February Map of the Month
By Will Bryan Housing in the Southeast is aging, and the cost of living in it is getting more expensive. As we noted last month, around 40% of housing in the region was built before 1980, when the nation’s first […]
Inside SEEA’s 2026 Annual Member Meeting
The Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance (SEEA) is preparing for one of its most pivotal Annual Member Meetings yet. As the region faces accelerating load growth, rising affordability concerns, and the […]
SEEDS Press Release
Q1 2026 Buildings Blueprint
Buildings Blueprint February 2026 Welcome to SEEA’s Buildings Blueprint, where we share updates and resources on energy codes and the built environment across the Southeast and U.S. Island territories. SEEA […]
January Map of the Month
Aging Homes, Rising Energy Costs By Amy Lovell, Ph.D. Jump to Static Images Escalating household energy costs have increased the urgency of energy and housing affordability and drawn attention to the influence of housing characteristics on energy efficiency. Housing age is a major driver of home […]
December Map of the Month
By Laura Diaz-Villaquiran Mississippi is strategically important in U.S. energy production, transportation, and storage. Bordering the Gulf and Mississippi River, the state has extensive energy infrastructure, including crude oil, natural gas, and refined oil pipelines. Mississippi holds one-quarter of the nation’s underground natural […]
November Map of the Month
By Will Bryan It’s no secret that projected electric loads throughout the nation are unprecedented, but particularly in the Southeast. A recent analysis by ICF estimates that U.S. electricity demand will grow by 25% […]
October Map of the Month
Beyond Adoption: Measuring the Efficiency Impact of State Amendments Code: The model energy code edition that a state has officially adopted — IECC for residential buildings or ASHRAE Standard 90.1 […]
Hot Office, Cool Solution: Selecting a Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump
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Buildings Blueprint Q3 2025
Resources Regional News The authors concluded that cities with a high density of LEED certified buildings tend to have local policies or programs incentivizing energy-efficient buildings and local expertise to support program success. In addition, building portfolio owners with energy efficiency […]