Join us for an in-depth webinar designed specifically for building officials, plan reviewers, and 3rd party energy verifiers to navigate the latest HVAC energy code requirements related to duct sealing, leakage testing, and ventilation. As energy codes become more stringent, understanding compliance requirements is critical for ensuring efficiency, indoor air quality, and overall system performance. […]
Join our monthly coffee hour, happening the first Tuesday of the month. Mark your calendars, and if you can’t make it this time, no worries – there’s always next month! Join us for an engaging session with fellow CELC members, where we’ll share insights and explore the exciting possibilities of boosting energy efficiency in our communities. This […]
Join us for an informative webinar on HVAC Grading and ANSI/RESNET/ACCA Standard 310, designed to help HVAC professionals, energy raters, and home performance specialists understand how this standard enhances system efficiency, comfort, and overall home energy ratings. ANSI 310 provides a consistent framework for grading HVAC installation quality, impacting home energy scores and compliance with […]
Join our monthly coffee hour, happening the first Tuesday of the month. Mark your calendars, and if you can’t make it this time, no worries – there’s always next month! Join us for an engaging session with fellow CELC members, where we’ll share insights and explore the exciting possibilities of boosting energy efficiency in our communities. This […]
The Texas Regional Alliance for Campus Sustainability (TRACS) was formed in 2008 at the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) conference in Raleigh, North Carolina with the support of the Environmental Science Institute at the University of Texas at Austin and the Texas State Energy Conservation Office. Since 2008, TRACS has […]
Join Us for a Half-Day Conference on Energy in a Campus Environment! Empowering Change: Energy Efficiency and Resiliency in Higher Education Hosted by: SPEER | Supported by: SECO In Partnership with: Texas Regional Alliance for Campus Sustainability (TRACS) and organized by the Texas Energy Advocates University Coalition (TEA-UP) Are you a higher education professional passionate about energy efficiency, resiliency, […]
SPEER's Heat Pump Contractor Training Workshop will cover new and future heat pump technologies, the long-term effects of market transformation opportunities, benefits and barriers of heat pump installation, incentives, and much more. Details: April 9th, 8:30 AM - 1 PM Austin Energy Headquarters: 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723 Shudde Fath Room Coffee, breakfast […]
Save the date! Our Energy Code Ambassadors and Texas Energy Code Compliance Collaborative (TECCC) meeting is on the horizon for Thursday, April 10th in Round Rock, TX. We're excited to get our coalition together to gain valuable insights into the wide spectrum of code related activities taking place across Texas. Importantly, this meeting serves as a […]
Are you ensuring your HVAC systems are designed for maximum efficiency and code compliance? Proper airtightness is a critical factor in determining HVAC system performance, energy consumption, and overall indoor air quality. Blower door testing is a key diagnostic tool used to measure air leakage in buildings, helping professionals design and verify energy-efficient homes and commercial buildings. […]
The upcoming Retrofit USA Conference will be held in Texas for the first time on April 23-24 in Austin! We’re thrilled to announce SPEER’s very own Senior Manager of Building Performance, Randy Plumlee, is serving on the Advisory Board of this premier event, which will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and sustainability experts. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from keynote speakers, […]
Join us for a webinar on Environmental Law, presented by Neil Kucera, an attorney with the Hays County Criminal District Attorney's Office. Neil also teaches Environmental Law at Texas State University. This session will explore: Basic Environmental Law within the Administrative System The History and Demise of Chevron Deference Whether you are a legal professional, […]
The Texas Energy Advocates – University Program (TEA-UP) is a coalition funded by the State Energy Conservation Office, created to make a meaningful impact in the world of energy advocacy and sustainability in higher education. SPEER was funded by the State Energy Conservation Office to create a coalition of higher education organizations. We would like to give […]