Slipstream

06/04/2026

It's hard to think about this at the start of summer... but yes, heat pumps DO work in cold climates!❄️

Learn more with this video from our friends at Michigan Heat Pump Collaborative⤵️

06/02/2026

🗓️THIS MONTH: Illinois Energy Efficiency Showcase

Don't miss this half-day conference presented by our partner, Illinois Green Alliance!

Hear from decision-makers, including government, housing, utilities, and the private sector, on success stories of buildings that have completed recent retrofits and decarbonization—including commercial, multifamily, and affordable housing projects.

Slipstreamer Connor Jansen will be leading a session on Building Performance Planning.

👉Thursday, June 18, 1:30-6pm
📍The Platform Conference Center (Chicago, IL)

🎟️Get tickets: https://bit.ly/4x2civt

05/29/2026

Coming up in June: 10th Annual Eversource Energy Net Zero Energy Conference

Don't miss this chance to learn from experts at Slipstream, Steven Winter Associates, Acorn Engineers and more about how net zero energy buildings are being powered, designed and constructed today.

🗣️ Featured speakers include: Robb Aldrich with Steven Winter Associates and Dennis Carlberg, Chief Climate Officer at Boston University

Slipstreamer Ben Heymer will also lead a session on keys to success for low-EUI building projects.

WHEN?
→ Thursday, June 11
→ 9am-1pm EST
VIRTUAL 💻

Register for free: https://bit.ly/4wXX7DA

05/29/2026

Love to see it! 😎

With June around the corner, it's the perfect time to revisit this short video from Justin on how a heat pump keeps you cool ❄️

If you're looking to make the switch to a heat pump, Michigan Heat Pump Collaborative has a ton of great resources for Michiganders! Be sure to give them a follow 👇

05/26/2026

Next week!

Join us for an in-person deep dive into the 2026 Stretch Energy Code.

This session is designed specifically for building professionals who need to know the "how" and "why" of compliance. We’re going beyond the basics to look at both the residential and commercial sectors.

DETAILS 👇
2026 Stretch Energy Code Technical Training
Thursday, June 4 • 9 AM - 12 PM CT
IN PERSON 🏢
Civic Opera Building - Chicago, IL
MEEA Office

✏️ AIA and/or ICC continuing education credits available.

Event made possible by our partner, Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance

Register for free: https://bit.ly/4dJOJi2

Join us for an in-person deep dive into the 2026 Stretch Energy Code. We will go into detail about the requirements for the upcoming code.

05/22/2026

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

We're currently looking to fill 1 position:

🔶Project Coordinator -📍Madison, WI - NEW

📝 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.

05/21/2026

Congratulations, Ellen Barlas! 👏

Be sure to give Ellen some well-deserved kudos on her promotion to Chief Impact Officer.

Ellen’s promotion reflects her proven ability to operate at the intersection of strategy, ex*****on, and impact. She has consistently brought clarity to complex systems, aligned teams around shared direction, and translated vision into actionable structures that drive results. Her leadership has helped position Slipstream for growth and greater market impact, we're confident that expanding her focus across the organization will further strengthen how Slipstream delivers on its mission.

💬 From Ellen: "I'm thrilled to join the Executive Team as Chief Impact Officer. For decades, Slipstream has been doing work that truly matters, and our programs continue to make a real difference. I'm excited to help connect them into a more integrated system that drives even greater impact. The best is yet to come."

05/21/2026

Freebee alert!🚨

Contractors, don't miss out on this FREE opportunity to become a heat pump expert and get some additional reach for your business.

Learn more from our friends at the Michigan Heat Pump Collaborative👇

05/20/2026

Memorial Day weekend is almost here!

Is your home's HVAC ready for cooling season? ☀️

Check out this great resource from our friends at Michigan Heat Pump Collaborative (and be sure to give them a follow!) to see how you can be best prepared for the summer months ahead.

05/19/2026

Ready...set...hike! 🏈

We're gearing up for our Wisconsin Public Service Energy Efficiency & Sustainability Summit, hosted at Lambeau Field in Green Bay

👉WHEN?
June 10, 2026, 7:30am-12:30pm
(Register by May 28!)

This engaging half-day event will bring together WPS commercial and industrial customers and trade allies with local and regional energy experts. Take part in a series of workshops on the latest technologies and best practices in building energy efficiency and sustainability, and wrap up the day with an exclusive tour of Lambeau Field (space is limited, advance registration required)!

Don’t miss this free opportunity to gain valuable strategies, explore innovative solutions, and position your facility for success.

🗣️ Featuring the following speakers:
🔹Greg Smedema, Manager of Key Accounts, WPS
🔹Dave Nyquist, Outreach Manager, Focus on Energy
🔹Tom Tucker, Principal and Founder, Kinergetics LLC
🔹Annelise Tucker, Energy Engineer, Kinergetics LLC
🔹Justin Dantzman, Assistant Director of Facility Operations, Green Bay Packers

💥Register: https://bit.ly/4nD2ELm

📸 Photos: Images from last year's event at Lambeau Field