BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sustainable Princeton - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Sustainable Princeton X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.sustainableprinceton.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Sustainable Princeton REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T150000 DTSTAMP:20260530T145324 CREATED:20260108T195206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T184840Z UID:54461-1773486000-1773500400@www.sustainableprinceton.org SUMMARY:Sustainable Home Expo 2026 DESCRIPTION:Thinking about switching to heat pumps? Want to install a rain garden? Connect with vetted\, sustainably-minded home-improvement and landscaping professionals\, and get your questions answered all under one roof!Princeton Middle School Saturday\, March 14\, 11 AM- 3 PM Stop by anytime to speak with sustainable contractors\, architects\, solar installers\, and landscapers to compare prices and explore services. Some vendors will be offering special pricing to Expo attendees! Scroll down to see a list of vendors and educational seminars. Helpsy will be collecting clothing and other textiles for recycling. Check out what they collect. Businesses are encouraged to email info@sustainableprinceton.org if they are interested in participating. This event is free and open to the public. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP for the EXPO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thanks to our Silver Event Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thanks to our Bronze Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vendors & organizations attending \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LANDSCAPE & GARDEN Backyard Eats LLCDELIS LandscapingGarden ArtisansHorticultural ManagementMy Backyard at NectarsNative Plant Society of NJ Refugia DesignRutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer CountyWildLawnThe Watershed Institute \n \n \n \n \n \n BUILDING IMPROVEMENT Allied ExpertsGreen Building Design CenterIndoor Air TechnologiesPassive House NetworkPinneo ConstructionRedding’s Plumbing\, Heating & Air ConditioningTay River Homesmiths Inc \n \n \n \n \n \n ENERGY EFFICIENCY & RENEWABLE ENERGY Exact SolarNew Jersey’s Clean Energy Program Paradise SolarPSE&GSunrun \n \n \n \n \n \n OTHER ORGANIZATIONS Green Business GuideHelpsy Northfield BankPrinceton Environmental CommissionPrinceton Federal Credit UnionPrinceton Shade Tree CommisssionTwo Maids \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ficus Bon Vivant will be on site selling food and beverages! Bring a reusable mug for coffee!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Sessions \n \n \n \n \n 11:15 AM – 12:15 PMOption 1: Building Sustainable ADUs (auditorium)Interested in building a sustainable accessory dwelling unit? This session will get you up to speed on the latest local ordinances\, best practices\, and case studies from real projects in town. Speakers: Princeton Councilmember David CohenLouisa Clayton (AIA\, PHD)Pinneo ConstructionOption 2: Sustainable Yards & Gardens (classroom 1)This session will cover gardening with native plants\, a sustainable approach to pest control\, and how to utilize your greenspace (no matter the size) to prevent flooding. Speakers: Jess Atkins (@Princetongardening)Olivia Spildooren (Watershed Institute)Kelly Rypkema (NJ Native Plant Society) 12:30 PM-1:30 PMHome Energy Efficiency & Solar Installations (auditorium)Worried about the rising cost of electricity in NJ? Don’t miss this! You’ll hear from industry experts about rooftop solar installations\, high-performance building strategies like Passive House\, and state incentives and rebates to offset costs. Speakers: Phil Chao (NJ BPU)Mike Winka (Sustainable Lawrence)Ben Leer (Emu Passive) 1:45 PM-2:45 PMHome Lighting for Dark Skies (auditorium)It’s time to tackle light pollution at home. This solution-focused session will share practical ways to reduce light pollution from our own homes’ exterior lighting. The speakers will share resources on how to shop for “dark-sky lighting\,” and even how to adjust existing fixtures you already have. The solutions are easier than you might think! Speakers: Amy Craft (Princeton Environmental Commission)Abe Smith (Tay River Homesmiths)Jeff Kornblatt (KW Lighting) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP for the EXPO and Breakout sessions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New location: Princeton Middle School \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to Get TherePlease enter the Middle School through the Main Office. Biking and walking are encouraged and there are bike racks available at this entrance! A parking lot on Guyot Ave is available for attendees to use in addition to street parking. URL:https://www.sustainableprinceton.org/event/she-2026/ LOCATION:Princeton Middle School\, 217 Walnut Lane\, Princeton\, New Jersey\, 08540 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sustainableprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2026-SHE-Facebook-Event.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR