July 13, 2020
Heart of a Building chooses Slipstream to disseminate documentary stories far and wide
Colorado-based Heart of a Building (HoB) and Colorado State University (CSU) chose Slipstream to deliver a series of technical online courses to Slipstream’s and the U.S. Green Building Council’s audience of architects, engineers, and other building professionals. HoB and CSU will create videos of building case studies that focus on ways buildings are transforming from the places we inhabit to spaces in harmony with nature. More
June 1, 2020
Texas A&M University partners with Slipstream to improve ASHRAE’s Advanced Energy Design Guide Series
Texas A&M University chose Slipstream to partner on a two-year ASHRAE research project to optimize supply air temperature control for dedicated outdoor air systems (DOAS). The goal of this project is to develop optimal control strategies for commercial building dedicated outdoor air systems. This will help utilities achieve their energy saving goals and help government and facility managers save energy - and costs. More
April 17, 2020
National Grid Rhode Island chooses Slipstream to assess innovative emerging technologies
National Grid Rhode Island selected Slipstream to add innovation to their efficiency programs and increase their program savings potential by kilowatt hours and therms. Slipstream will assess three new emerging technologies. These include: More
April 2, 2020
Slipstream continues to deliver expert training and technical assistance services for the Wisconsin Division of Energy, Housing and Community Resources for next five years
Slipstream is thrilled to continue providing training and technical assistance services for Wisconsin’s Home Energy Plus program, which is offered through the Department of Administration’s Division of Energy, Housing and Community Resources (DEHCR). Slipstream has successfully delivered the Home Energy Plus program, which helps reduce the energy burden on income-qualified Wisconsin households, since 2003. More
April 2, 2020
Slipstream earns three-year Alliant Energy contract extension to continue massive kilowatt-hour savings
Slipstream has a long history helping utilities achieve energy savings in the lighting space. Alliant Energy placed their trust in Slipstream once again to deliver their Iowa Be Bright program. The Be Bright program incentivizes customers to purchase ENERGY STAR® light bulbs at participating retailers. These light bulbs are at a special low price due to the Alliant Energy buy-down program. More
March 27, 2020
Slipstream contributes to ambitious U.S. DOE initiative advancing productivity and resilience in the built environment
Slipstream’s team of researchers, with support from U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) grants, will illuminate the future of energy productivity - both inside buildings and on the evolving grid. By partnering with DOE, our team will be on the front lines of needed change in the flexible building technology space which includes heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and lighting. This research will: More
January 30, 2020
Slipstream co-creates ASHRAE's Smart Grid Application Guide: Integrating Facilities with the Electric Grid
As the modern grid evolves, the electricity supply and demand will be more dynamic than ever. We need two-way communication between electric service providers and building energy management systems. Slipstream’s engineers created foundational education to empower building owners, designers, and building operators to build and operate for smart grid design. ASHRAE’s Smart Grid Application Guide: Integrating Facilities with the Electric Grid is the first and only of its kind developed for building designers and operators. More
January 30, 2020
Deb Dynako named co-chair of AESP Innovations in Tools and Technology Committee
We are proud to announce that Slipstream’s Deb Dynako has been elected as co-chair of the 2020 Association of Energy Service Professionals (AESP) Innovation in Tools and Tech Committee. More
January 3, 2020
New year brings a new program for Slipstream's Financial Services Division
Slipstream’s mission to make smart energy choices easy and accessible to everyone is being realized one step at a time. Financing is one of the major barriers to individuals making energy efficient updates to their home. We are proud to kick the new year off by launching the Illinois Energy Loan Program with our utility partners. More
January 2, 2020
New decade, new CEO: Frank Greb takes the helm at Slipstream
Frank Greb became the president and CEO of Slipstream, an innovator in creating solutions for a clean energy economy, on Jan. 1. Greb was the former Slipstream COO and takes over from Mary Schlaefer who recently retired from the organization. More