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Live from the SPEER Newsroom:

"Watt's Up" With Kylah McNabb?
Industry + Policy Workshop 2025: Almost Here!
SPEER's Summer Efficiency Tips
Upcoming Events & Webinars
Noteworthy
What We're Reading

"Watt's Up" With Kylah McNabb?

Have you caught the newest episode of our "Watt's Up" video series?

In this edition we sit down with Kylah McNabb, Principal of Vesta Strategic Sol utions, to get a status update on the 60th Oklahoma Legislature thus far and her takeaways re: energy issues in the great state of Oklahoma.

Industry + Policy Workshop 2025: Almost Here!

We are a mere two weeks away from this year's Industry + Policy Workshop, and could not be more excited!

We have a lot in store for you, with plenty of opportunities for networking, collaboration, and great discussion.

2025's packed conference agenda dives into the most timely and relevant topics facing our industry today: from cutting-edge technologies to people-centered strategies.

Time is running out, register today and join us September 18-19 in Austin!

SPEER's Summer Efficiency Tips

Summer may be nearly over, but folks in SPEER's territory know that summer temperatures in our region will continue for some time. We've assembled a list of energy efficiency tips to help lower the burden of this season's energy costs.

Optimizing AC and fan use, reducing heat gain, strategic appliance utilization, and other included tips can all help keep your household's demand in check through the rest of this season's high temps. Dive in here for the full list of SPEER's Summer Efficiency Tips.

Upcoming Events & Webinars

Webinar: Open Cell Spray Foam - Comfort,

Compliance, and Code Clarity

September 23 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Presented by: Cody Wilson, Climate Control Insulation

Spray foam insulation continues to grow in popularity—but how does it really perform when it comes to energy code compliance, building durability, and occupant comfort?

Join us for an engaging conversation with Cody Wilson of Climate Control Insulation, where we’ll explore the practical benefits of open cell spray foam insulation and clear up some of the confusion around its use in residential construction.

We’ll discuss:

How open cell spray foam compares to traditional insulation materials
Common field questions about R-values, air barriers, and vapor control
When and how open cell foam meets (or exceeds) the 2021 and 2024 IECC requirements

CELC Webinar: Aligning Policy and Research for Municipal & Higher Ed Energy Innovation

October 16 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Panelists:

Hammad Chaudhry, Austin Energy
Andee Chamberlain, Texas State University
Chris Pasch, CLEAResult
Noah Oaks, SPEER

Join us for a dynamic webinar exploring how cross-sector partnerships advance energy efficiency and sustainability. Hear from experts in local government, academia, and industry as they share insights, challenges, and successes in implementing real-world energy solutions. Ideal for policymakers, researchers, and industry professionals seeking impactful collaboration models across Texas and beyond.

Whether you’re a policymaker, researcher, utility professional, or industry stakeholder, this webinar offers valuable perspectives on how collaborative models can shape a more energy-efficient future for communities across Texas and beyond.

Noteworthy

SECO Releases the Public ISD and Rural Hospitals LED Retrofit RFAs on ESBD

The Public ISD Interior and Exterior LED Lighting reimbursable grant allows eligible K-12 public school districts to replace interior and exterior overhead lighting, wall packs, and all other qualified lighting with high-efficiency LED lighting systems.

Interested parties can access funding information and additional details on the SECO website using this link.

SPEER CEO to Speak at ACEEE's 2025 Energy Efficiency as a Resource Conference

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

Wednesday, October 8th, 10:00 – 11:30 am
Plenary Panel – Regional Roundup

To check out the full conference agenda and registration info, head here.

Texas Energy Summit 2025 Call for Student Posters

The Texas Energy Summit, hosted by the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station’s Energy Systems Laboratory (ESL), is a premier educational conference that provides attendees the opportunity to engage in a lively conversation about cleaner air, a better built environment, sustainability, and a new energy economy.

This year TES is hosting a call for student poster design, with an abstract deadline of October 13 and a final poster deadline of October 27.

Head here for conference info and poster submission details.

Energy Efficiency Day 2025: October 1st

Energy Efficiency Day is on October 1st this year! Energy efficiency helps us save money, cut pollution, create jobs, and ensure a more resilient, reliable grid. Read about energy efficiency's pivotal role and how SPEER is driving energy efficiency forward as a demand-side solution. How will you celebrate #EEday this year? Learn more.

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What We're Reading

Heat pump adoption expected to grow despite federal shift - Utility Dive

Lawmakers in House and Senate move to maintain Energy Star - Utility Dive

Energy demand is growing. Can virtual power plants help? - Marketplace

Lights or groceries?: Rising energy bills bring hard choices for low-income Texans - Texas Standard

Extreme Heat Streaks - Climate Central

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