May 15-16, 2012 @ Bulger Communication Center, Buffalo, New York
May 17-18, 2012 @ Sustainability Institute, Farmingdale, (Long Island) New York
MALTA, N.Y., April 25, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Join contractors, auditors and energy efficiency experts for one of two New York Contractor Exchanges in Buffalo or Farmingdale (Long Island), NY! These workshops offer interactive panel presentations with contractors. Half day workshops over two days leave time to keep your business moving each day. Learn how successful contractors keep revenue growing by incorporating energy efficiency into traditional business models. National experts provide marketing and business management training. Panel discussions cover leveraging NYSERDA and utility-sponsored new on-bill recovery financing and incentive programs.
Who should attend?
Company owners, managers and marketing and sales executives focused on residential and small commercial remodeling/replacement. This workshop is suited for businesses from HVAC to audits, with some efficiency experience or considering moving into this growing industry.
The workshop will also include:
- Networking opportunities with opening and closing luncheon and evening reception
- Marketing and internet strategy in the energy efficiency contracting sector
- The latest information on local consumer incentive programs
- Community and workforce resources that want you to succeed
- Presentation on "How Not To Get Sued"
- Making quality assurance part of profitability
Click here for more information on the agenda, registration, lodging and fees.
Locations:
Buffalo, NY
Bulger Communication Center
1300 Elmwood Ave
Buffalo, NY 14222
Click here to register
Farmingdale, NY (Long Island)
Sustainability Institute, Molloy College
7180 Republic Airport
Farmingdale, NY 11735
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About the Rochester, NY Contractor Exchange in June, 2011:
"The conference was GREAT! I picked up things from several of the presentations that will help grow my business".
Tony DiCacce
Taylor Home Energy
Take a look at this video clip from previous Contractor Exchanges.
Roles & Responsibilities:
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Event organizer, Building Performance Institute, Inc.
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The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) serves as host to lead the agenda planning efforts.
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The Long Island Contractor Exchange is co-hosted by the Long Island Power Authority
- Produced by Electric and Gas Industries Association
Why Home Performance with ENERGY STAR®?
Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® employs a 'house-as-a-system' philosophy to improving a home's efficiency by up to 40 percent. Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® uses participating contractors accredited by BPI to deliver the next generation of energy-efficient services to one to four family homes. Participating contractors can provide New Yorkers with access to a free or reduced cost comprehensive home assessment, installation services, and low-interest financing. Contractors can also take advantage of training, financing, energy audits, and workforce development opportunities made available through the Green Jobs-Green NY Act of 2009.
About the Building Performance Institute
BPI is the nation's premier building performance credentialing, quality assurance and standards setting organization. BPI develops technical standards using an open, transparent, consensus-based process built on sound building science. BPI is approved by the American National Standards Institute, Inc. (ANSI) as an accredited developer of American National Standards.
BPI offers the following:
- National standards to ensure top quality, consistent protocols are being followed throughout the home performance and weatherization workforce
- Certification of individuals in building analyst, heating, AC/heat pump, shell/envelope and multi-family designations
- Accreditation of contracting companies committed to delivering quality home performance improvements
- Quality assurance to verify conformance with BPI Standards and provide feedback for continuing improvement
- Partnership with testing organizations that deliver BPI services in their market
Building Performance Institute, Inc.
107 Hermes Road, Suite 110
Malta, NY 12020
Phone: (877) 274-1274
Fax: (866) 777-1274
www.bpi.org