TRACS 2026 Summit / TEA-UP Conference
2026-03-01 - 2026-03-03 | St. Edwards University, 3001 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX, 78704, United States
12th Annual TRACS Summit
Meeting the Moment: Shaping Tomorrow Together
SPEER is partnering with the Texas Regional Alliance for Campus Sustainability (TRACS) to facilitate this interactive session and learn about the latest trends in energy efficiency, how to develop resilient systems in response to climate challenges, and effective methods for fostering a culture of sustainability within your institution. Drive meaningful change in your academic communities.
Registration is now open! Early Bird Registration rates end on January 31, 2026. Head here for more information and register today!

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TEA-UP Coalition Quarterly Meeting
2026-03-02 13:30 - 14:15 (America/Chicago) | St. Edwards University, 3001 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX, 78704, United States
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.
This meeting will be held in-person at the TRACS Summit!

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Webinar: 2024 IECC Commercial - What to Enforce (Without Mechanical)
2026-03-10 10:30 - 11:30 | TX
The 2024 IECC brings meaningful changes to commercial energy code enforcement—especially for building envelope, lighting, electrical systems, and commissioning. This session cuts through the noise and focuses on what plan reviewers and inspectors in Texas are most often asked to verify in the field and at the counter. By intentionally excluding Section C403 (Mechanical), this training zeroes in on the areas that most commonly delay approvals, trigger corrections, or result in late-stage compliance disputes. Attendees will walk away with practical enforcement guidance and clear expectations aligned with how commercial projects are actually reviewed and inspected across Texas.
Lessons Learned:

Envelope mistakes are still the most expensive to fix: Continuous insulation, air barrier continuity, and assembly assumptions remain the top sources of late corrections and project delays.
Lighting compliance now lives and dies by controls, not fixtures: Projects may meet lighting power limits on paper but still fail inspections due to missing or nonfunctional controls and daylighting requirements.
Documentation is no longer optional: Commissioning reports, updated COMcheck files, and clear submittals are now central to compliance—if it’s not documented, it didn’t happen.

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Webinar - From Award to Deployment: Maximizing Your EPA Clean School Bus Funding
2026-03-26 12:00 - 13:00 | TX
This session provides an overview of how school districts can move from EPA Clean School Bus award to successful electric school bus (ESB) deployment. Participants will learn key steps to electrifying a school bus fleet, best practices for infrastructure planning and implementation, strategies to maximize awarded funding, and important considerations related to grant requirements and eligibility. The session will also address ESB performance, including range, charging, operations, and day-to-day capabilities.
Presenter: Dan Rosefield, Highland Fleets

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CELC Virtual Coffee Hour: Energizing Connections
2026-04-07 09:30 - 10:30 | TX
Join fellow CELC members for a 10-minute presentation on boosting energy efficiency in our communities followed by an open group discussion and thought sharing. Learn more on our event page and see our current CELC members.
Guest: Alex Pharmakis, Sustainability Manager, City of Farmers Branch
Registration: Sign up as a CELC member to receive the invitation. *CELC members can email cities@eepartnership.org if you do not have the reoccurring meeting invitation.

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CAPCOG/SPEER Energy Workshop: Building Energy Codes
2026-04-08 09:30 - 12:00 | St. Edwards University, 3001 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX, 78704, United States
CAPCOG and SPEER will conduct an interactive workshop on building energy codes and understanding their connection to regional air quality.
Randy Plumlee, SPEER’s Senior Manager of Building Performance, will provide an overview of the newest 2024 IECC for residential and commercial buildings. He is the leading SPEER expert on compliance education and outreach to local areas in the region, providing support to code jurisdictions seeking to adopt new codes, training, and building science support.
This workshop is intended for local government staff including administrators, energy coordinators, building officials, facilities managers, finance officers, and anyone involved in energy management or utility data.
More info and registration here.

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In-Person SPEER Energy Ambassador and TECCC Meeting
2026-04-09 | Hilton Garden Inn, 2310 North IH35, Round Rock, TX, 78681, United States
When: April 9
Where: Hilton Garden Inn Austin – Round Rock
We’re hosting an in-person SPEER Energy Ambassador and Texas Energy Code Compliance Collaborative (TECCC) meeting this April!
This session will provide timely updates on Texas and SECO’s progress toward adopting the 2024 IECC, and we’ll discuss key energy efficiency bills that could have impact during the next legislative session. This is a valuable opportunity for stakeholders to connect, share insights, and help shape the direction of energy code implementation in Texas.
Your voice matters—come be part of the conversation and collaborate with peers and partners from across the state. Head here to register!

