rose Pizzeria.
• Atkins Farm in Amherst, Massachusetts has amazing cider donuts!
• Popular Shopping includes the Lee outlets, Holyoke Mall, and downtown Northampton.
• Northampton and Amherst have some unique restaurants. A popular Mexican restaurant in Amherst is La Vera Cruzana.
• There are plenty of local breweries as well.