FREE Oklahoma Weatherization HVAC + Building Code Training

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 […]

Texas Energy Code Compliance Collaborative (TECCC) Q2 Meeting

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 […]

Webinar: Understanding and evaluating Manual J and S reports

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 […]

CELC Webinar: Plug loads management for commercial buildings

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 […]

CELC Webinar: ICLEI (Local Governments for Sustainability) & South Central Cohort Information Session

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. […]

NORTH Texas Focus Group

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 […]

Texas Statewide Focus Group Preliminary Survey Findings

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 […]

Central TX Focus Group Preliminary Survey Findings

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 […]

East Gulf TX: Focus Group Preliminary Survey Findings

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 […]

Energy Resiliency in Hazard Mitigation Roundtable (In-person)

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 […]