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Slipstream at 2026 ACEEE Summer Study
Staff from Research + Innovation shared insights ranging from emerging tech to better program design. Read the papers.

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The human side of building performance
The results of a recent monitoring study revealed factors that often go overlooked once residents move in. Read about the study.

Five Great Lakes communities join ETIPP program
Slipstream will support remote and coastal communities to explore energy-resilience solutions. Read about the new cohort.

Upcoming Events

Alliant Energy Breakfast Bites

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 | 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM

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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B4 Heat Pump Contractor Summit 2026

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 | 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Join Xcel Energy and industry partners for an interactive heat pump training focused on the future of home heating.

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Clean Energy Career Fair at Madison College 2026

Friday, November 6, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 12:20 PM

Sponsored by WPPI, the Clean Energy Career Fair will allow attendees to explore careers through a series of exciting hands-on demonstrations and stations.

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We provide training and tools to accelerate clean energy careers and support our workforce development partners, including advanced technical training for design and construction professionals. Plus our online portal of on-demand courses, Slipstream U!

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Every day, we're working towards our goal of a resilient future that works for everyone. Visit our News + Resources page to read updates from our work and our partners, explore our work by subject area, search our videos and publications, and more.

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What we presented at 2026 ACEEE Summer Study

Members of our Research team presented papers and posters at the 2026 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings.

Improving comfort in manufactured homes

This research project aims to improve HVAC performance and sizing in existing manufactured homes to save energy, improve resident comfort, reduce noise, and lengthen the life of the equipment.

Partial displacement of commercial boiler space heating with air-to-water heat pumps

This study will explore cost-effective approaches for Minnesota optimize the displacement of annual heating load from gas boilers with electrified heating.

Improving manufactured home HVAC performance and sizing

This study will develop better guidance for Minnesota's contractors and energy professionals to improve HVAC performance in manufactured homes.

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