Advocacy
$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.…
Read MoreBPA Backs North Carolina Governor in Bill Veto
BPA has expressed support for a veto against North Carolina House Bill 488 (HB 488), which could hinder the state’s ability to update its building standards and risk jeopardizing the health and safety of North Carolinians. The bill, vetoed by Governor Roy Cooper on Friday, July 7th, would prevent ongoing updates to the residential construction…
Read MoreLeaders Celebrate New Historic Federal Investments in Phoenix to Accelerate Clean Energy Economy
Governor Katie Hobbs, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, Office of Resiliency Director Maren Mahoney, and Business Leaders Celebrate New Historic Federal Investments in Phoenix to Accelerate Clean Energy Economy Leaders Underscore Economic Benefits For Arizona Resulting from New Federal Laws Today, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs and the Director of the Governor’s new Office of Resiliency Maren…
Read MoreShare Your Experience: Delaware Needs Assessment Survey
Are you a weatherization, energy efficiency, solar contractor, or workforce training provider doing work in Delaware? Are you struggling to recruit employees to help you meet your business goals in residential buildings in Delaware? Are you excited about the potential for new consumer incentives to create more demand for your business, but also wondering how…
Read MoreShare Your Experience: Virginia Needs Assessment Survey
Are you a weatherization, energy efficiency, solar contractor, or workforce training provider doing work in Virginia? Are you struggling to recruit employees to help you meet your business goals in residential buildings in Virginia? Are you excited about the potential for new consumer incentives to create more demand for your business, but also wondering how…
Read More200+ Organizations and Individuals Unite to Stand Up for Key Energy Efficiency Programs
BPA would like to thank the 200+ organizations and individuals who signed on to oppose H.R. 1603, the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act, which would repeal and rescind funding for three vital programs included in the Inflation Reduction Act: High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Program (HEEHR); State-Based Home Energy Efficiency Contractor Grants; and Assistance for Latest and…
Read MoreContractors weigh in on HOMES and HEEHRA Rebate Implementation
Home performance and electrification contractors will be vital to the success of the $8.8 billion Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) home energy rebate programs, HOMES and HEEHR. Contractors are on the front lines of residential decarbonization, working with households to cut energy use and draw down emissions while making homes more comfortable and more affordable. They…
Read MoreDOE Issues Early Home Energy Rebate Guidance to States
The DOE Office of State and Community Energy Programs has released an Administrative and Legal Requirements Document (ALRD) to states to begin rolling out a limited amount of administrative dollars early to support state implementation of Home Energy Rebate Programs. The ALRD allows states to apply for up to 2.5% of their total allocations from…
Read MoreMarch 2023 State Update Overview
BPA tracks the latest policy updates and legislative issues in many states across the nation. Read the highlights and find your state and check out the most recent policy news below. Key Highlights All State Updates For additional information regarding work in states across the country, click here to visit our full state advocacy page…
Read MoreBPA Responds to DOE’s Request for Information regarding HOMES & HEEHR Rebates in the Inflation Reduction Act
On behalf of the industry, the Building Performance Association submitted a response to the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Home Energy Rebate Request for Information (RFI) regarding the $4.3 billion HOMES rebate program and $4.5 billion High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Program (HEEHR). Our response included the recommendation that DOE should ensure that dollars for the Home Energy Rebate programs are…
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