by SPEER | Feb 27, 2020 | Blog, Local Gov
Setting up a new energy management program, or growing existing efforts can seem daunting. Building buy in, collecting data, evaluating energy efficiency opportunities, and finding funding is a lot to add to the plate of busy city staff. Fortunately, there are many...
by SPEER | Feb 25, 2020 | Blog, Local Gov
When it comes to building energy use, a commonly repeated adage is: You can’t manage what you don’t measure. Building energy benchmarking is the process of measuring a building’s energy use and comparing performance to similar buildings. Benchmarking provides local...
by SPEER | Feb 3, 2020 | Blog, Local Gov
Managing municipal energy use often requires coordination of a variety of departments within the city government including finance, accounting, procurement, facilities, and sustainability departments. Communicating and coordinating energy management goals and plans...
by SPEER | Feb 3, 2020 | Blog, Local Gov
“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” ― Benjamin Franklin As we discussed in the introduction, there are many reasons why a local government may want to pursue energy efficiency internally and support community energy efficiency goals. Having a plan to...
by SPEER | Feb 3, 2020 | Blog, Local Gov
There are a number of reasons why city governments would want to identify and implement energy efficiency opportunities. Energy, water, and wastewater utility costs can represent a significant portion of a city’s operating expenses. Every public entity has a laundry...
by SPEER | Jan 8, 2019 | Codes, News
US Department of Energy commissioned the results of a national study on the consistency and replicability of the HERS Ratings System. SPEER, with the five other Regional Energy Efficiency Organizations, performed the research and compiled the results of the study of...
by SPEER | Jun 10, 2019 | News
We’re excited to announce SPEER has a new Executive Director, Todd McAlister! He will be replacing Chris Herbert as she transitions into retirement. Prior to joining us, Todd was the Executive Director of the Texas Air Conditioning Contractors Association...
by SPEER | May 30, 2019 | News
2018 brought both many challenges and changes, as well as an abundance of success. We expanded many of our programs and moved into new territory with trainings, technical assistance, and educational opportunities. Review our past year and dive into our 2018 Annual...
by SPEER | Apr 10, 2019 | News
Following our most recent Clean Energy Exchange, CEE19, we’re happy to announce our newly selected Board of Directors. They will help guide and support us throughout 2019, and we greatly appreciate their efforts. You can meet our diverse and accomplished Board...
by SPEER | Nov 12, 2018 | Codes, News
Energy Foundation made its first grant to SPEER in 2012. Read more to see why they continue to support and fund our successful and growing Energy Codes program....
