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SPEER Annual Policy + Industry Workshop
2023-09-14 12:00 - 2023-09-15 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Archer Hotel, 3121 Palm Way, Austin, 78758, United States
Join SPEER members, partners, and allies for two days of energy dialogue. During our annual workshop, we’ll discuss the changing energy landscape, regional grid issues, record setting demand, demand-side solutions as well as national trends. As the 88th Texas legislative session and 59th Oklahoma legislative session both conclude we will exchange thoughts on energy policies: How to improve energy efficiency adoption in the South-central region, ways to better engage stakeholders with policymakers, increasing the adoption of DERs, and much more. Our focus will be tailored to important topics facings all consumers including increasing reliability and lowering consumer energy costs as we continue the energy transition.
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CELC Webinar: Texas 88th Legislature Wrap Up
2023-08-31 10:00 - 11:00
The CELC (City Efficiency Leadership Council) is excited to host an upcoming webinar focused on the impact of the Texas 88th Legislature and local governments. The webinar will provide an in-depth analysis of the legislative changes and their potential effects on local communities. Our esteemed panel of experts will discuss the key issues and provide insights into how local governments can navigate the changes. This is an excellent opportunity for local government officials, administrators, and interested parties to stay informed and engaged on the latest developments in Texas legislation. Don’t miss the chance to learn from the best and stay ahead of the curve in this rapidly evolving landscape. Register now for the CELC’s Texas 88th Legislature Wrap-Up webinar.

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Webinar: 2021 IECC Significant changes to the Commercial Code (PART 2)
2023-08-25 10:30 - 11:30
Now that the 2021 IECC is being widely adopted, throughout Texas, let’s review what changes were made from the 2015 and 2015 IECC. This will be Part 2 of the changes to the Commercial Code for the 2021 IECC.

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Building Codes Roundtable
2023-08-24 10:00 - 12:00
Interested in a presentation and roundtable discussion focused on the 2021 IECC at the Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG)? Join SPEER’s Energy Code Manager, Randy, as he reviews code changes followed by an open discussion and Q&A session. If you are a building official, 3rd party energy inspector, or city official this is for you! Register here.

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CELC Webinar: Local Government Survey Results ﻿of Interest and Resource Needs
2023-08-24 10:00 - 11:00
Join us as we dive into the rich insights gathered by SPEER and Houston Advanced Research Center and an introduction by the esteemed Eddy Trevino from the State Energy Conservation Office. This webinar will showcase the results of SPEER’s Texas survey and focus group findings, shedding light on the energy conservation landscape in our local government. This webinar is an excellent opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the realm of energy in the state.
Presenters:

Shaun Auckland, M.S., LEED Green Associate– Program Manager SPEER
Marina V. Badoian-Kriticos– Director, Strategic Initiatives
Eddy Trevino– Director, State Energy Conservation Office

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Webinar: 2021 IECC Significant changes to the Commercial Code (PART 1)
2023-08-22 10:30 - 11:30
Now that the 2021 IECC is being widely adopted, throughout Texas, join us for a two part series as we review what changes were made from the 2015 and 2015 IECC. This will be Part 1 of the changes to the Commercial Code for the 2021 IECC.
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CELC Workshop: Sharing your SECO Energy Report to Create Organizational Change
2023-08-17 10:00 - 11:15
Our presenter will teach you how to utilize your required state energy report findings to motivate decision-makers to take action. You’ll learn how to foster engagement with your local government and further building performance goals. Register Here and walk away with a report template and resolution.

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CELC Statewide (Texas) Focus Group: Energy Survey Findings
2023-08-08 10:00 - 11:30
Join us as we dive into the rich insights gathered by SPEER and Houston Advanced Research Center, with an introduction provided by the esteemed Eddy Trevino from the State Energy Conservation Office. This webinar will showcase the results of SPEER’s Texas survey and focus group findings, shedding light on the energy conservation landscape in our local government. This webinar is an excellent opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the realm of energy in the state.

