Updates
Participate in the Maine Needs Assessment Survey
Are you a weatherization or energy efficiency contractor doing work in the state of Maine? Are you struggling to meet your business goals? Are you also struggling to recruit employees to help you meet those goals? If so, we need you to participate in the Maine Needs Assessment Survey. This survey was developed in partnership…
Read MoreKearny, NJ Energy Assistance Day is Jan. 26 & 28
The name of the game is: Community Based Partnerships In this example, GreenLife Energy Solutions is providing informational sessions to a wide array of local stakeholders. This event is hosted Thursday January 26, 2023 and Saturday, January 28, 2023. Incorporating the Food Pantry, Salvation Army, and other social impact organizations we can meet people where…
Read MoreClean Energy Internship Available in Maine
ReMaine is a clean energy internship program funded by the Maine Governor’s Energy Office, in which the team will partner with Maine employers to place interns in paid, short-term jobs. This program seeks to create an entry point into the clean energy economy in Maine, with a particular focus on placing women and BIPOC participants.…
Read MoreNew Online Member Experience
Welcome to the new Building Performance Association website! We’re thrilled to share this streamlined online experience with you to provide you with all the information you need, when you need it. Here on the BPA website, you’ll find all community resources, trainings, event details, and BPA Journal content – all in the same, easy to…
Read MoreMaine BPA – Clean Energy Kick off – Playback Available
Note, this event has concluded. Click here to view the event recording on Zoom. The passcode is &x0#5H2p. Please join us Thursday, January 12, 2023, at 12 p.m. ET or the 2023 Maine BPA kick-off meeting. Come hear how you and your business can benefit from the Maine Clean Energy Partnership. This is the first…
Read MoreShare Your Success Stories With Us
Hello, home and building performance industry leaders! BPA is collecting success stories across all states to showcase all of the great things our industry does on a daily basis. We would like to hear from you on what you and your company have accomplished. We also encourage you to recognize someone else in the industry…
Read MoreNew Report Shows EE Jobs are on the Rise
The largest clean energy sector for jobs, efficiency employs more than 2.16 million Americans. Now with the release of Energy Efficiency Jobs in America by E4TheFuture, you can see details on workers, businesses and more for each state. Click Here to View the Report › A stronger EE workforce is coming. Historic federal investment via…
Read MoreTell us What You Think About Federal Rebate Implementation
If you are a contractor, we are requesting your input! As you know, $9 billion will roll out from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in 2023 to provide rebates for residential energy efficiency and electrification (HOMES and HEEHR) and contractor training grants. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is developing guidelines for these programs. Then,…
Read MoreEnergy Jobs Openings in Maine
According to the 2021 Energy Efficiency Jobs in America report, 90% of energy efficiency businesses in Maine have fewer than 20 employees. BPA has compiled an interactive list of companies that are often hiring in Maine. Sample of Maine Energy Job Openings Penobscot Home PerformanceHome Energy Evaluator/SalesWeatherization Crew LeadWeatherization Technician Dave’s WorldElectrician Waldo Community Action…
Read MoreDelaware Program Repairs Homes So They Can Be Weatherized
Adding insulation to a home and reducing drafts can save people energy and money on their utility bills. Federal weatherization assistance can help low-income residents afford the cost of these changes, but it may not be an option if the house needs other repairs. For example, making a house more airtight helps keep the cold…
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