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Registration | Register Today – Join the Energy Summit — Texas Energy Summit Register now for the Texas Energy Summit to connect with industry leaders, explore energy policies, and participate in our conference events.

⚡ Reminder: Don't miss the 22nd Annual Texas Energy Summit, held at the Texas Capitol NEXT WEEK, Nov. 4-6.

Join discussions on pressing energy topics in Texas with experts, policymakers, advocates, & industry leaders.

Register today: https://ow.ly/EyYL50X0bXJ

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🎉 SPEER CEO Todd McAlister and Senior Manager of Policy Engagement Noah Oaks are in the house today at the 2025 Roger Farrer Energy Conference in Stillwater, OK.

SPEER was excited to participate in this year's program at the lunch policy panel discussion!

#OKenergy #energyefficiency #energysky

📰 October's edition of our Policy newsletter is live! A few highlights:

➡️ New SPEER Blog
➡️ Morgan Johnson Appointed to PUCT
➡️ IOU Energy Efficiency Report
➡️ What We’re Reading/Hearing
➡️ And more!

‼️ Dive in: https://ow.ly/rle350XiEGn

#TXenergy #OKenergy #energyefficiency #energysky

🚨 Webinar alert: "Navigating IECC Energy Code Compliance for Demand-Controlled Hot Water Recirculation Systems"

When: November 3 @ 10:30 am

➡️ More info and registration here: https://ow.ly/fEaB50XhwSo

#TXenergy #OKenergy #energyefficiency #energysky

Houston peak load to grow nearly 50% in 6 years: CenterPoint Industrial growth and the rise of data centers are fueling CenterPoint Energy's outlook and a $65 billion spending plan.

⚡It's no secret that demand is growing fast in SPEER's territory.

Utility Dive takes a more specific look at Houston peak load growth, which is expected to rise by almost 50% in the next six years.

➡️ Read more: https://ow.ly/1F9a50XhxXk

#TXenergy #energyefficiency #energysky

In 2023, Texas consumed more energy than any other state. What’s driving the numbers? The Lone Star State used twice as much energy as California and three times as much as Florida.

‼️ In 2023 Texas consumed more energy than any other U.S. state, using twice as much as California and three times as much as Florida.

Texas Standard discusses several factors driving this growth in demand.

➡️ Read more: https://ow.ly/brC050XgSxc

#TXenergy #energyefficiency #energysky

🎉 Today is Heat Pump Water Heater Day! We hope you're joining Advanced Water Heating Initiative for a whole day dedicated to heat pump water heaters.

‼️ View the full program: https://ow.ly/kq0F50XgjCu

#HPWHDay #TXenergy #OKenergy #energysky

🚨 Webinar reminder: Join us for "Texas Residential and Commercial Building Code Update"

When: TOMORROW @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

➡️ More info & registration here: https://ow.ly/UBMM50X2RHO

#TXenergy #energyefficiency #energysky

‼️ Webinar reminder: Join SPEER's Senior Manager of Building Performance Randy Plumlee & Houston GBRC for "Residential Building Envelope Inspection and Testing for Contractors"

When: TOMORROW, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Register: https://ow.ly/u07E50Xfy1X

#TXenergy #energyefficiency #energysky

‼️Engagement opportunity: Austin Energy is looking for input for their Comprehensive Distribution Resiliency Plan.

Please take a moment to watch the short presentations at the link below, followed by a survey.

➡️ Learn more and participate here: https://ow.ly/F08Y50XfyvL

#TXenergy #energysky

📰 October's edition of our Energy Codes newsletter is here! A few highlights:

➡️ Great Upcoming Webinars
➡️ SPEER Industry + Policy Workshop: Photo/Video Recap Live!
➡️ Texas Energy Code Adoption
➡️ And more!

Check it out: https://ow.ly/o52u50XenAh

#TXenergy #OKenergy #energyefficiency #energysky

🚨 Webinar reminder: "Healthy Homes & Climate Readiness"

When: TOMORROW @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

This session is designed to be accessible & actionable, bridging best practices with everyday homeowner conversations.

➡️ More info/registration: https://ow.ly/vP1V50X8tTx

#TXenergy #OKenergy #energysky

VPP Convergence Project aims to educate states on virtual power plants Tesla, Sunrun, Leap, Voltus and the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners are involved in the effort.

💡 Energy Policy Design Institute launches The VPP Convergence Project, a new initiative to assist state public utility commissions with decision making re: virtual power plants.

➡️ Read more via Utility Dive: https://ow.ly/VXY550Xe6TE

#energyefficiency #TXenergy #OKenergy #energysky

‼️ Tomorrow: make sure to join our CleanTX friends at their #GridNEXTATX Conference in Austin!

With tons of great speakers and a packed agenda of important sessions, this one is not to be missed.

➡️ Head here for more info and registration: https://ow.ly/FnK350XeZ5P

#TXenergy #energysky

🚨 Webinar reminder: Join us for "Texas Residential and Commercial Building Code Update"

When: October 24 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

➡️ More info & registration here: https://ow.ly/UBMM50X2RHO

#TXenergy #energyefficiency #energysky

💡 The full video recap from this year's Industry + Policy Workshop is LIVE!

