In This Newsletter:
- City Efficiency Leadership Council (CELC) Update
- Local Government Policy News
- Member and Partner News
- Podcasts and What we are Reading
- Job Opportunities
- Toolkit
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City Efficiency Leadership Council
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CELC Year in Review and 2023 Programs
These past two years, local governments have experienced several challenges, such as staff retention, program bandwidth, and a shift in priorities. It is with this in mind that the CELC will be expanding its scope of benefits and formalizing the council to better support local governments. In this webinar, we'll be able to familiarize you more with CELC, what the council is, what it has accomplished, and the new 2023 programs.
In this webinar, we will discuss the following:
• CELC Accomplishments
• 2023 CELC Programs
Speakers:
Kelly Herbert, Operations Director, SPEER
Shaun Auckland, Local Government Program Manager, SPEER
Location: Virtual- Zoom
Date: Thursday, January 12
Time: 10:00 am CST
Register Now!
CELC Resource Analysis Focus Group
Are you interested in your voice being heard on important issues such as Texas' energy equity, resiliency, and sustainability? Then apply to participate in SPEER’s focus group! The goal is to produce an understanding of what cities and local governments find essential for efficiency and energy strategies and programs. Get more information and apply now.
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If you are aware of upcoming policy discussions or actions in your area and would like to share them in this newsletter, please send information to noaks@eepartnership.org.
Recent and Upcoming Local Government Policy Actions:
Statewide: The Texas 88th Legislature and the Oklahoma 59th Legislature will be convening over the next few weeks. Texas will begin their session on January 10th at noon and Oklahoma will begin their session on February 6th. For more information on both State Legislative Sessions, please see their respective websites: Texas Legislature Online and Oklahoma Legislature Online.
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City of Dallas PACE Workshop hosted by the Continental Gin
An interactive conversation about how you can take advantage of the PACE financing program in the City of Dallas. Dive into case studies of successful projects, including the Continental Gin, to learn how PACE projects can transform businesses, revitalize communities, and create jobs.
Date: Thu, January 19, 2023, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST
Location: Continental Gin Building 3309 Elm Street Dallas, TX 75226
Register here
Deploying Energy Efficiency in Texas – Barriers, Solutions, and Stakeholders
In the third year of our energy opportunities project, TEPRI is bringing in a slate of experts to present to our stakeholders on various methods of advancing affordable, reliable, and clean energy in underserved communities. This virtual and in-person series will provide a space for dynamic, timely, and relevant conversations with change-makers and thought leaders on energy poverty.
Jennifer Amann, Senior Fellow at ACEEE's Buildings Program, will be our first guest speaker, giving us a timely update on policy and technological barriers to deploying energy efficiency in residential buildings in Texas. Learn from Jennifer as she provides insight on energy efficiency technologies, programs, initiatives, and policies that support or hinder implementation across Texas.
January 25th at 11:30 AM Central via ZOOM. Register here
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Podcasts + What We're Reading
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Sustainability Program Manager, Operations and Analysis, University of Norte Dame
Assistant Director, Watershed Protection Department, City of Austin
Program Operations Lead- Third Derivative, RMI
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Government Reporting FAQ
My political subdivision is very small and consumes very little electricity. Do we have to report?
Yes, there is no minimum size requirement in Texas Health and Safety Code §388.005, and the statute applies to all political subdivisions in an affected county. Please report electricity consumption data for any end uses of electricity that the political subdivision pays for and controls.
As a small organization, you may have “completed all cost-effective measures to reduce electricity consumption, as determined by the parameters of Local Government Code 302.004(b),” in which case, you may qualify for an exemption from the 5% reduction in electricity consumption requirement.
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