FUNDING THE WORK:

Turning Energy Efficiency into Revenue

Virtual - Tuesday, August 11, 2026

11:30am- 12:30pm

For most energy managers, the hardest part of an efficiency project isn't the engineering. It's funding it. Yet the same efficiency work that lowers a facility's energy use can also pay for itself, both through upfront utility incentives and through long-term revenue programs many managers don't realize they qualify for.

This session brings together two partners who help Texas energy managers and public-sector building owners turn efficiency into dollars, on both the front end and the back end.

CenterPoint Energy: Commercial Energy Efficiency Programs

CenterPoint Energy helps commercial and small industrial facilities transition to a lower-carbon future through conservation and efficiency programs designed to be effective and affordable. Their rebates and incentives, awarded based on verified peak demand reduction and energy savings, help offset the cost of the improvements you're already planning to make.

BidConnectUSA: A New Revenue Opportunity for Your Buildings

Through the Buildings Financial Rewards Program, BidConnectUSA helps TEMA energy managers generate recurring revenue for up to 20 years from qualifying improvements like HVAC, chillers, boilers, insulation, and building automation systems. A two-year retroactive window means projects completed as far back as 2024 may qualify. With more than 8 million square feet already enrolled by Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, the opportunity for Texas school districts and public entities is significant.

These live sessions are free to all TEMA members and those interested in learning more about Energy Management. Past recordings are available on the TEMA Community to TEMA members.