by SPEER | Jun 12, 2026 | Blog
Energy demand across the nation is skyrocketing. The demand generated from crypto-mining and data center development exacerbates already strained grids all over the US. Texas, like other states in the country, is experiencing the same staggering load growth...
by Liz John | May 12, 2026 | Blog
Texas is facing a convergence of challenges that can no longer be addressed in isolation. Rapid load growth, rising housing costs, and an increasingly strained grid are colliding with a quieter but deeply significant issue: millions of Texans are living in homes that...
by SPEER | Apr 22, 2026 | Blog
Happy Earth Day 2026! This year SPEER is celebrating by marking our 15 year anniversary as an organization. The South-Central Partnership for Energy Efficiency as a Resource, or SPEER, was formed in 2011 as a public purpose, mission driven, membership based, and...
by SPEER | Feb 12, 2026 | Blog, Codes
2030 seems like a long time from now, but it’s only 48 short months away. And, in the grand scheme of the International Code Council (ICC), 2030 is just around the corner as they prepare to take comments and publish the 2030 set of code standards. For those “code...
by SPEER | Jan 26, 2026 | Blog
It would be easy to say that the Texas grid once again dodged a bullet with the recent winter storm, BUT, the truth is, many positive changes have been implemented within our great state to make sure that another Winter Storm Uri doesn’t occur again. SPEER applauds...
by Liz John | Nov 3, 2025 | News
BIG NEWS FOR SPEER MEMBERS: SPEER is proud to announce that we’re partnering with AESP to launch the Inclusive Enterprises Directory — making it easier than ever for SPEER members to connect with small and diverse-owned businesses in the clean...
by SPEER | Oct 10, 2025 | Blog, Policy
By SPEER Intern, Vaishnavi Kharade Heat as a Public Health Crisis Texas summers have always been hot, but recent years have shown us something different: record-breaking heatwaves that last for weeks. In 2023, triple-digit temperatures and dangerous heat indices...
by Liz John | Aug 22, 2025 | Blog
As summer continues blazing onward in SPEER’s territory, we’ve assembled a list of energy efficiency tips to help lower the burden of this season’s energy costs. Optimizing AC and fan use, reducing heat gain, strategic appliance utilization,...
by SPEER | Jun 30, 2025 | Blog, Policy
By SPEER Intern, Vaishnavi Kharade Introduction: Bridging Infrastructure and Health When we think of public health, images of hospitals, vaccines, or community health programs often come to mind. Rarely do we picture manufacturing plants, HVAC ducts, or lighting...
by SPEER | Apr 21, 2025 | Blog
Earth Day isn’t just a celebration—it’s a call to action. As public health becomes increasingly linked with environmental outcomes, it’s time to look at everyday changes we can make to help the planet and ourselves. 🌍 Shift Your Energy Use for a Cleaner Grid...
