Updates
KEEA & EEA-NJ’s Flagship Policy Conference Returns September 2024
Save the Date! Policy in Action: KEEA & EEA-NJ’s 2024 Conference will take place September 17-18 in King of Prussia, PA. Join us for two days of energy efficiency policy, education, and networking—including two industry-leading keynotes, dozens of panelists, a vibrant sponsor hall, and a networking happy hour. Tickets go on sale in late Spring. Join EEA’s newsletter…
Read MoreBiden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $200M Available in Grants to Expand Registered Apprenticeships
An update from the U.S. Department of Labor: Grants prioritize education, care, clean energy, IT, supply chain, other in-demand industries WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor announced the availability of nearly $200 million in grants to continue to support public-private partnerships that expand, diversify and strengthen Registered Apprenticeship. The funding opportunity includes $95 million of…
Read MoreODOE to Hold Planning Update March 6 on Federal Home Energy Rebate Programs
ODOE to Hold Planning Update March 6 on Federal Home Energy Rebate Programs Join the Oregon Department of Energy on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 3 p.m. online for a planning update on Oregon’s potential Home Energy Rebate Programs. In 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy released initial guidance for states and territories to apply for Home Energy Rebate Program funding…
Read MoreJohn Langford Memorial Award: Applications & Nominations Open in Virginia
Now through April 22, 2024, the Association of Energy Conservation Professionals and CHP Energy Solutions Research & Training in Virginia are currently accepting nominations for the annual John Langford Memorial Award. The scholarship winner will receive a $500 gift card which may be used in any way they choose. Applicants must currently work for an…
Read MoreDepartment of Energy: Home Energy Rebates Update
New and Revised Technical Assistance Documents AvailableFrom the DOE Office of State and Community Energy Programs The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released the following resources to help state and territorial energy offices (SEOs) apply for and implement the Home Energy Rebates. Required Elements of a Community Benefits Plan: Each state and territory must submit its Community Benefits Plan and…
Read MoreNEEA Request for Proposals: Advanced Heat Pumps
NEEA is seeking qualified contractors or teams of contractors to provide implementation services for NEEA’s Advanced Heat Pump Program. In August of 2023, NEEA’s funders granted approval for NEEA to pursue a new market transformation program to accelerate market adoption of more advanced residential heat pumps, including ducted/central heat pumps. This new Advanced Heat Pump…
Read MoreaQuiRe Construction Academy
CAHill TECH Inc. is offering a tuition-free, eight-week training program for the construction industry, generously funded by the state of New York. The program, hosted at Le Moyne College, combines on-site training with mentorship and stipends for transportation and child care. Successful participants will have job placement opportunities. The inaugural cohort begins in March 2024,…
Read MoreUpdate: Lawsuit Over Virginia’s Removal from Carbon Market
A lawsuit appealing Virginia’s removal from a regional carbon market will be allowed to proceed, a court ruled. The Circuit Court of Floyd County affirmed that the Association of Energy Conservation Professionals has standing to challenge the state’s decision to leave the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. The program, made up of 11 states in the…
Read MoreAbout the Energy Auditor Training Grant Program
The Energy Auditor Training Grant Program provides $40 million in competitive funding to states with the purpose of equipping individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to perform energy audits in both commercial and residential buildings. The program aims to create a robust clean energy workforce, help customers save on energy bills, and reduce pollution…
Read MoreODOE Study Shows Significant Need for Home Cooling Equipment: An Update from the Oregon Department of Energy
Many Oregonians do not have adequate cooling equipment at home and face significant health and safety risks during extreme heat waves, according to a new study commissioned by the Oregon Department of Energy. Following the 2021 heat dome event, during which at least 100 Oregonians died of heat-related illnesses – often in their own homes – the…
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