Archive for July 2023
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Guidelines Released
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy released guidance for state energy offices to apply for home energy rebate programs under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). With $8.8 billion in funding, the home energy rebates include the Home Efficiency Rebates Program (HOMES) and the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program (HEEHR). Program Requirements & Application Instructions…
Read MoreBPA Contractors’ Group Offers Comments & a Press Call Covering the IRA
Media contact: Carina Daniels carina@storyandreach.com(510) 847-1617 As DOE releases state guidelines for $8.8 billion in IRA energy efficiency rebate programs, Building Performance Association contractors’ group offers comments and a press call Today, the U.S. Department of Energy released guidelines for states to implement home energy rebate programs under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The Building…
Read MoreDelaware BPA Affiliate Meeting at Energize Delaware
Earlier this month, the Delaware BPA Affiliate held an in-person meeting at the Energize Delaware offices. The meeting was a success, with 41 participants. Discussions included ramping up workforce development efforts, ongoing Needs Assessment updates, and organizing around federal programs. Learn more and get involved.
Read MoreBPA Submits Letter Encouraging Nevada to Apply for IRA Funds
BPA along with SWEEP, the American Chemistry Council, NAIMA, Franklin Energy, Uplight, CLEAResult, and E4TheFuture submitted a letter to Governor Lombardo on behalf of industry stakeholders encouraging the state to move forward with the application for IRA funds. Read the letter.
Read MoreJuly 2023 State Updates
Our state updates include the latest news and information related to our work in states across the nation. Recent Highlights National – DOE’s Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) recently announced that applications are open for state energy offices to apply for $150 million in funding from the State-Based Home Energy Efficiency Contractor…
Read MoreNPR Marketplace: New tax incentives ease home improvements to beat the heat
As Americans in the South face an extreme heat wave, cranked-up air conditioners are breaking records for electricity usage and testing the power grid in Texas. Amid the blistering heat, home improvements — like installing heat pumps or adding insulation — are key to reducing the energy used to keep homes cool. And this summer,…
Read MoreWhite House Kicks Off Bid to Train Home Efficiency Workers
This article originally appeared in Bloomberg Law, written by Stephen Lee. The White House on Monday kicked off the outlay of $150 million to states so they can train contractors who can work on home energy upgrades. The funding is meant to fill what contractors have called a significant skills gap across the nation, which…
Read MoreMake an Impact: Explore Careers in Sustainability at Maine Job Fairs
Are you passionate about sustainability and looking to find a job that makes a difference? Your journey towards making an impact could start at a job fair near you here in Maine! As the people on our planet become increasingly aware of the environmental challenges we face, the field of sustainability continues to gain momentum.…
Read MorePresent at Our National Conference in April 2024
The deadline to submit a proposal was September 8, 2023. By December 2023, presenters will receive notification that their proposal has been accepted.
Read More$150M in Contractor Training Grants Now Available to States
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) announced today that applications are open for state energy offices to apply for $150 million in funding from the State-Based Home Energy Efficiency Contractor Training Grants Program to support the education, training, and certification of a new generation of the residential energy efficiency workforce.…
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