Hello CELC members and partners!
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August is here, and with it comes the start of a new school year and the close of the fiscal year for many of our local governments. It’s a busy time, but also a great chance to reset, refocus, and reconnect.
In this issue, we’re excited to welcome new members to CELC and TEA-UP, share a few can’t-miss events, and highlight some great resources to support your energy goals. And if you’re on the lookout for a new role (or know someone who is), we’ve got four local government job openings you’ll want to check out.
Thanks for being part of the community—we’re glad you’re here.
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In this edition:
- Shout Out to Our New CELC members!
- SPEER Industry + Policy Workshop
- Exciting CELC Opportunities Ahead
- Spotlight on CELC: Member Events and Updates
- Texas Energy Advocates – University Program (TEA-UP)
- Resources to Accelerate Your Energy Improvements
- Career Moves: Hot Opportunities and Job Openings
- What We're Reading: Insights and Inspiration
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Shout Out to our New CELC Members!
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Big welcome to these new CELC members! We are so glad to have you on board:
Want to learn more about CELC membership? Dive in here.
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SPEER's Industry + Policy Workshop: Have You Registered?
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Weatherization in Focus: Community, Coordination, and Impact | |
August 21 @ 9:00am - 1:00 pm
Join us for an in-person gathering as we explore ways to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability across our communities. This session welcomes stakeholders from the Central Texas region to share insights, challenges, and best practices around weatherization.
Hosted by SPEER and HARC, this event is designed to spark collaboration, identify opportunities for improvement, and build stronger partnerships to drive progress. Your voice matters, and we look forward to learning from your experiences and working together to advance weatherization efforts across the region.
Stakeholders include:
- Weatherization Implementers
- Utilities
- Weatherization Program Managers
- Community Action Agencies
Register today!
| Webinar: 2025 Texas 89th Legislature Wrap-Up – Grid Reliability, Energy Efficiency, & Legislative Outlook |
August 28 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Speaker: Noah Oaks, Senior Manager of Policy Engagement, SPEER
This webinar, presented by SPEER, offers a comprehensive review of key legislation and policy trends impacting Texas’ electric grid, energy efficiency programs, and distributed energy resources (DERs). Learn how the session’s outcomes may shape regulatory priorities, customer costs, and energy strategies ahead of the 90th Legislature.
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September 2 @ 9:30 am
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and contribute with a network of Texas cities, school districts, and public entities as we create sustainable and energy-efficient environments together. Learn more on our event page and see our current CELC members.
Registration: Sign up as a CELC member to receive the invitation. *CELC members can email cities@eepartnership.org if you do not have the reoccurring meeting invitation.
| Webinar: Bridging Policy and Industry by Driving Local Government & University Collaborations |
September 4 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Panelists:
- Hammad Chaudhry, Austin Energy
- Andee Chamberlain, Texas State University
Energy efficiency sits at the intersection of policy, industry, and education—and meaningful progress requires collaboration across all three. This webinar will explore how local governments, universities, and industry leaders are working together to design and implement policies, programs, and partnerships that deliver measurable energy savings, support renewable integration, and strengthen community resilience.
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Member Highlight: Jasleen Dhillon
Jasleen Dhillon is the Assistant Director of the Hunt Institute for Engineering & Humanity at Southern Methodist University, where she leads programs at the intersection of sustainability, social enterprise, and innovation.
As an SMU alum, Jasleen is passionate about transforming the campus into living labs for sustainable change through various community engagement and research initiatives. Prior to this role, Jasleen was an air quality analyst with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), where she was responsible for air quality modeling and establishing permitting air impacts for criteria and health effects pollutants.
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Video Blog: How Texas A&M International University Slashed Energy Use by 33%
Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) sprawls across 300 lush acres in Webb County. Through their partnership with Schneider Electric, the University has revolutionized its energy use with savvy upgrades that not only enhance the campus but also bolster students' learning experience. A staggering 33% reduction in utility usage marks their triumphant leap towards efficiency. Explore the journey of innovation and commitment in their latest video.
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New TEA-UP Members
Welcome new TEA-UP Members! We are so happy to have you on board:
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Spotlight on CELC: Member Events and Updates
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NCTCOG Webinar: Building Management Systems - Scalable Solutions to Help You Manage What Matters
August 19, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
This webinar brings together multiple perspectives to explain what Building Management Systems are, explore some best management practices for a BMS, outline the scalability of technology to meet your needs, and examples of real-world implementation. Learn how to navigate challenges, leverage existing systems, and plan for future upgrades.
Register here.
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IREC Webinar: Introduction to SolSmart for Texas Local Governments
August 21, 1:00-2:30 pm
IREC is offering a fall cohort for Texas local governments, an opportunity to share knowledge, access free resources and guidance, and earn or level-up SolSmart designation.
Register here.
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CAPCOG Region: Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Sensor Siting Survey
CAPCOG, in collaboration with the Clean Air Coalition, plans to install low-cost outdoor air quality sensors that provide real-time, publicly available air pollution data across the Austin region. These air sensors will help CAPCOG develop a better understanding of air pollution levels across the region and provide opportunities for environmental education, benefiting both students and adults.
CAPCOG is currently conducting a Sensor Siting Survey to determine what factors are most important to the Central Texas public when it comes to air quality and consider recommended site locations.
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Resources to Accelerate Your Energy Improvement
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Austin Energy Passive Building Incentive
Austin Energy is testing a new incentive to help address the critical need for sustainable, affordable housing in Central Texas. Participants can earn incentives for affordable multifamily projects that obtain certification from Phius. Research shows that Phius projects are more durable and resilient, reduce energy loads, improve indoor air quality and produce quieter environments. These benefits come from a tighter building envelope and more rigorous design strategies.
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CenterPoint Energy CoolSaver Tune-up
Goose Creek CISD is participating in the CenterPoint CoolSaver program. CLEAResult will be sending a team of technicians to tune up a number of their HVAC systems without cost.
This program is offered to commercial sites within the CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric service territory for tune-ups on your HVAC systems.
For more information: A/C system tune-up.
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Career Moves: Hot Opportunities & Job Openings You Should Know
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What We're Reading: Insights and Inspiration
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