Archive for January 2023
Are You Ready to Take Your Business to the Next Level in 2023?
As a business owner, you’re always looking for ways to grow and expand your business. And the new year is a great time to start fresh and take advantage of new opportunities. One of the best ways to do this is by joining the UGI Save Smart Home Energy Upgrades Program. With this program, BPI-certified…
Read MoreWorkforce Development Program RFI Response
BPA provided comments pertaining to workforce development programs contained in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) of 2021. Click here to view and download the response. We look forward to working with DOE on implementation of key workforce development programs.
Read MoreJanuary 2023 – Montana State Update
BPA held a call with the Bureau Chief of the DEQ and his team to keep up to date on impending funding opportunities including supporting their SEP+ formula submission for FY23.
Read MoreJanuary 2023 – California State Update
BPA held quarterly meetings with Charles Cormany of Efficiency First California to discuss the current state of energy efficiency in his state and around the nation.
Read MoreJanuary 2023 – West Virginia State Update
The State held its yearly Governor’s Energy Summit in Roanoke, WV. BPA attended and presented the State report data provided by E4TheFuture and current activities around residential energy efficiency. We also released the Affiliate webpage with numerous leaders, links to reports, and updated call listings. BPA staff conducted several working group calls with stakeholders around…
Read MoreJanuary 2023 – Vermont State Update
BPA has had regular quarterly communication with Allied Partner, BPPA VT, specifically around their whole-home decarbonization program and its connection to NEEP Total Energy Pathways program working towards a new BPI Credential. We interacted with the State Energy Office requesting inclusion into ongoing training plan development for brick and mortar training center.
Read MoreJanuary 2023 – Pennsylvania State Update
There has been increased collaboration with Penn Tech college, the Energy Coordinating Agency, and Keystone Energy Efficiency Alliance to further the Registered Apprenticeship program and coordinate contractors in the state.
Read MoreJanuary 2023 – Ohio State Update
State leaders have agreed to move forward with a formal BPA Affiliation agreement. The kick-off meeting will take place on February 2, 2023. You may join that meeting here.
Read MoreJanuary 2023 – New York State Update
BPA and BPCA have weekly scheduled calls and communications with executive officers surrounding collaborations, workforce development opportunities inside and outside existing programs. BPCA continues to increase push for stakeholder cooperation to prevent programs from being created in a vacuum. The association has become a qualified vendor with NYSERDA for impending funds implementation through a detailed…
Read MoreJanuary 2023 – Nevada State Update
BPA held several meetings with the State Energy Office, a local lead organizer who performs energy audits, two trainers, and a large developer with continued outreach statewide. Key partners are the Real Estate Commission that governs energy auditor registration, statewide energy practitioners, and new construction or commercial labor organizations.
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