💡 As 2026 gets into full swing, SPEER is staying busy delivering critical information and educational opportunities. ➡️ Check out our calendar for a full schedule of upcoming events, trainings, and webinars, and join us! https://ow.ly/EPeu50Y4Rkg #TXenergy #TXlege #OKenergy #energysky

‼️Policy Update: The Public Utility Commission of Texas is holding an open meeting this morning at 9:30 am. ➡️ Take a look at the full agenda here and watch the live stream: https://ow.ly/6agY50Y4Qcv #TXlege #TXenergy #energyefficiency #energysky

🚨 SPEER Policy Webinar alert: "Data Center Growth & Energy Efficiency: Meeting the Needs of Texas and Oklahoma" When: February 25 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Presenter: Doug Presley, AnnDyl Policy Group ➡️ More info & registration here: https://ow.ly/1ogJ50Y1KAf #TXenergy #energyefficiency #energysky

🚨 Keynote speaker announced: TRACS 2026 Summit When: March 1-3 @ St. Edward's University, Austin Keynote: Jaime González, Founding Executive Director of the University of Houston Institute for Ecological Resilience ➡️ Register here: https://ow.ly/y3Wj50XJYyc #TXenergy #energyefficiency #energysky

❄️ New SPEER Blog - "Energy Efficiency: Texas' Most Powerful Tool for Grid Resilience" #Energyefficiency can play a pivotal role in solving some of the biggest challenges our south-central region is experiencing. ➡️ Read more: https://ow.ly/NwWv50Y3U3i#Energyefficiency #TXenergy #WinterStormFern #energysky

📰 January's edition of our Policy newsletter is here! A few highlights: ➡️ New SPEER Blog ➡️ SECO High Performance Building RFI ➡️ Policy Webinar Alert ➡️ Upcoming Events and Webinars ‼️ Dive in here: https://ow.ly/vjki50Y3TuL #TXenergy #OKenergy #energyefficiency #energysky

‼️ Exciting news: Solar + Battery Storage Switch Together Campaign In Spring 2026, Solar United Neighbors is launching a Switch Together residential group-buy solar and battery program in Texas. ➡️ Deadline to commit is April 1. More info here: https://ow.ly/5nOu50Y1LHV #TXenergy #energysky

⚡ An article this week from Claire Hao of the Houston Chronicle unpacks the potential for statewide #energyefficiency, weatherization, & other demand-side programs to help offset rising demand from data centers in Texas. ➡️ Read more: https://ow.ly/gBR350Y1b3e#energyefficiency #TXenergy #datacenters #energysky

🚨 Updated date! Weatherization Coordination Convening: From Insights to Action w/ HARC Research, Texas Energy Poverty Research Institute (TEPRI), & SPEER When: 2/13 @ 10:00 am- 1:00 pm Where: Austin Energy Headquarters ➡️ Learn more/register here: https://ow.ly/zAqH50XWav9 #TXenergy #energysky

💡 Canary Media Inc. discusses a recent U.S. House vote to rescind #energyefficiency standards for manufactured homes, a move that could exacerbate energy insecurity for many households across the U.S. ➡️ Read more: https://ow.ly/IwAy50Y06p3#energyefficiency #TXenergy #OKenergy #energysky

🥶 SPEER PSA: A strong winter weather system this week is forecasted to affect much of Texas, with frigid temps & potentially freezing rain/snow in much of the state. ➡️ Keep an eye on local condition reports & ERCOT weather forecasts: https://ow.ly/QFUV50Y0ibJ #TXenergy #energysky

🚨 CELC Webinar reminder: "Virtual Workshop - Navigating SECO Energy Reporting" When: TOMORROW @ 12 pm - 1 pm Join us for a comprehensive virtual workshop re: demystifying energy reporting regulations in Texas. ➡️ Register here: https://ow.ly/Eng050XwT1k #TXenergy #energyefficiency #energysky

