How One Austin Home Produces more Energy than it Uses

State Impact. July 14, 2014 “By ramping up our energy efficiency efforts in the region, we could meet the requirements that have been laid out in a very cost-effective way,” says Doug Lewin, Executive Director of SPEER. Lewin says that power saved through energy...

Smart meters hold untapped savings, more efficient electric use

Texas Energy Report. July 16, 2014 Consumer education, supports needed in Texas, report finds. Texans are only starting to tap intelligence from smart meters to use electricity more efficiently through time-of-use discounts or demand response deals, a new study finds....

We’re Hiring!

SPEER is growing! We are currently looking for 3 qualified individuals for available positions. Energy Code Technical Expert Commercial Building Efficiency Expert CHP Technical Assistance Program Analyst   We are also seeking qualified professionals to provide...

See Best Practices in Action

Today, SPEER in partnership with the Houston Advanced Research Center and the State Energy Conservation Office, is publishing the second of five case studies highlighting city initiatives to accelerate energy efficiency. This case study is focused on the City of...

See Best Practices in Action

Today, SPEER in partnership with the Houston Advanced Research Center and the State Energy Conservation Office, is publishing the first of five case studies highlighting city initiatives to accelerate energy efficiency. The first one focuses on the City of San...

Free Technical Assistance for CHP

Combined heat and power (CHP), also known as cogeneration, is an efficient and clean approach to generating electric power and useful thermal energy (heating and/or cooling) from a single fuel source. CHP is a simple approach to reducing energy costs, boosting the...

12 Trends Leading us to Zero Energy Homes

Austin American Statesman. February 15, 2014 “Energy Star is really interesting,” Rashkin said at last week’s meeting of the South-central Partnership for Energy Efficiency as a Resource, or SPEER. “Zero is emotional.” Read the full article here: 12 Trends Leading us...

Big News from SPEER

SPEER’s Second Annual Summit schedule has been released. Please visit our Summit page for more details on keynote speakers, working session topics and how to register. Early bird registration is still open. Texas now has 13 certified Energy Code Ambassadors who...

Rashkin to Keynote SPEER’s Second Annual Summit

Last year, SPEER’s First Annual Summit brought together 200 energy efficiency industry leaders for an interactive and informative program focused on increasing demand side resources in Texas and Oklahoma. This year promises to be even better. We’ll have many...

Efficiency Measures Can Help Meet Texas Peak Demand

SPEER submitted comments on Monday to the Texas PUC, saying the efficiency industry should be allowed to compete head-to-head with new generation.  Comments were submitted by Doug Lewin of Good Company Associates, who serves as the organization’s Executive Director....