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10/19/2026

Contractor? 🛠️ Don't miss out on this FREE heat pump training opportunity!

B4 Heat Pump Contractor Summit 2026
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
📍Chippewa Valley Technical College

This half-day summit will provide HVAC professionals with practical insights into heat pump technology, system sizing, dual-fuel applications, homeowner benefits, and common misconceptions.

Hear from industry experts, explore current market trends, network with peers, and gain knowledge to confidently support customers in the transition to high-efficiency heating and cooling solutions.

Sponsored by Xcel Energy.

➡️Register: https://bit.ly/4ef9djW

10/15/2026

We see a few Slipstream names in there! 👀

If you're attending the WAEE (Wisconsin Chapter of the Association of Energy Engineers) Expo next week at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, be sure not to miss presenters:

🔹Joe Zhou- The State of ASHRAE Guideline 36
🔹Jeannette LeZaks - Municipal Energy Planning in WI
🔹Drew Morrison - Nimble Energy Modeling

👉Thursday, October 22, 9am-3:45pm

Full info and schedule ⤵️

Becky Valcq is President of Alliant Energy’s Wisconsin energy company and Vice President of Energy Delivery. As president, Becky has overall accountability for the company’s performance in the state. She oversees Wisconsin-based operations while supporting customer growth, and leads operations s...

10/14/2026

Fall weather may be in full swing, but Energy Month is only just heating up!

Up next? Hear from our Principal Engineer, Connor Jansen, about geothermal heat pumps. 🔁

Geothermal heat pumps are an efficient way to heat and cool our buildings—or even entire neighborhoods—using the earth's natural temperature. 🌎

Want to learn more about geothermal? Read about the Midwest Clean Heat Infrastructure Accelerator: https://bit.ly/3OgTWlF

10/13/2026

NEXT WEEK ⤵️

Steam systems play a critical role in many industrial and commercial facilities, yet opportunities to improve efficiency and recover wasted energy are often overlooked.

This free webinar will explore practical strategies for optimizing steam systems and reducing energy costs through technologies such as condensing economizers, blowdown heat recovery, and condensate heat capture.

🗓️Wednesday, October 21, 10am CST

Featuring: Ameya Desai, Custom Steam Solutions, Inc.

👉Register online for free: https://bit.ly/4dE4Mil

Webinar made possible through our partnerships with Wisconsin Public Service and We Energies.

Whether you are responsible for facility operations, maintenance, engineering, or energy management, this webinar will offer practical insights to save energy in steam systems.

10/13/2026

10/09/2026

October is National Energy Awareness Month ⚡️🔌

To kick off the month, Slipstream's Research Analyst, Justin Sharer, discusses his experience with fully electrifying his home, including some of the bumps and roadblocks he encountered along the way.

Why electrify? Electrifying your home typically means less energy is used to heat and cool your home, your indoor air is cleaner, and your utility bill is lower.

Justin was able to leverage local and federal rebates and incentives to make whole home electrification possible for him and his family–if you're considering electrifying your home, we encourage you to do the same!

We'd love to hear about your energy awareness tips and tricks in the comments. Stay tuned for more energy-related content throughout October.

10/09/2026

It’s almost time to step back into the Limelight, so join us this November for an evening celebrating the Illinois green building community!

On November 12, we’re heading to the Union League Club of Chicago for our annual Limelight Celebration, bringing together green building professionals, advocates, volunteers, and partners from across the region.

This year, we’ll recognize outstanding achievements in green building through the Emerald Awards, celebrate the volunteers who bring so much to our community, and make plenty of time to catch up, make new connections, and enjoy the evening together.

Whether you’ve been part of Illinois Green Alliance for years or are joining us for the first time, Limelight is a chance to come together and celebrate the people and work moving green building forward across Illinois.

Tickets are on sale now:

https://www.illinoisgreenalliance.org/limelight-gala

And a special thank you to our sponsors who help make Limelight possible: Arup, AT Mechanical, LLC, Gilbane Building, HED, Jaqcorp intl, Leopardo Construction, Logistics Property Company, LLC, Powering Chicago, Slipstream, U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and Zakrzewski Architectural Engineering!

10/08/2026

We're hiring!

Join a national nonprofit on a mission to create a healthier future for everyone.

We're currently looking to fill 4 positions:

🔶 Senior Researcher -📍Madison, WI (Remote)
🔶 Senior Partnership Manager: Utilities -📍Chicago, IL
🔶 Program Manager -📍Chicago, IL
🔶 Energy Engineer I -📍Chicago, IL

📝 Learn more and apply: slipstreaminc.org/careers

Note: Slipstream will only contact candidates via the Paycom portal. We will never ask a candidate for payment of any kind as part of the hiring or onboarding process or send payment to any candidate prior to completing the hiring and onboarding process.

10/07/2026

Last week, Slipstream leaders Sandra Henry and Heidi Gorrill presented at the Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) Leadership Forum.

Sandra was part of a plenary on Lessons in Leadership, while Heidi spoke on What's Next for Rewewable Energy ☀️

WRISE drives the transition to an equitable energy future by championing the advancement of all women across the renewable and sustainable energy industries.

Thank you for an inspiring and thought-provoking week, WRISE! 💡