Archive for July 2024
July 2024 State Updates
Looking for the latest industry updates in your state and across the nation? Here are our newest and noteworthy updates from July 2024. Click here to find your state and see the latest updates, projects, federal funding information, and events. BPA State Updates Arizona – Earlier this month, The Department of Energy (DOE) approved and…
Read MoreDOE’s Building Technologies Office Awards 15 Small Business Grants to Develop Promising Building Decarbonization Technologies
An update from the U.S. Department of Energy: On July 18, 2024, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced awards totaling $52 million for a broad range of small businesses in 39 states through the DOE Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) awards. The SBIR and STTR awards strive to transform DOE-supported…
Read MoreOregon Department of Energy Announces Additional $4 Million for Energy Efficient Heat Pumps in Rental Homes
UPDATE: As of July 24, 2024, all program funding has been fully reserved for heat pump projects in Oregon and ODOE is no longer accepting applications. A press release from the Oregon Department of Energy: Media Contact: Jennifer KalezProgram Contact: rentalhome.heatpump@energy.oregon.gov SALEM – The Oregon Department of Energy will once again begin accepting incentive reservations through the…
Read MoreComments Requested on Oregon Rental Home Heat Pump Program 2024 Amendments
The Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) is accepting written comments on amendments to the administrative rules for the Oregon Rental Home Heat Pump Program. You can submit your comments by email or mail. The public comment period will close on July 26, 2024, at 5 p.m. Comments received after this date will not be considered…
Read MoreNHPC’25 Carbon and Travel Offset
As part of our commitment to sustainability, BPA is providing an opportunity for registrants to opt-in for a carbon offset that helps to partially compensate for the impacts of travel, such as carbon emissions and air pollution. We encourage all conference registrants to take advantage of this simple way to help offset the impact of…
Read MoreDOE Provides Modeling Solutions for HOMES Program
An update from the U.S. Department of Energy: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has introduced new resources to aid in the execution of the Home Efficiency Rebates (HOMES) program and has refreshed several existing resources to assist states and territories in the application, design, and implementation of their Home Energy Rebate initiatives. New resources…
Read MoreOhio Department of Development Seeking Feedback on New Home Energy Savings Program
An update from the Ohio Department of Development: (COLUMBUS, Ohio) – The Ohio Department of Development wants to give Ohioans a voice in the creation of programs aimed at helping families save on their electric bills and improve the energy efficiency of their homes. Development announced the launch of a statewide stakeholder engagement effort that…
Read MoreMaximize Your Branding at BPA’s 2025 National Conference: Here’s How
Each year, our National Home Performance Conference & Trade Show brings together thousands of professionals from across the nation for four days of education, insights, innovations, and, most importantly, connections. As we gear up for our 39th conference in 2025, we promise an experience like no other. Here are a few reasons why this conference…
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