Huge thanks to our 2025 sponsors and all attendees, speakers, and panelists who joined us.

➡️ Dive in here: https://ow.ly/uY9550XbZXr

#spEEr25 #energyefficiency #TXenergy #OKenergy #TXlege #energysky

‼️ Save the date for #HPWHDay on October 23rd!

✅ An amazing keynote speaker
✅ Interactive workshops + expert panels
✅ Connect with home and building owners, manufacturers, installers, home builders, advocates, and HPWH owners

➡️ Register here: https://ow.ly/aHEn50XbRbx

#TXenergy #OKenergy

‼️ New SPEER blog: "Energy Efficiency as a First Line of Defense Against Extreme Heat in Texas"

While emergency cooling centers & hydration campaigns grab headlines, a quieter, long-term strategy deserves attention: #energyefficiency.

➡️ Dive in here: https://ow.ly/wAEv50Xb2qo

#TXenergy #energysky

🚨 Webinar reminder: Join us for "Aligning Policy and Research for Municipal & Higher Ed Energy Innovation"

When: TOMORROW @ 02:00 PM

➡️ More info & registration here: https://ow.ly/YOeQ50X2nqk

#TXenergy #Txlege #energyefficiency #energysky

📰 October's issue of the CELC newsletter is live! Some highlights:

➡️ Exciting CELC Opportunities
➡️ Texas Energy Advocates – University Program (TEA-UP)
➡️ Member Updates
➡️ Career Moves
➡️ And more!

Dive in: https://ow.ly/FmSJ50X9KXl

#TXenergy #OKenergy #energyefficiency #energysky

Energy efficiency is reducing Northeast peak demand, electricity bills: Acadia “It is more important than ever for policymakers, advocates, program administrators, and consumers to understand the value ... of energy efficiency resource acquisition,” said Acadia’s Jamie Dickerson.

‼️ Exciting news out of the Northeast: analysis shows #energyefficiency programs in seven east coast states are saving utility customers billions and reducing peak demand on the grid.

➡️ Read more via Utility Dive: https://ow.ly/Th0250X9Lhr

#TXenergy #OKenergy #energysky

Registration — Texas Energy Summit

⚡ Interested in discussing pressing energy topics in Texas with experts, policymakers, advocates, & industry leaders? Don't miss the 22nd Annual Texas Energy Summit, held at the Texas Capitol Nov. 4-6.

Learn more & register today: https://ow.ly/EyYL50X0bXJ

#TXenergy #TES25 #energysky

🚨 Webinar alert: "Healthy Homes & Climate Readiness"

When: 10/22 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

This session is designed to be accessible & actionable, bridging best practices with everyday homeowner conversations.

➡️ More info/registration: https://ow.ly/vP1V50X8tTx

#TXenergy #OKenergy #energysky

Heat pump, solar and storage deployment could offset AI load through 2029: report Subsidies of 50% for heat pumps and 30% for solar and storage would free up well over 100 GW of grid capacity at a cost comparable to new gas generation, Rewiring America said last week.

⚡ Utility Dive discusses a recent Rewiring America report re: the potential for #heatpumps, solar & storage to offset projected demand growth from AI data centers through 2029.

➡️ Read more: https://ow.ly/X2RC50X8unz

#TXenergy #OKenergy #energyefficiency

‼️ Save the date for #HPWHDay on October 23rd!

✅ An amazing keynote speaker
✅ Interactive workshops + expert panels
✅ Connect with home and building owners, manufacturers, installers, home builders, advocates, and HPWH owners

➡️ Register here: https://bit.ly/HPWH-Day-RSVP

#TXenergy #OKenergy

States get a blueprint to speed up heat-pump adoption A new report offers more than 50 useful strategies for states to help residents replace fossil-fuel-burning furnaces and water heaters with cleaner heat…

💡 Canary Media Inc. discusses a recent report on various strategies to ramp up #heatpump adoption state by state.

The report outlines six primary recommendations, including accessibility for lower-income households & more.

➡️ Dive in: https://ow.ly/CXLT50X2Tf1

#TXenergy #OKenergy #energysky

🚨 Webinar alert: Join us for "Texas Residential and Commercial Building Code Update"

When: October 24 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

➡️ More info & registration here: https://ow.ly/UBMM50X2RHO

#TXenergy #energyefficiency #energysky

🚨 Webinar alert: Join us for "Aligning Policy and Research for Municipal & Higher Ed Energy Innovation"

When: Oct 16 @ 02:00 PM

➡️ More info & registration here: https://ow.ly/YOeQ50X2nqk

#TXenergy #Txlege #energyefficiency #energysky

⚡ Happy #EEDay2025! #Energyefficiency helps us save 💵, reduce pollution, create jobs, & ensure a more resilient, reliable grid.

By using less energy to perform the same tasks, EE reduces monthly energy bills & makes our homes more comfortable and safe. https://ow.ly/WkVo50X2PLF

#energysky

🚨 Webinar reminder! Join us for "SECO Utility Management Reporting"

When: TOMORROW @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Target audience: state agencies and higher education institutions.

➡️ Register here: https://ow.ly/j0Js50WVQPV

#energyefficiency #TXenergy #energysky