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NASEO 2025 Energy Policy Outlook Conferenc
2025-02-04 - 2025-02-07 | The Fairmont, DC, Washington, DC
Join top state and federal energy policymakers, private sector leaders, and other change makers from around the country on February 4-7, 2025 in Washington, D.C. for the NASEO 2025 Energy Policy Outlook Conference. This year’s theme is “America’s Competitive Advantage – Abundant, Affordable, Clean, and Reliable Energy” and will feature in-depth discussions on ways in which state-federal coordination can address various energy system challenges such as rising power demand, reliability concerns, evolving economic and workforce needs, equity, and increasing physical security and cybersecurity threats.

Foundations: Energy (in)Equity Training
2025-02-05 12:30 - 2025-02-06 16:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Start your year off with a group of energy professionals eager to dissect the inequities in the energy system, the sources of them, and the cycles that perpetuate from them.
Energy (in)Equity Foundations is a training where our facilitators “allow different ways for people to participate and be included. In addition, the live facilitator adjustments and implementation of feedback from participants builds trust amongst attendees and facilitators.” – EiE Alumn
Check it out for yourself and snag a seat!

Messaging for Energy and Environmental Executive Orders
2025-02-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Join the Environmental Polling Consortium for a presentation of the results from new message testing showing the most effective ways to respond to Trump’s executive orders on energy and the environment, including:
-Withdrawing the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement;
-Opening up more public lands and waters for oil and gas drilling, including the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska;
-Suspending new government permits and leases for wind energy projects;
-Weakening vehicle emissions and efficiency standards; and
-Repealing the government’s environmental justice programs.
This work was conducting with the Sierra Club, GreenLatinos, and other partners. We will record this session and send out the materials to all registrants – if you cannot attend live, you can still register and receive the follow-up materials.

The Power of Partnerships: Collaborating to Strengthen K-12 Energy Infrastructure
2025-02-19 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
For K-12 school districts, successful energy infrastructure projects often rely on innovative partnerships. The U.S. Department of Energy is excited to host a webinar highlighting different partnership models that can help school districts move forward with making energy improvements that reduce utilities and costs and enhance learning environments. It will provide examples of community-based partnerships, as well as partnerships with energy service companies, universities, state agencies and Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs). Learn how school districts across the country are engaging with these different types of partners to advance their energy goals.
In this webinar speakers will discuss:
1. DOE Opportunities for Energy Improvements in K-12 Schools
2. The Power of Partnerships
3. School Districts & their Partners
4. Resources and Announcements
Co-hosted by the Renew America’s Schools Program, Efficient and Healthy Schools Program, Better Buildings Solution Center, and Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC) Campaign.

Geothermal Heat Pumps
2025-02-19 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Join us on February 19th as we explore the world of Geothermal Heat Pumps (GHPs), a technology that uses the constant temperature of the shallow earth to provide heating and cooling. Because the ground can absorb excess heat during the summer and act as a heat source during the winter, GHPs are extremely efficient—reducing energy consumption up to 44% compared to air source heat pumps and 72% compared to standard HVAC systems.
While more costly to install, GHPs offer greater longevity and stability than air source heat pumps, and the additional costs may be returned in energy savings in just 5-10 years. We’ll discuss which climates and conditions are optimal for GHPs, and how to decide if your property is a good fit. Our panelists will share the basics of geothermal heat pumps along with their many advantages—high efficiency and extreme climate performance to name a few.
Join us for a 45-minute webinar in which we’ll discuss:

What is a geothermal heat pump and how does it work?
How efficient is a geothermal heat pump, as compared to other types of heating and cooling?
What are the benefits of using geothermal energy?
Why would someone invest in geothermal versus an air source heat pump?
What is the cost to install a GHP
How does the energy savings impact payback time?
Are there incentives available?
What is the lifespan of a GHP system?
What are the ideal climates for GHPs?
How can geothermal energy help the grid?
How do I decide if my property is a good candidate for a GHP?
What about larger buildings or multifamily buildings?
What are the different types of GHPs available?
How can I find someone to install a GHP at my home?

This webinar is part of the Electrify Now “Go Electric!” series developed in partnership with LEARN. Find more Go Electric! webinars with information and tips on other important electrification topics here.
LEARN is a San Diego based workforce education and training program that has partnered with Electrify Now to offer free energy efficiency and electrification webinars. Please visit the LEARN website for more information.

