Step 2: Breakdown Silos

Managing municipal energy use often requires coordination of a variety of departments within the city government including finance, accounting, procurement, facilities, and sustainability departments. Communicating and coordinating energy management goals and plans...

Step 1: Have a Plan

“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” ― Benjamin Franklin As we discussed in the introduction, there are many reasons why a local government may want to pursue energy efficiency internally and support community energy efficiency goals. Having a plan to...

SPEER Contributes to Home Energy Rating Variability Study

US Department of Energy commissioned the results of a national study on the consistency and replicability of the HERS Ratings System. SPEER, with the five other Regional Energy Efficiency Organizations, performed the research and compiled the results of the study of...

SPEER Welcomes New Executive Director

We’re excited to announce SPEER has a new Executive Director, Todd McAlister! He will be replacing Chris Herbert as she transitions into retirement. Prior to joining us, Todd was the Executive Director of the Texas Air Conditioning Contractors Association...