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March 1, 2024

DOE Releases Best Practices to Protect Consumers from Fraudulent Claims

An Home Energy Rebates update from the Office of State & Community Energy Programs: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is prioritizing consumer protection as it funds and oversees state, territorial, and Tribal Home Energy…

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February 29, 2024

Celebrating Black Voices in Home Performance

This month, and all year long, we celebrate Black voices in our industry. Below, we’ve compiled a few BPA Journal articles to introduce you to four outstanding members of our industry. Meet Jasmine Knowlin, a…

The Maine State House in Augusta, Maine, USA.
February 28, 2024

Governor Mills, U.S. Department of Energy Announce $10 Million Federal Grant to Support Energy Efficiency and Workforce Investments in Rural Maine

An Update from the State of Maine Office of Governor Janet T. Mills: Grant through Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will support installation of 675 high-efficiency heat pump systems in mobile and manufactured homes to reduce energy…

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February 28, 2024

DOE Announces First Winners of the HBCU Clean Energy Education Prize Partnerships Track

An update from the DOE: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the first 10 prize winners in the inaugural Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Clean Energy Education Prize Partnerships Track. Each winning team will receive…

The Pennsylvania State Capitol Building, in downtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
February 27, 2024

KEEA & EEA-NJ’s Flagship Policy Conference Returns September 2024

Save the Date! Policy in Action: KEEA & EEA-NJ’s 2024 Conference will take place September 17-18 in King of Prussia, PA. Join us for two days of energy efficiency policy, education, and networking—including two industry-leading keynotes, dozens…

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February 26, 2024

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $200M Available in Grants to Expand Registered Apprenticeships

An update from the U.S. Department of Labor: Grants prioritize education, care, clean energy, IT, supply chain, other in-demand industries WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor announced the availability of nearly $200 million in grants…

Sunset in Downtown Portland Oregon
February 22, 2024

ODOE to Hold Planning Update March 6 on Federal Home Energy Rebate Programs

ODOE to Hold Planning Update March 6 on Federal Home Energy Rebate Programs Join the Oregon Department of Energy on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 3 p.m. online for a planning update on Oregon’s potential Home Energy Rebate Programs….

Mike Rogers presenting at event
February 20, 2024

BPA Scholarships Make Events Accessible to All

Each year, the Building Performance Association (BPA) awards scholarships to members of the home performance industry to attend our events. Known as the Mike Rogers Memorial Scholarship Fund, we have granted over $103,000 to nearly 200…

Exterior of the Virginia State Capitol building in Richmond, Virginia, designed by Thomas Jefferson
February 20, 2024

John Langford Memorial Award: Applications & Nominations Open in Virginia

Now through April 22, 2024, the Association of Energy Conservation Professionals and CHP Energy Solutions Research & Training in Virginia are currently accepting nominations for the annual John Langford Memorial Award. The scholarship winner will…

Washington DC Capitol building with U.S. flag out front
February 17, 2024

Department of Energy: Home Energy Rebates Update

New and Revised Technical Assistance Documents AvailableFrom the DOE Office of State and Community Energy Programs The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released the following resources to help state and territorial energy offices (SEOs) apply…