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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…

Boston skyline in sunny summer day, view from harbor on downtown, Massachusetts, USA
January 30, 2024

2024 Mass Save Business Partner Virtual Open House

Join the sponsors of Mass Save for a virtual Open House event on Monday, February 5, 2024.  This event is for contractors and business partners who implement the programs. Register For Free > Agenda: Monday,…

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…

Two women and one man smiling together at a BPA networking reception.
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….

Close-Up of the Lettering "The Treasury Department" at the Treasury Department Building in Washington, DC
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…

Attendees of NHP'23 raise their hands during a presentation
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…

People looking at home with real estate agent
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…

Arizona landscape with the Phoenix skyline in the background
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…

Green United States Map
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…