Publication | November 1, 2021 by
Case Study: State of Minnesota, Department of Transportation
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) Cedar Avenue truck station is a key facility from which the department maintains the many state roads and highways in the Twin Cities metro area. Prior to the retrofit the building had an older fluorescent lighting system that was overlit and largely operated 24 hours a day without much automated lighting controls. More
Publication | July 29, 2021 by
Field and Market Assessment of Heat Pump Clothes Dryers
Residential heat pump clothes dryers are a potentially significant advancement in clothes drying technology. Not only are they more energy-efficient than conventional electric dryers but they are ventless, which allows for flexibility in dryer location and can provide indirect space-conditioning benefits in heating-dominated climates. This study examined the features, performance, and consumer acceptance of heat pump clothes dryers as a potential addition to Minnesota Conservation Improvement Programs. More
News | July 19, 2021 by Rebecca Sadler and Dave Vigliotta
Powering Wisconsin's Future through Clean Energy Careers
The State of Wisconsin set a goal that all electricity consumed in the state be 100% carbon free by 2050. But how do we get there? Slipstream partnered with Wisconsin’s K-12 Energy Education Program (KEEP), WPPI Energy, and Xcel Energy to create educational videos in support of local schools and to encourage young minds to consider career opportunities within the energy sector—especially in the clean energy space.
Learn more and watch the full series here.
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News | June 3, 2021 by Zack Mast
Carbon and equity leadership in Chicago
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has appointed Slipstream’s Saranya Gunasingh and Jeannette LeZaks to a Building Decarbonization Working Group. Saranya and Jeannette will share their expertise in equity-focused research and reducing building greenhouse gas emissions to support the City of Chicago’s commitment to the Paris Agreement. More
Blog | June 2, 2021 by Zack Mast
Extra credit: A video interview with Slipstream Board Member Charles Hua, Harvard '22
Watch our short interview with Charles Hua, an undergraduate at Harvard who brings his unique perspective of climate solutions to Slipstream's Board of Directors. More
News | May 20, 2021 by
Slipstream and EPA ENERGY STAR partner on webinars
Join us on June 10, 2021 for part two of our webinar series with EPA ENERGY STAR as we unpack performance-based procurement for architects and building designers. More
News | May 20, 2021 by
Slipstream thought leaders join ASHRAE’s Task Force for Building Decarbonization
Congratulations to two Slipstreamers for their recent appointments to ASHRAE’s new Task Force for Building Decarbonization. More
Blog | March 3, 2021 by Robin Lisowski
Ten climate & equity expectations for the Biden/Harris administration
In light of Slipstream's federal work with the Department of Energy, the Department of Defense, and national labs, Robin Lisowski unpacks what we might expect from the new administration around climate and equity. More
Blog | March 3, 2021 by Marge Anderson
Deep transformation together: inspiration from the Paris Climate Conference
On January 20, 2021, the United States recommitted to the Paris Climate Agreement. Marge Anderson shares her takeaways from the 2015 climate conference—and how Slipstream's work carries forward its ideals. More
Publication | February 1, 2021 by
Integrated Controls Implementation Guide
This guide provides information on successfully integrating networked lighting controls with HVAC and plug load controls in commercial and institutional buildings. This guide is intended for facilities managers, lighting designers, electrical and mechanical engineers, contractors, controls technicians, and commissioning agents.
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