In this webinar, MEEA’s policy experts will dive into the state-by-state election results and what they mean for energy efficiency. You’ll learn what to expect from new administrations, and we’ll share our outreach strategy to encourage EE-friendly transitions.

Did you know that nearly 20% of the energy a household uses goes to water heating? But many utilities are missing out on serious energy savings by relying on frustrating and ineffectual consumer mail-in rebates. 

In this webinar, A. O. Smith will show how utilities can transition to a model that’s up to 10x more effective: distributor midstream instant discounts. We’ll cover the size of the prize, the benefits of midstream programs, and implementation best practices for wholesale, retail and for low-income housing.

Over the last 15 years, Iowa has dramatically increased building efficiency through energy code advancements. One might assume this would make above-code savings more difficult to achieve, but over this period, commercial buildings have continued to average 30% savings above the energy code.

The cost-effectiveness tests used for energy efficiency programs are decades old and, in many cases, haven’t kept up with the energy policy goals of the states that use them. The National Standard Practice Manual (NSPM) is an attempt to bring cost-effectiveness testing up to date to meet modern needs. 

In this webinar, we’ll get an inside look at why the State of Minnesota re-evaluated their tests and how they used the NSPM to envision a new, customized Minnesota Test. 

Hennepin County, Minnesota is working to make it easier for mid to small size cities to pass energy benchmarking disclosure policies. Utilizing the power of collaborative purchasing, Hennepin County has created a comprehensive set of services for cities that want to pass their own benchmarking policy. Working closely with the City of Minneapolis, the county is looking to streamline the process and create consistency across the region. You'll learn directly from the county about their efforts and their successes. 

As customer expectations continue to evolve with the changing technology, utilities are increasingly focused on delivering customer communications that are both personalized and effective. This webinar will highlight how Oracle Utilities helped ComEd and Columbia Gas of Ohio leverage segmentation and targeting in their Demand Side Management programs to drive greater value.

This installment features the winners in the Education category, Xcel Energy, and the Marketing award recipients, Nicor Gas. 

Xcel Energy’s Partners in Energy service works with communities in Minnesota and Colorado to develop local stakeholder-based energy plans, and provides technical assistance and resources to implement those plans. Partners in Energy tailors its services to complement each community’s unique goals, vision and needs. 

Join past IEA winners and reviewers as they share their insights for writing a successful Inspiring Efficiency Awards application. We'll discuss the categories, application process and what reviewers are looking for in an application.

Whether this is your first time applying or you're a seasoned veteran, this webinar will be an asset to any applicant. 

Each year, MEEA's Inspiring Efficiency Awards honor EE's best and brightest, and we profile the winners in a summer webinar series. This installment features the winners in the Impact category, Michigan Saves and Focus on Energy's Large Energy Users Program.

Building benchmarking ordinances in the Midwest are gaining popularity, and some jurisdictions have faced challenges with access to data. Join MEEA in learning about examples and opportunities for streamlining energy data sharing for electric, gas and water consumption.

Speakers

• Alison Lindburg, MEEA
• Brian Bowen, First Fuel
• Kumar Jenson, City of Evanston
• Kevin Bricknell, ComEd