News – CEL

CEL Awarded HVAC Software Patent

Community Energy Labs has been awarded a U.S. patent for HVAC optimization software that simplifies building energy modeling while maintaining accuracy.

School HVAC, 30 Years Later

School HVAC systems built for peak performance can become costly liabilities when aging infrastructure outlasts maintenance capacity.

Workforce Barriers to Rural Climate Tech

Energy efficiency upgrades in rural schools face workforce shortages, aging infrastructure, and technical barriers that go far beyond software solutions.

Compliance-proofing Your School's HVAC

HVAC cybersecurity compliance may soon require full device inventories and monitoring—exposing gaps in building systems most organizations aren’t prepared for.

How to Read Your Commercial Energy Bill

Interpreting utility bills and turning that into actionable energy decisions can feel like a nearly impossible task, but it's critical for saving money.

CEL Wins CEC Bridge Grant

CEL has been awarded a CEC Bridge Grant to deploy its solution in schools, including those in lower income and disadvantaged communities.

CEL Participates in MIT Energy Summit

CEO Tanya Barham spoke at the MIT Energy Conference about the role of public–private partnerships in reshaping the built environment to address decarbonization.

AVSD Enters Dynamic Rate Program

AVSD and CEL will partner on a Dynamic Rate program at Knight High School.

CEL Presents at BTO Peer Review

CEL's presentation at BTO Peer Review highlighted our platform's affordability and simplicity.

All-Hands Brings CEL Team to Portland

In November, CEL hosted its first in-person All-Hands meeting in two years. Employees from all over the world flew in for a week of connection, deep work, and f

Hoquiam Event Teaches Energy Resilience

CEL hosted a Smart and Resilient Schools (SRS) Summit at its pilot program site in Hoquiam, Washington, on April 27. 25 individuals from the community attended