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‼️ Grid Strategies releases 2025 Load Growth Forecast Report:

Findings show US five year load growth has increased six-fold to 166 GW, with data centers being a primary driver of this increase.

➡️ Dive in to the report: https://ow.ly/rUzk50XAGOi

#TXenergy #OKenergy #energyefficiency #energysky
December 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM
💡 Exciting news from the East Coast as New England rolls out a $450 million plan to advance #heatpump adoption in the region through financial incentives, educational outreach, and workforce development.

➡️ Via Canary Media Inc.: https://ow.ly/Tjjq50XAIM1

#energyefficiency #heatpumps #energysky
New England kicks off $450M plan to supercharge heat pump adoption
The program aims to use federal funds awarded under the Biden administration to deploy more than 500,000 heat pumps in the chilly region over the next few…
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December 3, 2025 at 6:01 PM
📰 Live from the SPEER Newsroom: December's edition is here!

➡️ New SPEER Training: "Sustainability 101"
➡️ SPEER's Spring 2026 BOC Course
➡️ Big Things Coming in 2026: Stay Tuned!
➡️ Upcoming Events/Webinars
➡️ & more

Dive in: https://ow.ly/ViRs50XAaWI

#TXenergy #OKenergy #energyefficiency #energysky
December 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM
🚨 Webinar alert: "2024 IECC Commercial Mechanical Systems – What’s New in Section C403"

When: December 11 @ 10:30 am

➡️ More info & registration here: https://ow.ly/gyoq50XA2Vw

#TXenergy #OKenergy #energyefficiency #energysky
December 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
☕ Join us TOMORROW at 9:30 am for our monthly CELC Virtual Coffee Hour: Energizing Connections!

Interested in attending? Join CELC at this link – we will send you the invite series: https://ow.ly/709r50VqoUw

Learn more about CELC: https://ow.ly/uB2I50VqoUx

#TXenergy #energyefficiency #energysky
December 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM
🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from the SPEER Team! We wish all of you a wonderful holiday spent with family, friends, and delicious food.

#TXenergy #OKenergy #energyefficiency #energysky
November 27, 2025 at 3:02 PM
‼️ PUCT Launches "Ways to Save" Web Resource:

The site includes tips on how consumers can prepare their home or business for cold weather and reduce energy and water use to save money on utility bills.

➡️ Check it out here: https://ow.ly/tAnW50XxcHK

#TXenergy #energyefficiency #energysky
November 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
📰 November's edition of our Policy newsletter is here! A few highlights:

➡️ IEA Energy Efficiency 2025
➡️ SECO IRC & IECC 2024 Code Adoption Process
➡️ Local Policy Actions
➡️ Upcoming Events & Webinars
➡️ And more!

‼️ Dive in: https://conta.cc/3KeOgK7

#TXenergy #OKenergy #energyefficiency #energysky
November 25, 2025 at 7:01 PM
🚨 Webinar alert: "Virtual Workshop - Navigating SECO Energy Reporting"

When: 12/18 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Join us for a comprehensive virtual workshop re: demystifying energy reporting regulations in Texas.

➡️ Register here: https://ow.ly/Eng050XwT1k

#TXenergy #energyefficiency #energysky
November 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🚨 Webinar reminder: "2024 IECC Residential: Duct Systems & Duct Testing—What Changed and How to Comply"

When: TOMORROW @ 10:30 am

➡️ More info & registration here: https://ow.ly/3VY850XsRh5

#TXenergy #OKenergy #energyefficiency #energysky
November 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
International Energy Agency releases new market report: "Energy Efficiency 2025"

➡️ While more than 250 new or updated #energyefficiency policies have been introduced this year, major gaps remain, especially in fast-growing sectors and emerging economies: https://ow.ly/Tj0B50XvN1y

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November 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
💡 A recent report from ACEEE discusses the promising potential of multistage home #energyefficiency retrofits, which can ease the financial burden of #energyefficiency upgrades for homeowners, as well as minimize disruption.

➡️ Dive in here: https://ow.ly/IRVp50XuKA9

#TXenergy #OKenergy #energysky
Developing the Market Infrastructure for Multistage Home Retrofits
New report provides recommendations on program designs and policies to support multistage retrofits
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November 21, 2025 at 7:01 PM
📈 Utility Dive discusses an EIA short-term energy outlook for electricity prices in 2026, showing a rise driven by "primarily a projected 45% increase at the Electric Reliability Council of Texas-North pricing hub."

