Simplifying Energy. Amplifying Impact.
February 23-26, 2026
AESP’s 2026 Annual Conference & Expo will take place February 23-26, 2026 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego, CA. This is the premier energy industry conference that draws the top program managers, implementers, marketers, evaluators, policy makers, consultants, and manufacturers in Demand-side Management, Energy Efficiency, Demand Response, and IDSM. Highly regarded experts in their respective fields will lead over 40 sessions that cover a range of current topics in marketing, implementation, program design, technology, research, evaluation, diversity, and more.
Whether learning or networking is your priority, you’ll get to experience the best of both with an agenda that balances top notch educational sessions and pre-conference workshops with valuable networking events. Close to 1,000 energy professionals will attend this annual conference and there will be many opportunities to connect with peers, make new contacts, learn something new, and enjoy the sights and tastes of San Diego, CA.
Conference Rates - USD
Early Bird Rates: Through January 14
Member: $1,495 or 15 Points (Please contact membership@aesp.org to register using points.)
Non-member: $1,745 (includes one year of individual AESP membership)
Speakers, Moderators, Panelists, Board Members, AESP CARE, Program Planning Committee, Topic Committee Chairs, Chapter Leaders, and Gov't Rate: $895 or 9 points
Regular Rates: January 15 - February 11
Member: $1,675 or 17 Points (Please contact membership@aesp.org to register using points.)
Non-member: $1,925 (includes one year of individual AESP membership)
Speakers, Moderators, Panelists, Board Members, AESP CARE, Program Planning Committee, Topic Committee Chairs, Chapter Leaders, Gov't Rate: $945 or 10 points
Late Rates: February 12 - February 26
Member: $1,745 or 18 Points (Please contact membership@aesp.org to register using points.)
Non-member: $2,105 (includes one year of individual AESP membership)
Speakers, Moderators, Panelists, Board Members, AESP CARE, Program Planning Committee, Topic Committee Chairs, Chapter Leaders, Gov't Rate: $995 or 11 points
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received by 1/14/2026 will receive a refund, minus a $200 processing fee. Cancellations received after 1/14/2026, and no shows, will not receive a refund.