‼️ Exciting news as Building Performance Association releases 2025 Energy Efficiency Jobs in America report! Findings include > 2.4 million Americans now working in the #energyefficiency sector, with 99.9% of counties having EE workers. ➡️ Dive in: https://ow.ly/vGqp50XXirE#energyefficiency #TXenergy #energysky

📰 January's edition of our Energy Codes newsletter is live! A few highlights: ➡️ Webinars/Events ➡️ Good News From Washington ➡️ Noteworthy News ➡️ What We're Reading ➡️ And more! Check it out: https://ow.ly/3yZP50XXYs3 #TXenergy #OKenergy #energysky

⚡ Latitude Media talks grid resilience in a recent article, discussing the role of extreme weather events and data center development in the rise of utility resiliency plans. ➡️ Read more: https://ow.ly/iW7l50XXf9x #TXenergy #OKenergy #energyefficiency #energysky

🚨 SPEER Webinar Reminder: "2024 IECC R405 Performance Path – What’s New, What’s Required, and How to Enforce It" When: January 20 @ 10:30 am ➡️ More info & registration: https://ow.ly/zShV50XQ3G7 #TXenergy #OKenergy #energyefficiency #energysky

📰 January's edition of our "Oklahoma: Powering Forward" newsletter is live! A few highlights from the first OK newsletter of the year: ➡️ Join us in 2026! ➡️ Noteworthy OK News ➡️ Upcoming Events & Webinars ➡️ And more! Check it out: https://ow.ly/5tu550XWTkX #OKenergy #energyefficiency #energysky

‼️Policy Update: The PUCT is holding their first open meeting of the new year this morning at 9:30 AM to discuss a variety of #TXenergy related items. ➡️ Check out the full agenda here & tune in to watch the live stream: https://ow.ly/siTp50XWHC0#TXenergy #TXlege #energyefficiency #energysky

‼️ Climate Central releases a review of U.S. Billion-Dollar Disasters in 2025 The increase in frequency of extreme weather reinforces the need for stronger #energyefficiency & weatherization measures to ensure a resilient grid & safe homes. ➡️ Dive in: https://ow.ly/7CWv50XW84h#energyefficiency #TXenergy #energysky

🚨 Event Alert! Weatherization Coordination Convening: From Insights to Action w/ HARC Research, Texas Energy Poverty Research Institute (TEPRI), & SPEER When: 2/5 @ 10:00 am- 1:00 pm (coffee and lunch included) Where: TBD ➡️ Learn more/register here: https://ow.ly/zAqH50XWav9 #TXenergy #energysky

📰 January's edition of the CELC newsletter is live! A few highlights: ➡️ Exciting CELC Opportunities Ahead ➡️ Texas Energy Advocates – University Program (TEA-UP) ➡️ Spotlight on CELC ➡️ Career Moves ➡️ And more! Dive in here: https://conta.cc/45x5RV6 #TXenergy #OKenergy #energyefficiency #energysky

‼️ Conference Alert! AI Data Centers Power and Cooling Strategies 2026: The Texas Edition When: 1/27-28 Where: The Crowne Plaza Dallas (Downtown) ➡️ SPEER Members receive a 15% discount with the code SPEER15. Learn more & register here: https://ow.ly/UPHB50XVw46 #TXenergy #energysky

☕ TOMORROW: Join us for our next monthly CELC Virtual Coffee Hour! When: 1/13 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Interested in attending? Join CELC here – we will send you the invite series: https://ow.ly/709r50VqoUw Learn more: https://ow.ly/uB2I50VqoUx #TXenergy #energyefficiency #energysky

‼️ Event Alert! SPEER/CAPCOG Workshop – Master Your Energy Data: Save Money & Support Clean Air When: 1/28 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am Where: 6800 Burleson Rd, Bldg. 310, Suite 165 (Pecan Room), Austin, TX, 78744 ➡️ Learn more/register here: https://ow.ly/30ce50XU0eG #TXenergy #energyefficiency #energysky

