Archive for December 2024
America’s Energy Efficiency Relies on 2.3 Million Americans and Counting
Growth in the energy efficiency (EE) workforce is more than just a trend line. It’s a strong sign of an industry that’s changing the way people think about energy use and savings in their homes and businesses. This progress is outlined in the recently released 8th annual Energy Efficiency Jobs in America report, which looks…
Read MoreAs IRA Home Energy Rebates Roll Out to More States in 2025, BPA and AnnDyl Policy Group Share Best Practices for Contractors and State Policymakers to Utilize All New Incentives
The new recommendations emphasize the importance of training, collaboration, and providing reliable information for customers The nation’s largest association of building performance contractors is out with a series of new reports detailing best practices to ensure millions of American consumers and contractors benefit from the Inflation Reduction Act’s residential incentives. This includes the $8.8 billion…
Read MoreParticipate in the USEER Survey
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is conducting a national survey (for the United States Energy and Employment Report, or USEER) about the energy, energy-related, and advanced manufacturing industries. This important survey addresses businesses that research, develop, manufacture, install, or work with products that generate, distribute, or save energy. With detailed industry information in hand,…
Read MoreLetter Sign-On: Defend the 25C Tax Credit!
The Building Performance Association (BPA) asks you to join our industry partners in calling on Congress to preserve the 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement Tax Credit. The Inflation Reduction Act extended 25C through 2032 and expanded it from a $500 lifetime credit to a $3,200 annual credit. As a new Congress convenes soon, it is…
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