2016 HPC New England Regional Home Performance Conference
We had an incredible time at the 2016 New England Regional Home Performance Conference & Trade Show held at the Mass Mutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts in October, 2016.
Conference Agenda & E-Brochure
Session Information
Session Presentations
Presenter Information
Session Presentations - coming soon
The 2016 HPC New England Regional Home Performance Conference was a two-day event where attendees engaged in conversations about the latest trends in residential energy efficiency, personally connected with industry leaders, and learned about the latest products. Home performance contracting businesses, weatherization professionals, program administrators and others from every sector in the New England region and learned 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.
Learn more about HPC Conferences and Trade Shows and plan to attend our next one. Check out more info here.
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:
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Essential home performance sales tactics, including marketing strategies and communication skills that will allow you to close more deals with homeowners.
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Air sealing, ASHRAE 62.2, and insulation tips from home performance and weatherization contractors.
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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
Some Important Details
Registration Office Hours: 7:30am-6pm on Wednesday & 7am-3pm on Thursday
Conference Kick Off: General Session is Wednesday & begins at 9am
Meals Provided: Breakfast & lunch are included both conference days
Visit with the Exhibitors at the Trade Show: Wednesday, 7am-6:30pm & Thursday, 7am-1:30pm
You're Invited to the HPC Welcome Reception: Wednesday, 5:00PM-6:30pm, heavy appetizers & a cash bar provided.
Special Events:
On Thursday, 7:30am-8:15am, in ROOM 5, bring your breakfast & come hear how Home Performance with Energy Star (HPwES) is adding value to contractors across the country & how you can leverage the power of HPwES brand to help close more projects! In addition to a HPwES update come & participate in an interactive discussion with the HPwES Team & share your successes, best practices as well as your concerns & challenges! Learn how you can participate & what’s ahead for HPwES!
About Registration
Register today
Registration: $475
One Day Pass: $300
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:
Click here to login and receive your discount. Not a member? Click here to become an Efficiency First member.
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.
Click here for your #HPCNE16 materials and for all your HPC confrence promotional tools. Thank you for your continued support in bringing the Home Performance Coalition to New England.
The Home Performance Coalition delivers your target market directly to you at the industry's leading educational conference and trade show with weatherization professionals, home performance contracting businesses, program administrators, and others working in the residential energy efficiency industry. At HPC conferences, attendees are ready to learn, ask questions, and make purchasing decisions. This New England trade show offers a unique marketing and branding opportunity to showcase products, equipment and services, while allowing you to capture quality leads and expand your customer base. The trade show floor is the hub for demonstrating new products and techniques, providing immediate and future sales, as well as product research and test marketing. View HPC's Prospectus here.
Register to Exhibit in New England
Trade Show Floorplan
Exhibitor Benefits
• Registrations, with full conference access, for two company representatives
• Reduced rate for additional exhibitor representatives
• Breakfast and lunch provided on Tuesday and Wednesday
• All conference materials
• 6' skirted table and two chairs, estimated 8' space per table area.
• Exhibitors may not hang items on wall (Please plan accordingly.)
Cost: $1,300.00
Shipping Instructions
All packages must arrive on October 18, 2016.
Please note 2016 HPC New England Regional Home Performance Conference on the package and ship to:
Mass Mutual Center
1277 Main Street
Springfield, MA 01103
For information on internet and other onsite exhibitor needs, contact:
Lois D. Miller, L.D. Miller & Associates, (516) 868-9563
For questions about lead retrieval services, contact:
ExpoTrac Registration Services at tomr@expotrac.com
Trade Show Hours
Setup:
Tuesday, October 18: Noon to 5 p.m.
Trade Show:
Wednesday, October 19: 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. during the Welcome Reception
Thursday, October 20: 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Tear Down:
Thursday, Ocotober 20: 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
To learn more about the benefits of exhibiting, please fill out the contact form below.
Sponsor this event and raise your company's brand awareness, support workforce development and publicly demonstrate your commitment to energy efficient, healthy, sustainable homes. Pick your level of involvement (bronze, silver, gold) or become a Sustaining or coveted Host Sponsor. When you sponsor an HPC Conference and Trade Show, you increase your company's visbility among other contractors, program managers, utilities, and other industry professionals. View HPC's Prospectus here.
To Sponsor this event, please fill out the contact form below.
You're joining us to attract more business. The more leads you get the better opportunities you have to convert them into sales. It's time to put on your savvy marketer hat and distinguish yourself from your competitors. Create a lasting impression in the minds of HPC Conference and Tradeshow attendees. This is your chance to shine. Get your name and logo out there! View HPC's Prospectus here.
To Brand your business in New England, please fill out the contact form below.
Volunteers play an important role at Home Performance Coalition conferences by assisting presenters and attendees in sessions as session assistants. Session assistants ensure that sessions at conferences run efficiently by:
• Introducing sessions and presenters
• Tracking attendance
• Assisting presenters with time management and set up
• Remaining in session rooms to assist attendees
Session assistants are required to attend all sessions in an assigned conference track during the course of the conference. Session assistants must have a friendly, service-oriented attitude and commit to attending all days of the conference.
In exchange for volunteering, you will receive free registration for the conference, which will provide exciting educational and networking opportunities. This includes access to the general session, exhibit hall, education sessions, meals, receptions, and CEUs. This is a great opportunity to participate in sessions and learn new information about the industry! Please note, lodging is not included.
To Volunteer in New England, please fill out the contact form below.
