The NJ Green Homes Office sponsored a booth at the 2008 Governor's Conference on Housing and Community Development on September 23rd and 24th, 2008.  As national and state efforts increase to promote energy efficiency, renewable energy and green building practices, the Green Homes Office is available to provide information on new technologies, available programs and sponsor training opportunities.  Mary Sheehy of the Green Homes Office participated in the "Energy Saver Homes" session on Tuesday.  The session was moderated by Marge DellaVecchia, Executive Director of the NJ Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency, and also included presentations by Larry Barth, NJ Clean Energy Program; Charles Lewis, Conifer Realty, LLC; and Richard Marx, EAM Associates.  Presentations included green programs and initiatives at the NJ Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency; renewable energy programs available through the NJ Clean Energy Program; a primer on green building and an example of an affordable-housing multifamily building that implemented green building practices, achieved ENERGY STAR Homes certification, and installed solar hot water as well as a solar photovoltaic renewable energy.