SPEER is a member of the Texas Industrial Energy Efficiency Network (TIEEN), a network of publicly supported industrial energy-efficiency organizations. TIEEN will present its annual collaborative webinar Wednesday, April 12, 2023, 2:00-3:30 pm (Central). This will be a panel discussion on the topic of Industrial Energy Efficiency in a volatile, high-price energy market. We invite […]
The next installment in our energy code inspection walk-through series. This time we’ll go into the pre-drywall inspection and discuss what to look for and how to properly grade the installation quality. Presenting will be Randy Plumlee, SPEER's Energy Code Manager. Register Here
What makes a story engaging? Characters, setting, a seemingly impossible conflict to be resolved in the final pages. Context and detail are vital elements for anyone wanting to go from numbers in a spreadsheet to comprehension on the faces of colleagues and partners. In this webinar, learn how to identify the key elements of data […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. Register here
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]