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January 25, 2024

DOE Releases New Home Rebate Program Implementation Documents to Support State Energy Offices

An update from the 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 apply for and implement the Home Energy Rebates: Implementation Request for…

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January 25, 2024

Volunteer at the 2024 National Conference & Trade Show

We are now accepting applications for volunteers for the 2024 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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January 23, 2024

Treasury Seeks Comments on Proposed 25C Tax Credit PIN Assignment System

The US Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service are seeking public comment on their proposed production identification number (PIN) assignment system for certain products under the 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement tax…

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January 23, 2024

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…

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January 17, 2024

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…

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January 10, 2024

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…

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December 15, 2023

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…

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December 6, 2023

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…

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December 1, 2023

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…

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November 27, 2023

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…