April 7, 2021

Keeping it Virtual in 2021

As much as we're all eager to get back together in person, we've decided to plan for the 15^th Rocky Mountain Utility Exchange in September 2021 to again be online only with the expectation that in 2022 we will be both in-person and online.

The Call for Presenters will launch in May with an enhanced agenda format to leverage what we liked best about last year's event and the other virtual events we've attended. This will include half-day-long sessions with more audience interaction in small group exchanges. Sponsor registrations are now being accepted. Learn about Sponsor Opportunities at www.utilityexchange.org/15th-rmue-sponsor-opps.

We are looking forward to connecting with you again online this fall.

Ed Thomas & Tiger Adolf

Last Year's Virtual Session Recordings Still Available

Recordings of all of last year's live sessions and workshops as well as the pre-recorded poster presentations are still available to all registrants of the 14th Rocky Mountain Utility Exchange at the UtilityExchange.org website. If you missed last year's virtual event and would like to view the recordings, you may still register HERE. Visit the Resources Directory page for all other past proceedings.

Every fall for 13 years, industry professionals from utilities, government agencies, and solution providers in Colorado and neighboring states made the trek to Aspen. Last year we were only able to meet online but that didn't impact our registration numbers. Over 150 people registered to participate online in 2020. See the registrant list at www.utilityexchange.org/look-whos-connecting-2020.

Access 14th Exchange Archives HERE

Organizations in the News

Xcel Energy Launches 2021-22 Colorado DSM Plan

Effective April 1, Colorado customers of Xcel Energy now have some new rebate offerings for residential and business customers. Learn more HERE.

Could Texas Blackouts Happen in Colorado?

Holy Cross Energy CEO Bryan Hannegan had a conversation with a Colorado newspaper about the possibility of blackouts like occurred in Texas happening in Roaring Fork Valley. Read article HERE.

Fort Collins Expands Epic Homes Program

Fort Collins Utilities is expanding its Epic Homes program with a higher ceiling for home efficiency loans and a renewed focus on rental properties. Learn more HERE.

Tiger Adolf Recognized as one of 35 by BPA

The Building Performance Association (BPA) launched an interview series highlighting 35 incredible people who work in our industry in celebration of it 35^th annual home performance conference. Learn more HERE.

Access Past Webinars as Podcasts

Even if you didn't participate in last year's virtual conference, consider "binge watching" the Electric Vehicle, Pricing, Customer Experience, and Clean Energy Transition webinars that are also accessible as podcasts. Listeners who choose to subscribe via their preferred podcast platform will receive these and future web recordings delivered to their phone, tablet, or computer without having to register each time. Learn more HERE or ask your automated voice assistant to play the Utility Exchange Web Series.