The Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) has arranged for green buildings to hold open houses across the northeast U.S. on October 4. The public will be able to visit private homes, businesses, public buildings, and renewable energy installations during the 2008 Green Buildings Open House.

In addition to touring a variety of buildings, visitors will have a chance to learn first-hand how to improve their energy conservation, reduce heating costs and generate surplus clean energy in their homes and businesses. Buildings will be open to visitors in all six New England states, as well as New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware.

"With fuel costs on the rise, the opportunity to talk one-on-one with building and home owners about ways they have reduced their fuel consumption is invaluable," said NESEA Executive Director David Barclay.  "The Green Buildings Open house presents ways to save money on energy costs and showcases how clean renewable energy is being used today. It is an easy way to learn from people who are living and working happily and comfortably with their energy-efficient choices."

The open house is part of the American Solar Energy Society's National Solar Tour. Sponsors include Efficiency Maine, GroSolar, National Grid, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, and NRG Systems.

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