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Energy Code Webinar: Electrical and Lighting Control Requirements for the IECC
2023-07-28 10:00 - 11:30
Industry experts, Harold Jepsen from Legrand and Bryan Holland from NEMA, highlight the requirements for lighting and lighting controls for commercial applications for IECC compliance. We’ll look at the requirements and how and why these are needed and how compliance is met through proper product selection. Register Now.

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Energy Resiliency in Hazard Mitigation Roundtable (In-person)
2023-07-27 09:00 - 13:00
Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) Natural Resource department will be hosting an upcoming Hazard Mitigation Roundtable Thursday, July 27th from 9 am – 1 pm. The purpose of this roundtable is to identify areas during the hazard mitigation planning process where energy resiliency topics could be better integrated. Dr. Margaret Cook, Senior Research Associate, from the Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC), to speak and lead the discussion on the following topics:

The importance of energy resilience, what that could look like for your specific community, and potential challenges with energy resilience.
Combined heat and power (CHP) technical assistance
Preliminary energy assessments (PEAs) to lower capital costs of resiliency
RESIN – resilience mapping tool demonstration

This event will be hosted at Bexar Metro 911 Regional Operations Center at 4700 Quarry Run, San Antonio, Texas. Lunch will be provided to the attendees. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. To save your spot, register here!

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East Gulf TX: Focus Group Preliminary Survey Findings
2023-07-25 13:00 - 14:30
This meeting will unveil issues across the state that are critical to state and federal government priorities based on survey responses from SPEER’s statewide focus group. We’ll cover subject topics related to the communities they serve. The five regional focus groups (North, Central, West, East, Gulf Coast region), in addition to the statewide group, will work to bring together a collaboration of cities on issues such as energy equity, resiliency, transportation, air quality, and other issues critical to state and federal government priorities demonstrated through the two recent acts, IIJA and BIL.
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Energy Code Webinar: Code Requirements for HVAC? We've Been Doing this for 39 years (Rerun)
2023-07-20 10:00 - 11:30
Sometimes all you need to know is how they did it in the past to do it right today. When it comes to HVAC installation, nothing could be further from the truth. “That is the way I’ve always done it” is not a good reason to keep doing it that way. Better thermal envelopes, known infiltration and duct leakage, more sophisticated equipment as well as a variety of other factors make it more important than ever to install code-compliant HVAC systems. Unfortunately, code-compliant HVAC is the exception rather than the rule. Code Officials must step up and demand properly designed and installed HVAC systems. Register Now.
*Note this is a re-run and originally aired in August of 2021. The presenter was Brett Dillion from the Dillion Group.

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Central TX Focus Group Preliminary Survey Findings
2023-07-18 10:00 - 11:30

Texas Statewide Focus Group Preliminary Survey Findings
2023-07-13 14:00 - 15:30

NORTH Texas Focus Group
2023-07-12 09:00 - 10:30
SPEER, in partnership with the Texas State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) has launched a statewide Texas Energy Focus Group to assess local government and public sector energy needs. Thank you for your interest in providing valuable insight into important issues such as Texas’ energy equity, resiliency, and sustainability to produce an understanding of what cities and local governments find essential for efficiency and energy strategies and programs.
You can register here.

