Grand Opening of NE Green Building CenterTM
Provincetown, Massachusetts- April 21st-22nd, 2007
Over Earth Day Weekend, 8 AM-5 PM Saturday, April 21st, 2007 and 10 AM-3 PM Sunday April 22nd, 2007, New England’s most comprehensive Green Building Center will open in Provincetown, Massachusetts. The grand opening will be held at 21 Conwell St, Provincetown, in the NE GreenTM Showroom at Conwell ACE Hardware and Lumber. All are welcome and bring your questions.
NE GreenTM stocks and special orders environmentally and health conscious building, finish and cleaning products, shipping or delivery options are available throughout the Cape and the region. All of our products meet one or more environmental criteria: energy efficiency, non-toxic, high durability, renewable or recycled materials, local or regional products.
Knowledgeable cape and regional speakers, as well as manufacturer representatives will present and demonstrate aspects of green building, environmental safety and energy efficiency. NE GreenTM will offer a sale on all of its products for the duration of the grand opening event. We welcome all members of the general public including architects, contractors, tradesmen and town officials.
Schedule:
We have a diverse schedule of knowledgeable speakers from the green building and environmental industry that will be presenting and demonstrating over the weekend. NE Green is offering a grand opening sale of 10% off this weekend on all its environmentally friendly products. Spend $30 on NE Green items or more and get a free zero energy LED flashlight (While supplies last). If time permits stop by and see us.
Saturday April 21st -Store hours 8AM-5PM
9:30AM Jeff Rogers, NE GREEN Introduction
10:00AM Gordon Peabody, Safe Harbors – Green building techniques and Low Impact Design (L.I.D.) practices
11:00AM Kevin Galligan, Cape Light Compact – Energy efficiency and Cape Light Compact Programs
1:00PM Matt Berk, Bettencourt Green Building Supplies – Green Building
3:00PM Jeff Rogers, NE GREEN – LEED-H Platinum construction, zero energy homes, and virtual tour
Sunday April 22nd -Store hours 10AM-3PM
10:30AM Jeff Rogers, NE GREEN Introduction
11:00AM Gordon Peabody, Safe Harbors – Green building techniques and Low Impact Design (L.I.D.) practices
12:00AM Conrad Geyser, Cotuit Solar – Renewable Energy 101
1:00PM Matt Berk, Bettencourt Green Building Supplies – Green Building
2:00PM Jeff Feddersen, American Clay – American Clay product information w/Demo
Product Information:
NE Green’s website in the coming weeks will have more product information with an e-commerce site and accounts online. We offer a diverse range of environmentally friendly, healthy, and energy efficient products for the construction industry and home. If you dont see something, please let us know and we will do the research and attempt to acquire it for you.
Construction materials Paints & Finishes Cabinets and Counter Tops
Windows & Doors Plaster Cleaning Supplies
Insulation Caulks & Sealants Energy Efficient Products
Directions and Parking:
Due to the nature of this event with attendees potentially staying for multiple lectures the regular NE Green/Conwell ACE Hardware and Lumber lot must remain available to regular business. Event parking for the NE Green’s Grand Opening can be found at the Harry Kemp Town Lot Adjacent to the NE Green/Conwell Lumber Property. Please be aware that the meters are in effect and take care to avoid ticketing by the parking officer. Other nearby Town and Private lots are also available.
About NE Green:
NE Green is a division of Conwell ACE Hardware and Lumber, Inc, a family-owned and operated hardware store. Founder, Jeff Rogers, combined his practical skills and knowledge in the construction and hardware industry with a graduate degree in earth science and 10 years in environmental consulting to provide this unique resource for the New England area. His experience includes design and construction of the first LEED-H Platinum rated home in Massachusetts.