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“Growing Green” Conference Helps Building Pros Boost Their Business: ACI Offers Technical Training and Networking Opportunities at New England Conference

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For professionals who want to be more competitive in the residential building industry, the 2006 ACI New England Conference on October 4 and 5, 2006 in Westford, Massachusetts will show them how to use home performance and building science to boost business. The Westford Regency Inn and Conference Center on 219 Littleton Road, Route 110 will host the conference.

Westford, MA (PRWEB) September 14, 2006 -- For professionals who want to be more competitive in the residential building industry, ACI's 2006 New England Conference “Growing Green with Building Science” will show them how to boost business with the latest whole-house performance techniques.

The two-day conference on October 4 and 5 will feature the nation’s experts in building science and home performance at the Westford Regency Inn and Conference Center on 219 Littleton Road, Route 110 in Westford, Massachusetts. Builders, remodelers, HVAC contractors and installers, home performance contractors, home energy raters, insulation and air sealing contractors, weatherization providers, green design professionals, building scientists, code officials, home inspectors, energy efficiency service providers, and utility representatives can register online for the training, tradeshow and networking event at www.affordablecomfort.org, or by calling 1-800-344-4866 x 26.

“Skills in home performance and building science are fast-becoming the must-have tools for advanced professionals in this industry,” said Laura McNaughton, Residential Energy Efficiency Services Manager for National Grid. “Contractors, builders and anyone else concerned with energy efficiency, comfort, health and safety in New England homes can’t afford to miss this ACI conference.”

Attendees can choose from 34 training sessions on the latest in energy efficiency techniques, combustion appliance and carbon monoxide safety, indoor air quality and moisture, diagnostic testing tools and techniques, federal tax credits for new energy efficient homes and home improvements, new technologies in oil, gas and propane heating, and more. They will also have the opportunity to find the latest technology and products from leading manufacturers and see hands-on product and diagnostic demonstrations during the two-day tradeshow.

“Growing Green with Building Science” is sponsored by National Grid, Keyspan Energy Delivery, Bacharach, Building Performance Institute (BPI), Conservation Services Group (CSG), NSTAR Electric, New York State Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), and Gas Networks and its affiliates Bay State Gas, a NiSource company; Berkshire Gas; New England Gas Company; Northern Utilities Natural Gas, a NiSource company; NSTAR Gas; Unitil, Fitchburg Gas and Electric Company.

Call 1-800-344-4866 x 26 or register online at www.affordablecomfort.org for ACI New England or one of these upcoming conferences:

New Jersey Home Performance Conference - Atlantic City, NJ - January 24-25, 2007
ACI Northwest - Portland, OR - February 21-22, 2007
ACI Home Performance Conference 2007 - Cleveland, OH - April 23-27, 2007

Don’t miss ACI’s first webcast series “Duct Camp” beginning September 12, 2006. Visit www.affordablecomfort.org for updates and to learn more about residential building performance, energy efficiency, comfort, health and safety in home retrofit, new construction, and renovation.

ACI, a nonprofit organization supported by utility companies, state agencies and building science leaders and trade organizations, has 20 years experience elevating the building science industry, to affect change and building practices to address and improve performance issues of comfort, efficiency, and affordability in new and existing housing. The ACI vision is that every family has a home that is safe, healthy, durable, and energy efficient, and every community has access to and values skilled building performance services and professionals. In this spirit, ACI represents the knowledge base of the emerging home performance industry.

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