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In this newsletter:
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Webinar: Plug Loads Management for Commercial Buildings
- New Blog: Without Efficiency, Texas is Heating Up
- Registration & Sponsorships Open: SPEER's Annual Industry Workshop
- CELC Member Highlight
- What We're Reading
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Webinar: Plug loads management for commercial buildings | |
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Are you tired of high energy bills and inefficient plug loads in your commercial building? Register for today's (July 11) CELC's webinar on plug load management. Our expert speaker will teach you how to harness the power of technology to optimize your energy usage and save big on costs. Plug and process loads consume about 47% of primary energy in U.S. commercial buildings. Don't miss out on this opportunity to plug into savings and take your building to the next level.
Speaker: Carlos Gamarra, Sr. Research Scientist in Clean Energy Technology at the Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC)
Date: July 11, 10 AM Central
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Energy Efficiency, Sustainability and Partnership | |
Your opinion matters! We invite you to take part in a groundbreaking survey that will help us create a better, more energy-efficient future for Texas. By partnering with the Texas State Energy Conservation Office and the Texas Energy Focus Group, we're working to assess the energy needs of local governments and the public sector. With your input, we can make a difference and create a sustainable future for generations to come. So, don't wait any longer, take our survey now and let your voice be heard! | |
SPEER's Annual Policy + Industry Workshop | |
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Austin, Texas | Archer Hotel
September 14-15, 2023
Are you curious about what cities and local governments in Texas are prioritizing when it comes to energy? During our Local Government panel, we will provide several key elements that are essential for developing effective energy strategies and programs from the data analyzed from our statewide survey. Our preliminary findings are revealing that Texas communities are focused on a sustainable future; from renewable energy sources to smart grid technology. During this session, we'll also highlight the incredible local government initiatives already underway, from innovative renewable energy projects to community-wide energy conservation efforts. With these inspiring examples of what's possible, we know that together we can create a brighter, more sustainable future for our communities. Let's harness the power of the people to drive change!
While the agenda is still growing (see below!) we'll dive into all things energy & energy efficiency: The importance of building codes, grid resilience, heat pumps, DERs, federal funding, and much more.
Cost:
SPEER members are free
Non-member $129
Book your room through our room block now.
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Thursday, September 14
10:00-12:00 TECCC Meeting & Board
12:00- 1:00 Lunch
1:00-1:45 Welcome + Headline Sponsor
1:45-2:30 Local Government Energy Needs: Statewide Survey Assessment Results
- Darien Clary, Austin ISD
- Steve Stelzer, City of Houston
- University of Texas at Arlington
2:30-2:45 Break
2:45-3:45 Federal Funding
- Crystal Perkins, Department of Energy
3:45-4:30 Gas Efficiency
- Jasmine King-Bush, One Gas
4:30-5:00 Texas PACE Authority (TPA) 10-Year Anniversary: Successes
5:00-7:00 Reception (Sponsored by TX PACE Authority) + Networking Dinners
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Friday, September 15
8:00-8:45 Breakfast
8:30 Kick Off + Welcome
- Interim Chair Jackson, PUCT
8:45-9:30 Equity + Weatherization
- TEPRI
- TDHCA: TX Department of Housing and Community Affairs
9:30-10:15 Utility Panel
- Lark Lee, Tetra Tech
- Frontier Energy
10:15-10:30 Coffee Break
10:30-11:15 Energy Codes: Recent trends in the adoption of the 2021 IECC across TX, OK, and the US
- Randy Plumlee, SPEER
- Jason Vandever, NAIMA
11:15-12:15 Energy Efficiency in Oklahoma: Overview of current energy programs
- Kylah McNabb, Vesta Strategic Solutions, LLC
- Amanda Marcott-Thottunkal, Oklahoma Department of Commerce
12:15- 1:00 Lunch
1:00-2:00 88th Texas Legislative Session Recap: Successes and Takeaways
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BIG thank you to our sponsors: Texas PACE Authority, Texas Energy Engineerings Services Inc, and Cascade Energy!!
We invite you to consider becoming a sponsor as well. Through this support, your organization will be demonstrating your dedication to environmental stewardship. Benefit from increased brand visibility while helping us create a greener and more energy-efficient future. These sponsorships offer a unique opportunity to align your brand with cutting-edge technologies and solutions that reduce energy consumption. Want to stand out as a forward-thinking organization committed to sustainability?
Become a SPEER sponsor today.
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Learn about our CELC Members | | |
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Alamo Area Council Of Governments (AACOG)
is a voluntary association of local governments that works to enhance the quality of life of residents in the Alamo Area through assisting local governments with planning and coordination activities, and providing health and human services to residents in the region.
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