SPEER Energy Codes Edition: June

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What We're Reading

Upcoming Webinars/Events

Energy Codes Webinar -

2024 IECC C404.6 Explained: Commercial Hot Water Recirculation & Controls

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

Join us for a practical deep dive into Section C404.6 of the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), covering the latest requirements for service water heating circulation systems and demand-controlled recirculation strategies in commercial buildings.

This session will explain how the code is shifting away from continuously operating recirculation systems toward smarter controls designed to reduce energy waste, piping heat loss, and unnecessary pump operation.

Special guest: Juliana Campbell & Gabe Ayala, AutoHot USA / Enovative Group, Inc.

Contractor and Workforce Development Topic Meeting: TX HOMES and HEAR Rebate Programs

July 8 @ 12:00 pm

The State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) and the program implementer, APTIM Federal Services LLC, invite Texans to provide input on the design of the Home Efficiency Rebates (HOMES) and Home Electrification and Appliances Rebate (HEAR) programs. Funded through the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, these programs will offer rebates to eligible households to help complete energy efficiency improvements and reduce energy costs.

This meeting will explore topics around contractors and workforce development, including:

Availability of contractors within rural or hard-to-reach communities.
Identification of job categories with shortages and growth opportunities.
Strategies for recruiting and developing a qualified workforce.
Contractor participation requirements.
Assessment and installation requirements.
Quality control requirements.

You should register and attend if:

You are a subject matter expert in any of these areas.
You have previous experience in similar programs in Texas or are an electrical or weatherization contractor in Texas.
You are prepared to engage and contribute constructively to the conversation.

Noteworthy

In-Person Opportunities: Learn More About Texas HOMES and HEAR Programs

Join APTIM and the Texas State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) for free in-person community events across the state this summer to share and gather input on the new Texas Home Efficiency Rebates (HOMES) and Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR) programs.

These programs will provide rebates to eligible households — up to $8,000 for HOMES and up to $14,000 for HEAR — to make energy efficiency improvements and reduce energy costs.

These events are open to the public and will allow time for questions.

Learn more and register here.

Austin Energy Green Building 2026 Single-Family Rating Update

June 24 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

AEGB is updating the Single-Family Rating in response to new building codes and City policies.

Join the upcoming discussion designed to bring together professionals from across the building industry to explore current issues, share field experiences, and discuss practical approaches to improving energy code compliance and building performance.

Whether you're a code official, energy inspector, builder, designer, or industry stakeholder, this session provides an opportunity to learn from peers, ask questions, and contribute valuable perspectives that help shape the future of our profession. We encourage everyone with an interest in energy efficiency and building performance to participate in this important conversation.

Join them in-person at Austin Energy Headquarters OR virtually to review the new AEGB Single Family and Multifamily Ratings.

Head here for more info & RSVP.

When: June 18th – 19th

Where: Trainings for the Rio Grande Valley

When: June 20th

Where: South Texas Builders Show

When: July 15th

Where: Presentation for the North Texas Chapter of ICC

*Interested in SPEER bringing in-field training to you or learning about the 2021 IECC changes, mechanical ventilation training, and HVAC best practices?

SPEER Resources & Webinar Archive

In Case You Missed It!

Did you miss our recent webinar, Understanding Code-Driven Energy Metering in Commercial Buildings?

Join us as we host Kira Schmidt from AccuEnergy. Her presentation explains how modern energy codes—such as the International Energy Conservation Code and ASHRAE 90.1—are shifting from design-based compliance to performance-based accountability through required energy metering. It outlines why metering exists, how compliance paths dictate requirements, and how codes mandate end-use monitoring, data logging, storage, and reporting. The presentation also connects these requirements to real-world design decisions, highlighting how metering must be integrated early into electrical and system layouts to ensure compliance and long-term operational success.

Check out all the resources we have on our website, including a link to our YouTube page with hours of video training content!

What We're Reading

The Case for Home Ventilation Specialists

In this recent article from Energy Vanguard, Allison Bailes makes the case for a new specialty within the building industry: home ventilation specialists. As homes become tighter and ventilation requirements more complex, proper design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of these systems are increasingly critical. The article highlights the gap between code requirements and real-world performance, emphasizing the need for professionals with dedicated expertise in residential ventilation and indoor air quality. It's a timely reminder that the "V" in HVAC deserves just as much attention as heating and cooling.

The article argues that as building codes increasingly require whole-house ventilation, the industry needs professionals who specialize specifically in ventilation system design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance to ensure healthy, efficient homes.