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SUMMARY:Webinar: Eco-Educate: Empowering Schools for Energy Conservation
DESCRIPTION: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 and environmental consciousness among students\, teachers\, and families. Discover the rationale behind targeting 6th-grade students\, the collaborative process with school districts\, and the transformative effects on educational goals and behavior change.  \nOBJECTIVES:  \n\nUnderstand the strategies energy managers employ for behavior change within schools and among administrators.\nRecognize the significance of targeting 6th-grade students in energy efficiency education and understand the long-term benefits of starting at this educational level.\nExplore the engagement process with school districts\, including why 6th grade was chosen and the development of curriculum tailored to this age group.\nEvaluate the impact of the All-Stars Program on students’ understanding of energy concepts\, as well as its broader educational implications within the Austin Independent Schools.\n\n  \nPRESENTERS: \n\nAna Echeverria\, Energy Conservation Engagement Foreman·AISD\nDonylle Seals\, Environmental Program Coordinator·Austin Energy\n\n  \nRegister Here \nCELC 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. \nHave questions or ideas for future webinars? Contact Shaun Auckland\, Local Government Program Manager\, SPEER\, cities@eepartnership.org. \n\nTweet
URL:https://eepartnership.org/events/webinar-empowering-the-future-austin-energys-all-stars-program-6th-graders/
CATEGORIES:Local Governments
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SUMMARY:Energy Thought Summit
DESCRIPTION: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 future powered by clean\, accessible energy sources. \nSPEER will be speaking on the April 17th session: Decarbonizing Heat and Buildings – Innovative Solutions for Energy Efficiency and Electrification. Join us and many other energy experts as we explore energy equity and resilience\, and a future powered by clean\, accessible energy sources. Learn more and register here. \n\nTweet
URL:https://eepartnership.org/events/energy-thought-summit/
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SUMMARY:Watt Watchers Earth Day Virtual Session
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day Resources with Watt Watchers of Texas \nJoin 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! \nSpecial guest speakers for this event include: \n\nDr. Araceli Ortiz\, UTSA\nJuan Garcia\, Disco Learning Media\nBrandy Russell\, CPS Energy\nShaun Auckland\, SPEER\n\nThank you to our supporting organizations and PBS partner stations! 1 hour of continuing education credit will be awarded upon completion of the session and accompanying post survey. \n\nTweet
URL:https://eepartnership.org/events/watt-watchers-earth-day-virtual-session/
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SUMMARY:Energy Code Ambassador & TECCC Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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 with the following efforts: \n\nDevelop strategies to increase compliance rates\nProvide and disseminate information to their respective industry stakeholders\nParticipate in the effort to measure and verify the State’s code compliance\n\nSave the date for our upcoming in person TECCC meeting on April 18th! We will be combining this in-person meeting with our Ambassador meeting\, which you can learn more about here and we invite you to become a SPEER Energy Code Ambassador. \nThe meeting will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn Austin – Round Rock: 2310 N. IH 35. Please let us know if you plan to join us for both the TECCC and Ambassador meeting: Save your spot and Register here! \n\nTweet
URL:https://eepartnership.org/events/energy-code-ambassador-teccc-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Energy Codes
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Implications of EER Requirements on Heat Pump Adoption in Texas and Oklahoma
DESCRIPTION: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 demand. With federal and state incentives available and additional funds from the IRA likely\, there are concerns with the EER requirements and its impacts to heat pump adoption policy. Jonathan Moscatello with Daikin will review the efficiencies gained by these systems\, discuss the EER issues that remain\, and look forward to policy implications for this transformative technology. \nSpeaker:\n• Jonathan Moscatello\, Utility Relations Manager – Environmental Promotions Office\, Daikin \nRegister Now \n\nTweet
URL:https://eepartnership.org/events/webinar-implications-of-eer-requirements-on-heat-pump-adoption-in-texas-and-oklahoma/
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SUMMARY:CELC Virtual Coffee Hour: Brewing Energy Efficiency in Texas Communities
DESCRIPTION: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 over a virtual cup of coffee! \nRegister Here \n \n\nTweet
URL:https://eepartnership.org/events/celc-virtual-coffee-hour-brewing-energy-efficiency-in-texas-communities/
CATEGORIES:Local Governments
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SUMMARY:Webinar: HouseRater Reports for Energy Code and Home Energy Ratings
DESCRIPTION: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 calculation engine behind HouseRater is EnergyPlus\, through an API to the OS-ERI module. This engine is developed and maintained by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). \nSpeaker: Connor Dillion\, Quality Manager\, Building Science Institute (BSI)\n\nRegister here \n\nTweet
URL:https://eepartnership.org/events/webinar-houserater-reports-for-energy-code-and-home-energy-ratings/
CATEGORIES:Energy Codes
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SUMMARY:Webinar: IECC Energy Codes and Hot Water Distribution: The Benefits of Demand Controlled Recirculation Systems
DESCRIPTION: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 though these pumps are left running excessively\, which then causes the water heater to run longer to make up for distribution heat losses. The IECC now requires demand sensing controls for service water heating circulation pumps to regulate the runtime of the pump and help mitigate energy losses while preserving the usefulness of the pump. This session will cover the basics of on-demand hot water recirculation technology and the impact it has on building performance relative to other methods of hot water delivery. \nSpeaker:\n• Gabe Ayala\, Business Development from Enovative Manufacturing LLC and AutoHot \n\nTweet
URL:https://eepartnership.org/events/webinar-iecc-energy-codes-and-hot-water-distribution-the-benefits-of-demand-controlled-recirculation-systems/
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