Updates
Oregon Department of Energy Announces $1.2 Million in Awards to Local Governments Through Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program
The Oregon Department of Energy has announced $1.2 million in grant awards to local governments across the state. The funding was available thanks to the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and transportation-related projects. Local governments were encouraged to apply earlier this year…
Read MoreBiden-Harris Administration Announces Maine’s Launch of First Phase of Federal Home Energy Rebate Programs to Help Lower Families’ Utility Bills
As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that Maine has launched its first federal Home Energy Rebates program, supported by the Inflation Reduction Act. Maine is launching the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) portion of the rebate program—enabling savings on energy efficiency improvements. Maine’s launch is…
Read MoreBPA & HPC Publish 2024 Kentucky Energy Efficiency Workforce Analysis Report
The Building Performance Association (BPA) and the Home Performance Coalition (HPC), working as dual entities, are pleased to announce the publication of their Kentucky Energy Efficiency Workforce Analysis Report. This project was made possible by the Office of Energy Policy within the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, with funding from the U.S. Department of Energy…
Read MoreWest Virginia Office of Energy (WVOE) – Home Energy Rebates Input Session
Please register for this event on September 25th to hear about the West Virginia Office of Energy (WVOE)’s upcoming Home Energy Rebate program! This federally-funded program will provide homeowners across West Virginia the opportunity to make needed upgrades to their home and/or appliances at drastically reduced cost. Whether you’re a homeowner, a contractor, or an…
Read MoreGovernor’s Office of Resiliency Launches First Phase of Home Energy Rebate Program
On August 29, 2024, the Arizona Office of Resiliency announced the launch of an initial pilot program under Arizona’s HEAR rebates program. The pilot will initially work through Wildfire and the Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACoG), a community action agency (CAA), to fund emergency replacements of failing air conditioners with heat pumps for eligible…
Read MoreAugust 2024 State Updates
Looking for the latest industry updates in your state and across the nation? Here are our newest and noteworthy updates from August 2024. Click here to find your state and see the latest updates, projects, federal funding information, and events. BPA State Updates Arizona – BPA hosted a webinar on August 20, 2024, providing updates…
Read MoreFaces of EE: The People Behind Energy Efficiency Careers
The Building Performance Association (BPA) is excited to announce the refreshed launch of Faces of EE, a project dedicated to showcasing the diverse and dynamic world of energy efficiency careers. As a nonprofit organization committed to advancing the energy efficiency industry through education, workforce development, and advocacy, BPA is proud to lead this initiative. What…
Read MoreNew Tool Helps with Selection and Installation of Heat Pump Water Heaters
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released a new web-based tool that offers comprehensive information about how to size, select, and install electric heat pump water heaters (HPWHs)—a key technology for advancing the Biden-Harris Administration’s national clean energy goals. HPWHs can be two to four times more efficient than standard units, which translates to…
Read MoreOregon Community Heat Pump Deployment Program
The Community Heat Pump Deployment Program provides financial assistance to homeowners towards the purchase and installation of heat pumps in owner-occupied residences. Through two rounds of opportunity announcements, ODOE has selected eligible entities to serve as regional administrators in the 11 regions throughout the state. The regions are the economic development districts in Oregon, designated by the Economic…
Read MoreJuly 2024 State Updates
Looking for the latest industry updates in your state and across the nation? Here are our newest and noteworthy updates from July 2024. Click here to find your state and see the latest updates, projects, federal funding information, and events. BPA State Updates Arizona – Earlier this month, The Department of Energy (DOE) approved and…
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