2025 Sustainable Energy in America Factbook Webinar
2025-02-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
The thirteenth edition of the Sustainable Energy in America Factbook, produced by BloombergNEF and the Business Council for Sustainable Energy, will be released on February 20 and available to download for free at bcse.org/factbook. Designed for a broad audience – from energy professionals to public policymakers – the Factbook offers an insightful and in-depth look at economic, market, and investment dynamics and technology trends. Join BCSE and BloombergNEF for a special virtual briefing on the 2025 Factbook findings.

2025 Energy & Tax Policy Briefing
2025-02-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
President Trump declared a national energy emergency on his first day in office, setting the stage for energy policy to be front and center on the legislative and policy fronts this year. We’ll discuss what’s at stake for energy on Capitol Hill and how that relates to the tax debate in the 119th Congress.

Buildings Hub Live: New Innovations Make Heat Pumps Even More Efficient
2025-02-25 14:30 - 15:00 | Virtual
Atlas Public Policy is excited to host our twentieth episode of “Buildings Hub Live,” where we spotlight the changemakers and technologies leading the charge to electrify our built environment. Join us on Tuesday, February 25 at 2:30 PM EST as we sit down with Jane Melia, CEO of Harvest, and David B. Calabrese, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs at Daikin U.S., to discuss their companies’ respective heat pump technologies.
What are their innovations and how are they different from other heat pumps on the market? What are the biggest technical challenges facing heat pumps? What misconceptions about heat pumps do policymakers, homeowners, and contractors hold? Tune in to find out!

Breakthrough to Deployment: Driving Climate Innovation to Market
2025-03-03 - 2025-03-04 | Boston, MA
Join the conversation with our expert lineup of 60+ speakers, panelists, and moderators at the forefront of the critical innovations shaping the energy transition. In addition to engaging with students and faculty from MIT and other top universities, network with a diverse array of attendees from industry, innovative startups, NGOs, and venture capital. As a world-renowned hub for progress, MIT is driving the charge in pioneering research and discussions on energy and innovation, setting the stage for a sustainable tomorrow.

How We Save Clean Energy Programs: Budget Explainer & Advocacy Training
2025-03-03 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Have you benefitted from clean energy or climate investments in the IRA?
All across the country, communities, businesses, and individuals have seen firsthand what the clean energy and climate investments in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) can do. They’ve seen how the IRA is creating jobs, reducing costs for families, supercharging clean energy projects, and reducing dangerous climate pollution.
But all of these programs are in real danger right now, because they can be gutted or fully repealed during the budget reconciliation process which is already underway in Congress.
Good news, though! Individuals and groups with stories to tell about the positive impact of these programs have unique power in this landscape.
Join us on Monday, March 3 to learn about budget reconciliation and just how state advocates can save the IRA’s clean energy programs.

Tracking American Attitudes on Gas and Electrification
2025-03-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Please join us on Wednesday, March 12th at 3 PM ET to hear the latest data on American attitudes on gas, including electrification policy, methane regulation, and more. This new poll from the Gas Leaks Project builds on five years of data tracking public approval of various energy sources and policies, and gives us critical guidance on how to shape climate campaigns during challenging political times.
The presentation of this annual December survey will be followed by a moderated panel discussion and audience Q&A. Moderator James Hadgis, Executive Director of the Gas Leaks Project, will be joined by pollsters Andrea Everett, formerly of Climate Nexus Polling; Andrew Bauman of Global Strategy Group; and Danielle Deiseroth of Data for Progress to dig into the results and what they mean for the climate community and the movement to end gas.

The 2025 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard: Ranking Progress and Opportunities
2025-03-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
For nearly two decades, ACEEE has published the State Energy Efficiency Scorecard, scoring and ranking states on policies and programs that save energy, lower costs, and produce environmental and economic benefits. The scorecard provides detailed information across six policy areas for all 50 states and the District of Columbia: utility programs, transportation, buildings, state government-led initiatives, industrial energy efficiency, and appliance standards.
Join us to learn how states stacked up in the 2025 edition, highlights of where states have made progress over the last two years, and where they still have room to improve. Attendees will hear from both ACEEE staff who authored the Scorecard and state leaders on some of the most impactful new policies they were able to implement since the last edition.

Atlas Buildings Hub Q1 2025 Public Tour
2025-03-18 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Take a peek at everything Atlas Buildings Hub has to offer, from policy updates to heat pump market data to thoughtful analysis of recent developments in building decarbonization. Atlas Public Policy Analyst Stephen Naimoli will walk attendees through the Buildings Hub’s offerings with a chance to get your questions answered. Stephen will also talk through the Hub’s roadmap for the next several months.

