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In this Newsletter:
- Save the Dates: Important Events in 2025!
- Upcoming & Previous Webinars
- Where I'm Headed
- What We're Reading
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Save the Dates: Important Events in 2025! | |
SPEER’s 2025 Energy Code Ambassador and TECCC Meeting | |
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Save the date! Our Energy Code Ambassadors and Texas Energy Code Compliance Collaborative (TECCC) meeting is on the horizon for Thursday, April 10th in Round Rock, TX. We're excited to get our coalition together to gain valuable insights into the wide spectrum of code related activities taking place across Texas.
Importantly, this meeting serves as a critical platform for all our stakeholders. We highly value your active participation, as it drives the evolution of our energy practices. In this spirit, we'll be facilitating a robust discussion regarding the adoption and enforcement of the 2021 and 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and well as 2021 and 2024 Building Codes. Your input is instrumental in steering these discussions and shaping future strategies.
We look forward to bringing together our vibrant community of stakeholders, fostering collaborative dialogue, and paving the way for future energy conservation initiatives.
When:
Thursday, April 10th
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Where:
Hilton Garden Inn
2310 North IH35
Round Rock, Texas, 78681
Register here.
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SPEER is a proud Endorsing Partner of the upcoming Retrofit USA Conference in Austin on April 23-24. We invite you to join us at this important event and note that you can save 15% on registration with our code: SPEER15.
Join us and hear from keynotes and expert panelists while participating in interactive roundtables and workshops covering regulations, standards, codes, financing, design, construction, project management and energy efficiency innovations. Experience live product demonstrations and query knowledgeable exhibitors about how cutting-edge materials, approaches, technology integration, and game-changing climate resiliency techniques are transforming retrofits.
Register today and take advantage of this discount to discover who, what, and where retrofitting is achieving the country’s most outstanding energy efficiency results today. We look forward to seeing you there!
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SPEER's 2025 Industry + Policy Workshop | |
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New year, new Workshop! We're excited to announce dates and venue for the 2025 SPEER Industry + Policy Workshop, happening September 18-19 at the AT&T Hotel & Conference Center in Austin. While last year's record-setting event will be hard to top, we're excited to set the bar even higher this year in a larger venue. We hope you will join us!
Registration info coming soon. In the meantime, check out our recap page with photos and video from 2024's fantastic Workshop.
Discounted overnight room reservations can be made here.
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Duct Sealing, Leakage Testing, and Ventilation – Code Requirements are Changing
Join us for an in-depth webinar designed specifically for building officials, plan reviewers, and 3rd party energy verifiers to navigate the latest HVAC energy code requirements related to duct sealing, leakage testing, and ventilation. As energy codes become more stringent, understanding compliance requirements is critical for ensuring efficiency, indoor air quality, and overall system performance.
This session will provide a comprehensive look at IECC and ENERGY STAR requirements for duct leakage testing, approved sealing methods, and mechanical ventilation verification. We’ll also cover field testing procedures, compliance verification strategies, and common mistakes that can lead to test failures.
What You'll Learn:
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Duct leakage has a major impact on energy efficiency and code compliance – even minor leaks can result in test failures and higher energy costs.
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Proper testing procedures and documentation are crucial – knowing how to conduct and interpret a duct leakage test ensures compliance and avoids costly rework.
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Mechanical ventilation is often overlooked in compliance reviews – understanding airflow verification and balancing is key to meeting code requirements and improving indoor air quality.
When: February, 25th 2025, 10:30 AM Central Time
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HVAC Grading ANSI 310 Standard
Join us for an informative webinar on HVAC Grading and ANSI/RESNET/ACCA Standard 310, designed to help HVAC professionals, energy raters, and home performance specialists understand how this standard enhances system efficiency, comfort, and overall home energy ratings. ANSI 310 provides a consistent framework for grading HVAC installation quality, impacting home energy scores and compliance with programs like ENERGY STAR and tax credit qualifications.
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Overview of ANSI Standard 310 – Understand the purpose, scope, and key components of the standard, including duct system performance, refrigerant charge verification, and airflow assessment.
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How HVAC Grading Affects Energy Ratings – Learn how proper installation and verification impact home energy performance and qualify homes for efficiency programs.
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Best Practices for Compliance and Implementation – Get insights on achieving higher grades, avoiding common pitfalls, and leveraging the standard to improve system performance.
When: March, 18th 2025, 10:30 AM Central Time
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In Case You Missed It - Past Webinar Offerings | |
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Energy Inspection - Mechanical Ventilation Testing
There continues to be lots of questions around the requirements for mechanical ventilation. This is a great webinar to review.
During this webinar, we will study and break down the different ventilation equipment that is available and go through the different testing methods being used. The 2021 IECC testing is now required, but there’s no standard testing method being used. Let’s look at some data about the testing result differences when using different equipment to perform the test.
Presenter: Randy Plumlee, Senior Manager, Building Performance, SPEER
Original Air Date: April 21, 2023
Check it out on SPEER's YouTube channel.
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SPEER is looking for individuals or organizations with a passion for our Energy Conservation Code. Are you interested in presenting on one of our webinars? Do you have a topic that is valuable for builders, inspectors, city officials, 3rd party raters? Contact us today! | |
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Where I'm Headed:
When: Feb. 18th
Where: Capital Homes in Tulsa OK for Energy Codes training
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*Interested in SPEER bringing in-field training to you or learning about the 2021 IECC changes, mechanical ventilation training, and HVAC best practices? Contact us! | |
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Reading the Roof After a Snowstorm - Energy Vanguard
Though we don’t get a lot of snow in Texas, the same can be done when we get frost. I have a hard time driving through my neighborhood in the early morning during a frost and NOT looking at everyone’s roof, noticing all the spots where the frost is missing. This is a good sign of warm air leaking out of the home.
In this article, Allison Bailes discusses how snow patterns on roofs reveal insights into a home's heat loss and insulation effectiveness. By observing areas where snow has melted versus where it remains, homeowners can identify potential issues such as air leaks, insufficient insulation, or poorly sealed ducts. For instance, melted patches on north-facing roofs, which receive less sunlight, often indicate heat escaping from the interior. Bailes emphasizes that complex roof designs, like those with dormers or vaulted ceilings, are particularly prone to such problems due to the challenges in proper insulation and air sealing.
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Check out all the resources we have on our website, including a link to our YouTube page with hours of video training content! | | | | |
