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2030 Energy Code Update
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...
Energy Efficiency: Texas’ Most Powerful Tool for Grid Resilience
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...
Energy Efficiency as a First Line of Defense Against Extreme Heat in Texas
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...
SPEER’s Summer Efficiency Tips
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, and other included...
More Than Efficiency: How ITAC’s Infrastructure Assessments Will Promote Public Health
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...
Earth Day Every Day: Simple Shifts for a Healthier Planet
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...