SPEER Industry + Policy Workshop 2025: Early Bird Registration Ends 7/31!
Take advantage of discounted Early Bird Registration while you can! The agenda is live – save your spot now and join us at SPEER’s 2025 Industry + Policy Workshop, 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. Several sponsorship packages are still available. Head here to learn more!
Now live: SPEER's Official Texas 89th Legislature Wrap-Up
Throughout the 180-day regular session, SPEER tracked over 300 bills, engaged in substantive discussions with policymakers and stakeholders, and provided resources and testimony in support of several important pieces of legislation. Dive into SPEER’s takeaways and look ahead to the 90th Legislature in our Texas 89th Legislature Wrap-Up.
Report: Impact of Demand Side Management in ERCOT
A new report from Aurora Energy Research finds that Texas can meet its rapidly growing electricity demand while lowering costs and improving grid reliability through expanded energy efficiency and Demand Response programs.
Commissioned by the Texas Association of Business in partnership with SPEER, the study offers insights on different approaches to demand side management to strengthen the ERCOT grid amid unprecedented demand growth. Head here to see the press release, and click below to access the full report.
About us:
The South-central Partnership for Energy Efficiency as a Resource (SPEER) is a regional energy efficiency organization (REEO) with a mission to accelerate the adoption of advanced building systems and energy efficient products & services in our region, Texas and Oklahoma.
We will accomplish our mission by:
• Building and leading diverse partnerships among all stakeholders;
• Providing science-based resources and trainings for our membership and partners; and
• Promoting policies that advance energy efficiency technology, research, and other innovations.