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.

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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.

Are you new to the energy efficiency industry, new to working in the Midwest or a professional looking to refresh your EE knowledge? Join MEEA staff as we cover a range of topics such as EE policies in the Midwest, the economic case for energy efficiency, rate design, utility structure, program design and relevant industry trends.

Please note, this webinar is for MEEA members only. To see if your organization is a MEEA member, please see our member list.

Join MEEA and leaders at the Alliance to Save Energy for an introduction to the Alliance’s top initiatives for a recovery stimulus bill. This webinar will review the Alliance’s four priority areas: the Small Business Energy Efficiency Grant Program, the Mission Critical Facility Renewal Program, Transportation and Infrastructure Investments and expansion of Energy Efficiency Tax Credits.

On-bill financing is becoming more prevalent in the EE industry, allowing residential customers to fund efficiency projects. MEEA's policy team will walk through on-bill financing's application throughout the Midwest. Then hear from Slipstream to talk through their key learnings from administering on-bill programs around the country and how these programs vary per customer segment.

Join MEEA for a webinar outlining the effects of COVID-19 on the Midwestern energy efficiency industry. In this webinar, you will receive an update on the federal and state legislative responses to the virus and answers on what happens to the region's pending energy bills. The MEEA team will also run through its ongoing research and tracking of regulatory and programmatic changes due to COVID-19.

Join MEEA's Policy team for a webinar to learn about dynamic rate design, including time of use rates. This webinar will provide an introduction to dynamic pricing, a regional and national look at different practices, a consumer advocate perspective and a walk-through of some programs and pilots in the Midwest.