Updates
Governor Mills Announces Clean Energy Jobs in Maine Surpass 15,000, Contribute $2.3B to State’s Economy
An update from the State of Maine Office of Governor Janet T. Mills: Independent analysis commissioned by the Governor’s Energy Office found Maine is more than halfway to Governor Mills’ goal of 30,000 clean energy workers in Maine by 2030, new funding now available to support the clean energy workforce Governor Mills announced that the…
Read MoreMaine and Wisconsin Submit Funding Applications, Taking Next Steps Toward Launching Rebates
An update from the Office of State and Community Energy Programs: Two more states — Maine and Wisconsin — have submitted their grant applications to the U.S. Department of Energy for the Home Efficiency Rebates and Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates programs. Maine and Wisconsin have applied for their full $71.7 million and $149.4 million…
Read MoreTotal Building Performance Certificate for Deep Energy Retrofits is Now Available
The Total Building Performance Certificate, created in collaboration by the Building Performance Association (BPA), Building Performance Institute (BPI), Energy Futures Group (EFG), and Northeast Energy Efficiency Partners (NEEP), is now available and is made possible with funding from the U.S. Department of Energy. The TBP Certificate is the only one of its kind, designed to…
Read MoreBPA Welcomes Three New Board Members
BPA is pleased to announce the appointment of three new Board members: Matt Hargrove of Total Home Performance, Keith O’Hara of Eco Performance Builders, and Hal Smith of Halco. Their wealth of knowledge and experience in contracting will be an invaluable asset to our Board’s strategic direction and leadership. Matt Hargrove, the President of Total…
Read MoreDOE Releases Communications & Marketing Toolkit
An update from the Office of State and Community Energy Programs: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is providing program administrators and other stakeholders with a toolkit to inform and educate the public about the Home Energy Rebate programs. DOE has developed several resources specific to the rebate programs for this toolkit, including a consumer…
Read MoreApril 2024 State Updates
Find Your State Click here to find the latest updates, projects, federal funding information, and events in your state! BPA State Updates Maryland – The Building Performance Association (BPA) is seeking feedback from home performance, HVACR, weatherization, and other contractors to inform the program design of the rebate programs in Maryland. Join us on May 9…
Read MoreEPA Announces 60 Award Recipients for Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Solar for All Program
An Update from EPA: Washington – On April 22, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced 60 selectees that will receive $7 billion in grant awards through the Solar for All grant competition to deliver residential solar projects to over 900,000 households nationwide. The grant competition is funded by President…
Read MoreMass Save Energy Efficiency and Decarbonization Plan
Mass Save has published a draft of the upcoming 2025-2027 Energy Efficiency and Decarbonization Plan. The MA Energy Efficiency Advisory Council (EEAC) will host listening sessions on the plan on May 13 and June 3. Register here. Some highlights from the draft plan include:
Read MoreNV Clean Energy Fund Secures $156MM Federal Solar for All Grant
An update from Nevada Clean Energy Fund: Reno, NV – The Nevada Clean Energy Fund (NCEF) is thrilled to announce that the nonprofit was selected for a $156 million federal Solar for All grant. Solar for All is part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. This landmark funding represents a significant achievement…
Read MoreBiden-Harris Administration Awards First State Funding and Announces Progress on Historic $8.8 Billion Home Energy Rebate Programs to Lower Utility Bills
An update from the U.S. Department of Energy: WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced it has approved New York’s funding application for the Inflation Reduction Act’s Home Energy Rebates and awarded the state an initial $158 million to implement its rebate program to help families save money on energy-efficient electric appliances.…
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