➡️ Read more: https://ow.ly/JVYH50Xtunz

#TXenergy #energysky #energyefficiency
Electricity prices to continue rise in 2026: EIA
Electricity demand is also going up, with much of it concentrated in Texas due to “data centers and cryptocurrency mining facilities,” said the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🔥 Climate Central releases 2025 Winter Package, showing U.S. winter warming trends since 1970.

➡️ As these patterns continue, #energyefficiency & weatherization measures are essential to keep homes comfortable & electric bills in check: https://ow.ly/ytgB50XtwAe

#TXenergy #OKenergy #energysky
November 19, 2025 at 3:02 PM
🚨 Webinar alert: "2024 IECC Residential: Duct Systems & Duct Testing—What Changed and How to Comply"

When: November 25 @ 10:30 am

➡️ More info & registration here: https://ow.ly/3VY850XsRh5

#TXenergy #OKenergy #energyefficiency #energysky
November 18, 2025 at 7:01 PM
📰 November's edition of our Energy Codes newsletter is live! A few highlights:

➡️ Great Upcoming Webinars
➡️ Registration Open: SPEER's Spring 2026 BOC Course!
➡️ Noteworthy News
➡️ What We're Reading
➡️ And more!

Check it out: https://ow.ly/ygJV50XsT1W

#TXenergy #OKenergy #energyefficiency #energysky
November 18, 2025 at 3:01 PM
‼️ Reminder for SPEER members:

We are partnering with AESP to launch the Inclusive Enterprises Directory — making it easier for SPEER members to connect with small & diverse-owned businesses in the clean energy sector. Learn more: https://ow.ly/xKKR50Xmukz

#TXenergy #OKenergy #energysky
November 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
☕ Join us TOMORROW at 9:30 am for our monthly CELC Virtual Coffee Hour: Energizing Connections!

Interested in attending? Join CELC at this link – we will send you the invite series: https://ow.ly/709r50VqoUw

Learn more about CELC: https://ow.ly/uB2I50VqoUx

#TXenergy #energyefficiency #energysky
November 17, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🚨 BOC training can help building operators better understand and manage important control systems and reduce their facilities' utility costs.

Registration is officially open for our Spring 2026 Course! Learn more: https://ow.ly/lQ0f50XqwE3

#energyefficiency #TXenergy #OKenergy #energysky
November 14, 2025 at 7:01 PM
‼️Policy Update: The Public Utility Commission of Texas is hosting an open meeting this morning at 9:30 AM to discuss a variety of #TXenergy related items.

See agenda details here and tune in to watch the live stream: https://ow.ly/JLnN50XqMSy

#TXlege #energysky
November 14, 2025 at 2:45 PM
🚨 Reminder: SPEER will join Austin Energy for Austin’s Community Connections Resource Fair this weekend!

When: 11/15, 11 am - 4 pm at Eastside Early College High School

🎉 Be a Part of Austin’s Biggest Day of Community Support! Learn more: https://ow.ly/TVc750XjKb1

#TXenergy #CCRF2025 #energysky
November 13, 2025 at 3:02 PM
📰 November's edition of the CELC newsletter is live! A few highlights:

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

Dive in: https://ow.ly/ikZM50XqvAz

#TXenergy #OKenergy #energyefficiency #energysky
November 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
‼️ New study by University of Houston and Texas Southern University takes a closer look at growing energy inequality in the Lone Star State, with nearly 1/3 of Texans now experiencing high energy burdens.

➡️ Read the article: https://ow.ly/jyBL50Xnf8k

#TXenergy #energyefficiency #energysky
Texans Struggle with Rising Energy Costs Amid Grid Strain, New UH-TSU Survey Finds | University of Houston
Texans face growing energy inequality as vulnerable communities, including those along the Gulf Coast, endure high energy burdens, rising utility costs and aging homes, according to a new survey by the University of Houston and Texas Southern University.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:02 PM
🥶 Chron.com discusses forecast outlooks as Texas prepares for winter.

With a hard freeze possible, #energyefficiency & weatherization efforts are essential to keep Texans safe and warm this winter, regardless of what it may bring.

➡️ Read more: https://ow.ly/u7n950XnOkS

#TXenergy #energysky
November 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
💡Need a refresher on the many benefits of #energyefficiency?

⚡ Utility Dive provides a great reminder of why EE & demand-side measures are crucial yet underutilized resources.

➡️ We couldn't have said it better ourselves! Read more: https://ow.ly/3kcs50Xn680

#TXenergy #OKenergy #energysky
Renewing the case for energy efficiency: a grid resource, customer trust tool and economic engine
Efficiency and broader demand-side management strategies are powerful tools for grid planning that offer flexibility, speed and cost control, writes ICF’s Justin Mackovyak.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:02 PM