News | April 2, 2020 by Kristin Haas
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
News | March 27, 2020 by Kristin Haas
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
Publication | February 1, 2020 by
Municipal Energy Plan: Seven Community Collaboration (Appendices)
Many of the largest US cities have adopted ambitious goals to reduce their energy and carbon emissions through ambitious goals. Yet not all communities have the same resources to tackle complex issues of reducing overall energy consumption. To leverage the resources that collaboration can provide, seven communities in Dane County, Wisconsin (Fitchburg, Marshall, Middleton, Monona, Stoughton, Sun Prairie, and Waunakee) came together to develop energy plans that provide clear guidance on near-term actions for each community. More
Publication | February 1, 2020 by
Municipal Energy Plan: Seven Community Collaboration (Community Specific Chapters)
Many of the largest US cities have adopted ambitious goals to reduce their energy and carbon emissions through ambitious goals. Yet not all communities have the same resources to tackle complex issues of reducing overall energy consumption. To leverage the resources that collaboration can provide, seven communities in Dane County, Wisconsin (Fitchburg, Marshall, Middleton, Monona, Stoughton, Sun Prairie, and Waunakee) came together to develop energy plans that provide clear guidance on near-term actions for each community. More
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Municipal Energy Plan: Seven Community Collaboration (Main Report)
Many of the largest US cities have adopted ambitious goals to reduce their energy and carbon emissions through ambitious goals. Yet not all communities have the same resources to tackle complex issues of reducing overall energy consumption. To leverage the resources that collaboration can provide, seven communities in Dane County, Wisconsin (Fitchburg, Marshall, Middleton, Monona, Stoughton, Sun Prairie, and Waunakee) came together to develop energy plans that provide clear guidance on near-term actions for each community.
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News | January 30, 2020 by
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
News | January 30, 2020 by Kristin Haas
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
Blog | January 23, 2020 by Dan Streit
How we assess the impact of our mission
“Slipstream champions and delivers innovative energy initiatives that produce enduring economic and environmental benefits for all.”
Slipstream’s mission statement drives the organization’s work and guides everything from long-term strategic planning to day-to-day operations. For 40 years, we maintained our focus on this objective by designing and delivering research, financing, training, marketing, and incentive programs that help individuals, businesses, and communities use energy more efficiently and sustainably. More
Blog | January 9, 2020 by Kristin Haas
Slipstream partners with Growing up Healthy to help manufactured homes residents reduce energy costs during winter
Providing solutions to energy challenges is a pillar of Slipstream’s mission. When we can live out that mission while impacting those in need, we are reminded of the importance of our work and why we are grateful to do it. So, when Growing up Healthy, a coalition of organizations and agencies addressing social factors influencing the health of families in Rice County, Minnesota, asked for our assistance we did not hesitate. More
News | January 3, 2020 by Kimberly Johnston
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