Archive for March 2023
BPA is Now Accepting Nominations to Join Our Board of Directors
Board Member Involvement Being a BPA Board member provides you the opportunity to have a valuable seat at the table with the largest association supporting the home and building performance industry. Board members have the honor, challenge, and responsibility to help shape the Association and the benefit of working with some of the industry’s brightest…
Read MoreJay Inslee, Governor of Washington, to Speak at BPA’s National Conference
We are excited to welcome Governor of Washington, Jay Inslee as a featured speaker at our national conference hosted this April 17-20. Governor Inslee will spotlight the critical role Washington’s growing energy efficiency sector plays in bolstering the state’s economy and supporting a healthier, more sustainable environment during the welcome and general session on day…
Read MoreDr. Henry McKoy to Speak at BPA’s National Conference
Dr. Henry McKoy, Director of Office of State and Community Energy Programs at the U.S. Department of Energy, will be joining us as a featured speaker at our national conference hosted this April 17-20. He will be featured during our welcome and general session on day two of the conference. Learn more about Dr. McKoy…
Read More200+ Organizations and Individuals Unite to Stand Up for Key Energy Efficiency Programs
BPA would like to thank the 200+ organizations and individuals who signed on to oppose H.R. 1603, the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act, which would repeal and rescind funding for three vital programs included in the Inflation Reduction Act: High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Program (HEEHR); State-Based Home Energy Efficiency Contractor Grants; and Assistance for Latest and…
Read MoreContractors weigh in on HOMES and HEEHRA Rebate Implementation
Home performance and electrification contractors will be vital to the success of the $8.8 billion Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) home energy rebate programs, HOMES and HEEHR. Contractors are on the front lines of residential decarbonization, working with households to cut energy use and draw down emissions while making homes more comfortable and more affordable. They…
Read MoreDOE Issues Early Home Energy Rebate Guidance to States
The DOE Office of State and Community Energy Programs has released an Administrative and Legal Requirements Document (ALRD) to states to begin rolling out a limited amount of administrative dollars early to support state implementation of Home Energy Rebate Programs. The ALRD allows states to apply for up to 2.5% of their total allocations from…
Read MoreMarch 2023 State Update Overview
BPA tracks the latest policy updates and legislative issues in many states across the nation. Read the highlights and find your state and check out the most recent policy news below. Key Highlights All State Updates For additional information regarding work in states across the country, click here to visit our full state advocacy page…
Read MoreWest Virginia March 2023 State Update
Lead organizer from the West Virginia BPA Affiliate Department of Education at Mt. Olive Correctional Facility participated in a workforce development meeting on the West Side of Charleston with Energy Efficiency West Virginia (EEWV) Affiliated Construction Trades (ACT) and Common Defense. Community members attended the event to talk about their needs and interests in more…
Read MoreOhio March 2023 State Update
The Ohio BPA Affiliate group met again in March with 15 individuals and contractors from around the state. They will continue conversations centered around providing feedback to the State Energy Office for the implementation of federal funding.
Read MoreNew York March 2023 State Update
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced new investments in energy affordability, building efficiency, clean air, and clean water. Highlights include: Read more about these investments here.
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