Energy Conservation Works Awarded Community Foundation Micro Grant to Pilot Innovative Energy Modeling Project
For Immediate Release: February 3, 2026
Contact: Megan Jennings, mjennings@energyconservationworks.org
JACKSON, WY — Energy Conservation Works (ECW) has been awarded a $2,000 Micro Grant from the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole to support a pilot project exploring new digital tools to better understand building energy use across Teton County.
Teton County experiences higher-than-average electricity use driven by long winters and cold-weather peak demand. These pressures strain the local electric grid and can increase energy costs, particularly for households already facing high living expenses. Local residents, housing providers, and decision-makers would greatly benefit from clear, accessible information about where energy use is highest or which efficiency improvements could deliver the greatest impact.
Through this project, ECW will partner with Power Theory Inc., a Wyoming-based technology company, to use its PowerTwin modeling platform to visualize energy use patterns across approximately 10,000 buildings in Teton County. The project will focus on early-stage modeling, data validation, and analysis to help identify where efficiency upgrades, such as improved insulation, high-efficiency heating systems, or smart controls, could most effectively reduce energy use and costs.
“This micro grant allows us to test an innovative approach to understanding energy use at a community-wide scale,” said Megan Jennings, Program Manager at Energy Conservation Works. “By grounding future programs in local data, we can be more strategic about where we focus resources, support residents facing the highest energy burdens, and make smarter investments that benefit the entire community.”
Funding from the Community Foundation will cover the cost of processing and analyzing local building data. Power Theory will provide technical support and host the modeling platform as part of the partnership. The project is intended to lay the groundwork for a future public-facing resource that can evolve over time as additional data and funding become available.
The project complements ECW’s ongoing work under its ICLEI Municipal Investment Fund grant, which is focused on identifying barriers and opportunities for energy efficiency across the region. Insights from the PowerTwin project pilot will inform future program design, guide equitable energy investments, and strengthen coordination with local partners to support long-term planning, improved energy affordability, and a more resilient energy future for Teton County.
