State Update
Arizona March 2023 State Update
As part of BPA’s work to support contractors in the state of Arizona, BPA member Eli Chamberlain wrote an op-ed highlighting the benefits of heat pumps in the local climate. Read the full story on the AZ Daily Sun here. Additionally, BPA Board Member Elena Chrimat spoke on the benefits of energy efficiency as a…
Read MoreGovernor Katie Hobbs Appoints Maren Mahoney as Director of Office of Resiliency
Governor Katie Hobbs announced the addition of Maren Mahoney to the administration. Maren Mahoney, an experienced attorney specializing in energy regulation and policy development, will serve as the Director of Office of Resiliency. Ms. Mahoney will focus on building a resilient and equitable future for all Arizonans. Before this, she advocated for state-level energy efficiency…
Read MoreFebruary 2023 – Virginia State Update
BPA was awarded funding for a Needs Assessment in the state of Virginia. The assessment will identify workforce and production data, gaps in market growth, and needs for training and technical support for businesses. BPA is also conducting needs assessments in Maine, and recently completed an assessment in the state of West Virginia.
Read MoreFebruary 2023 – Puerto Rico State Update
State Outreach Coordinator Maria Lewis visited Puerto Rico to represent BPA at Puerto Rico Energy Week 2023. This event brings together leaders in government, energy, and private sectors to tackle barriers to achieving healthy, safe, and equitable communities.
Read MoreFebruary 2023 – Pennsylvania State Update
BPA has partnered with the Keystone Energy Efficiency Alliance (KEEA) to host a new series of quarterly calls with weatherization industry contractors. We want to hear from contractors about their workplace needs and learn how we can help remove training, policy and other scaling barriers as programs expand. Plan to join us Tuesday, February 28,…
Read MoreFebruary 2023 – Ohio State Update
The state of Ohio’s kick-off meeting took place on February 2, 2023. It was a success with 31 participants.
Read MoreFebruary 2023 – New Hampshire State Update
BPA formalized an Allied Partnership agreement with New Hampshire Residential Energy Performance Association (REPA). REPA is an organization made up of individual Certified Energy Professionals providing Energy Efficiency Services in the state. The organization aims to enhance member expertise through education and networking, advance building science best practices, foster a qualified workforce, improve customer confidence…
Read MoreFebruary 2023 – Maine State Update
BPA has partnered with the Maine Housing Coalition to build a future workforce with those who are considered Asylum Seekers, New Americans, those who are under the poverty income levels, and those who have been in Foster Care. Under this partnership, BPA will have a two-day class with State Outreach Coordinator Xavier Walter as the…
Read MoreFebruary 2023 – Kentucky State Update
Earlier this month, BPA convened a meeting with leaders from the industry in Kentucky to explore new opportunities in home performance, potential funding sources, and collaborations.
Read MoreFebruary 2023 – California State Update
With a deadline of 2025 to update California building codes, California Energy Commission (CEC) staff have been holding proceedings to update the field verification and diagnostic testing (FV&DT) program, also called the Home Energy Rating System (HERS) program. The FV&DT performed by independent third-party trained technicians is intended to support the successful implementation of the…
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