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 […]
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 […]
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 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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]