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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…

Graphic with a Saratoga Springs street as the background. Text on top reads, Clean Energy for Homes Conference & Trade Show - Feb. 13-14, 2024 - Saratoga Springs, NY.
February 16, 2024

2024 Clean Energy for Homes Conference & Trade Show Recap

Quick LinksAgenda | Attendee Info | Photo Gallery | Complete Surveys | Download Slides The 2024 Clean Energy for Homes Conference & Trade Show brought together hundreds of professionals in the New York and surrounding…

HVAC Worker Performing Heat Pump Maintenance. Device is Transferring Thermal Energy From the Outside Using the Refrigeration Cycle.
February 15, 2024

NEEA Request for Proposals: Advanced Heat Pumps

NEEA is seeking qualified contractors or teams of contractors to provide implementation services for NEEA’s Advanced Heat Pump Program. In August of 2023, NEEA’s funders granted approval for NEEA to pursue a new market transformation…

An empty classroom.
February 14, 2024

Building Science Principles Class & Exam for Maine Residents

THIS EVENT IS AT CAPACITY. Be on the lookout for upcoming events, as we will be hosting these courses periodically. MaineHousing and the Building Performance Association invite you to join our comprehensive, full-day class with…

Construction worker inside framed house
February 9, 2024

aQuiRe Construction Academy

CAHill TECH Inc. is offering a tuition-free, eight-week training program for the construction industry, generously funded by the state of New York. The program, hosted at Le Moyne College, combines on-site training with mentorship and…

Exterior of the Virginia State Capitol building in Richmond, Virginia, designed by Thomas Jefferson
February 8, 2024

Update: Lawsuit Over Virginia’s Removal from Carbon Market

A lawsuit appealing Virginia’s removal from a regional carbon market will be allowed to proceed, a court ruled. The Circuit Court of Floyd County affirmed that the Association of Energy Conservation Professionals has standing to…

Sunset in Downtown Portland Oregon
February 1, 2024

ODOE Study Shows Significant Need for Home Cooling Equipment: An Update from the Oregon Department of Energy

Many Oregonians do not have adequate cooling equipment at home and face significant health and safety risks during extreme heat waves, according to a new study commissioned by the Oregon Department of Energy. Following the 2021 heat…