Updates
Treasury Seeks Comments on Proposed 25C Tax Credit PIN Assignment System
The US Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service are seeking public comment on their proposed production identification number (PIN) assignment system for certain products under the 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement tax credit. Industry stakeholders are encouraged to provide feedback on the proposed PIN assignment system by February 27, 2024. As you…
Read MoreFirst Group of States Apply for Landmark Home Energy Rebates Funding to Lower Energy Costs
Four states — California, Hawaii, New Mexico and New York — are the first to submit funding applications for the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Home Energy Rebates program, a historic $8.8 billion investment to lower costs for American families through energy efficiency and electrification thanks to President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act. As part of President…
Read MoreVolunteers Needed to Lead BPA Affiliate Groups: Maryland, Nevada, Utah, and South Carolina
Building Performance Association (BPA) is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to lead the BPA Affiliate Groups in Maryland, Nevada, Utah, and South Carolina. The Affiliate Groups will work toward identifying and alleviating industry challenges in their state, sharing best practices, and advocating for the home performance industry. As a lead organizer, you’ll have a pivotal role…
Read MoreArizona: Residential Energy Efficiency Contractor Survey
The Building Performance Association and AnnDyl Policy Group are conducting a survey of Arizona contractors. We invite any Arizona contractors to participate in the survey and share their feedback and priorities for the IRA rebate and workforce training grants. We will share this information with the Office of Resiliency and the U.S. Department of Energy…
Read MoreHome Energy Rebate Programs: Status of State Applications
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…
Read MoreDOE Releases Notice of Intent for Energy Auditor Training
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,…
Read MoreMaine: 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,…
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