EPA’s Benchmarking & Building Performance Standards Policy Toolkit
Watch the walkthrough of the toolkit, which provides an overview of key considerations for policy design, and describes opportunities for EPA technical assistance and further resources, including information on using EPA’S ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager® tool as a backbone of program implementation.
IREC: The Energy Optimist Podcast: Teaching an Old Grid New Tricks
This podcast explores how large-scale electricity and distributed energy resources can work together to help us transition to a 100% clean energy future. Because hope is not optional.
DOE: Energy Auditor Training Grant Program
The Energy Auditor Training Grant Program is designed to provide grants to eligible States to train individuals to conduct energy audits or surveys of commercial and residential buildings.
NASCSP: Weatherization Assistance Program Technical Assistance Center
View NASCSP's resource page for the Weatherization Assistance Program with program guidance, WAP network resources, DOE training & tools, regulations, and a link to WAP training providers.
IREC: The Energy Optimist Podcast: Centering Energy Equity in Utility Regulation
This podcast discusses energy equity. This is not just a term used in legislation and policy briefs–it is a concept that represents tangible and often significant impacts on people’s lives, livelihoods, and wellness.
BPA: Home Energy Rebates in the Inflation Reduction Act Fact Sheet
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).
DOE: New Guidance on Zero Energy Ready Homes and energy efficient homes 45L Tax Credit
The IRS released new guidance on the 45L tax credit to clarify who is eligible to claim the credit, what the energy savings requirements are.
DOE: IRA Home Efficiency Rebates Request for Proposal (RFP) Guidance
DOE's Request for Proposal guidance provides recommended components for states to include in their competitive solicitations for HOMES program implementation.
DOE: HOMES Measured Path Incentive Payment Calculator
This calculator calculates allowable incentive payments for retrofit projects pursued under the "measured" path of the Home Efficiency Rebates program as outlined in Inflation Reduction Act.
Insulation Institute: Getting Your Home Heat Pump Ready
This guide details the key actions homeowners should take prior to upgrading their homes with a high-efficiency heat pump.
Building HVAC Science: Creating a culture of #betterhvac with Tim DeStasio
Listen to a great discussion of lessons learned and perspectives on #betterHVAC.
DOE: Home Energy Rebate Programs Guidance
This page provides guidance documents for the Inflation Reduction Act Home Efficiency Rebates and the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates.
IREC: The Energy Optimist Podcast: Out With the Old, In With the New: The Future of Energy
This podcast answer two key questions: What is the future of energy? And how can we reimagine the current system so that it’s more affordable, resilient, and equitable?
Building HVAC Science: The push for heat pumps and the accompanying funding for electrification with Cindy Zeis
Listen to Building HVAC Science discuss heat pumps & electrification with Cindy Zeis.
1950s Home Retrofit to Super Efficient Passive House
Watch to learn about a 1950s Montreal house that was retrofitted to become an efficient passive house by adding a 16 inch thick layer of cellulose insulation to the exterior.
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