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09/02/2026

What's power monitoring? ⚡️And what do I need to know about it?

When electrical issues go undetected, the result can be productivity loss, unexpected equipment problems, and higher operating costs.

⏱️Got 50 minutes? Get free technical training from Slipstream U!

➡️Join Ross Ingall, Director of Business Development and Marketing at Dranetz Technologies for an introduction to power monitoring and how it makes a difference in your business' energy use.

This webinar highlights the impact of poor power quality and how power quality monitoring can help facilities and businesses take a more proactive approach to identifying and diagnosing electrical disturbances that affect performance.

💼 Slipstream U provides the FREE on-demand training and continuing education credits you need to stay ahead.

Log in or register today: https://bit.ly/4akSnOM

09/02/2026

Is your school interested in educating its students about clean energy jobs? Does your company want to tap into a potential hiring pool?

📅 October 1, 2026
⏰ All day (starting at 9 am, closing at 2:10pm)
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Open to High school and middle school students (school district must be in Xcel Energy service territory)
💰 FREE - water stations and lunch provided by Focus on Energy
🌎 Chippewa Valley Technical College 620 W. Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54701
📋 Full Agenda - https://wicleancities.org/event/10-1-2026chippewavalleytechnicalcollegecareerfair/

Join WCC, in partnership with Slipstream to educate Junior and High school students about careers in the alternative fuels and cleaner technology fields!

This Energy Career Fair will allow attendees to explore careers from electric power distribution to energy efficiency through a series of exciting hands-on demonstrations and stations. At our seven unique stations, students and educators will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with promising career paths and how they can shape the future. The stations will be offered concurrently for 25-minutes each to keep students engaged and interested throughout the day.

09/01/2026

As kids all over head back to school, our researchers have settled back in after a week at camp.

The 2026 American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings took place earlier this month in Pacific Grove, CA, and our team presented papers and posters on everything from field demonstrations to theories on how to improve energy-efficiency programs across the board.

Hear more about our work and find links to all the 2026 Summer Study papers we contributed to here: https://bit.ly/4h2Nyx3

📃 Joe Zhou with an update on the progress and challenges of ASHRAE Guideline 36
📃 Phylicia Lee Brown's theory on the "Control Premium" surrounding behavioral barriers to electrification in the Midwest
📃 Dan Streit (with Alison Lindburg of the City of Aurora, IL, Government) on how municipalities are using prefabricated homes to serve housing needs
📃 Dani Ball, Cynthia Segura, and partners from Focus on Energy on how air-to-water heat pumps can serve dual-fuel systems in Wisconsin
📃 Dani, Cynthia, and Jeannette LeZaks recapping our recent monitoring study on induction cooktops and indoor air quality

Plus more brilliant papers from our partners!

Members of our Research team presented papers and posters at the 2026 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings.

08/26/2026

Coming up in September: Free workshops (and breakfast!) ☕️

Alliant Energy commercial and industrial customers, don't miss out on three Breakfast Bites workshops–we'll explore the rapid evolution of technology in the building and HVAC landscapes with Erin Rau, digital solutions commercialization leader at Trane Technologies.

Gain practical strategies to navigate these technological shifts and future-proof your building plans.

Plus, find out what Focus on Energy incentives you can take advantage of to help finance facility upgrades.

When?
📍Fond du Lac, WI - Wed, Sept 9, 7:30-9am
📍Sheboygan, WI - Thurs, Sept 10, 7:30-9am
📍Beloit, WI - Fri, Sept 11, 7:30-9am

Register in advance: https://bit.ly/4x0xgtG

These engaging morning sessions will offer Alliant Energy commercial and industrial customers the opportunity to learn the latest in AI and innovation in HVAC.

08/25/2026

We're back from Energy OutWest, where over 1,000 people gathered last week in sunny Phoenix to talk all things weatherization ☀️🏠

We're grateful for a week of valuable and practical takeaways, along with some fun and educational moments with our friends and partners at the Building Performance Association, The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC), National Association for State Community Services Programs (NASCSP), and others.

Congrats to our presenters, Suzanne, Daliska, and John, and also congrats to Amy & Suzanne for finishing second in the weatherization-based competition on Wednesday! 🏆

📸 Slipstreamers Daliska Smith, John Kroll, Greg Nahn

08/24/2026

We're hiring!

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

We're currently looking to fill 2 new positions:

🔶Building Science Specialist-📍Madison, WI (Remote)
🔶Senior Partnership Manager - Utilities -📍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.

08/20/2026

The dog days of summer have arrived 🌡️☀️

While these Slipstreamer pups seem unbothered by August temps, it's important to not *sleep* on energy-efficient ways to stay cool!

Swipe → for some tips for keeping cool from the World Health Organization (WHO)

Source: https://bit.ly/4znUhJb

08/18/2026

Welcome, Lindsey, Lynnette, and Molly 🎉

We recently welcomed three new members to our Board of Directors!

Through their work in public policy, philanthropy, and development, they each share a deep knowledge of how the tools of sustainability and economic growth work to improve the lives of people and their communities.

➡️Lindsey Streeter, Senior Philanthropy Officer at Earthjustice

As a seasoned fundraiser, philanthropic and public affairs strategist, and advocate for global social impact, Lindsey strengthens Slipstream's insight to help more people access the benefits of energy efficiency.

➡️Lynnette McNeely, Managing Director at JC Legal Resources Center

Lynette has extensive experience in civil rights, environmental justice, and public policy. Her service reflects a dedication to climate equity and adds to Slipstream's commitment to steering meaningful community engagement.

➡️Molly Ekerdt, Vice President in the Chicago office of Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH)

Molly brings an in-depth view of the affordable housing landscape to support Slipstream's work to make housing more available, more efficient, and healthier for all residents.

Please join us in giving them a warm welcome! 👋

Learn more about our new board members: https://bit.ly/4xNEfXv

08/17/2026

Today is AESP Demand Flexibility Day 👏

Did you know? Tripling US virtual power plant capacity by 2030 could save $10 billion a year in grid costs.

This is possible even with no new infrastructure–just coordination of the distributed energy already in homes and businesses.

Learn more → https://bit.ly/4cLSIem

08/13/2026

It's not too late to the Michigan Heat Pump Collaborative's next summit!

If you're in Michigan, don't miss this FREE training opportunity happening in Troy on Tuesday, 8/18!

Details below👇

Still think heat pumps won't work in the cold? ❄️

Come talk it out with Slipstream HVAC Consultant JT Stewart August 18 at our Michigan Heat Pump Summit.

📍Troy, MI (Troy Community Center, Troy Parks and Recreation)

Join us in person for an impactful morning of free heat pump training sessions with our expert training staff. Don't miss this opportunity to get firsthand insights into rebates and technical expertise to level up your business.

Don't miss this FREE in-person opportunity to get your MI HPC Graduate Designation! 🛠️

👉REGISTER TODAY: https://www.miheatpumps.com/events/