Several CEE staff will be attending and presenting at the 2026 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings, August 2–7, at the Asilomar Conference Grounds in Pacific Grove, CA. The conference convenes professionals from around the world to share research, spark new ideas and collaborations, and advance the technologies and practices needed to transform the building sector to improve efficiency, affordability, and resiliency. If you’re attending, don’t miss these featured presentations from CEE staff!
Commercial Hybrid Heating Solutions for Cold Climates: Lessons from a Utility Pilot: Thursday, August 6, 8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Led by Andy Baeten, Senior Program Manager, Commercial
Hot Take, Cold Facts: What a Dual Fuel Thermostat Should Really Do: Wednesday, August 5, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Led by Samantha Hill, PhD, Senior Research Engineer
Peak vs. Panel: Insights from Submetering LMI Electrification: Tuesday, August 4,10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Led by Benjamin King, Research Analyst III
The Promise and Progress of Minnesota’s Statewide Transformation Program: Poster session
Led by Emily McPherson, Director, Market Transformation Deployment
Decarbonizing Tribal Community Housing Utilizing Local Workforce: Monday, August 3, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Led by Rebecca Olson, Vice President, Community Energy Solutions
Hot Takes and Cool Trends: Evaluating MN’s Heat Pump Market Transformation: Thursday, August 6, 8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Led by Maggie Pears, Initiative Manager ASHP, and Maddie Hansen-Connell, Senior Manager, Market Transformation Evaluation
Partnership in Practice: A Replicable Approach to Energy Code Advancement: Wednesday, August 5, 8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Led by Angela Peterson, Codes Program Manager
Pane and Simple: Breaking the 20-Year Window Performance Plateau with a Golden Carrot: Tuesday, August 4, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Led by Steve Sylvestre, Initiative Manager, High-Performance Windows
Data-Backed Backup Heat Behavior: Cost, Comfort, and Consequences of ER Heat in Cold Climate ASHP Installs: Tuesday, August 4, 8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Led by Ranal Tudawe, Research Engineer
A Simple Twist of Fuels: Demand Flexibility Opportunities in Cold Climates: Thursday, August 6, 8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Led by Rabi Vandergon, Product Development Manager, Residential HVAC
A New Code Compliance Support Strategy: Delivering Energy Savings Through Third-Party Plan Review: Monday, August 3, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Led by Julia Wells, Energy Codes Program Manager
