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Stories from Slipstream and our climate + equity allies.

February 22, 2022

Good bill gone bad: Amendments to proposed Wisconsin EV bill turn supporters to detractors

A recently proposed electric vehicle (EV) bill in Wisconsin, Senate Bill 573, planned to allow private businesses to sell electricity to drivers at charging stations, which would have helped expand EV charging throughout the state.

January 26, 2022

Lead, Enact, Encourage: A model for local government climate action

"We have the power and the political will to rise to meet the climate crisis. Municipal governments are uniquely positioned to lead, enact policies, and encourage others to act. For any small government, climate action is in our wheelhouse.

January 26, 2022

Pay as You Save: A forward-looking model for home retrofits

A new partnership between Slipstream and EEtility will drive equitable decarbonization while reducing that initial cost barrier by scaling the Pay as You Save (PAYS) model.

January 17, 2022

Remembering Dr. King...

I'm aware that some of you may not be working today. Today... Today is a national day of observance for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most notable figures in U.S. and world history. Dr.

December 7, 2021

A decade of difference in rural Michigan: Impacts from Slipstream’s energy-efficiency work with MECA

In a ten-year partnership with Michigan Electric Cooperative Association (MECA), Slipstream advanced energy efficiency research and proved the impact of our programs through high kWh and energy cost savings for frontline communities.

December 1, 2021

Loan and rebate program makes access to energy efficient solutions more equitable

Michigan Saves hosts a program for DTE Energy customers in Wayne and Washtenaw Counties that combines low-interest financing with rebates. The program provides access to home upgrades for comfort, health, and lower energy bills that might not be otherwise accessible.

November 29, 2021

7 Easy Ways to Save Energy This Fall

Temperatures are dropping and the days are getting shorter—which means it’s time to change the way you use energy at home. Following are seven easy actions you can take to prepare your home for the cooler months ahead. Just a few small changes can make a big difference, so get started today!

November 9, 2021

Community prioritization and weatherization: Unpacking Milwaukee’s climate and equity plan with Matt Donath

Matt Donath has a lot on his mind.

October 29, 2021

Weatherization as community care: Peter Kilde on the mission to improve homes and lives

Weatherization is essential to making our homes more resilient to the effects of climate change, but its positive effects can be seen beyond the windows and siding.

October 29, 2021

Look out below: A story from the front lines of manufactured home weatherization

In February 2020, Bob Pfeiffer and I trained a new implementation subcontractor for a manufactured housing pilot with a major Midwestern utility.

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