Publication | December 14, 2022 by Kevin Frost
Cold Climate Variable Refrigerant Flow Program Study
Slipstream completed a study on VRF systems in Wisconsin to understand the market barriers, the typical energy and cost savings and to develop a program framework. More
Publication | November 8, 2022 by Lee Shaver
Microgrid feasibility study for Madison Streets and Engineering facilities
Slipstream completed a microgrid feasibility study for the city of Madison, WI. This presentation includes an overview of the project, explains key concepts such as microgrids, and shares takeaways and next steps. More
Publication | November 8, 2022 by Maddie Koolbeck
Microgrid feasibility for municipal applications
Slipstream completed microgrid feasibility studies on existing sites in two Wisconsin cities, Madison and Sun Prairie. This presentation gives an overview of each study, including results and takeaways. More
Publication | October 25, 2022 by Justin Margolies
Scoping Study: Electrifying New Homes in Dane County
This study assesses the opportunity for new high-performance all-electric homes in Dane County. More
Publication | October 18, 2022 by Shannon Stendel
Integrating Health and Energy Efficiency
CenterPoint Energy's (CNP) Integrating Health and Energy Efficiency Research project investigated ways to integrate energy efficiency and healthcare services to better serve income-qualified families. More
Publication | September 29, 2022 by Lee Shaver
The Role of Energy Management Information Systems in Wisconsin's Focus on Energy Program
Building on the work of the DOE’s Smart Energy Analytics Campaign, we conducted research to quantify the savings potential of EMIS in Wisconsin's Focus on Energy program. More
Publication | September 27, 2022 by Scott Hackel and Scott Schuetter
The Present and Future of Decarbonizing through Electrification in Commercial Buildings in the Midwest
The U.S. building industry is not on track to decarbonize fast enough to avoid dangerous levels of climate change. This paper describes five typologies that deserve strong consideration for action on near-term electrification of heating in the Midwest. More
Publication | September 27, 2022 by Maddie Koolbeck and Lee Shaver and Jeannette LeZaks
Weathering the Storm: Microgrid feasibility studies for municipal applications
This paper includes lessons learned about most applicable tools and best methodologies and processes when assessing microgrid feasibility. Presented at the 2022 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings. More
Publication | September 27, 2022 by Dan Streit and Jeannette LeZaks
Energy Efficiency is (Only) Part of the Solution
This paper shows how energy programs can offer holistic solutions for overburdened communities that save energy while equitably providing quality of life benefits. Presented at the ACEEE 2022 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings. More
Publication | September 27, 2022 by Kevin Gries and Dan Cautley and Justin Margolies
Residential Heat Pump Water Heater Performance in the Upper Midwest
Read our field study of 9 residential heat pump water heaters installed in partially conditioned basements in Michigan’s cold climate. Presented at the ACEEE 2022 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings. More