High-Performance Home Recap: A Conversation at the Fuller Building in Kingston

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Photos by Taylor Dederick

On October 23, over 50 people gathered at the Fuller Building in Kingston for High-Performance Home: A Conversation, which coincided with the publication of the High-Performance House Guide in the summer and fall issues of Upstate House. The evening began with networking and a clean energy expo, which brought together a community of people interested in building, renovating, and upgrading with energy efficiency in mind. Attendees interacted with representatives from Hot Water Solutions, River Architects, Alfandre Architecture, and Energy Conservation Services and learned about the renewable technologies available to homeowners and tenants.

The presentation portion of the evening featured a panel of local energy coaches, home energy contractors, builders, and architects answering audience questions about how to go about making homes more comfortable, affordable, and sustainable. The panel included Matt LeFevre, owner of Hot Water Solutions; Mike Murphy, lead energy advisor for the Mid-Hudson Regional Clean Energy Hub and Ulster County energy advisor for Cornell Cooperative Extension; Rick Alfandre, architect and principal at Alfandre Architecture; Melinda McKnight, CEO of Energy Conservation Services; and Jeff Eckes, a Passive House design/build contractor and CEO of LDR Group. The discussion was moderated by Brian K. Mahoney, Chronogram Media editorial director.

There was a lively back and forth among the panelists and the audience covering topics including home energy assessments, weatherization and electrification, electric vehicles, battery storage, things renters can do to save money and lower their footprint without too much investment in a space, and much more. The event was a resounding success thanks to the active participation and engagement of our attendees. It was a pleasure to see so many passionate individuals come together to explore ways to make a positive impact.

Thanks to all who came out to the event and to all our sponsors: Hot Water Solutions, Alfandre Architecture PC, River Architects, Energy Conservation Services, Altren Renewable Energy, Barry Price Architecture, Natural Energy Solutions, and Studio MM Architect.

Please join us for our next event on January 29 from 5:30-7:30pm at the Fuller Building in Kingston, Smarter Than Ever: Clean Power Guide and Expo. A panel of home energy experts will be there to help answer your most complicated and thorny questions. We hope you will join us!

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