Join us for an in-depth webinar exploring the role of dual fuel heat pumps in achieving high-performance HVAC solutions across the Midwest. Based on new research and a newly published report from the Midwest Heating and Cooling Collaborative, this session will provide practical insights into how dual fuel systems can reduce energy costs, improve comfort, and support grid resilience while overcoming key market barriers.

Whether you're a contractor, utility representative, program designer, or policymaker, you'll gain valuable knowledge on:

Join Rev. Brian Sauder and Laura Lane from MEEA member, Faith in Place, to learn about the organization's work lowering House of Worship carbon footprints, saving communities money and more. Brian and Laura will share how Faith in Place partners with utilities and showcase a pilot they support in Wisconsin through Focus on Energy.

Join Kelly Mulder and Nate Baer for a virtual fireside chat to get to know and learn from MEEA's small business members. Kelly and Nate will share their personal experiences, best practices, tips and tricks on making the most of a MEEA membership to create valuable partnerships across the industry.

Hosting a contractor summit isn’t just about providing information, it’s about creating momentum, building confidence, and fostering collaboration among all the key stakeholders.

This webinar will present findings from a recently published resource created by the Midwest Heating and Cooling Collaborative that will assist in planning a successful summit to advance heat pump technology in your local market. Additionally, speakers will highlight real-world examples of contractor summits and the impact they created within the local community.

What are appliance standards and why do they matter? Several states have enacted energy efficiency standards for appliances not covered at the federal level.  Join us to hear from experts about what the standards cover and how these programs work.

Speakers: 

• Brian Fadie, State Policy Associate, Appliance Standards Awareness Project 
• Claire Miziolek, Senior Manager, Energy Solutions

The webinar will highlight the importance of versatility and adaptability for energy efficiency contractors in the face of industry challenges. MEEA member, Green Home Experts, will share their own approach to versatility and how it has helped their customers succeed. The webinar will provide valuable insights and strategies for the attendees to build flexibility into their own organizations and navigate the uncertain times.

Utilities are increasingly recognizing that payments are more than just transactions—they are key drivers of customer satisfaction, trust and engagement. In this MEEA-hosted webinar, Consumers Energy and Choice Digital will share best practices for modernizing utility incentive payments, drawing from real-world program improvements and data from the State of Energy Payments 2025 Report.

How to Ensure Energy and Utility Affordability as We Look Ahead? A Conversation Discussing What We All Can Do to Prioritize Energy Affordability.

SEEL, LLC will lead a discussion on what industry stakeholders can do in this changing environment to ensure that energy, utility access, and affordability are priorities. We will discuss how and what steps all interested parties can take by sharing innovative partnership strategies and best practices from around the globe. 

Off-site construction offers multiple benefits over site-built construction including minimizing construction waste, optimizing energy efficiency, and expediting construction timelines. However, the path to widespread adoption faces several key hurdles such as misconceptions around the industry, regulatory inconsistencies and reluctance to change the existing construction methods. Hear from leaders in the industry as they discuss how they are addressing these challenges head on.

Presenters for the webinar include:

Despite the significant benefits, only a few jurisdictions in the U.S. are utilizing Remote Virtual Inspections (RVI). Hear about current MEEA Staff research on RVI adoption and learn from leaders in North Las Vegas who are using RVI regularly to increase efficiency in the construction inspection process. Our speakers will discuss the common hurdles encountered when planning or implementing this technology.