🚨 CELC Webinar alert: "Virtual Workshop - Navigating SECO Energy Reporting" When: January 22 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Join us for a comprehensive virtual workshop re: demystifying energy reporting regulations in Texas. ➡️ Register here: https://ow.ly/Eng050XwT1k #TXenergy #energyefficiency #energysky

🎉 Join us in 2026! As we enter a new year SPEER will continue to set a standard of excellence in our work towards a more sustainable, resilient, affordable, and efficient landscape across Texas & Oklahoma. ➡️ Learn more: https://ow.ly/TZUu50XSVv6 #TXenergy #OKenergy #energyefficiency #energysky

⚡ Recent ERCOT data shows that large load interconnection requests in the Lone Star State skyrocketed by nearly 300% in 2025 compared to 2024 year-end totals. ➡️ Read more via Utility Dive: https://ow.ly/YJlr50XSW2h #TXenergy #TXlege #energyefficiency #energysky

🚨 Save the date! TRACS 2026 Summit: Meeting the Moment - Shaping Tomorrow Together When: March 1-3, 2026 @ St. Edward's University, Austin ➡️ More info & registration: https://ow.ly/y3Wj50XJYyc #TXenergy #energyefficiency #energysky

‼️ Texas State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) Request For Information: High Performance Building Standards ➡️ Responses must be received by 1/30 @ 2 p.m. View the RFI here: https://ow.ly/E0XP50XSr0I #TXenergy #energyefficiency #energycodes #energysky

📰 Live from the SPEER Newsroom: The first edition of 2026 is here! A few highlights for January: ➡️ New SPEER Member ➡️ Member Highlight ➡️ Join us in 2026! ➡️ Upcoming Events and Webinars ➡️ What We’re Reading ➡️ And more! Dive in here: https://ow.ly/oZNJ50XS6sJ #TXenergy #OKenergy #energysky

☕ Join us for our next monthly CELC Virtual Coffee Hour: Energizing Connections! When: 1/13 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Interested in attending? Join CELC here – we will send you the invite series: https://ow.ly/709r50VqoUw Learn more: https://ow.ly/uB2I50VqoUx #TXenergy #energyefficiency #energysky

🚨 SPEER Webinar alert: "2024 IECC R405 Performance Path – What’s New, What’s Required, and How to Enforce It" When: January 20 @ 10:30 am ➡️ More info & registration: https://ow.ly/zShV50XQ3G7 #TXenergy #OKenergy #energyefficiency #energysky

‼️ Utility Dive discusses a recent AnnDyl Policy Group report re: the potential for home #energyefficiency upgrades to help offset data center load while boosting employment numbers. ➡️ Read more: https://ow.ly/ue5f50XQ58N#energyefficiency #TXenergy #OKenergy #energysky

⚡ Community Impact reflects on energy affordability and grid resilience issues in Texas as demand in the Lone Star State continues to grow, as well as increased awareness of #energyefficiency and demand-side measures. ➡️ Read more: https://ow.ly/bpqX50XMEIQ#energyefficiency #TXenergy #energyefficiency #energysky

🎉 Exciting new program from SPEER member Austin Energy! Their Solar Standard Offer Program will reduce the need for costly generation projects, lower demand, increase affordability, and promote grid resiliency. ➡️ Learn more: https://ow.ly/LJmM50XQ1AH #TXenergy #energyefficiency #energysky

🎄 From all of us at SPEER: Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year! We are very thankful for all who have joined us in our efforts this year, and we wish everyone a happy, healthy, restful holiday season. Cheers to more #energyefficiency in 2026. See you next year! #TXenergy #OKenergy #energysky

📰 December's edition of our Policy newsletter is live! A few highlights: ➡️ Energy Efficiency Rules Adopted by PUCT ➡️ Free Training Alert: "Sustainability 101" is Live! ➡️ Upcoming Events & Webinars ➡️ And more! ‼️ Dive in: https://ow.ly/pHMp50XMzGV #TXenergy #OKenergy #energyefficiency #energysky

