According to ERCOT projections, the future of the Texas economy hinges on the triumph of renewables, batteries, and demand-side strategies, a reality we hope is increasingly understood & adopted by Texas leaders. Doug Lewin #txlege #txenergy douglewin.com/p/ercots-new-e…

Today’s Public Utility Commission of Texas open meeting agenda is stacked with items expected to cover several major #Txenergy projects the PUC has open, including #energyefficiency and the review of ancillary services. Tune in at 9:30 CT this morning . texasadmin.com/tx/puct/open_m…

Climate change is a major factor in the overall warming of Earth's temperature, resulting in hotter summers in SPEER's region & across the nation. By improving the #energyefficiency of our homes we can substantially reduce our energy consumption. #txenergy vox.com/science/241417…

Unable to attend our recent webinar with the experts at Daikin America on the Implications of EER Requirements on Heat Pump Adoption in Texas and Oklahoma? Head over to our YouTube channel to watch the recording! youtube.com/watch?v=0ttyJS…

Which U.S. cities have made the most progress toward increasing #energyefficiency & reducing greenhouse gas emissions? The ACEEE 2024 City Clean Energy Scorecard ranks 75 of the largest cities on these metrics. Find out who is leading the way ⤵️

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We are excited to announce SPEER's first Oklahoma newsletter, 'Oklahoma: Powering Forward.' Here you will find energy & efficiency related news focused on developments both nationally and locally in Oklahoma. Dive in here: ow.ly/OuNn50RsrmQ

It’s not yet summer & Texas is already facing grid warnings. Fortunately, we have lots of renewables but we need strategies that ⬇️ energy waste + reward consumers for conserving: #energyefficiency , demand response, weatherization. #txlege #txenergy ow.ly/xPHe50Rr4CT

This year's SPEER Industry + Policy Workshop will be held in Austin at the Archer Hotel on September 19-20th. Take a look at our event page to browse sponsorship opportunities and save your spot. We look forward to seeing you in the fall! ow.ly/T3av50RqPqz

The Texas electric grid can be reliable, sustainable and affordable if Austin and Washington can work together. Here's how: houstonchronicle.com/business/colum… #txlege Houston Chronicle

“New era of planning” launched by ERCOT as 2030 load growth projections soar 40 GW in a year. Some efforts include:
- ⬆️ distributed energy resources
- ⬆️ transmission to relieve constraints
- studying demand response + #energyefficiency opportunities
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'As an inaugural partner in the Better Buildings Commercial Heat Pump Accelerator, SPEER is demonstrating a commitment to leadership and collaboration,” - Maria Vargas, Director, Better Buildings

Press release: ow.ly/v2Sz50RhaYG
Accelerator website: ow.ly/Zwhq50RhaYE

Despite warnings of a possible #txenergy grid emergency last week ERCOT ended up having plenty of electricity, with batteries discharging > 1,700 megawatts of power to the grid during the tightest hours, the most since September’s grid emergency. ow.ly/ELke50Ro2TJ

Several exciting events coming up from the UH Energy Texas Industrial Energy Efficiency Program (TIEEP). Learn more about their upcoming Steam System Workshop and Energy Forum events, and save your spot now: ow.ly/MWnl50Rnbxu

Have you taken a look at the SPEER events calendar lately? We have several upcoming webinars that are sure to be engaging and informative. Reserve your spot today: ow.ly/qimV50Rn7Vi

TX will receive over $400 million in #SolarForAll funding! This historic federal investment in clean energy will help low-income & disadvantaged communities across Texas reduce power bills + climate emissions while also reducing stress and demand on the grid. #txlege #txclimate

Annually on April 1st the TX investor-owned utilities (IOU) are required to file their #energyefficiency plan & report (EEPR) to the Public Utility Commission of Texas. We’ve crunched the numbers for the 2024 calendar year reports and published a blog with our impressions. Dive in: ow.ly/4AIR50RmjIP

🚨This morning's SPEER policy newsletter is out and full of important Texas energy and grid related topics. We're covering Texas' IOU Energy Efficiency Plan & Reports (EEPR) filed, Oklahoma 59th Legislature Activities, and Senate Interim Charges Published. ow.ly/JLsn50Rmj62

Did you know Texas generated more electricity last month from solar power than from coal? That means lower power bills for consumers, less pollution/emissions, and a more reliable grid. #txlege #txclimate ow.ly/Ixcb50Rl8C2

Clean energy = jobs. Electric vehicle battery projects led the #cleanenergy manufacturing sector last month with over $2 billion in investments promising at least 1,660 jobs across five states. utilitydive.com/news/ev-batter…

Continuing our celebration of #EarthDay , we are sharing ENERGY STAR’s new home improvement savings tool. Today let's continue our commitment to #energyefficiency for a healthier planet, stronger grid, and lower utility bills! ow.ly/AMju50Rlb1k