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The 3rd Annual Illinois Clean Energy Champion Awards will take place on December 10 in Chicago! The awards luncheon celebrates Illinois's progress and honors the nonprofits, businesses, and governments that are leading the way to a brighter climate and a more equitable workforce. Know someone who fits that bill? Nominate a clean energy champion by November 8th! 🔗: bit.ly/cleanenergychamps

Chicagoans! Don't miss these free in-person trainings on IL Stretch Code coming up on November 13 and 20, put on by our partner, Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance. Learn from an expert in stretch codes and the changes that may impact building energy code requirements. Register with the links below:

Do residential building codes continue to remain a mystery? Join us on November 13 for our final webinar in the 2024 B4 webinar series, Digging into Building Codes, where you will hear from building inspector Jim Sjolander. Topics include: ➡️ Duct tightness testing as an energy-saving measure ➡️ Heated garages and seasonal sunroom compliance requirements ➡️ How to meet codes effectively ➡️ How to integrate energy conservation practices while ensuring code compliance Register today: b4conference.org/webinars #B4 #B4Conference #BuildingCodes

Hi, Slipstream community! We're about to wrap up October, which happened to be Cybersecurity Awareness Month, among many other things. It's an excellent time to remind you to be cautious of scammers are always looking for opportunities to attack Unfortunately, Slipstream job applicants were targeted by scammers earlier this month. Please remember that all open positions at Slipstream can be found on our Careers page and that correspondence will come from our recruitment portal and not an email. In the meantime, please join us as we strive to create a more sustainable, decarbonized, and fair future! #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth

Happy Weatherization Day! Weatherization is a key component—and often an essential first step—in making clean energy possible and combating climate change. Watch Slipstreamer Hung Yang, Building Science Specialist, further explain the importance of this process. *Visual Video Description: Opening screen says Happy Weatherization Day with Slipstream logo. Hung Yang speaks directly to camera. As he speaks, shots of of a red blower door is seen. Other shots appear that match the video dialogue. The video closes with a screen that reads Happy Weatherization Day on a teal background. #WeatherizationDay #EnergyMonth

Happy #WeatherizationDay! Such an amazing example of seeing the work in action 👏

“A clogged heat exchanger is a useless heat exchanger.” Hear Robin Ellis, President of Questions and Solutions Engineering as she discusses the top five preventive maintenance tasks for plumbing systems in this episode of Maximizing Your Facility. This FREE educational series is great for building or facility managers, or anyone curious about energy and building management. Watch the full series on our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/4a4dsKE #Plumbing #PreventativeMaintenance #FacilityManagement Visual Video Description: The opening screen shows Rebecca Ellis talking directly to the camera, introducing the top 5 preventive maintenance tasks. Rebecca's recommendations flash across the screen in text form as she describes each task. Viewers are encouraged to watch the full video: Preventative Maintenance Strategies for Plumbing Systems. A white screen reads, "This video was made with support from," with several logos appearing below.

We're excited to introduce Erin Noel Braaten, SHRM-SCP, MA-HRIR, our new Chief People Officer. With over 12 years of experience in human resources and non-profit leadership, Erin brings a powerful blend of strategic vision and operational expertise. She's also no stranger to mission-based work — she sits on the board of 180 Degrees, Inc., a Minnesota-based nonprofit that connects local youth and adults with residential support services and safe spaces that honor each individual's healing journey. A systems thinker and collaborator, Erin's leadership in people analytics, employee development, engagement, and EDI has transformed workplace cultures and advanced organizational missions. Her ability to cultivate meaningful relationships and champion change makes her an invaluable asset to our ongoing people and culture initiatives. Welcome, Erin! We’re thrilled to have your expertise and insights guiding our efforts. #TeamSlipstream

Slipstream is proud to administer C-PACE financing programs. By helping commercial property owners obtain low-cost, long-term loans for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and water conservation improvements, C-PACE makes commercial buildings more efficient, creating jobs for local communities and helping to meet climate change goals. If you’re looking for financing for energy-saving projects for your business, visit pacewi.org—or reach out to us at cpace@slipstreaminc.org. We'd be happy to help! #CPACE #PACE #EnergyEfficiency

The energy industry is experiencing rapid growth and there is a rising demand for people with expertise in energy-related fields like solar energy and electric vehicles, making it essential to pique the younger generation's interest now in clean energy-related fields. Slipstream has recently been working with KEEP - Wisconsin's K-12 Energy Education Program to host free career fairs for middle school and high school students focused on the latest sustainable energy technology. As of now, nearly 800 students have attended these hands-on learning experiences, and we're planning more in the coming months! Find out more about our clean energy career fairs and the amazing partners who help us make them happen: https://bit.ly/3NATttQ #CleanEnergyCareers #EnergyEfficiency