‼️ Big things coming next year: Stay tuned! 2026 will mark an important milestone for SPEER and we hope you will help us celebrate! ➡️ Stay tuned for more... #TXenergy #OKenergy #energyefficiency #energysky

⚡ A recent blog from ACEEE discusses a successful rental housing #energyefficiency program in Florida that is making a positive impact in Alachua County, lowering energy bills & increasing home comfort and safety. ➡️ Read more: https://ow.ly/arHT50XKnql#energyefficiency #TXenergy #OKenergy #energysky

💡House Energy and Commerce Committee votes unanimously to push a five-year extension of federal assistance for weatherization and #energyefficiency upgrades. ➡️ Read more via Utility Dive: https://ow.ly/jQl250XJWxH#energyefficiency #TXenergy #OKenergy #energyefficiency #energysky

‼️Policy Update: The PUCT is holding their final open meeting of the calendar year this morning at 9:30 AM to discuss a variety of #TXenergy related items. ➡️ See the full agenda here & tune in to watch the live stream: https://ow.ly/Tso750XJZwZ#TXenergy #TXlege #energyefficiency #energysky

🚨 Save the date! TRACS 2026 Summit: Meeting the Moment - Shaping Tomorrow Together When: March 1-3, 2026 @ St. Edward's University, Austin ➡️ More info & registration: https://ow.ly/y3Wj50XJYyc #TXenergy #energyefficiency #energysky

📰 December's edition of our Energy Codes newsletter is here! A few highlights: ➡️ Webinars/Events ➡️ Final Call: FREE Spring 2026 BOC Course! ➡️ SECO Seeks Input on High-Performance Building Standards ➡️ Noteworthy News ➡️ And more! Check it out: https://conta.cc/4pF8hsQ #TXenergy #OKenergy #energysky

‼️ Texas Energy Poverty Research Institute (TEPRI) releases new paper: "ERCOT Electricity Affordability Outlook: Forecasting Residential Electricity Prices and Burdens (2025-2030)" ➡️ Read the full report: https://ow.ly/Y0pb50XIrEH #TXenergy #TXlege #energyefficiency #energysky

🎉 We’re thrilled to welcome TEMA as the newest member of SPEER! We are very excited to have them on board as we continue our mission to advance #energyefficiency in TX & OK. ➡️ See how your organization can get involved: https://ow.ly/6rpQ50WAGcN#energyefficiency #TXenergy #OKenergy #energyefficiency #energysky

‼️Policy Update: The Public Utility Commission of Texas is holding an open meeting this morning at 9:30 AM to discuss a variety of #TXenergy related items. ➡️ Check the full agenda here and tune in to watch the live stream: https://ow.ly/UezN50XFYn4#TXenergy #TXlege #energyefficiency #energysky

🚨 Save the date! TRACS 2026 Summit: Meeting the Moment - Shaping Tomorrow Together When: March 1-3, 2026 @ St. Edward's University, Austin ➡️ More info & registration: https://ow.ly/4GtL50XGSqu #TXenergy #energyefficiency #energysky

‼️ Utility Dive reports on a study by the EIA showing that Americans experienced an average of 11 hours of power outages in 2024, almost twice that of the annual average across the prior decade. ➡️ Read more: https://ow.ly/7y0P50XGSAV #TXenergy #OKenergy #energyefficiency #energysky

🚨 Webinar reminder: "2024 IECC Commercial Mechanical Systems – What’s New in Section C403" When: TOMORROW @ 10:30 am ➡️ More info & registration here: https://ow.ly/gyoq50XA2Vw #TXenergy #OKenergy #energyefficiency #energysky

📰 December's edition of the CELC newsletter is here! Some highlights: ➡️ Exciting CELC Opportunities ➡️ Texas Energy Advocates – University Program (TEA-UP) ➡️ Spotlight on CELC ➡️ Resources ➡️ Career Moves ➡️ & more! Dive in: https://ow.ly/eAxY50XFOQl #TXenergy #OKenergy #energyefficiency #energysky