State Update
Maine: State-Based Energy Efficiency Contractor Training Grants Program Webinar
Date and Time: January 10, 2024 – 12:00 PMLocation: Zoom State-Based Home Energy Efficiency Contractor Training Grants provide funding for states to develop and implement clean energy workforce development programs. This winter, the Governor’s Energy Office (GEO) in Maine will prepare and submit an application that aims to reduce the cost of training contractor employees, provide testing…
Read MoreOregon Dept. of Energy Seeking Additional Regional Administrators for Community Heat Pump Deployment Program
An online application portal is now open for eligible entities and Tribes to apply for grant funding to support local heat pump deployment programs. The Oregon Department of Energy’s Community Heat Pump Deployment Program will award funds to selected regional administrators that will offer financial assistance for heat pump installations in the communities they serve. The application portal will remain open through…
Read MorePennsylvania November 2023 Meeting
Thank you to everyone who attended our November 2023 meeting. In addition to informative presentations from guest speakers, we discussed hiring challenges and tips, various financial resources to help you develop and grow your business, and necessary skillsets for energy industry workers. If you are a contractor, please take 5 minutes to complete this survey…
Read MoreNovember 2023 State Updates
Find Your StateClick here to find the latest updates, projects, federal funding info, and events in your state! BPA State Outreach Updates Delaware – The BPA team continued working with Charles Kistler and Harold Stafford of Help Initiative, Inc.on the next steps and plans for work on a Registered Apprenticeship Program. Additionally, continued work is…
Read MoreService Providers Needed: Multifamily Weatherization Assistance Program
Pennsylvania is searching for service providers to administer its Multifamily Weatherization Assistance Program. The goal of this program is to provide a cost-effective approach to lowering operating expenses, maintaining affordability, and creating healthier, more comfortable living environments for low-income families living in buildings with 5 or more units. Interested community action agencies, city government agencies,…
Read MoreHow the Inflation Reduction Act is Creating Job Opportunities in Maine
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is supercharging the clean energy sector in Maine. With the federal government earmarking $370 billion to reduce the carbon emissions of the built environment, job opportunities within the clean energy realm are set to skyrocket. When you combine this with the state’s goal of installing 100,000 heat pumps in Maine…
Read MoreODOE to Hold Virtual Meeting November 16 on Proposed Rule Amendments for Oregon Rental Home Heat Pump Program
The Oregon Department of Energy will hold a virtual meeting on November 16, 2023, on the Oregon Rental Home Heat Pump Program which offers rebates and grants for the installation of heat pumps and related upgrades in dwellings used as a residential tenancy (rentals) and manufactured dwellings or recreational vehicles located in a rented space. In 2023,…
Read MoreClean Energy Jobs in Maine: Which Job Are You Best Suited For?
In the state of Maine, significant strides are being made towards clean energy and energy efficiency. Following the 35-A MRSA § 10119 legislation signed in 2019, the Climate Action Plan set an ambitious target to install 100,000 new heat pumps by 2025, with 15,000 of these installations being for income-eligible households. In the four years…
Read MoreRequest for Proposals for Multifamily Weatherization Service Provider
Maine State Housing Authority is requesting proposals from experienced, qualified, and professional companies that can provide energy efficiency, health and safety, and other eligible weatherization measures to eligible multifamily properties. The deadline for questions regarding the RFP is November 13, 2023, and the submission deadline is November 27th, 2023. Contact Amanda Roy, Manager of Weatherization…
Read MoreU.S. Department of Energy Selects Pacific Northwest for Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub
The U.S. Department of Energy selected the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association’s PNWH2 Hub for award negotiations following a competitive nationwide process for Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs. The hubs will kickstart a national network of clean hydrogen producers, consumers, and connective infrastructure while supporting the production, storage, delivery, and end-use of clean hydrogen. The PNWH2 Hub will leverage the abundant clean power…
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