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Slipstream @slipstreaminc.org · Aug 28
One quarter century. One billion dollars. One by one, energy upgrades transform buildings and change lives.

This past year we reached the milestone of facilitating over $1B in loans to fund energy efficiency & renewable energy upgrades for homes & businesses.

Learn more: slipstreaminc.org/1billion
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Another Energy Career Fair in the books. What a great ending to #WorkforceDevelopmentMonth! 📚

Since 2023, we've hosted 6 fairs, including this month's at UW Green Bay with Wisconsin Public Service. Each fair draws 100-150 students, introducing them to energy careers. And we've got more coming soon!
A classroom scene with multiple individuals engaged in various activities around a large table. Some examine a small wind turbine model made from a plastic bottle, while others write on a whiteboard filled with diagrams and notes about wind energy. The room is brightly lit with blue walls and windows letting in natural light. A group of people are gathered inside a classroom-like setting with large windows. They are seated around tables working on various projects. In the foreground, there's a sign that reads "KEEP: Wisconsin's K-12 Energy Education Program" from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. The room is filled with natural light. A group of people in a classroom focuses on a person presenting a mechanical object. A fan and various tools are visible on a table nearby. The classroom includes large windows and visible equipment, indicating a workshop or technology setting. A group of individuals stands in a hallway of The George Kress Community Collaboration Suite. The people are holding up small thermal guns, while another person looks on. The space has a modern design with glass doors and bright lighting.
September 29, 2026 at 12:09 PM
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What is climate resilience? 🌍

Helping prepare communities to be more climate resilient is part of our mission and everyday work here at Slipstream.

👉 Read more about how we’re supporting local communities with climate resiliency work: https://slipstreaminc.org/tags/climate-resilience
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September 24, 2026 at 6:08 PM
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Happy first day of Fall! 🍂

As colder temps start, it's time to think about weatherization. It's more than efficiency–it's safety, health & quality of life.

Programs like Weatherization Assistance Program help families live safe & comfortably 🏠 & it just celebrated 50 yrs!: https://bit.ly/4xIrAor
Celebrating 50 Years of the Weatherization Assistance Program – NASCSP
https://nascsp.org
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September 22, 2026 at 3:18 PM
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We're hiring! Join us on a mission to create a healthier future.

🔶 Program Manager-📍Chicago, IL

Apply: slipstreaminc.org/careers

We will only contact via the Paycom portal. We will never ask for payment in the hiring process or send payment prior to completing the hiring process.
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September 16, 2026 at 8:08 PM
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Announcement!

Applications are now open for coastal, remote, and island communities to join the Energy Technology Innovation Partnership Project.

Learn how we can support you throughout #ETIPP and apply by 11/18: https://bit.ly/ETIPPApp2026
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September 15, 2026 at 5:54 PM
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Free workshops & breakfast!
Alliant Energy customers, don't miss Breakfast Bites–learn from Trane Technologies about rapid evolution of tech in building/HVAC landscapes & Focus on Energy incentives to help finance upgrades

Fond du Lac 9/9
Sheboygan 9/10
Beloit 9/11

Register: https://bit.ly/4x0xgtG
Alliant Energy Breakfast Bites | Slipstream
These engaging morning sessions will offer Alliant Energy commercial and industrial customers the opportunity to learn the latest in AI and innovation in HVAC.
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August 26, 2026 at 6:45 PM
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We're back from Energy OutWest, where +1k gathered to talk weatherization 🏠

We're grateful for valuable & practical takeaways & fun, educational moments w our partners at BPA, IREC, NASCSP & others.

Congrats to our presenters & to Amy & Suzanne for finishing 2nd in the weatherization competition!
A person standing behind a Slipstream booth table, talking to another person in front. The table has brochures, a badge, and a hand sanitizer bottle. A banner reads, "Education empowers the clean energy workforce. A group of people wearing bright orange vests with "Ask Me" and "Energy OutWest" printed on the back stand in a large conference room. The room has rows of chairs and several people seated in the background. Yellow tape marks an area on the floor. A large convention hall filled with numerous attendees visiting various exhibitor booths. Visible booths include LandForestry and Everblue. Attendees walk around, engaging with exhibitors and each other. The floor is patterned with a geometric design, and some balloons are visible. Booth numbers such as 101c, 105b, and 106a are marked on dividers.
August 25, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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We're hiring!

Join a national nonprofit on a mission to create a healthier future for everyone.

We're currently looking to fill 2 new positions:
🔶Building Science Specialist-📍Madison, WI (Remote)
🔶Senior Partnership Manager - Utilities -📍Chicago, IL

📝 Learn more & apply: slipstreaminc.org/careers
The image is a hiring announcement from Slipstream. It states "We Are Hiring, Join Our Team" and lists two positions: "Building Science Specialist" and "Senior Partnership Manager (Utilities)". The background is teal with decorative white shapes.
August 24, 2026 at 4:14 PM
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The dog days of summer have arrived 🌡️☀️

While these Slipstreamer pups seem unbothered by August temps, it's important to not *sleep* on energy-efficient ways to stay cool!

Swipe → for some tips for keeping cool from the World Health Organization (@who.int)

Source: https://bit.ly/4znUhJb
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August 20, 2026 at 5:11 PM
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We recently welcomed 3 new members to our Board!