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Webinar: 2024 IECC Commercial: What to Enforce – Part 2 (Without Mechanical)
2026-04-14 10:30 - 12:00 | TX
The 2024 IECC introduces major updates affecting how commercial buildings are reviewed and inspected for energy code compliance. In this follow-up session, we will continue breaking down the provisions most likely to affect plan review and field enforcement across Texas.
Part 2 will focus on practical enforcement strategies related to lighting controls, electrical provisions, commissioning requirements, and documentation verification. The session will highlight common compliance mistakes, field inspection challenges, and strategies code officials can use to identify issues earlier in the permitting process.
This webinar is designed for building officials, inspectors, plan reviewers, energy raters, and design professionals who want to better understand how the 2024 IECC is applied in real-world projects.
Topics Discussed:

Demand Responsive Lighting Controls Function
Energy Monitoring
Renewable Energy Systems
Compliance
Additional Energy Efficiency Credit Requirements
Functional Testing
HVAC TSPR Compliance

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Houston Permitting Center Workshop Series: Sustainable, Resilient, and Healthy Buildings Workshop
2026-04-16 08:30 - 11:30 | Houston Permitting Center, 1002 Washington Avenue, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Learn how City of Houston requirements apply to building design, including HVAC efficiency, filtration, and site planning strategies.
Featuring: SPEER’s Senior Manager of Building Performance, Randy Plumlee
More info and registration here.

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SPEER/CleanTX Workshop - The Capacity Challenge: Collaborative Strategies for Texas Load Growth
2026-04-21 14:00 - 18:00 | Scholz Garten, 1607 San Jacinto Blvd., Austin, TX, 78701, United States
CleanTX and SPEER are partnering for an Earth Week Workshop & Happy Hour focused on The Capacity Challenge: Collaborative Strategies for Texas Load Growth.
As data centers and hyperscalers drive unparalleled electricity demand in Texas, utilities face mounting pressure to connect new load faster than traditional grid infrastructure can be planned and built. The need for innovative, near-term solutions is urgent. Our two panel session will explore how strategically reducing residential energy use, shifting load, and investing in energy efficiency, demand response, and distributed energy resources can unlock grid capacity, accelerate data center interconnections, and deliver shared benefits for utilities, communities, and consumers through collaborative, community-focused energy strategies. We will provide ICC CEU’s for workshop sessions.
Registration and sponsorship options here. Hope to see you there!

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CELC Webinar - Empowering Tomorrow: Strategies for Success in Clean Energy Workforce Development
2026-04-23 10:00 - 11:00 | TX
This webinar will present strategies of successful workforce development programs, including CenterPoint Energy’s Talent Acquisition program, TRC’s workforce development initiatives, and NYSERDA’s diverse workforce development and training programming. Attendees will learn how these organizations are leading the way in developing talent, fostering a skilled workforce, and advancing the clean energy future. Join to hear about clean energy workforce opportunities in Texas and beyond.
Moderator:
– Angel Moreno, Director, TRC
Presenters:
– Laura Giannini, Director, TRC
– Tom Rooney, Vice President, TRC
– Kimberley Murphy, Director Talent Acquisition, CenterPoint Energy
CELC webinars are intended to extend the conversation about public sector energy management best practices through education, training, and discussion. Webinars are open to anyone interested in public energy management in Texas, Oklahoma, and beyond.
Have questions or idea for future webinars? Contact Shaun Auckland, Senior Manager, Government and Community Engagement, SPEER, cities@eepartnership.org.

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Dallas Heat Pump Contractor Training Workshop
2026-04-29 08:30 - 13:00 | LG HVAC Academy, 13701 Hutton Drive, Suite 100, Farmers Branch, TX, 75234, United States
Coming up later this month! We’re partnering with SPEER member LG Electronics for another free Heat Pump Contractor Training Workshop, taught by experts at LG.
*Coffee, breakfast, and snacks provided.
Head here for more info and registration!

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CELC Webinar: Utility-Sponsored Energy Efficiency Programs in Texas
2026-04-30 12:00 - 13:00 | TX
Learn about utility-sponsored programs in Texas designed to help commercial and industrial customers reduce energy demand and implement cost-effective efficiency upgrades. This webinar will provide an overview of different utility energy efficiency programs and eligible projects, available incentives, and how to take advantage of these programs.
Objectives:

An overview of utility energy efficiency programs available to commercial customers
Incentives and support options that can help offset the cost of energy efficiency improvements
Expert guidance on how to successfully navigate program requirements and maximize available benefits

Speakers:

Jillian McFarland, Program Manager, Frontier Energy
Scott Wishart, Senior Program Consultant, Frontier Energy

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CELC Virtual Coffee Hour: Energizing Connections
2026-05-05 09:30 - 10:30 | TX
Join fellow CELC members for a 10-minute presentation on boosting energy efficiency in our communities followed by an open group discussion and thought sharing. Learn more on our event page and see our current CELC members.
Guest: Noah Oaks, Senior Manager of Policy Engagement, SPEER
Registration: Sign up as a CELC member to receive the invitation. *CELC members can email cities@eepartnership.org if you do not have the reoccurring meeting invitation.

