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Home Energy Rebate Programs: Status of State Applications

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Update: January 17th: First Group of States Apply for Landmark Home Energy Rebates Funding to Lower Energy Costs The Department of Energy (DOE) has launched a state and territory application tracker. This tracker provides transparency into the current application status of State Energy Offices’ HOMES and HEEHR applications. According to the tracker, DOE has awarded 22 states early…

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DOE Releases Notice of Intent for Energy Auditor Training

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State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) has recently released a Notice of Intent (NOI) for the upcoming Energy Auditor Training (EAT) Program Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). EAT will provide grants for states to support the training of energy auditors by paying the costs associated with energy auditor trainings and certifications, for the purpose of conducting energy audits, or surveys,…

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BPA: Home Energy Rebates in the Inflation Reduction Act Fact Sheet

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The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 invests $8.8 billion in Home Energy Rebates via two programs: the Home Efficiency Rebates (HOMES) and the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEEHR). Our updated fact sheet provides a broad overview of these programs and outlines how funds will flow from the Department of Energy (DOE) to State Energy…

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Maine: State-Based Energy Efficiency Contractor Training Grants Program Webinar

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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…

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BPA’s 2023 Resource Roundup

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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…

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Kentucky Energy Efficiency Workforce Needs Assessment Survey

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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,…

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Registered Apprenticeships: Building Career Pathways in Energy Efficiency

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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,…

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Clean Energy Jobs in Maine: Which Job Are You Best Suited For?

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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…

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