March 2025 State Updates

Looking for the latest industry updates in your state and across the nation? Here are our newest and noteworthy updates from March 2025.

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State Industry News

Multiple States – BPA is calling on energy efficiency contractors from Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Virginia to participate in a project that will gather feedback from industry professionals to inform about new resources for businesses to help them navigate the industry. Participants are eligible to receive free certification training opportunities. Learn more and sign up to participate by April 1, 2025.

California – The California Heat Pump Partnership (CAHPP) has released a comprehensive blueprint to drastically increase heat pump adoption across California. The CAHPP brings together state policy leaders, manufacturers, retailers, distributors, utilities, and other key market stakeholders. The plan supports the installation of six million new heat pumps by 2030 as part of California’s broader goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2045. Even though heat pumps outsold gas furnaces for the third year in a row, market adoption is still well below the numbers needed to meet California’s heat pump goals. According to CAHPP’s website, “As of the end of 2024, 1.9 million heat pump units were installed statewide. At the current rate of heat pump adoption, the state is projected to reach only 4 million heat pumps by 2030, falling 2 million units short of the state’s 6 million heat pump target.” Learn more in this press release.

Maine – The Governor’s Energy Office (GEO) released its 2024 Maine Clean Energy Industry Report, which highlights the growth of clean energy jobs in the state. Read the report here.

Also, the Efficiency Maine Trust is seeking a qualified contractor or team of contractors to perform an independent impact evaluation of the weatherization measures offered through the Trust’s residential programs. The primary purpose of the evaluation is to quantify the energy savings and related impacts of the measures. Proposals are due May 14, 2025. Access relevant documents and the submission form here.

Massachusetts – BPA is hosting a meeting April 15, 2025, at 3:00 PM for contractors from Massachusetts and surrounding states to discuss industry developments occurring within the changing landscape of the Mass Save program. Contractors can learn more and register here.

Nevada – Yesterday, BPA hosted a webinar for Nevada-based energy efficiency contractors to discuss the latest details of the Home Energy Rebates, the 25C energy efficiency tax credit, and other energy saving programs. The Governor’s Office of Energy (GOE) is continuing to develop the rebate programs while they await further guidance from the U.S. Department of Energy. In this webinar, we provided the latest updates on the HOMES & HEAR programs, including how contractors can participate, anticipated changes to streamline the program rules to make it easier for contractors and homeowners, and estimated timelines for the program. Watch the recording here.

BPA Partner News

2025 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard from ACEEE – The State Energy Efficiency Scorecard, now in its 16th edition, ranks the 50 states and DC on their policies and programs to advance energy efficiency. Amid rising energy costs, many states are recognizing energy efficiency’s important role in making energy more affordable and helping families and businesses reduce costs. But most additional energy efficiency investments since the 2022 scorecard are in just a few states, and the vast majority of states need to do more to harness energy efficiency to help families cut costs. The scorecard captures the latest policy developments and state efforts to save energy and highlights opportunities available to governors, state legislators, and utility regulators. Download the 2025 Energy Efficiency Scorecard here.

Virginia Energy Efficiency Council Spring Forum – The VAEEC hosts two forums each year to provide its members with an opportunity to come together and learn about the latest in energy efficiency. These events offer a signature lineup of presentations on timely topics, interactive sessions, and ample networking time. The Spring Forum, which will be May 28, 2025, provides members the opportunity to participate in an annual business meeting and member share. Register here.