Archive for August 2024
Governor’s Office of Resiliency Launches First Phase of Home Energy Rebate Program
On August 29, 2024, the Arizona Office of Resiliency announced the launch of an initial pilot program under Arizona’s HEAR rebates program. The pilot will initially work through Wildfire and the Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACoG), a community action agency (CAA), to fund emergency replacements of failing air conditioners with heat pumps for eligible…
Read MoreAugust 2024 State Updates
Looking for the latest industry updates in your state and across the nation? Here are our newest and noteworthy updates from August 2024. Click here to find your state and see the latest updates, projects, federal funding information, and events. BPA State Updates Arizona – BPA hosted a webinar on August 20, 2024, providing updates…
Read MoreFaces of EE: The People Behind Energy Efficiency Careers
The Building Performance Association (BPA) is excited to announce the refreshed launch of Faces of EE, a project dedicated to showcasing the diverse and dynamic world of energy efficiency careers. As a nonprofit organization committed to advancing the energy efficiency industry through education, workforce development, and advocacy, BPA is proud to lead this initiative. What…
Read MoreWest Virginia Office of Energy (WVOE) – Home Energy Rebates Input Session
Please register for this webinar on August 26th, 2024 at 10 am EST to hear about the West Virginia Office of Energy (WVOE)’s upcoming Home Energy Rebate program! This federally-funded program will provide homeowners across West Virginia the opportunity to make needed upgrades to their home and/or appliances at drastically reduced cost. Whether you’re a…
Read MoreNew Tool Helps with Selection and Installation of Heat Pump Water Heaters
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released a new web-based tool that offers comprehensive information about how to size, select, and install electric heat pump water heaters (HPWHs)—a key technology for advancing the Biden-Harris Administration’s national clean energy goals. HPWHs can be two to four times more efficient than standard units, which translates to…
Read MoreOregon Community Heat Pump Deployment Program
The Community Heat Pump Deployment Program provides financial assistance to homeowners towards the purchase and installation of heat pumps in owner-occupied residences. Through two rounds of opportunity announcements, ODOE has selected eligible entities to serve as regional administrators in the 11 regions throughout the state. The regions are the economic development districts in Oregon, designated by the Economic…
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