Updates
Maine: State-Based Energy Efficiency Contractor Training Grants Program Webinar
Date and Time: January 10, 2024 – 12:00 PMLocation: Zoom State-Based Home Energy Efficiency Contractor Training Grants provide funding for states to develop and implement clean energy workforce development programs. This winter, the Governor’s Energy Office (GEO) in Maine will prepare and submit an application that aims to reduce the cost of training contractor employees, provide testing…
Read MoreBPA’s 2023 Resource Roundup
BPA keeps the industry informed on best practices, new technologies, and policy within the home performance industry. This year, we’ve seen the Inflation Reduction Act come to life and continued growth across the home performance industry. We’ve put together a roundup of some top resources from 2023. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Resources BPA was thrilled…
Read MoreNJ Requests Input on Home Energy Rebate Programs
New Jersey has announced two opportunities to provide input on their home energy rebate programs:1. A technical conference will be held on December 13, 2023, from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. 2. Public comment submission on docket no. QO23100733.
Read MoreKentucky Energy Efficiency Workforce Needs Assessment Survey
Calling all weatherization agencies, energy efficiency businesses, employees, and contractors in the home services sector in Kentucky ~ Take 15 minutes to participate in the Kentucky Energy Workforce Needs Assessment Survey. Complete The Survey > This survey is designed to identify the hiring needs, workforce development gaps, and accessibility barriers facing program managers, energy efficiency businesses, employees,…
Read MoreRegistered Apprenticeships: Building Career Pathways in Energy Efficiency
By: Brook Vernon, State Outreach Coordinator More than 2.2 million Americans work within the energy efficiency space, according to the recent Energy Efficiency Jobs in America report by E4TheFuture. Why then are careers in energy efficiency not more well known? Plumbers and electricians are recognized as necessary trades for the performance of a home; however,…
Read MoreHow the Inflation Reduction Act is Creating Job Opportunities in Maine
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is supercharging the clean energy sector in Maine. With the federal government earmarking $370 billion to reduce the carbon emissions of the built environment, job opportunities within the clean energy realm are set to skyrocket. When you combine this with the state’s goal of installing 100,000 heat pumps in Maine…
Read MoreClean Energy Jobs in Maine: Which Job Are You Best Suited For?
In the state of Maine, significant strides are being made towards clean energy and energy efficiency. Following the 35-A MRSA § 10119 legislation signed in 2019, the Climate Action Plan set an ambitious target to install 100,000 new heat pumps by 2025, with 15,000 of these installations being for income-eligible households. In the four years…
Read MoreNational Home Performance Conference & Trade Show Grows with Integration of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s National Healthy Homes Conference
In 2024, the two conferences will integrate to drive closer collaboration between the home performance and healthy housing industries. Pittsburgh, PA, October 18, 2023 – The Building Performance Association (BPA) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes (OLHCHH) have announced they will integrate the…
Read MoreWeatherization Resource Round Up
In celebration of Weatherization month this October, we have a series of helpful weatherization resources available below. Weatherization Installer Job Aids and Single-Family Interactive 3D House › DOE: WAP Guidelines for Home Energy Professionals › NASCSP: WAP Webinars › DOE: State WAP Programs – Interactive Map › Whole Home Performance HVAC: Energy Efficient, Heating, Cooling,…
Read MoreHow to Talk to Homeowners About Energy Efficiency
It’s Energy Efficiency Day! Homeowners throughout the country are more aware of energy use in their homes today than ever before, but many don’t know what to do about it. They’re looking for a contractor that can meet them on their level and bridge the gap for them. We’ve put together some ideas about how…
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