Quick Start Grant Webinar Series: Bridging the Gaps, Funding the Future
2025-03-19 15:30 - 16:30 | Virtual
Join TECH Clean California for our final webinar in the Quick Start Grant series. This webinar will showcase findings from two projects seeking solutions for underserved market segments: an exploration of the technical barriers and opportunities of installing heat pump water heaters in manufactured housing, and a framework for leveraging the green financing industry to fund retrofits.
Featured Projects:

Testing Heat Pump Water Heaters in Manufactured Housing: Despite the potential energy savings and emissions reductions, the adoption rate of heat pump water heaters in mobile and manufactured homes remains near zero. AESC will share insights from their efforts to install and evaluate the benefits of heat pump water heaters in manufactured homes through the Quick Start Grant program. The team will cover the pervasive barriers faced by these communities and recommendations for the needed regulatory changes, technological innovation, and collaborative efforts to unlock the potential of heat pump water heaters in these homes.
Scaling Heat Pump Retrofits in Housing with Cost Barriers: Climate Resolve & USGBC-CA aimed to promote residential electrification by addressing the financing gap for retrofits, particularly for income-constrained households. The project explored opportunities to align measurement and verification protocols of heat pump installations with green finance standards and unlock new mechanisms for private investments. The team will share their findings with a focus on scaling these efforts to larger multifamily retrofits to attract more green financing.

What You’ll Learn:

Gain insights into the unique challenges faced by low-income and historically marginalized communities when adopting heat pump technologies, and how targeted incentives and financing solutions can drive broader adoption.
Explore the broader impact of heat pump installations from the magnitude of energy savings in manufactured homes to greenhouse gas reductions that could attract green finance investments.
Learn about the types of data necessary to unlock pathways for electrification in affordable housing and underserved communities.

This session offers valuable lessons for policymakers, program implementers, financial institutions, and community-based organizations seeking to scale equitable clean energy solutions.
Please reach out to tech-clean-ca@veic.org with any questions you may have.

EPC Quarterly Poll Briefing
2025-03-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Join the EPC and our partners for our first quarterly poll briefing of 2025, which will focus on voter attitudes about climate, the environment, and clean energy under the new administration. This briefing is open to the movement and you should register in advance – we will send out the recordings and materials to everyone that registers.

Canary Live Chicago
2025-03-27 16:00 - 21:00 | mHUB, Chicago, IL
Canary Media is excited to bring our live event series to Chicago! We invite you to join us on Thursday, March 27, 2025, 2:00–7:00 p.m. at mHUB.
Our journalists and panelists will have lively conversations on stage about clean energy and will explore interconnections with community resiliency, workforce and economic development, and industrial decarbonization.
See the full agenda below.
There will also be ample time for networking with stakeholders from across Chicagoland’s climate and energy community.

Electrifying the District
2025-03-30 17:00 - 19:00 | The Festival Center, Washington, DC
Sit down with fresh movie-theatre popcorn, prepared on a fully-electric stovetop, for a short journey into the world of clean, healthy homes in D.C. You’ll hear from four everyday D.C. residents who chose to “go electric” for all sorts of reasons: from cutting down gas bills, to improving indoor air quality, to moving DC towards its ambitious climate goals.
Have you ever thought about transitioning to healthier and “greener” electric appliances in your home?

You may be eligible for free home renovations from DC’s Affordable Home Electrification Program! Hear from specialists at DCSEU about how DC can fund and guide your transition to clean and renewable energy.
You can also connect with a volunteer electrification coach who can help you develop a plan to improve your home’s comfort and efficiency, all while reducing your fossil fuel dependence with brand new electric furnaces, water heaters, stoves and other appliances!

If you are just a little bit curious about all this electrification business – this film premiere is the starting point for you!
What: “Electrifying the District” Short Film Premiere!
Where: The Festival Center – 1640 Columbia Road NW, Washington D.C. 20009
When: Sunday, March 30th, from 5:00-7:00 PM
“Electrifying the District” was created by Howard University student filmmakers Mykal Bailey, Georgia Jenkins, and Natalie Scott, produced by Jessica Epperson-Lusty, and funded by Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN).

Midwest BDC Federal Policy Working Group
2025-04-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
The Inflation Reduction Act’s Home Energy Rebate Programs include 8.8 billion dollars for energy efficiency rebates. States have until January 2025 to apply for funding from the national Department of Energy, and states are required to hold public input hearings to inform their applications.
Our Federal Policy Working Group created a Talking Points Toolkit and hosted virtual Training Prep Sessions to equip advocates to attend these public input hearings and advocate for accessible and equitable rebate programs. Download the Talking Points below, and view the recorded training to learn what to expect at a public input session and how to craft an effective comment.

