Raise a glass to the Midwest’s best and brightest at the 17th annual Inspiring Efficiency Awards virtual event. Join us to recognize your peers and celebrate the strides in our industry despite an unpredictable year.

The Inspiring Efficiency Awards recognize Midwest leaders who deliver groundbreaking advancements in energy efficiency in five categories: Leadership, Education, Impact, Marketing and Innovation.

Ameren Illinois has successfully leveraged its Online Marketplace during the ongoing pandemic. Learn what marketing and customer engagement strategies the Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program used to promote its smart thermostat rebate to customers during a challenging and unprecedented year.

Presenters:

• Stephanie Cole, Sr. Marketing Account Manager, CLEAResult
• Cameron Fairbanks, Strategic Account Leader, EFI
• Cheryl A. Miller, Energy Efficiency Advisor, Ameren Illinois Company

With changing federal priorities, there is an increased focus and commitment to renewable energy, and many states and municipalities across the Midwest have already laid the groundwork for renewable energy futures. But to achieve these goals cost-effectively and equitably, energy efficiency is an essential component. How can states utilize energy efficiency planning to meet ambitious renewable energy goals without overextending or overinvesting important resources? Join MEEA and the Midwestern Governors Association for this thought-provoking discussion.

In 2020, the Midwest saw significant disruptions in the energy efficiency industry, and the need for greater energy affordability was made clear. Join MEEA for a deeper look at how the Midwest fared over the last year and a celebration of bright spots across the region through a peek at the 2021 Midwest Energy Efficiency Spotlight.

What do the election results mean for energy efficiency in the Midwest? Join MEEA’s Policy team for a recap of the election, including analysis on how federal and state elections will affect the region’s energy efficiency industry.

Discover how Sensi Manager, a cloud-based solution connecting and managing Emerson thermostats, is helping utilities across the country meet their energy savings goals. Experts from Emerson and their program partners will highlight case studies from Entergy Arkansas and the University of Dayton, which now saves more than $50,000 annually on HVAC costs.

Attendees can leave with a code for a FREE 90-day trial of Sensi Manager.

The National Standard Practice Manual for Benefit-Cost Analysis of Distributed Energy Resources (NSPM for DERs) incorporates and expands upon the 2017 NSPM for EE. It updates the framework for examining benefit-cost analysis from the previous edition to cover a broad range of DERs including energy efficiency, demand response, distributed generation, distributed storage and electrification.

As legalized cannabis becomes more prevalent in the Midwest, the EE industry still has a lot to learn about its energy-hungry production. Join MEEA and a panel of experts as we discuss how energy efficiency programs can be designed for this unique customer class, share new resources available for the industry and explore the role of building energy codes with indoor agriculture.

In mid-June Erthe Energy Solutions spoke with a Trade Ally to hear how it was going. They learned that the Trade Ally is innovating in order to stay afloat after COVID-19, but business is still down, and they shared ideas for how EE programs could help. It got Erthe Energy Solutions thinking, what is the experience for other Trade Allies, the same, different, or way different. On September 30th, we will hear from a couple different trade allies, understand their perspective and learn how the EE programs can help. Bring your questions and join in the discussion.

Join MEEA's Midwest Home Performance Collaborative for a panel discussion about the shift to virtual energy audits during COVID-19. Presenters from Minnesota Center for Energy and Environment and Franklin Energy will share best practices and lessons learned from their innovative virtual solutions.