Events

Join us for the first workshop in the Powering Texas Energy Strategies: Summer Workshop Series. This virtual workshop is designed for water districts, park and recreation departments, cities, state agencies, and other public entities interested in lowering utility costs, improving building performance, and learning about practical energy and water management resources available in Texas. This […]

Join SPEER for a fast-paced, interactive Lighting Systems Provider Showcase designed to spark new ideas and connect you with industry leaders. The session kicks off with quick-fire, 5-minute presentations from lighting experts—giving you the highlights you need, fast. After a brief transition, dive deeper in 20-minute breakout rooms where you can ask questions, explore solutions, […]

Join SPEER’s TEA-UP coalition for our upcoming Quarterly Meeting—featuring expert insights, updates on TEA-UP’s annual goals, and space for member announcements and collaboration. Head here to join the meeting.

This webinar highlights the Green Warriors 2024 Pilot, a South Dallas initiative led by UTA’s SEAR Lab with community and city partners to address challenges in various communities. The pilot weatherized seven homes while training local residents through the City of Dallas Green Job Skills Program in building science and weatherization. The session will explore […]

The North Central Texas Council of Governments invites you to attend an upcoming webinar on Energy Efficiency in Codes. The webinar will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams on Tuesday, July 28 from 10:30 to 11:30 AM. Randy Plumlee, Senior Manager of Building Performance at SPEER, will speak on behalf of NCTCOG’s Energy and Green […]

Heat pumps are becoming an increasingly important part of residential construction, offering builders an efficient way to improve comfort, reduce energy consumption, and meet the demands of today's energy codes. This session provides a practical overview of heat pump technologies, how they operate, and why they are gaining popularity in new construction. Attendees will explore […]

Join us for the second workshop in the Powering Texas Energy Strategies: Summer Workshop Series! This hybrid workshop & tour will focus on practical energy and water conservation strategies for Texas communities. As Central Texas continues to grow, the workshop will examine state planning efforts, the role of nonprofits in the region, and resources available […]

Join us for the third installment of the Powering Texas Energy Strategies: Summer Workshop Series. This hybrid workshop will take a deeper look at one of the highest-interest topics identified through participant surveys: the growth of data centers and their implications for communities, with a focus on zoning, environmental impacts, and community engagement. This workshop is […]

Data centers are among the most efficient buildings ever constructed, yet they are frequently located in rural communities with limited resources for energy code enforcement, plan review, inspections, and workforce development. As these facilities attract rapid residential and commercial growth, hundreds of surrounding buildings—including homes, apartments, schools, hotels, restaurants, warehouses, and public facilities—may be constructed […]

Data centers are coming to Texas — all across the state. And constituents and citizens are asking tough questions. USGBC will answer many of those questions on Thursday, September 24th. You are invited to a webinar “Community Leadership about Data Centers in Texas”, a one-hour, invitation-only, event hosted by USGBC Texas. The webinar will focus […]

A trained and educated workforce is vital to the growing needs of Texas' new energy standard. Join CleanTX and SPEER on September 30th for a Lunch and Learn in Dallas as we discuss how Texas can meet the demands of energy workforce development, close gaps in training and education, and set a standard that industry […]

October is Energy Awareness Month and October 7th is National Energy Efficiency Day! Celebrate early with SPEER at a HappEE Hour at Scholz Garten on Monday, October 5th, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Enjoy drinks, light bites, and great conversation. Sponsorship opportunities are available! Head here for sponsor and registration info. Huge thank you […]