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Attention Building Officials, AHJ's, Third-Party Advocates, other ICC Members:

SPEER would like to know if you’ve registered with the ICC as a Governmental Member Voting Representative (GMVR).

When resiliency related proposals are introduced into the I-codes, it would be helpful if we knew who to reach out to so we can have meaningful code proposals included into the next edition of the I-codes.

Are you registered as a GMVR for your jurisdiction? If so, please fill out the form that you can find HERE to help SPEER better align our building and energy code work.

Interested in finding out more about the voting process and how to become a "registered voter?" Find more information HERE.

Thank you for your time and input!

New SPEER Blog - Fixing Homes, Fixing the Grid: How Energy Efficiency and Weatherization Can Power a More Resilient Texas

Texas is facing a convergence of challenges that can no longer be addressed in isolation. Rapid load growth, rising housing costs, and an increasingly strained grid are colliding with a quieter but deeply significant issue: millions of Texans are living in homes that are simply not built to handle the state’s (increasingly volatile) climate.

The result is a compounding crisis where energy inefficiency drives up bills, worsens health outcomes, and increases risk for both households and the grid.

However, by investing in energy efficiency, scaling weatherization, adopting stronger building codes, and unlocking the full potential of distributed energy, Texas can address its housing, affordability, and energy challenges at the same time.

This is not just about keeping the lights on. It is about building a system that works better for everyone, especially those who have been left behind for far too long.

Read more here.

(Image via U.S. Energy Information Administration)