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CELC Webinar: ICLEI (Local Governments for Sustainability) & South Central Cohort Information Session
2023-07-11 12:30 - 13:30
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. Learn more about ICLEI.
Have questions or idea for future webinars? Contact Shaun Auckland, Local Government Program Manager, SPEER, cities@eepartnership.org.
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CELC Webinar: Plug loads management for commercial buildings
2023-07-11 10:00 - 11:00
Plug and process loads consume about 47% of primary energy in U.S. commercial buildings, according to the DOE. Plug and process loads refer to energy used by equipment plugged into an outlet. In minimally code-compliant office buildings, plug loads may account for up to 25% of total energy consumption. But plug loads may account for more than 50% of the total energy consumption in highly-efficient buildings. This presentation will focus on the lessons learned by HARC optimizing and managing its plug load consumption to minimize costs and decarbonize building operations.
Speaker: Carlos Gamarra, HARC Sr. Research Scientist in Clean Energy Technology at the Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC)
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Webinar: Understanding and evaluating Manual J and S reports
2023-06-29 11:30 - 13:00
Join us for a dive into the world of Manual J and S reports, which are now part of the standard review process for city plan reviewers. Our expert presenter, Alex Meaney, will guide us through the intricacies of these essential reports, highlighting key points of attention and potential areas of concern.
This webinar represents a unique chance for plan reviewers to elevate their knowledge and understanding of these critical tools. It’s designed to equip you with the necessary insights to evaluate HVAC system loads and sizing accurately, thereby facilitating well-informed permit decisions.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your permit department’s professional skillset, gain a more comprehensive understanding of Manual J and S reports, and ultimately ensure the accurate assessment of HVAC systems.
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Texas Energy Code Compliance Collaborative (TECCC) Q2 Meeting
2023-06-23 13:00 - 14:30
The Texas Energy Code Compliance Collaborative (TECCC) was established to find ways for the state to access and improve compliance with energy codes, offer support to local jurisdictions, and engage stakeholders in energy code discussions. The stakeholder group was established in 2011 and SPEER has been leading the quarterly meetings since 2014. With the publication of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code in the fall of 2020, Texas A&M Energy System Lab (ESL) and our State Energy Conversation Office (SECO) were put on the clock for stringency analysis and recommendation for adoption.
We invite you to participate and register here!

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Webinar: Understanding Table R402.4.1.1 - A Deep Dive into Building Thermal Envelope Requirements
2023-06-22 11:00 - 12:15
This comprehensive presentation is centered around Table R402.4.1.1 of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), an important resource for understanding the insulation and fenestration requirements, as well as the sealing methodology for constructing energy-efficient buildings.
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FREE Oklahoma Weatherization HVAC + Building Code Training
2023-06-08 08:00 - 2023-06-09 17:00
SPEER is offering FREE weatherization (WX) HVAC training to regional Oklahoma HVAC contractors. Regional WX staff can join the morning sessions along with HVAC contractors. We are also offering a virtual option for this training at the request of Regional WX Managers.
You can view the fliers and different offering options here. Please pay close attention to the dates, times (AM & PM options), regions and contractors that are assigned to attend on certain dates as the locations as they are not the same. The fliers are quite detailed and contain the correct registration links for the type of staff or contractors. Save your spot not!

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Advanced Framing Techniques: Enhancing Energy Efficiency in New Construction
2023-06-02 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-01 11:00 - 12:00
In this presentation, we will look at simple but effective advanced framing techniques that any production builder can easily implement. From two-stud corners, ladder blocking, insulated headers, and 24-inch on-center, we’ll look at real-world examples of how advanced framing can optimize material usage, reduce waste, and improve the thermal efficiency of today’s new construction homes.

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CELC Webinar: Identifying Energy Burdens & Improving Energy Equity
2023-05-31 10:00 - 11:00
TEPRI, in collaboration with the Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance (SEEA), co-developed the Energy Equity Inspector – a geospatial tool to help identify and highlight the depth of energy burdens and environmental impacts in communities in the southeastern United States. This tool illuminated the alarming scale of unaffordable energy and environmental threats across Texas.
In this webinar, we will discuss:
• Identify the communities where disproportionate impacts of energy burden
• Risks of environmental vulnerability on low and moderate-income (LMI) households are in Texas
• Community highlights on the state of affordability in the most populous cities of the counties covered by the tool
Speakers:
Bobuchi Ken-Opurum, PhD, ENV SP, LEED Green Associate- TEPRI Director of Research
Andrew Robinson- TEPRI Research Analyst
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Dallas In-person Workshop + Happy Hour
2023-05-25 14:00 - 18:30 | J. Erik Jonsson Central Library (Hamon Room – 5th Floor), 1515 Young Street, Dallas, Texas, 75201, United States
SPEER, in collaboration with the Energy Services Coalition (ESC) Texas Chapter, will feature a panel discussion focused on “No dollar left behind”. The panel will provide up-to-date information on the Investment & Infrastructure Jobs Act (II&JA), the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the expected flow of funds and timeframes, what is included in the bill relevant to our audience, how to seek funds, and offer a forum for questions to our panel of experts. Our guest panelists include:
→ Eddy Trevino, State Energy Conservation Office (SECO)→ Crystal Perkins, South Central Regional Intergovernmental and External Affairs Specialist, DOE→ Cassidy Ellis, Ameresco→ Shaun Auckland, SPEER
As we continue to host these discussions around the topics most important to Texas and how to expand energy efficiency to ensure grid reliability, we invite you to get involved. If you would like to sponsor, present on a specific topic, or have questions, please reach out to our Interim Managing Director, Liz John, at ejohn@eepartnership.org.
Workshop details:

May 25th, 2-4:30 PM
Topic: No Dollar Left Behind
Location: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library (Hamon Room – 5th Floor) 1515 Young StDallas, TX 75201** The library offers free parking

Networking Happy Hour:**Drinks and apps will be provided.

May 25th, 4:30-6:30 PM
Location: Harwood Tavern: 333 Harwood Street, Dallas TX 75201**Free parking located on the corner of Wood St. and South St. Paul St., directly behind the First Presbyterian Church of Dallas.

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Webinar: Update on Stucco
2023-05-23 09:30 - 10:30
Our presenter, Jeff Adams from Adams Home Inspections, has spent years in the field and has witnessed a multitude of issues with Stucco applications. Jeff will provide us an update on what he’s seeing and what needs to improve for best practice when using Stucco in today’s construction.
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CELC Webinar: Air Quality Related to Energy Efficiency
2023-05-18 10:00 - 11:00
Heating and cooling buildings use a lot of energy — about 43% of all energy use in the United States. Producing this energy requires us to burn fossil fuels like coal and oil, which contributes to air pollution and generates large amounts of greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change. Understanding the connection between air quality and energy is essential in moving the needle forward in improving Texas’s air quality and energy.
In this webinar, we will discuss:

What is NOX
Who is in the non-attainment region?
How energy efficiency is the first step to energy conservation

Speaker: Capital Area Council of Governments
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CxEnergy 2023
2023-05-02 - 2023-05-05 | Omni Fort Worth Hotel, 1300 Houston Street, Fort Worth, Texasunit, 76102, United States
CxEnergy 2023 is the premier event in commissioning, building technology, and energy management. The 30+ educational sessions, state-of-the-art expo hall, and professional networking opportunities take place May 2-5, 2023 in Dallas/Fort Worth, TX. The Expo Hall is featuring the latest technology in the industry. CxEnergy draws hundreds of the nation’s leading commissioning experts, energy management professionals, MEP engineers, HVAC testing professionals, facility managers and building owners. Government officials, code authorities, and institutional building owners & facility managers may register at a special rate of $99. Other attendees may use promo code SUPPORTING10 to receive a 10% discount. Earn up to 8 AIA LUs. Register at www.CxEnergy.com.

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Webinar: Texas Energy Code Compliance Collaborative (TECCC)
2023-04-21 13:30 - 15:30
The Texas Energy Code Compliance Collaborative (TECCC) was established in an effort to find ways for the state to access and improve compliance with energy codes, offer support to local jurisdictions, and engage stakeholders in energy code discussions. The stakeholder group was established in 2011 and since 2014 SPEER has been leading the quarterly meetings. With the publication of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code in the fall of 2020, Texas A&M Energy System Lab (ESL) and our State Energy Conversation Office (SECO) were put on the clock for stringency analysis and recommendation for adoption. We invite you to join us for this thought-provoking and informative panel discussion!
Speakers + topics:

SPEER: Local and Regional Updates
SECO Update (Fred Yerba): Upcoming Energy Code Training Workshops for State and Local Government Organizations
SPEER (Noah Oaks): Legislative Update from SPEER’s Policy Manager
QuFresh (Tom Murrell): Ventilation for Homes and Buildings
SPEER (Randy Plumlee): Training and Webinar Updates

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Webinar: Energy Inspection – Mechanical Ventilation Testing
2023-04-20 11:00 - 12:00
During this webinar, we will study and break down the different ventilation equipment that is available and go through the different testing methods being used. The 2021 IECC testing is now required, but there’s no standard testing method being used. Let’s look at some data about the testing result differences when using different equipment to perform the test. Presenting will be Randy Plumlee, SPEER’s Energy Code Manager.
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