Global Energy Outlook 2025: Headwinds and Tailwinds in the Energy Transition
2025-04-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Join Resources for the Future (RFF) Wednesday, April 9 for an RFF Webinar, “Global Energy Outlook 2025: Headwinds and Tailwinds in the Energy Transition,” which coincides with the release of the 2025 Global Energy Outlook—RFF’s annual report that synthesizes global energy market projections and analysis from leading energy organizations and corporations.
During the webinar, RFF researchers will detail how the report and accompanying interactive web tool allow for a clear understanding and easy comparison of potential future energy markets, climate trajectories, and policy options at global, regional, and national levels. The webinar will also feature an in-depth panel discussion on the long-term trajectory of the global energy system and how the energy transition has accelerated in recent years, along with challenges such as uncertainty over AI-related demand growth, evolving global LNG markets, the prioritization of energy security, and shifts in US climate policy. The panel will also discuss renewable energy in developing countries and energy access in sub-Saharan Africa. Speakers
Yuqi Zhu, Senior Research Associate, Resources for the Future
Emily Joiner, Research Associate, Resources for the Future
Brandon Holmes, Research Analyst, Resources for the Future
Panelists
Tanya Das, Director, AI and Energy Technology Policy, Bipartisan Policy Center
Joe DeCarolis, Professor, Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering, North Carolina State University
Rose Mutiso, Research Director, Energy for Growth Hub
Billy Pizer, President and CEO, Resources for the Future
Daniel Raimi, Fellow; Director, Equity in the Energy Transition Initiative, Resources for the Future (Moderator)

MassCEC Speaker Series: Neighborhood Electrification
2025-04-18 12:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
This MassCEC speaker series will explore the approach currently being piloted by the state’s gas companies and cover the technology, regulatory policy, and customer factors involved in this undertaking.

DC Climate Week
2025-04-28 - 2025-05-02 | District of Columbia
DC Climate Week (DCCW) will establish Washington, DC, as the nation’s center of climate innovation by providing opportunities to engage with policymakers, fund climate solutions, and showcase cutting-edge technologies.
Through curated workshops, panels, exhibitions, and networking events, we will transform our nation’s capital into a global model for climate action.

Healthy Homes First Campaign Launch & Webinar
2025-05-07 14:30 - 15:30 | Virtual
Everyone deserves a safe, healthy home—but too many communities are left behind. Low-income households and people of color in public and affordable housing face the worst indoor health hazards and extreme weather, all while struggling to access clean, affordable energy. With the future of energy efficiency incentives uncertain, critical federal agency staff cuts affecting millions, the real-time impacts of the climate crisis growing, and environmental protections at risk, prioritizing healthy homes first is more urgent than ever.
Join us Wednesday, May 7, at 2:30 PM for the launch of Healthy Homes First—a national campaign amplifying lived experiences, driving policy reforms, and whole-of-home changes to advance clean, affordable energy upgrades, and remedy health hazards. The webinar features insights from WE ACT experts, strategic partners, and findings from recent polling on public attitudes and awareness surrounding energy upgrades, home health hazard remediation, and more. WE ACT’s Federal Policy Manager Yuwa Vosper will moderate.

Health Homes Fair 2025
2025-05-10
The Healthy Homes Fair is the biggest consumer-facing home electrification event in the country. It is a free expo and interactive experience for homeowners, renters, home renovation professionals and career seekers to learn about the technologies, products, services and incentives available to improve our health, increase comfort, and reduce emissions from the homes of the DC region.

BDC National Policy Call: Connecticut
2025-05-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Join us in May for a Connecticut-focused BDC National Policy Call. Hosted by BDC’s Director of State Mobilization, Matt Casale, this call will feature Connecticut State Rep. Steven Winter, Shannon Laun from the Conservation Law Foundation, and Tom Wiehl, Legal & Regulatory Director at the Connecticut Office of Consumer Counsel. They will examine the past, present, and future of the state’s building decarbonization policy, providing attendees with insights that will help them advance building decarbonization initiatives in their states.

Wildfire Advancing Science Partnerships for Indoor Reductions of Smoke Exposures (ASPIRE) Study
2025-05-21 15:30 - 16:30 | Virtual
Many communities throughout the US are routinely exposed to elevated concentrations of particulate matter (PM) in wildland fire smoke. A common public health message is for people to go indoors when outdoor PM levels are elevated. While PM infiltration in single family homes has been relatively well studied, less is known about how much comes indoors in commercial and nonresidential buildings (such as libraries, fitness centers, and schools). To fill knowledge gaps on smoke infiltration and mitigation indoors, EPA researchers worked with community partners in Montana and California on a multifaceted study called the Wildfire Advancing Science Partnerships for Indoor Reductions of Smoke Exposures (ASPIRE) Study. This study began in 2019 and examined wildfire smoke indoor air quality impacts in public spaces and innovative approaches to reduce wildfire smoke indoors. This presentation will provide an overview of study components and some of the key results.