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Webinar - Commercial Envelope Air Leakage Testing: IECC & ASHRAE 2019 vs 2022 90.1 Alignment
2026-05-05 10:30 - 11:30 | TX
Join us as our special guest, Doug Hansley-Pauly from DHP Energy LLC in Oregon, explores the evolving requirements for commercial building envelope air leakage testing—commonly referred to as blower door testing—under the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and ASHRAE 90.1. We’ll break down when whole-building air leakage testing is required, when visual inspection is allowed, and how these provisions align (or differ) from ASHRAE 90.1 compliance paths.
Attendees will gain practical insight into enforcement, testing procedures, documentation requirements, and common pitfalls seen in the field—helping jurisdictions, designers, and inspectors ensure compliance and improve building performance.
Topics / Lessons Learned:

When air barrier testing is required vs. when visual inspection is permitted
Key differences between 2019 and 2022 ASHRAE envelope leakage requirements
How IECC and ASHRAE 90.1 compliance paths impact air leakage testing decisions
Common field issues, documentation gaps, and enforcement strategies for jurisdictions

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TEA-UP Coalition Quarterly Meeting
2026-05-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-27 14:00 - 15:00 | TX
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.

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CELC Webinar - From Utility Billing to Insights: Electricity Monitoring and Energy Conservation at Municipal Facilities
2026-05-14 12:00 - 13:00 | TX
This session will walk through how the City of Frisco built an automated pipeline to track electricity consumption across municipal facilities and developed an internal reporting infrastructure. We’ll briefly touch on the reporting requirements that influenced these efforts, then dive into how the pipeline was designed, what the monitoring dashboard looks like as an end product, and how it opens the door to broader energy conservation opportunities for the city.
ICC CEUs are provided for attendees.
Presenter: Haris A.Y. Khan, Sustainability Analyst, Environmental Services, City of Frisco

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Webinar: Understanding Code-Driven Energy Metering in Commercial Buildings
2026-05-26 10:30 - 11:30 | TX
Join us as we host Kira Schmidt from AccuEnergy. Her presentation titled “Understanding Code-Driven Energy Metering in Commercial Buildings,” explains how modern energy codes—such as the International Energy Conservation Code and ASHRAE 90.1—are shifting from design-based compliance to performance-based accountability through required energy metering. It outlines why metering exists, how compliance paths dictate requirements, and how codes mandate end-use monitoring, data logging, storage, and reporting.
The presentation also connects these requirements to real-world design decisions, highlighting how metering must be integrated early into electrical and system layouts to ensure compliance and long-term operational success.
Topics we’ll review:

Why Code Metering Exists
How Compliance Paths are Chosen
What the Code Requires
How Code Requirements Impact Design
Common Pitfalls and Best Practices

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CELC Virtual Coffee Hour: Energizing Connections
2026-06-01 09:30 - 10:30 | TX
Join fellow CELC members for a 10-minute presentation on boosting energy efficiency in our communities followed by an open group discussion and thought sharing. Learn more on our event page and see our current CELC members.
Guest: Adam Mueller, Program Lead, SECO
Registration: Sign up as a CELC member to receive the invitation. *CELC members can email cities@eepartnership.org if you do not have the reoccurring meeting invitation.

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San Antonio Heat Pump Contractor Training Workshop
2026-06-05 13:00 - 16:00 | CPS Energy HQ, 500 McCullough Ave., San Antonio, TX, 78215, United States
We’re excited to partner with SPEER members CPS Energy & Mitsubishi Electric to host a FREE half day heat pump contractor training workshop in San Antonio!
More info and registration here.

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Webinar: Introduction to CELC Membership
2026-06-18 10:00 - 11:00 | TX
Are you interested in learning more about the great benefits of membership to the Community Efficiency Leadership Coalition?
Join us for a membership demo with Shaun Auckland, SPEER’s Senior Manager of Government and Community Engagement. Shaun will share information on CELC programs – from coaching and guidance to community collaboration opportunities – and attendees will be invited to ask questions. This demo is targeted to folks who are not currently members of CELC and want to learn more.
If you are a new member of CELC and looking to schedule your on-boarding, please get in touch with sauckland@eepartnership.org directly. This meeting is held virtually via Zoom. Your link will be sent in your confirmation e-mail after registration.

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CELC Webinar: Illuminated Insights - A Lighting Provider Power Hour
2026-07-16 10:00 - 11:00 | TX
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 4–5 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, and collaborate with peers. We’ll wrap with a short closing session to leave you energized and informed.
Presenters: Cory Payne, Bryte-Light

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