Please join MEEA on March 7, 2023 from 11:00 am-12:30 pm CT to hear from Jason LaFleur with GTI and Zak Paine with Slipstream as they discuss new and existing workforce development around the installation of heat pumps. The two will touch on full load heat pumps, dual fuel heat pumps and gas fired heat pumps, and how the training for these three pieces of equipment differs (e.g., the different knowledge or skillsets that contractors need to have for installing each of them). As the use of heat pumps becomes more prevalent, the need for qualified installers must also be addressed.

Join us in exploring how energy efficiency enhances the resilience of critical facilities across the Midwest region. Topics covered will include how critical facilities are defined, who has the capacity to research the energy needs of these facilities and examples of funding sources that states are using to further related efforts.

New efficiency metric standards for heat pumps and air conditioners came into effect on January 1, 2023. The new standards will affect testing procedures, regional minimum efficiency requirements and move to SEER2 and HSPF2 rating systems. Join us as we discuss the impacts these standards will have on our industry including their effects on manufacturers, efficiency programs and consumers.

Unprecedented funding from the Inflation Reduction Act coupled with existing utility program incentives make 2023 an excellent year to ramp up programs that advance resilient, healthy and comfortable homes that lower emissions and utility bills.

EPA experts will provide an overview of two new program offerings--the ENERGY STAR Home Upgrade (a retrofit solution) and ENERGY STAR Next Gen (a new construction solution)—that states, utilities and other interested stakeholders can leverage to advance efficient electrification.

Election night was a big night on both the national and local levels. What do these results mean for the Midwest? Join us on December 7 at noon to find out! 

Join us Wednesday, November 30 at noon for our November MEEA Members Highlight webinar, showcasing Pearl Certification! The national Pearl Certification network comes to Missouri through the launch of Renew Missouri Homes, a public-private partnership pilot program with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources Division of Energy and Renew Missouri, a local non-profit.

There are many ways to cut down on energy and costs when it comes to buildings. One path is to focus on a building's lighting and HVAC systems as these account for roughly 60-70% of a typical building's total energy consumption. New lighting technologies such as LED fixtures, daylight harvesting, demand response, and task tuning strategies have led to significant energy savings. Similarly, advances in heat and cooling equipment efficiencies, water and air flow distribution systems, and HVAC control systems have led to improved occupant thermal comfort.

Whether driven by groundbreaking legislation, corporate social responsibility, or recognition of the needs of struggling customers, the energy efficiency industry is putting equity front and center. How we understand energy equity, measure it and incorporate it into our planning and decision making is a developing field. Join MEEA as some of leading thinkers tell us about the latest strategies and tools for assessing equity and advancing fair customer outcomes. Featuring:  

Are you interested in learning more about heat pumps? Join us for a webinar to learn about the new technologies driving our industry. We will go over how they work, the costs of each type, and the benefits and challenges.

Join us Wednesday, August 24 at noon for our first MEEA Members Highlight webinar, showcasing Kelly Mulder with Mulder Consulting, LLC and Nathan Baer with Staples Energy! They will discuss exciting topics such as “Contractor Recruitment and Training Success Stories”, and the “Importance of Mentorship in the EE Industry.” You don’t want to miss this!