USGBC Impact conference
Blog | January 18, 2019 by Kristin Haas

USGBC Impact conference – April 8-9: will you be there?

The 2019 IMPACT conference will be held April 8-9 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and will be co-located with the Green Schools Conference & Expo (GSCE), More
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Back-of-the-Envelope calculator

Slipstream's Back-of-the-Envelope calculator is a learning tool that allows anyone to interact with a building as an energy system. More
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EUI Analyzer

This tool compiles publicly available data on actual building performance alongside industry references. It supports EUI goal-setting for projects that integrate an energy performance target. With this knowledge, users can make informed decisions on future and current building performance standards. LAUNCH THE EUI ANALYZER More
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HyGCHP Modeling Tool

Reduce the cost of implementing geothermal heat pump systems on your building projects by going hybrid. A hybrid geothermal heat pump system can lower your costs by reducing the peak capacity of your ground loop and allowing you to install a smaller, less expensive ground heat exchanger. HyGCHP is a software module that can help you analyze this option! More
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Climate data toolkit

We provide a set of future climate files for use within your energy modeling tools. Data is available for sixteen locations representing the major North American climate zones. More
Happy Holidays!
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
Respect
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
Engineers Without Borders
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. More
retrocommissioning
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
Privilege
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