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Our Wednesday Night After Hours Power Mixer is in full swing. Karaoke, southwest bites, libations, and good vibes thanks to our sponsor Renew Home! #AESPAnnual

?? Key Takeaways from #AESPAnnual Session 7B! ?? At Session 7B – Serving People with Different Flavors of Gas-Electric Utility Partnership on SEM, industry experts shared insights on how collaboration between gas and electric utilities enhances Strategic Energy Management (SEM) programs, leading to greater cost savings and customer engagement. ?? Key Takeaways: ? Coordinated SEM programs streamline resources, making them more cost-effective and impactful. ? Utility partnerships increase peer engagement and knowledge-sharing, driving better energy outcomes. ? Customers benefit from holistic energy management, helping them achieve facility-level energy goals. ?? A huge thank you to our incredible speakers for sharing their expertise: ? Molly Mollenkamp (CLEAResult) – Moderator ? Beau Blankenship (Entergy) ? Greg Perkins (Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) ? Martin Jacobson (ComEd) ? Victoria Garrison (Black Hills Energy) ?? Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to this insightful discussion! Let’s keep the conversation going on leveraging utility partnerships for smarter energy management. What were your top takeaways? Drop them in the comments! #EnergyEfficiency #UtilityPartnerships #SEM #AESP

Don't miss our 9am session tomorrow at AESP Annual as we discuss electrification, partnerships, innovation, and workforce development. 8C: Powering Electrification: Collaborative Pathways to a Sustainable Future (Valley of the Sun room) Sue Hanson Tracy Smetana, MPA Komal Doshi - let's do this! Zpryme Froliq Jennifer Szaro #workforcedevelopment #partnerships #electrification #innovation

?? Funding strategies for the win! ?? At #AESPAnnual, today’s session “Navigating the Shifting Funding Landscape” is diving deep into creative approaches for building resilient and flexible energy efficiency programs. Attendees are learning how to: ? Overcome funding challenges ? Leverage incentives, IRA funds, and utility programs ? Design adaptive, customer-centric solutions Huge thanks to our expert panel for sharing their insights: ?? Chrissy Crowell (Resource Innovations ) ?? Jeff Erikson (Guidehouse) ?? Jacqueline Hall (Maiven Energy) ?? Deb Dynako (Slipstream) Building better programs starts with collaboration — and this session is packed with actionable strategies! ? #CleanEnergy #Electrification #EnergyEfficiency

We're thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025 AESP Energy Awards (sponsored by Doer/Maker), unveiled this morning at the AESP Annual Conference. These trailblazers are lighting the way toward a sustainable future. Let’s give a big shoutout to this year’s champions: ?? Innovations in Demand Flexibility My Energy Optimizer (MEO) by SMUD/Uplight: Revolutionizing how we optimize energy use, making demand flexibility a reality. ?? Innovations in Technology WeaveGrid's Distribution-Integrated Smart Charging Orchestration Platform: Pioneering smart EV charging solutions for a seamless energy transition. ?? Leadership in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (Organizational) Nicor Gas / Walker-Miller Energy Services' Market Development Initiative (MDI): Championing inclusivity and equitable energy solutions. ?? Marketing & Customer Experience - Residential Energy Efficiency Kit School Program Louisiana by NTC Corporate: Empowering students and communities with energy-saving knowledge. ?? Program Design & Implementation - Commercial/Industrial San Antonio Water System (SAWS)/Cascade Energy, LLC's Energy Strategy Program: Innovative approaches to energy efficiency in the industrial sector. ?? Program Design & Implementation - Residential Kambo Energy Group – Community Power: Supporting Indigenous communities in improving housing conditions through energy-efficient upgrades and infrastructure improvements, ensuring safer and more sustainable homes. ?? Emerging Professional of the Year Amanda Hervas, The Energy Coalition: A promising rising star in our industry, Amanda is already making waves with her passion, dedication, and innovative approach to energy solutions. ?? Joule Mentor of the Year Gillian Saidman, C+C: Celebrated for her dedication to mentoring and guiding future energy leaders. ?? Leadership in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Individual Megan Bennett, Summerhill Group: Advocating for diversity and inclusion within the energy industry. ?? AESP Member of the Year Katie Falk, MBA, Evergreen Energy Partners: Honored for her dedication and service to the AESP community. ?? B.H. Prasad Award Sue Hanson, EMC Insights: Recognized for her significant contributions to advancing energy services. These innovators and leaders are driving the clean energy revolution, and we're proud to celebrate their achievements. Let’s continue to support and be inspired by their groundbreaking work! ?? #AESP #EnergyAwards #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #Innovation #DiversityInEnergy #AESPAnnual

Last night’s reception sponsored by Resource Innovations was a hit! ?? Hope everyone’s recharged and enjoying breakfast. Up next: the AESP Energy Awards (sponsored by Doer/Maker) kick off in just under 30 minutes — don’t miss it! ??? #AESPAnnual

It’s a packed house for our AESP topic committee happy hour sponsored by UpHouse! Thank you to Alex Varricchio, MBA for inspiring words about the importance of the #energyefficiency work we are doing, and how the power of storytelling can transform our programs increase workforce participation, and change the lives of people across the United States and Canada! #AESPAnnual

?? Unlocking the Power of #VPPs! ?? At #AESPAnnual, session 3C is diving deep into scaling demand response (DR) programs and paving the way for virtual power plants (VPPs) that ensure predictable capacity. ??? ?? Moderator: Sadia Raveendran, VP of Industry Solutions at Uplight ?? Speakers: ?? Jeff Gleeson, Chief Product Officer, Renew Home ?? Kari Gehrke, Manager, Customer Solutions, Alliant Energy ?? Chase Burnham, Manager, Demand Side Management, Alabama Power Company This powerhouse panel will explore how utilities are enhancing DR programs, engaging customers, and maximizing load shift strategies. Don’t miss these insights on the road to a resilient energy future! ???? #EnergyEfficiency #VirtualPowerPlants #DemandResponse #CleanEnergy

?? Session Highlights from #AESPAnnual! ?? Our Beyond Email: Breakthrough Marketing Strategies session was packed with powerful insights on crafting effective utility campaigns in today’s dynamic landscape. Here are some key takeaways: ? Successful campaigns use 5-7 touchpoints to guide prospects toward conversion ? Techniques like propensity modeling and marketing analytics are essential for smarter targeting ? Blending print media with data-driven strategies can revitalize traditional campaigns and better engage hard-to-reach customers ? Special attention is needed to reach both income-eligible and market-rate audiences Huge thanks to our incredible speakers for sharing their expertise: ?? Gillian Saidman (C+C) ?? Amelia Berman (Con Edison) ?? Spencer Geratschek (PECO) ?? Violette R. (Eversource Energy) Missed the session? These insights are sure to inspire fresh ideas for your next campaign! ???? #MarketingInsights #EnergyEfficiency #CustomerEngagement

?? Standing room only! ?? Our Customer-Centric Electrification session at #AESPAnnual is PACKED with over 200 attendees eager to learn how to improve the home electrification journey! ???? Shoutout to our stellar speakers: ?? Caroline Carl (Hawaii Energy / Leidos) ?? Jennifer Ignacio (Shifted Energy) ?? Elizabeth Korb (Uplight) ?? Michael Ihesiaba (Elevate ) They’re sharing insights on adoption triggers, communication strategies, and how incentives like the IRA can ease the transition. Plus, smart solutions for improving grid reliability and ensuring equitable access are in the spotlight! ???? #EnergyEfficiency #CleanEnergy #FullHouse #AESPAnnual