Unprecedented funding from the Inflation Reduction Act coupled with existing utility program incentives make 2023 an excellent year to ramp up programs that advance resilient, healthy and comfortable homes that lower emissions and utility bills.

EPA experts will provide an overview of two new program offerings--the ENERGY STAR Home Upgrade (a retrofit solution) and ENERGY STAR Next Gen (a new construction solution)—that states, utilities and other interested stakeholders can leverage to advance efficient electrification.

Election night was a big night on both the national and local levels. What do these results mean for the Midwest? Join us on December 7 at noon to find out! 

Join us Wednesday, November 30 at noon for our November MEEA Members Highlight webinar, showcasing Pearl Certification! The national Pearl Certification network comes to Missouri through the launch of Renew Missouri Homes, a public-private partnership pilot program with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources Division of Energy and Renew Missouri, a local non-profit.

There are many ways to cut down on energy and costs when it comes to buildings. One path is to focus on a building's lighting and HVAC systems as these account for roughly 60-70% of a typical building's total energy consumption. New lighting technologies such as LED fixtures, daylight harvesting, demand response, and task tuning strategies have led to significant energy savings. Similarly, advances in heat and cooling equipment efficiencies, water and air flow distribution systems, and HVAC control systems have led to improved occupant thermal comfort.

Are you interested in learning more about heat pumps? Join us for a webinar to learn about the new technologies driving our industry. We will go over how they work, the costs of each type, and the benefits and challenges.

Join us Wednesday, August 24 at noon for our first MEEA Members Highlight webinar, showcasing Kelly Mulder with Mulder Consulting, LLC and Nathan Baer with Staples Energy! They will discuss exciting topics such as “Contractor Recruitment and Training Success Stories”, and the “Importance of Mentorship in the EE Industry.” You don’t want to miss this!

Building occupants, and those preparing or expected to return to work in a building, may want assurance that the building is “safe.” Definitions of “safe” or “acceptable indoor air quality” may differ from how the occupants view good air quality. In this webinar, we will explore benchmarks and create an audit template which can be used to evaluate a building’s air quality. The findings from this audit can then be communicated to occupants providing objective information on the building environment.

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) includes a historic $3.5 billion investment in the Weatherization Assistance Program to reduce energy burdens, improve housing quality and create jobs. Join MEEA and panelists from the Illinois Association of Community Action Agencies, U.S.

Over the last two years the focus of building owners and operators has, rightfully so, been on health and safety concerns. Join us for a webinar to learn more about how energy efficiency can help with your health and safety goals while saving money and improving occupant comforts.

How does the language you use affect the ways your business is seen by customers and communities? Conscious communications and asset-framing language can help create trust and build more authentic, respectful relationships. This webinar will provide you with language strategies and style guides to equip you with the tools you need to update your communications.