Dive into the innovative Austin Energy All-Stars Program designed to empower 6th-grade students with electricity, savings, and sustainability knowledge. Join Austin Energy and the Austin Independent School District (AISD) representatives as they unveil the program's outcomes and impact. Explore how this unique initiative blends in-class curriculum with practical energy-saving techniques, fostering a culture of efficiency […]
Energy Thought Summit (ETS) has an impressive lineup of 70 confirmed speakers for its 11th annual event, scheduled to take place at the Marriott Downtown in Austin, TX, from April 15-18, 2024. The theme for this year's summit is "Imagine," inviting participants to reflect on the industry's past achievements while envisioning and working towards a […]
Earth Day Resources with Watt Watchers of Texas Join KLRN and our friends to learn about smart energy education and how to be an energy saver at school, at home, and in the community. We will explore free TEKS-aligned lessons and activities from Watt Watchers of Texas! Special guest speakers for this event include: Dr. […]
SPEER supports the Texas Energy Code Compliance Collaborative (TECCC), which was launched by SPEER in 2011 in partnership with State Energy Conservation Office (SECO). By facilitating the Collaborative, SPEER connects industry stakeholders to help develop resources and programs that encourage compliance with state and local energy codes. This group of collaborative members meets quarterly and aids […]
Our region’s peak energy demand is driven by residential and small commercial heating and cooling. New advancements for heat pumps, including variable speed systems, may provide necessary energy reductions during the hottest summer days and coldest winter nights. However, adoption in Texas and Oklahoma is not yet where it needs to be to effectively reduce peak […]
Come engage with other Community Efficiency Leaders Coalition (CELC) members, share insights, and explore the possibilities of enhancing energy efficiency in your community. This Virtual Coffee Hour is not just an event – it's an opportunity to connect, learn, and contribute to the collective efforts of creating sustainable and energy-efficient environments. Let's brew ideas together […]
In this webinar we'll cover how to interpret energy code and home energy rating reports generated through HouseRater. HouseRater is an integrated software tool, bridging the gap between energy modeling and field inspections. The full integrated solution is exclusively used by Raters/Verifiers certified under the Building Science Institute home energy rating system. The energy modeling […]
For many newly built homes, the hot water delivery times at some fixtures are substantially longer than from homes built in the past, resulting in wasted water, energy, and frustrated occupants. Recirculation pumps can be incorporated into a hot water system to significantly reduce the time to tap and therefore achieve water savings. Too often […]
At Levven, our mission is clear: making homes more affordable to build, purchase, and operate. We are excited to invite you to our upcoming webinar, where we will explore innovative strategies to reduce the costs and environmental impact of homebuilding. Our experts are passionate about developing products that not only save time and materials but […]
SECO will provide reimbursable grants as part of the Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act (IIJA) to support state organizations' efforts in energy efficiency, sustainability, and workforce development. Over $30,000,000 in funding will be used for multiple programs, with the intent of reducing carbon emissions in all sectors of the economy. Public school districts, rural and […]
This webinar will describe the recently launched Commercial Buildings Heat Pump Accelerator by the U.S. Department of Energy, which aims to drive adoption of high-efficiency heat pump RTUs available today and develop next-generation cold-climate heat pump RTUs. Objectives: • Gain a better understanding for the key barriers and opportunities for HP RTUs. • Learn about […]
SolarAPP+ is an online tool created by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory to produce code compliant residential solar permits instantaneously. SolarAPP+ reviews residential solar and storage applications for building, fire, and electrical code compliance, processes payments, and ultimately issues permits. Because of the extensive code compliance checks performed by SolarAPP+, the tool allows jurisdictions to […]