Past Events
Energy Efficiency Roundtable Happy Hour
MARCH 3, 2026
Energy Conservation Works (ECW), in partnership with Building Better in Cold Climates, hosted an Energy Efficiency Strategies roundtable for the building professional community to connect with peers & understand the implications of increased energy use on energy cost and the natural environment. At this event, Energy Conservation Works shared practical strategies to reduce building energy usage, and what it could mean for you, your projects, and your clients.
This event was graciously hosted at Poppy JH - we appreciate their dedication to community building!
Fall Forum 2025
OCTOBER 23, 2025
Thank you to everyone who made the Fall Forum on Wall Assemblies such a success! There were technical presentations, in-depth discussions, site visits, and lots of fun!
The Old Wilson School house once again graciously hosted us for the morning sessions. The afternoon was filled with two site visits in Jackson, finishing with an open-air happy hour on the rooftop balcony of the JH History Museum.
A huge thanks to all our panelists, speakers, building tour hosts, and most particularly our sponsors: 2025 marked the first year of expanded sponsorship and we’d like to particularly thank Vince Lovejoy and the Energy-1 team for their extensive knowledge, dynamic involvement, and support from the beginning. Other sponsors included GYDE Architects, JTEC, and Beyond Efficiency.
Heat Pump Happy Hour
AUGUST 7, 2025
We heard from Katy Holbacher, Principal & Founder Beyond Efficiency & Jason Siven, General Manager at Bighorn Heating & Cooling. This event was graciously hosted at Roadhouse Brewing - we appreciate their dedication to community building!
We heard a brief overview of practical & aesthetic considerations when installing various kinds of heat pumps and then enjoyed beers and conversation.
Special guest Meghan Jennings from Energy Conservation Works was also present to share more about the economic benefits that heat pumps can bring to the table.
Geothermal
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
We heard from Vince Lovejoy, Director of Construction at E1 & Phil Gyr, Geotechnical Engineer at Nelson Engineering
We discussed pros and cons of open and closed loop systems, got a crash course in geotechnical engineering & geology of the Jackson area, and built connections between designers and builders!
Fall Forum 2024
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Fall Forum—a one-day event focused on the unique challenges and opportunities of designing, constructing, and maintaining buildings in cold climates.
Held at the Old Wilson School house, the forum brought together a diverse group of experts, practitioners, and building enthusiasts, all committed to advancing energy-efficient and economically viable building practices tailored to cold-weather environments.
The morning kicked off with an engaging round-table discussion that encouraged collaborative dialogue and idea-sharing among participants. Topics ranged from material performance in extreme conditions to innovative design strategies for thermal efficiency.
In the afternoon, we took part in several guided site visits to explore real-world applications of cold climate building principles. These tours offered a hands-on look at projects that are pushing the boundaries of performance and sustainability in cold regions.
We're grateful for the energy, insight, and community spirit that made this event a success — and we look forward to building on this momentum in future gatherings.