Archive for September 2024
Pennsylvania public engagement sessions
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) wants to hear from you about PA Home Energy Rebate Programs. DEP is asking for your input as they develop their PA Home Energy Rebate Programs, which include Home Efficiency Rebates, as well as Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates. DEP is administering these rebate programs via funding provided by the U.S.…
Read MoreWest Virginia Stakeholder Engagement
On September 25, 2024, the West Virginia Office of Energy (WVOE) held a public input session which covered updates and gathered feedback about the upcoming Home Energy Rebate programs. Xavier Walter, BPA Director of Outreach and West Virginia resident, spoke about BPA’s work in the state and the need to drive development of the energy efficiency industry.…
Read MoreSeptember 2024 State Updates
Looking for industry updates in your state and across the nation? Here are our newest and noteworthy updates from September 2024. Click here to find your state and see the latest updates, projects, federal funding information, and events. BPA State Updates Arizona – The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) is considering repealing its Energy Efficiency Standard,…
Read MoreOregon Department of Energy Announces $1.2 Million in Awards to Local Governments Through Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program
The Oregon Department of Energy has announced $1.2 million in grant awards to local governments across the state. The funding was available thanks to the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and transportation-related projects. Local governments were encouraged to apply earlier this year…
Read MoreBiden-Harris Administration Announces Maine’s Launch of First Phase of Federal Home Energy Rebate Programs to Help Lower Families’ Utility Bills
As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that Maine has launched its first federal Home Energy Rebates program, supported by the Inflation Reduction Act. Maine is launching the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) portion of the rebate program—enabling savings on energy efficiency improvements. Maine’s launch is…
Read MoreBPA & HPC Publish 2024 Kentucky Energy Efficiency Workforce Analysis Report
The Building Performance Association (BPA) and the Home Performance Coalition (HPC), working as dual entities, are pleased to announce the publication of their Kentucky Energy Efficiency Workforce Analysis Report. This project was made possible by the Office of Energy Policy within the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, with funding from the U.S. Department of Energy…
Read MoreVolunteer at the 2025 National Conference & Trade Show
We are now accepting applications for volunteers for the 2025 National Home Performance Conference and Trade Show. Volunteers play an important role at our conferences by assisting presenters and attendees in sessions as session assistants. Session assistants ensure that sessions at conferences run efficiently by: Session assistants are required to attend all sessions in an…
Read MoreWest Virginia Office of Energy (WVOE) – Home Energy Rebates Input Session
Please register for this event on September 25th 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 homeowner, a contractor, or an…
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