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Volunteer at The Clean Energy for Homes Conference
We are now accepting applications for volunteers for The 2024 Clean Energy for Homes Conference and Trade Show, hosted February 13-14 in Saratoga Springs, New York. Volunteers play an important role at our conferences by…
Join BPA’s Board and Help Shape the Future of Home Performance
UPDATE: DEADLINE TO SUBMIT NOMINATIONS HAS PASSED. Now through February 12th, BPA is accepting nominations for individuals to join the BPA Board of Directors. Board members have the opportunity to help shape the future of…
First Group of States Apply for Landmark Home Energy Rebates Funding to Lower Energy Costs
Four states — California, Hawaii, New Mexico and New York — are the first to submit funding applications for the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Home Energy Rebates program, a historic $8.8 billion investment to…
Arizona: Residential Energy Efficiency Contractor Survey
The Building Performance Association and AnnDyl Policy Group are conducting a survey of Arizona contractors. We invite any Arizona contractors to participate in the survey and share their feedback and priorities for the IRA rebate…
Home Energy Rebate Programs: Status of State Applications
Update: January 17th: First Group of States Apply for Landmark Home Energy Rebates Funding to Lower Energy Costs The Department of Energy (DOE) has launched a state and territory application tracker. This tracker provides transparency into…
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). Our updated fact sheet provides a…
BPA’s 2023 Resource Roundup
BPA keeps the industry informed on best practices, new technologies, and policy within the home performance industry. This year, we’ve seen the Inflation Reduction Act come to life and continued growth across the home performance…
NJ Requests Input on Home Energy Rebate Programs
New Jersey has announced two opportunities to provide input on their home energy rebate programs:1. A technical conference will be held on December 13, 2023, from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. 2. Public comment submission…
Kentucky Energy Efficiency Workforce Needs Assessment Survey
Calling all weatherization agencies, energy efficiency businesses, employees, and contractors in the home services sector in Kentucky ~ Take 15 minutes to participate in the Kentucky Energy Workforce Needs Assessment Survey. Complete The Survey > This…
Registered Apprenticeships: Building Career Pathways in Energy Efficiency
By: Brook Vernon, State Outreach Coordinator More than 2.2 million Americans work within the energy efficiency space, according to the recent Energy Efficiency Jobs in America report by E4TheFuture. Why then are careers in energy…