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SPEER's Hiring!

CELC Part-Time Position: Community Efficiency Leadership Associate



We are looking for a part-time candidate to help with our Local Government CELC (Community Efficiency Leadership Coalition) program! This individual will provide technical support & undertake research or convene meetings and forums for educational purposes regarding local government energy efficiency and sustainability. Join our team and make an impact on our environment and community today! Learn more about the position and apply here.

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Building Operator Certification (BOC) Training Course

The Building Operator Certification training provides building operators with skill enhancement in energy-efficient building operations. Operations & maintenance best practices can save 5-20% annually on energy bills but buildings can only be operated efficiently if the building operator is properly trained.

BOC graduates make their buildings more comfortable, efficient, and environmentally friendly. Save your spot for SPEER's winter BOC course beginning December 3rd! View the course syllabus.

SPEER's Updated Strategic Plan

At SPEER our mission is to advance energy efficiency in Texas and Oklahoma by providing science-based resources and trainings and promoting policies that advance energy efficiency technology, research, and other innovations, among other tools. We have the vision of positioning SPEER as the regional leader in the education and promotion of energy efficient building and residential systems and distributed energy resources that strengthen local economies, improve health and quality of life, and protect the environment.

The updated SPEER Strategic Plan for 2024-2027 will help us achieve continued success in these goals. Dive in here to check it out!

Upcoming Events

CELC Webinar - Empowering Change: Sustainable Financing Mechanisms for Texas Communities

November 14 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Join us for an insightful webinar introducing the Clean Energy Fund of Texas (CEFTX), a national leader in promoting clean energy solutions. During this session, you’ll learn who they are, what drives their mission, and the impactful programs they offer that enable communities to access sustainable financing and drive energy efficiency.

In this webinar, you’ll:

• Explore Sustainable Financing Accelerator and learn how it helps communities secure resources for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.
• Gain insight into statewide efforts to support local clean energy initiatives that stimulate economic growth and foster resilient communities.
• Understand how financing options empower residents in Texas and Oklahoma to make clean energy upgrades.

Who Should Attend: Whether you’re a community leader, financial professional, or clean energy advocate, this webinar offers a valuable opportunity to learn about impactful, sustainable financing tools and explore ways we can collaborate for a cleaner, greener future.

Register here.

Texas Energy Summit 2024

Join us at the 21st Annual Texas Energy Summit, November 19 to 21 at the Texas Capitol in Austin. This exciting event focuses on the intersection of air quality and energy systems. Sessions will cover a range of topics including energy efficiency, transportation electrification, the grid, emerging technologies, and more.

Register today! For more info, head here.

CELC Webinar - Maximizing Your Grant Success From Application to Award

December 5 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Unlock the keys to grant success! Join SPEER and Learn Design Apply Inc., a leading grant consulting firm, for an engaging and informative webinar on navigating the complex world of funding opportunities. Whether you’re new to the grant process or looking to sharpen your skills, this session is designed to guide you through the entire grant lifecycle.

Topics covered will include:

• An overview of the current energy grant landscape and available funding sources
• Proven strategies for crafting compelling and successful grant applications
• Essential tips for effective post-award management and compliance
• Alternative pathways and strategies for leveraging unsuccessful applications

This comprehensive webinar offers valuable insights for professionals across the energy sector, helping you stay competitive in a rapidly evolving grant environment. Don’t miss this opportunity to boost your grant-writing and management expertise!

Presenter: Megan Beresford

Register here.

Noteworthy

SPEER Member Guest Blog

New SPEER Member Guest Blog! Check out “Leveraging the Inflation Reduction Act: Enhancing Collaboration Between Real Estate and Energy Efficiency” from our friends at Pearl Certification.

They discuss how the IRA offers an important opportunity for enhanced collaboration between the real estate and energy efficiency sectors, considering the requirements established by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for the Home Energy Rebates Programs. In addition, the piece offers suggestions for states to help bridge the gap between real estate and energy efficiency.

Dive in here.

SECO Opens Professional Engineering Services RFP

The State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 238L invites proposals from qualified, independent firms to provide professional energy engineering services to SECO’s administration of the State Energy Program: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund Program. Respondents should specialize in conducting ASHRAE Level II Audits and should have extensive knowledge and working experience with conducting and analyzing energy savings reports. Respondents should be able to identify energy retrofitting projects compliant with federal guidelines set forth through Davis-Bacon Act (DBA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Build America, Buy America (BABA), and National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) provisions.

Proposals due date: November 22, 2024

AESP FLEX Online Courses

AESP is helping you elevate your expertise with FLEX's premium quality online courses. Dive into the world of demand flexibility, learning about connected water heaters, lighting, HVAC systems, and distributed energy resources like solar and EVSE.

Thanks to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) this is cost-free, convenient, and designed for tomorrow's energy efficiency leaders.

Expand your knowledge and learn more now.

Advanced Energy United (AEU) Opportunities

Our friends at Advanced Energy United (AEU) are hiring! AEU’s Decision Maker Education and Engagement team is hiring for several positions across levels (associate, principal, and director). These positions will focus on engaging with decision makers to support building a clean energy economy. They are a fully remote organization and are looking for applicants from across the country. See all current openings here.

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What We're Reading

Demand flexibility programs ‘need to evolve’ as utilities shift to winter peaking: LBNL report - Utility Dive



Skills gap looms for energy efficiency jobs tied to net-zero emission goals: IEA - Utility Dive

Heat Pumps for Homes Heated with Hot Water Are Here - ACEEE

Fall has been very hot in South Texas thus far. Will it finish as the hottest ever? - San Antonio Express-News

Bipartisan initiative to accelerate deployment of distributed energy resources in U.S. - PV Magazine