DOE: Building America Solution Center
Explore the Solution Center for construction resources for building professionals.
MEECA: Training Session: Consumers Energy Super-Efficient, All-Electric Homes Pilot
This video training shows how all-electric housing can be constructed in colder midwestern climates to help meet aggressive reduction targets.
E4TheFuture: Energy Efficiency Jobs in America 2023
This report serves as a baseline by which to measure future EE job growth enabled by large-scale investments driven by energy policy.
DOE: IRA Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates
An overview of the IRA Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates
DOE: WAP Guidelines for Home Energy Professionals
Guidelines for Home Energy Professionals including Standard Work Specifications for Home Energy Upgrades, and Home Energy Professional certifications along with accreditation of energy-efficiency training programs.
DOE: WAP Standard Work Specifications
Visit the WAP Standard Work Specifications (SWS) webpage for a free online tool and industry guide that defines the minimum acceptable outcomes for home energy upgrades.
Maine BPA/Destination Occupation Marketing Template
The following template is to provide marketing guidance to energy efficiency companies in Maine, whether they need recruitment marketing, service marketing, or both.
DOE: Weatherization Assistance Program Resource Index
This WAP Resource Index provides direct links to resources included across the WAP website aimed at assisting Grantees with creating successful state weatherization programs. .
NREL: Weatherization Image Gallery
Use the NREL image gallery to find weatherization photos of energy retrofit measure installations, mechanical equipment, and materials that comply with standard work specifications.
Mitigating Barriers to Weatherization
Watch as presenters discuss models for barrier mitigation in the WAP.
DOE: State WAP Programs – Interactive Map
Read about your state's Weatherization assistance programs and how homeowners can apply for their services.
BERcast: Xavier Walter – Opportunities Within the IRA for the Building Performance Industry
In this episode of the BERcast, guest speaker Xavier Walter from BPA talks with BER's Chris McTaggart and Sandy Gallo about the opportunities in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) for building performance professionals in the industry.
BPA: Building Science Principles Course: A Free Resource for Educators
This introductory course, presented in slideshow format, is designed to be a starting point for those interested in any career in residential energy efficiency. The course provides learners with basic information on how homes work through the lens of building science.
Workforce Development Toolkit for the Weatherization Assistance Program
This toolkit provides workforce development information and resources applicable to the Weatherization Assistance Program.
Whole Home Performance HVAC: Energy Efficient Heating, Cooling, & Weatherization
An HVAC contractor in Georgia discusses how his family-owned company focuses on weatherization and efficient heating and cooling, an essential component of fighting climate change.
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