Webinar: 2025 Texas 89th Legislature Wrap-Up – Grid Reliability, Energy Efficiency & Legislative Outlook

The 89th Texas Legislative Session addressed some of the most pressing energy challenges facing the state—from grid reliability to energy affordability. This webinar, presented by SPEER, offers a comprehensive review of key legislation and policy trends impacting Texas’ electric grid, energy efficiency programs, and distributed energy resources (DERs). Attendees will gain insight into major bills […]

CELC Virtual Coffee Hour: Energizing Connections

Join our monthly coffee hour, happening the first Tuesday of the month. Mark your calendars, and if you can’t make it this time, no worries – there’s always next month! Join us for an engaging session with fellow CELC members, where we’ll share insights and explore the exciting possibilities of boosting energy efficiency in our communities. This […]

SPEER Industry + Policy Workshop 2025

AT&T Hotel & Conference Center 1900 University Avenue, Austin, Texas, United States

SPEER’s 2025 Industry + Policy Workshop is coming up quickly, and we’re excited to gather in person once more to exchange success stories, explore cutting-edge energy efficiency technologies, discuss demand-side strategies, and (of course) revisit the age-old debate over who brings their best cowboy boots. Registration is open and the agenda is live!

Webinar – Open Cell Spray Foam: Comfort, Compliance, and Code Clarity

Presented by: Cody Wilson, Climate Control Insulation Spray foam insulation continues to grow in popularity—but how does it really perform when it comes to energy code compliance, building durability, and occupant comfort? Join us for an engaging conversation with Cody Wilson of Climate Control Insulation, where we’ll explore the practical benefits of open cell spray […]

Webinar: SECO Utility Management Reporting

This webinar focuses on Utility Management Reporting for the State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) of Texas and will equip participants with the knowledge and tools to collect, analyze, and interpret utility data for reducing energy costs and improving performance. Participants will learn reporting best practices and benchmarking in ENERGY STAR's Portfolio Manager. State law 4 […]

CELC/SPEER Webinar: Aligning Policy and Research for Municipal & Higher Ed Energy Innovation

Panelists: - Hammad Chaudhry, Austin Energy - Andee Chamberlain, Texas State University - Chris Pasch, CLEAResult - Noah Oaks, SPEER Join us for a dynamic webinar exploring how cross-sector partnerships advance energy efficiency and sustainability. Hear from experts in local government, academia, and industry as they share insights, challenges, and successes in implementing real-world energy […]

Healthy Homes & Climate Readiness

Community navigators play a powerful role in connecting homeowners with resources that improve comfort, safety, and affordability. This training equips navigators, contractors, and city/county staff with the tools to educate and support households through weatherization and climate readiness efforts. Participants will gain a practical understanding of: The benefits of weatherization (lower bills, comfort, durability, indoor […]

Webinar: Texas Residential and Commercial Building Code Update

The 2024 IECC Residential brings notable updates to insulation/labeling, air-leakage limits and testing, duct location & leakage, lighting efficacy and controls, and renewable-/electric-ready provisions (solar-ready, EV infrastructure, branch circuits). We’ll also cover compliance pathways (Prescriptive, Performance, ERI), added efficiency packages, and what’s new for additions and alterations so you can hit compliance confidently on day […]

TEA-UP Quarterly Meeting

TEA-UP is building a strong coalition for energy advocacy in higher education. Register as a TEA-UP Member here. Join the quarterly meeting (via Teams) here.

Austin ECO Fest

Bartholomew District Park 5201 Berkman Drive, Austin, TX, United States

Austin ECO FEST - a Roots & Wings Festival Event SPEER will be at the Austin ECO Fest to demonstrate practical weatherization techniques to help homeowners improve energy efficiency and resilience. We will be distributing free weatherization kits for qualified attendees to try at home. More information about the event here.

Webinar: Navigating IECC Energy Code Compliance for Demand-Controlled Hot Water Recirculation Systems

Join SPEER and AutoHot for a deep-dive technical session on IECC Energy Code requirements for Demand-Controlled Hot Water Recirculation (DCHWR) systems in residential construction. This webinar will unpack the engineering principles behind DCHWR technology, explore its measurable impact on energy performance and water-use efficiency, and clarify the IECC compliance pathways that govern its integration in […]

Texoma Made Conference

Austin College 900 N. Grand Avenue, Sherman, TX, United States

Texoma Made Conference  November 5 @ Austin College, Sherman, TX 11:20 am-12:20 pm: “Turning Data into Action: Energy Efficiency Strategies for Resilient Communities,” presented by Shaun Auckland. Explore how local governments use energy data to cut costs, improve efficiency, and build resilient communities. Register here.