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SPEER @eepartnership.bsky.social · 5h

‼️ New SPEER blog: "Energy Efficiency as a First Line of Defense Against Extreme Heat in Texas"

While emergency cooling centers & hydration campaigns grab headlines, a quieter, long-term strategy deserves attention: #energyefficiency.

➡️ Dive in here: https://ow.ly/wAEv50Xb2qo

#TXenergy #energysky

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SPEER @eepartnership.bsky.social · 9h

🚨 Webinar reminder: Join us for "Aligning Policy and Research for Municipal & Higher Ed Energy Innovation"

When: TOMORROW @ 02:00 PM

➡️ More info & registration here: https://ow.ly/YOeQ50X2nqk

#TXenergy #Txlege #energyefficiency #energysky

SPEER @eepartnership.bsky.social · 1d

📰 October's issue of the CELC newsletter is live! Some highlights:

➡️ Exciting CELC Opportunities
➡️ Texas Energy Advocates – University Program (TEA-UP)
➡️ Member Updates
➡️ Career Moves
➡️ And more!

Dive in: https://ow.ly/FmSJ50X9KXl

#TXenergy #OKenergy #energyefficiency #energysky

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SPEER @eepartnership.bsky.social · 1d

‼️ Exciting news out of the Northeast: analysis shows #energyefficiency programs in seven east coast states are saving utility customers billions and reducing peak demand on the grid.

➡️ Read more via Utility Dive: https://ow.ly/Th0250X9Lhr

#TXenergy #OKenergy #energysky

Energy efficiency is reducing Northeast peak demand, electricity bills: Acadia

“It is more important than ever for policymakers, advocates, program administrators, and consumers to understand the value ... of energy efficiency resource acquisition,” said Acadia’s Jamie Dickerson.

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SPEER @eepartnership.bsky.social · 5d

⚡ Interested in discussing pressing energy topics in Texas with experts, policymakers, advocates, & industry leaders? Don't miss the 22nd Annual Texas Energy Summit, held at the Texas Capitol Nov. 4-6.

Learn more & register today: https://ow.ly/EyYL50X0bXJ

#TXenergy #TES25 #energysky

Registration — Texas Energy Summit

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SPEER @eepartnership.bsky.social · 6d

🚨 Webinar alert: "Healthy Homes & Climate Readiness"

When: 10/22 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

This session is designed to be accessible & actionable, bridging best practices with everyday homeowner conversations.

➡️ More info/registration: https://ow.ly/vP1V50X8tTx

#TXenergy #OKenergy #energysky

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SPEER @eepartnership.bsky.social · 7d

⚡ Utility Dive discusses a recent Rewiring America report re: the potential for #heatpumps, solar & storage to offset projected demand growth from AI data centers through 2029.

➡️ Read more: https://ow.ly/X2RC50X8unz

#TXenergy #OKenergy #energyefficiency

Heat pump, solar and storage deployment could offset AI load through 2029: report

Subsidies of 50% for heat pumps and 30% for solar and storage would free up well over 100 GW of grid capacity at a cost comparable to new gas generation, Rewiring America said last week.

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SPEER @eepartnership.bsky.social · 8d

‼️ Save the date for #HPWHDay on October 23rd!

✅ An amazing keynote speaker
✅ Interactive workshops + expert panels
✅ Connect with home and building owners, manufacturers, installers, home builders, advocates, and HPWH owners

➡️ Register here: https://bit.ly/HPWH-Day-RSVP

#TXenergy #OKenergy

SPEER @eepartnership.bsky.social · 9d

💡 Canary Media Inc. discusses a recent report on various strategies to ramp up #heatpump adoption state by state.

The report outlines six primary recommendations, including accessibility for lower-income households & more.

➡️ Dive in: https://ow.ly/CXLT50X2Tf1

#TXenergy #OKenergy #energysky

States get a blueprint to speed up heat-pump adoption

A new report offers more than 50 useful strategies for states to help residents replace fossil-fuel-burning furnaces and water heaters with cleaner heat…

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SPEER @eepartnership.bsky.social · 12d

🚨 Webinar alert: Join us for "Texas Residential and Commercial Building Code Update"

When: October 24 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

➡️ More info & registration here: https://ow.ly/UBMM50X2RHO

#TXenergy #energyefficiency #energysky

SPEER @eepartnership.bsky.social · 13d

🚨 Webinar alert: Join us for "Aligning Policy and Research for Municipal & Higher Ed Energy Innovation"

When: Oct 16 @ 02:00 PM

➡️ More info & registration here: https://ow.ly/YOeQ50X2nqk

#TXenergy #Txlege #energyefficiency #energysky

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SPEER @eepartnership.bsky.social · 14d

⚡ Happy #EEDay2025! #Energyefficiency helps us save 💵, reduce pollution, create jobs, & ensure a more resilient, reliable grid.

By using less energy to perform the same tasks, EE reduces monthly energy bills & makes our homes more comfortable and safe. https://ow.ly/WkVo50X2PLF

#energysky

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SPEER @eepartnership.bsky.social · 15d

🚨 Webinar reminder! Join us for "SECO Utility Management Reporting"

When: TOMORROW @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Target audience: state agencies and higher education institutions.

