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October 2, 2024

Celebrate Energy Efficiency Day: Honoring the Unsung Heroes

Happy Energy Efficiency Day! Today is a day to recognize the incredible impact energy efficiency has on our lives. Energy efficiency is the cheapest, quickest way to meet our energy needs, cut consumer bills, and…

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September 30, 2024

Pennsylvania public engagement sessions

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) wants to hear from you about PA Home Energy Rebate Programs. DEP is asking for your input as they develop their PA Home Energy Rebate Programs, which include Home…

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September 30, 2024

West Virginia Stakeholder Engagement

On September 25, 2024, the West Virginia Office of Energy (WVOE) held a public input session which covered updates and gathered feedback about the upcoming Home Energy Rebate programs. Xavier Walter, BPA Director of Outreach and West…

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September 18, 2024

Oregon Department of Energy Announces $1.2 Million in Awards to Local Governments Through Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program

The Oregon Department of Energy has announced $1.2 million in grant awards to local governments across the state. The funding was available thanks to the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation…

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September 18, 2024

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Maine’s Launch of First Phase of Federal Home Energy Rebate Programs to Help Lower Families’ Utility Bills

As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that Maine has launched its first federal Home Energy Rebates program, supported by the Inflation Reduction Act. Maine is launching…

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September 13, 2024

BPA & HPC Publish 2024 Kentucky Energy Efficiency Workforce Analysis Report

The Building Performance Association (BPA) and the Home Performance Coalition (HPC), working as dual entities, are pleased to announce the publication of their Kentucky Energy Efficiency Workforce Analysis Report. This project was made possible by…

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September 13, 2024

Volunteer at the 2025 National Conference & Trade Show

We are now accepting applications for volunteers for the 2025 National Home Performance Conference and Trade Show. Volunteers play an important role at our conferences by assisting presenters and attendees in sessions as session assistants….

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September 6, 2024

West Virginia Office of Energy (WVOE) – Home Energy Rebates Input Session

Please register for this event on September 25th to hear about the West Virginia Office of Energy (WVOE)’s upcoming Home Energy Rebate program! This federally-funded program will provide homeowners across West Virginia the opportunity to…

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August 30, 2024

Governor’s Office of Resiliency Launches First Phase of Home Energy Rebate Program

On August 29, 2024, the Arizona Office of Resiliency announced the launch of an initial pilot program under Arizona’s HEAR rebates program. The pilot will initially work through Wildfire and the Western Arizona Council of…

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August 20, 2024

Faces of EE: The People Behind Energy Efficiency Careers

The Building Performance Association (BPA) is excited to announce the refreshed launch of Faces of EE, a project dedicated to showcasing the diverse and dynamic world of energy efficiency careers. As a nonprofit organization committed…