by SPEER | Oct 10, 2025 | Blog, Policy
By SPEER Intern, Vaishnavi Kharade Heat as a Public Health Crisis Texas summers have always been hot, but recent years have shown us something different: record-breaking heatwaves that last for weeks. In 2023, triple-digit temperatures and dangerous heat indices...
by Liz John | Aug 22, 2025 | Blog
As summer continues blazing onward in SPEER’s territory, we’ve assembled a list of energy efficiency tips to help lower the burden of this season’s energy costs. Optimizing AC and fan use, reducing heat gain, strategic appliance utilization,...
by SPEER | Jun 30, 2025 | Blog, Policy
By SPEER Intern, Vaishnavi Kharade Introduction: Bridging Infrastructure and Health When we think of public health, images of hospitals, vaccines, or community health programs often come to mind. Rarely do we picture manufacturing plants, HVAC ducts, or lighting...
by SPEER | Apr 21, 2025 | Blog
Earth Day isn’t just a celebration—it’s a call to action. As public health becomes increasingly linked with environmental outcomes, it’s time to look at everyday changes we can make to help the planet and ourselves. 🌍 Shift Your Energy Use for a Cleaner Grid...
by SPEER | Mar 3, 2025 | Blog, Policy
By SPEER Intern, Vaishnavi Kharade The Intersection of Energy Policy and Public Health Air quality and public health are deeply intertwined with energy policy decisions. As cities and states work to meet growing energy demands, the choice of energy sources and...
by admin | Oct 4, 2024 | Blog
by Pearl Certification The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) offers a significant opportunity for enhanced collaboration between the real estate and energy efficiency sectors in light of the requirements established by the Department of Energy (DOE) for the Home Energy...