What can Behavioral Science do for you? Meet BEAR Hub - Free Behavioral Science Support for Programs
2025-05-27 15:00 - 16:00 | https://atlasbuildingshub.com/event/what-can-behavioral-science-do-for-you-meet-bear-hub-free-behavioral-science-support-for-programs/
From our friends at ACEEE:
ACEEE is excited to announce the launch of the BEAR Hub (Behavior | Energy | Action | Research), a new initiative offering no-cost technical assistance to energy programs seeking to turn behavioral insights into action.
Whether you’re aiming to boost program participation, accelerate technology adoption, or overcome other behavior-related barriers, BEAR Hub can help. We provide tailored, research-backed strategies for programs in transportation, buildings, and industry.
Join us on Tuesday, May 27 at 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT for a webinar introducing BEAR Hub, our expert team, and how you can apply. You’ll also hear real-world examples of how behavioral science has helped energy programs improve outcomes.

GIGA USA 2025
2025-06-03 - 2025-06-04 | Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, Washington, DC
Join Benchmark’s week of networking, dealmaking and policy in Washington DC for Giga USA 2025, a live, and in-person conference being held June 3-4 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center.
Across two days and multiple streams, discussions will explore the rise of USA’s lithium ion battery gigafactory economy and the need to build secure, sustainable supply chains for lithium, nickel, graphite, cobalt, manganese, rare earths and other critical raw materials.

RFF x Canary Media: Conversations on Electricity Affordability
2025-06-03 14:00 - 17:00 | Resources Conservation Center, Washington, DC
America has an electricity affordability problem: despite super-cheap solar and abundant natural gas, the sheer demands of maintaining aging electrical poles and wires through increasingly extreme weather have pushed costs higher year after year. Tariffs, trade wars, and the potential repeal of clean-energy tax credits could make matters even worse.
Canary Media’s Julian Spector will interview a panel of experts to talk about the most promising solutions to the electricity affordability crisis, from building cheap, clean energy and harnessing the power of distributed energy resources, to modernizing the ways utilities charge their customers.
Panelists
Jesse Buchsbaum, Fellow, Resources for the Future
Charles Hua, Founder and Executive Director, Powerlines
Sapna Gheewala-Dowla, Associate Vice President of Policy and Research, Alliance to Save Energy
Julian Spector, Senior Reporter, Canary Media (Moderator)

NEEP Summit 2025
2025-06-10 - 2025-06-12 | Courtyard Boston Downtown Mariott, Boston, MA
It’s time to get back to the basics of energy efficiency. Join us at Summit 2025 to explore how collaboration between state and local government, businesses, and communities will be key in addressing the growing challenges of energy affordability, load growth, and climate impacts. By leveraging innovative technologies, policies, and partnerships for more efficient homes, buildings, and industries, we can scale solutions and drive transformational change.
With an interactive program, NEEP Summit 2025 will examine the multiple benefits of energy efficiency. Our agenda will feature voices and models highlighting how we must scale and transform efficiency solutions to save energy and money for all, lower harmful pollution, create high-quality jobs, and promote modern and resilient technologies and practices.
Bringing together energy practitioners, state and local policymakers, utility experts, industry leaders, consumer and community representatives, and problem solvers, Summit 2025 is designed to inspire attendees and advance energy efficiency. Highlighting tangible, actionable solutions in interactive sessions and engagement opportunities, this conference will deliver the strategies, and most importantly the relationships needed to advance a more efficient regional economy together.

EPA’s Flood Cleanup Resources: Promoting Community Resilience through Risk Communication
2025-06-18 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
After a flood, affected residents often want to assess the condition of their homes and businesses, get rid of debris and muck, and repair damaged property—however, flooded buildings contain potential health risks. Getting information to the public after a disaster about what these health risks are and how to avoid them can be difficult. EPA’s Office of Research Development and Region 4 (Southeast) used the EPA’s risk communication framework and human-centered design techniques to figure out what information people affected by a flood need and how they make cleanup decisions. They used this input to create a website on how to safely clean out and fix up flooded homes. The website contains short how-to videos with step-by-step instruction from safely entering a flooded building to mold remediation techniques. The public can use this website to reduce hazards in the home after a flooding event to protect their health. It helps communities recover as quickly and safely as possible. The webinar will review the risk communication and human-centered design strategies used to develop the Flooded Homes Cleanup Guidance website and provide an overview of the website and its key features.
