Blog | December 16, 2018 by Elizabeth Schroeder
'Tis the Season for Energy Efficiency!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year—but also one of the most expensive. Give yourself the gift of energy savings. By making just a few small changes, you could see a big difference on your energy bill. Read on to discover five easy tips and tricks for saving energy this holiday season and beyond! More
Blog | December 12, 2018 by Andy Lick and Lee Shaver
Who is the real Rodney Dangerfield of energy? Part two
Source: Rodney.comThe last post left off with a real cliffhanger about which energy source has the most valid claim to be the coveted Rodney Dangerfield of energy. More
Blog | November 1, 2018 by Kevin Frost
Engineers Without Borders: building a better world for others
Engineers Without Borders (EWB-USA) is an international nonprofit organization. Their mission is to build a better world through engineering projects that empower communities to meet their basic human needs. Slipstream’s Kevin Frost, project manager, has been involved in EWB for 12 years. This is his story.
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Blog | October 26, 2018 by Elizabeth Schroeder
How Slipstream is Saving Energy
Over the summer, Slipstream completed retrocommissioning at our main office building in Madison, Wisconsin. Here at Slipstream, we are passionate about the environment, and are constantly seeking out opportunities to be more energy efficient. Retrocommissioning the building is just one way that we are “walking the walk” with our commitment to saving energy, starting with our own building. More
Blog | October 22, 2018 by Marge Anderson
Privilege creates blind spots: the diversity and inclusion imperative in energy efficiency
“To hear is to let the sound wander all the way through the labyrinth of your ear; to listen is to travel the other way to meet it.” – Rebecca Solnit More
Blog | October 5, 2018 by Elizabeth Schroeder
It's #EEDay2018!
Today marks America’s third annual Energy Efficiency Day! Energy Efficiency Day is a collaborative effort between businesses, utilities, government agencies, and individuals working to promote the benefits of energy efficiency! Already, more than 300 organizations have signed on as official supporters. Want to help us extend our reach even further? Read on for five easy ways to celebrate and get involved. More
Blog | September 15, 2018 by Jeannette LeZaks
How do we engage small businesses in deeper energy savings? Slipstream research team finds out
Are lighting savings the best we can do for small business customers? Slipstream research says no. Our research team dug into the Minnesota small business market and found diverse savings opportunities. These savings will help Minnesota programs pilot holistic savings in small buildings. Slipstream can build these measures into the design of our own small business offerings. More
News | September 11, 2018 by Kimberly Johnston
Slipstream Launches Supply Chain Sustainability Tracking System
Wisconsin Manufacturer, Inpro, First to Onboard
Following its mission, to champion and deliver innovative energy initiatives that produce enduring economic and environmental benefits for all, Slipstream developed a tool to support the tracking of sustainability efforts for businesses and their supply chain. Slipstream’s Sustainability Tracking System (STS) provides a customizable solution to assist businesses with sustainability planning and reporting. More
Blog | September 11, 2018 by Scott Hackel
Building systems integration: trends, complications and where we’re headed
A couple of years ago, my team conducted a research project investigating how to reduce the energy use of office plug loads. Among the solutions we tested, one option was a power strip with an occupancy sensor. It shut off your monitors and other gadgets when you were away from your desk. Many buildings we investigated also had occupancy sensors controlling the lighting in the same office space. One of the offices we tested had yet a third occupancy sensor network – and CO2 sensors to control the HVAC system in some spaces. More
Blog | August 23, 2018 by Steve Kihm
Increasing risk can reduce regret-- Implications for energy policy
On the path to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future, we will have to make decisions that have uncertain outcomes. In other words, they involve risk. Newer technologies might not work well—or they might work better than expected. Customers might not embrace home automation—or they might use it in ways we haven’t even imagined. More