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.

Learn how Focus on Energy and Brillion teamed up to offer 245,000 Wisconsin residents a virtual assessment that allows them to lower their energy usage, save money and reduce their carbon footprint. Hear how the assessment has helped educate residential customers on energy efficiency and offer related incentive opportunities while increasing customer engagement, program participation and overall energy education.

This webinar will center on competing for EJ40 Billions, emphasizing the importance of supporting alternative strategies to prevent distressed communities from having to compete for their rights to clean energy.

For MEEA Members Only: In MEEA’s Midwest Energy Efficiency 101, you’ll learn the basics of how policy affects energy efficiency, how utility programs are developed and what building codes are. We’ll also cover the role of DOE and the federal funding being infused into our industry to bolster our work. This session will cover the basics of industry essential knowledge and can be helpful for new staff or a refresher for long time staff.