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Live from the SPEER Newsroom:
- New SPEER Member!
- Registration Open: Building Operator Certification Fall 2026 Course
- Action Needed: Seeking Survey Responses for Energy Management Interest
- Upcoming Events & Webinars
- Noteworthy
- What We're Reading
| | New SPEER Member: Renew Home | | |
Join us in giving a warm welcome to Renew Home as the newest member of SPEER!
We're thrilled to have them on board as we continue the pursuit of our mission to advance energy efficiency in Texas and Oklahoma.
Want to join them? See how your organization can get involved with SPEER and reach out to us with any questions!
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Registration Open:
Building Operator Certification Fall 2026 Course
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Registration is officially open for our Fall 2026 Building Operator Certification (BOC) Course!
The course will run from August 4th - November 12th, and registration will close July 24th at 5:00 PM CST.
Review the course syllabus here, and learn more about the BOC Training Program here.
| | ACTION NEEDED: Seeking Survey Responses for Energy Management Interest | | |
The Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) was recently awarded funding from the State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) to help provide assistance to local governments for energy and water conservation efforts.
CAPCOG, in partnership with SPEER, is conducting a central Texas survey to identify specific regional energy management interests, needs, priorities, capacities, and potentials for use in development of program partners, activities, and scope. This survey will gather input from community members and stakeholders to determine the interests and critical needs across the region.
Please complete this survey by July 17.
| | Upcoming Events & Webinars | |
Smart Campus, Smart Communities: Energy & Water Workshop | |
July 9 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
UTSA San Pedro I Building
506 Dolorosa St.
San Antonio, TX 78204
(Virtual option available.)
Join SPEER and the Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) for a half-day workshop re: an in-depth overview of strategies for demand-response, water management, and energy management.
Learn the latest best practices from expert speakers for curtailing energy loads, behavior-based engagement in sustainability initiatives, and identifying water-saving opportunities. This workshop is open to public agencies, higher education institutions, school districts, industry professionals, consultants, and students.
Register here.
| | Powering Texas Energy Strategies: Summer Workshop Series | |
Save Energy, Cut Costs:
Funding & Technical Resources for Public Buildings and Community Spaces
July 15 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Join us virtually on July 15 for the first in a three-part Energy and Water Conservation Summer Workshop Series. This workshop is designed for water districts, park and recreation departments, cities, state agencies, and other public entities seeking practical resources to reduce utility costs and improve public facility performance. The session will include three short presentations and time for questions and discussion on retrofit funding, technical assistance, and energy and water reporting resources.
These workshops are presented in partnership with the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG), the State Energy Conservation Office (SECO), and SPEER.
Register here.
| | CELC Webinar - Illuminated Insights: A Lighting Provider Power Hour | |
July 16 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join SPEER for a fast-paced, interactive Lighting Systems Provider Showcase designed to spark new ideas and connect you with industry leaders. The session kicks off with quick-fire, 5-minute presentations from 4–5 lighting experts—giving you the highlights you need, fast. After a brief transition, dive deeper in 20-minute breakout rooms where you can ask questions, explore solutions, and collaborate with peers. We’ll wrap with a short closing session to leave you energized and informed.
Register here.
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CELC Webinar - Green Warriors 2024 Pilot: A Model for Weatherization, Workforce Development, and Communities | |
July 23 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
This webinar highlights the Green Warriors 2024 Pilot, a South Dallas initiative led by UTA’s SEAR Lab with community and city partners to address challenges in various communities.
The pilot weatherized seven homes while training local residents through the City of Dallas Green Job Skills Program in building science and weatherization. The session will explore what these results mean for workforce development and the scaling of community-based weatherization programs in Dallas and beyond.
Speaker: Erick C. Jones, Jr., Assistant Professor, University of Texas at Arlington
Register here.
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In-Person & Virtual Opportunities:
Learn More About Texas HOMES and HEAR Programs
Virtual Topic Meetings This Week:
Subject matter experts, organizations and groups with targeted interests are invited to provide input and expertise for the Texas HOMES and HEAR Rebate programs. They can participate in meetings focused on specific topics or issues, as outlined in each meeting’s title below.
In-Person Community Events:
APTIM Federal Services, LLC, through its partnership with the Texas State Energy Conservation Office (SECO), is hosting free, in-person community events across the state this summer to inform the design of Texas’ HOMES and HEAR Rebate programs. Join one of 11 Community Events to learn more about the Programs and contribute your perspective.
These events are open to the public and will allow time for questions.
Learn more via SECO here.
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