➡️Lindsey Streeter, Sr Philanthropy Officer, Earthjustice
➡️Lynnette McNeely, Managing Dir, JC Legal Resources Center
➡️Molly Ekerdt, VP Preservation of Affordable Housing (Chicago)

Please join us in welcoming them! 👋

Info: https://bit.ly/4xNEfXv
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August 18, 2026 at 5:55 PM
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Today is #DemandFlexibilityDay!

DYK? Tripling US virtual power plant capacity by 2030 could save $10 B/yr in grid costs.

This is possible even with no new infrastructure–just coordination of distributed energy already in homes & businesses.

Info→ https://bit.ly/4cLSIem
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August 17, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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Another Summer Study in the books!

Some Highlights:
👏Packed houses for sessions by Shannon & Phy
🛶Kayaking (& spotting some seals!)
✏️Dani's back-to-back sessions
💬 Discussions on Dave's poster
💡Joe & Dan's illuminating sessions
👋Seeing friends & partners

Thanks for having us, @aceee.org
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August 12, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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We're hiring! Join a national nonprofit on a mission to create a healthier future for everyone.

We're currently looking to fill 3 remote positions:

🔶Principal Research Engineer - Madison, WI
🔶 Senior Researcher - Madison, WI
🔶Senior Research Engineer - Madison, WI

Apply: slipstreaminc.org/careers
Hiring announcement with positions listed: Principal Research Engineer, Senior Researcher, Senior Research Engineer. Website: slipstreaminc.org.
August 4, 2026 at 6:10 PM
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We're excited for @aceee.org Summer Study next week–if you're going, give us a shout!

Our speakers:
🔹Shannon Stendel, Dir Research + Innovation
🔹Dani Ball, Research Analyst
🔹Phy Brown, Sr Researcher
🔹Dan Streit, Sr Manager
🔹Dave Vigliotta, Dir Partnership Development
🔹Xiaohui Zhou, Dir Engineering
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July 30, 2026 at 6:56 PM
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#AspenIdeasClimate & #ChicagoClimateWeek remind us why our work matters. Thank you for a meaningful week! 🌎

Some highlights?
💬 Conversations w top minds in the industry
📍Talks on why the Midwest is unique in the climate & energy space
⛵️Cruise w Illinois Green Alliance colleagues on Lake Michigan
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July 29, 2026 at 6:46 PM
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Happy #ChicagoClimateWeek & hello from #AspenIdeasClimate! 👋

Yesterday, we attended roundtables & heard from speakers on topics like energy security, global markets & clean energy transition.

Looking forward to more insightful connections this week!
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July 21, 2026 at 3:54 PM
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It's been a busy month for Dir Engineering Joe Zhou!

After the ASHRAE conference Joe & Sr Engineer Robert visited Koch Foods for a ComEd-sponsored Industrial Adv Refrigeration Controls study–touring the facility, reviewing refrigeration ops & collecting field data

More info: https://bit.ly/4wN3s3T
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July 16, 2026 at 6:55 PM
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Making an energy-related upgrade?

Many struggle to find affordable financing for energy upgrades. Traditional lenders don’t know the energy efficiency market well enough to develop effective lending programs–that's where we come in.

Learn about our energy finance solutions: https://bit.ly/411ssXw
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July 9, 2026 at 6:59 PM
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Thanks for a great week, ASHRAE!

Dir of Engineering Joe Zhou just went to their Annual Conference, chairing SGPC 36 main meeting—guiding the national “High Performance Sequences of Operation for HVAC Systems” guideline—& participating in TC 7.5 Smart Building Systems as Vice Chair & incoming Chair
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July 7, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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Connect with local government leaders who are driving forward climate resilience, green
building, and sustainable development at #USGBC's Local Government Leadership Summit,
July 15 in Chicago.

Learn more >> https://bit.ly/4b3jDBz
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July 6, 2026 at 4:35 PM
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The Slipstream offices will be closed this Friday, July 3 in honor of the holiday weekend.

We hope you all enjoy time with family, friends, and loved ones over the next few days! 🎇

We will be returning on Monday ready to continue our mission of accelerating climate solutions for everyone.
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July 2, 2026 at 6:59 PM
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Connect with local government leaders who are driving forward climate resilience, green
building, and sustainable development at #USGBC’s Local Government Leadership Summit,
July 15 in Chicago.

Learn more >> https://bit.ly/4b3jDBz
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July 1, 2026 at 7:03 PM
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Wow, what a wonderful way to kick off summer! 🏈

Last week, we hosted WPS Efficiency & Sustainability Summit at Lambeau Field 🧀 ft speakers from WPS, Focus on Energy, Kinergetics LLC & Green Bay Packers.

Thank you to the Packers Community Foundation & Focus on Energy who provided our raffle prizes!
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June 16, 2026 at 6:14 PM
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How do building nerds & problem solvers let loose? By re-creating a piece of iconic architecture, of course!

We took an afternoon off to build our Chicago headquarters, the Civic Opera Building. Step by step, brick by brick, we replicated it with none other than... LEGO! 🧱

What should we do next?
June 11, 2026 at 5:54 PM
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IL Energy Efficiency Showcase
Don't miss this conference by IL Green Alliance!

Hear from decision-makers on success stories of buildings w completed retrofits & decarbonization

Slipstreamer Connor Jansen will lead a session on Building Performance Planning

June 18, 1:30-6pm
https://bit.ly/4x2civt
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June 2, 2026 at 5:40 PM