Updates
BPA Partners With IREC in Registered Apprenticeship Program
The Building Performance Association (BPA) is proud to partner with the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC), which has been selected by the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship (US-DOL OA) to serve as an Industry Intermediary for Registered Apprenticeships (RA) in clean energy. Through the contract, IREC will lead the Apprenticeships in Clean Energy…
Read MoreInflation Reduction Act (IRA) Guidelines Released
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy released guidance for state energy offices to apply for home energy rebate programs under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). With $8.8 billion in funding, the home energy rebates include the Home Efficiency Rebates Program (HOMES) and the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program (HEEHR). Program Requirements & Application Instructions…
Read MoreDelaware BPA Affiliate Meeting at Energize Delaware
Earlier this month, the Delaware BPA Affiliate held an in-person meeting at the Energize Delaware offices. The meeting was a success, with 41 participants. Discussions included ramping up workforce development efforts, ongoing Needs Assessment updates, and organizing around federal programs. Learn more and get involved.
Read MoreBPA Submits Letter Encouraging Nevada to Apply for IRA Funds
BPA along with SWEEP, the American Chemistry Council, NAIMA, Franklin Energy, Uplight, CLEAResult, and E4TheFuture submitted a letter to Governor Lombardo on behalf of industry stakeholders encouraging the state to move forward with the application for IRA funds. Read the letter.
Read MoreNPR Marketplace: New tax incentives ease home improvements to beat the heat
As Americans in the South face an extreme heat wave, cranked-up air conditioners are breaking records for electricity usage and testing the power grid in Texas. Amid the blistering heat, home improvements — like installing heat pumps or adding insulation — are key to reducing the energy used to keep homes cool. And this summer,…
Read MoreWhite House Kicks Off Bid to Train Home Efficiency Workers
This article originally appeared in Bloomberg Law, written by Stephen Lee. The White House on Monday kicked off the outlay of $150 million to states so they can train contractors who can work on home energy upgrades. The funding is meant to fill what contractors have called a significant skills gap across the nation, which…
Read MoreBPA Backs North Carolina Governor in Bill Veto
BPA has expressed support for a veto against North Carolina House Bill 488 (HB 488), which could hinder the state’s ability to update its building standards and risk jeopardizing the health and safety of North Carolinians. The bill, vetoed by Governor Roy Cooper on Friday, July 7th, would prevent ongoing updates to the residential construction…
Read MoreBPA Advocates for Contractors in Letter to Maryland Office of Home Energy Programs
BPA has submitted a letter to the Director of the Maryland Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP) requesting assistance to address the significant drop in new client leads for the EmPOWER Maryland and DOE weatherization programs. These programs are crucial in providing relief to income-qualified residents by improving the comfort and safety of their homes…
Read MoreIRA Webinar Series – Playbacks & Upcoming Live Event
Earlier this spring, we launched our Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) webinar series to give you a comprehensive understanding of the IRA. So far, we hosted two events: A recording of each event is available for free to all paid BPA members. Members can visit this page and login to get access to each webinar playback.…
Read MoreSpreading the Clean Energy Word in Lewiston, Maine
BPA representative Hailey Champagne attends a job fair in Lewiston, Maine and shares their knowledge of the industry. Read the BPA Journal article here.
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