➡️ Register here: https://ow.ly/j0Js50WVQPV

#energyefficiency #TXenergy #energysky

SPEER @eepartnership.bsky.social · 15d

📰 September's Policy newsletter is here! A few highlights:

➡️ EE Rulemaking Public Comment Deadline Oct. 6th
➡️ EEIP Fall Meeting
➡️ 2025 Industry + Policy Workshop: Photo Gallery Live
➡️ And more!

Check it out here: https://ow.ly/FShr50X2ulq

#TXenergy #OKenergy #energyefficiency #energysky

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SPEER @eepartnership.bsky.social · 16d

💡 Utility Dive discusses the recent growth in virtual power plant (VPP) deployments, driven in part by rising data center demand.

➡️ Read more: https://ow.ly/84Kl50X2oRo

#TXenergy #OKenergy #energyefficiency #energysky

Data center demand drives 33% jump in VPP deployments: Wood Mackenzie

But virtual power plant capacity rose more slowly than deployments last year, highlighting barriers to broader adoption, WoodMac said.

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SPEER @eepartnership.bsky.social · 19d

⭐ SPEER Senior Manager of Government and Community Engagement Shaun Auckland will be speaking at the upcoming Texoma Made Conference on 11/5 in Sherman, Texas, hosted by the Texoma Council of Governments.

More info and registration here: buff.ly/KSKw83l

#TXenergy #energyefficiency #energysky

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SPEER @eepartnership.bsky.social · 19d

🎉 Huge thank you to everyone who attended the 2025 Industry + Policy Workshop!

Our full photo gallery is live! (*Please tag/credit SPEER if posted to social or other outlets.) buff.ly/L8zagZ1

➡️ Keep an eye out for a full video recap coming soon. See y'all next year!

#spEEr25 #energysky

SPEER @eepartnership.bsky.social · 20d

🚨 Webinar reminder! Join us for "SECO Utility Management Reporting"

When: October 1 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Target audience: state agencies and higher education institutions.

➡️ Register here: buff.ly/fVoBwgT

#energyefficiency #energysky

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SPEER @eepartnership.bsky.social · 20d

⚡Reminder: Celebrate Energy Efficiency Day on October 1st this year! #Energyefficiency helps us save money, cut pollution, create jobs, and ensure a more resilient, reliable grid.

How will you celebrate #EEday this year? Learn more: buff.ly/9BLfKnP

#TXenergy #OKenergy #energysky

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SPEER @eepartnership.bsky.social · 21d

🚨 Webinar reminder: Hear SPEER's Senior Manager of Building Performance Randy Plumlee as he joins Citizens' Environmental Coalition & CenterPoint Energy for "Resilient Homes: Plain Talk for Regular Folks"

When: TOMORROW @ 10:00 - 11:30 am

➡️ Register here: buff.ly/dqXltqa

#TXenergy #energysky

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SPEER @eepartnership.bsky.social · 22d

⚡ Interested in discussing pressing energy topics in Texas with experts, policymakers, advocates, & industry leaders? Don't miss the 22nd Annual Texas Energy Summit, held at the Texas Capitol Nov. 4-6.

Learn more & register today: buff.ly/qILTie5

#TXenergy #TES25 #energysky

Registration — Texas Energy Summit

Registration Opens on September 15th, 2025 at 12:00 AM

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SPEER @eepartnership.bsky.social · 23d

‼️ SPEER Chief Executive Officer Todd McAlister will speak on a panel of REEO leaders at @aceee.org 2025 Energy Efficiency as a Resource Conference, October 7-9 in Denver, Colorado.

See full conference agenda & register here: buff.ly/McDqjsm

#TXenergy #OKenergy #EER25

2025 Energy Efficiency as a Resource

Join us in Denver, Colorado to explore how we can build the utility system of the future

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SPEER @eepartnership.bsky.social · 23d

🚨 Webinar reminder: "Open Cell Spray Foam: Comfort, Compliance, and Code Clarity"

When: TOMORROW @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Presenter: Cody Wilson, Climate Control Insulation

➡️ More info & registration here: buff.ly/EqhVrIe

#TXenergy #OKenergy #energyefficiency #energysky

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SPEER @eepartnership.bsky.social · 26d

💡Amazing Day 2 of the Industry + Policy Workshop. Perfect end to two days of incredible conversations with energy leaders from SPEER's territory and beyond.

Huge thanks to 2025 sponsors and all attendees, speakers, & panelists who joined us in Austin!

#spEEr25 #TXenergy #OKenergy #energysky

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SPEER @eepartnership.bsky.social · 26d

⚡ Wow! Day 1 of the Industry + Policy Workshop was one for the books.

We had a stacked agenda of fantastic sessions, followed by some time to wind down and catch up with colleagues at our networking reception. Can't wait for tomorrow!

#spEEr25 #energyefficiency #TXenergy #OKenergy