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Maine: Tell Sen. Collins to Support Maine Jobs and Protect the 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement Tax Credit

By Haley Nash | June 6, 2025 |
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On May 22, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to eliminate the 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement tax credit. If enacted, the proposal would terminate 25C eligibility for any property placed in service after the end of 2025.  The Senate is now considering the proposal, and Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) is a key swing vote. Tell Senator Collins: the 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement…

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May 2025 State Updates

By Haley Nash | May 27, 2025 |
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Looking for the latest industry updates in your state and across the nation? Here are our newest and noteworthy updates from May 2025. Click here to find your state and see the latest updates, projects, federal funding information, and events. BPA State Updates Arizona – On May 14, BPA hosted a virtual contractor roundtable that…

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March 2025 State Updates

By Haley Nash | March 26, 2025 |
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Looking for the latest industry updates in your state and across the nation? Here are our newest and noteworthy updates from March 2025. Click here to find your state and see the latest updates, projects, federal funding information, and events. State Industry News Multiple States – BPA is calling on energy efficiency contractors from Alabama,…

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January 2025 State Updates

By Haley Nash | January 28, 2025 |
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Looking for the latest industry updates in your state and across the nation? Here are our newest and noteworthy updates from January 2025. Click here to find your state and see the latest updates, projects, federal funding information, and events. State Industry News Arizona – The Building Performance Association (BPA) invites Arizona contractors to attend…

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September 2024 State Updates

By Haley Nash | September 25, 2024 |
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Looking for industry updates in your state and across the nation? Here are our newest and noteworthy updates from September 2024. Click here to find your state and see the latest updates, projects, federal funding information, and events. BPA State Updates Arizona – The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) is considering repealing its Energy Efficiency Standard,…

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Maine’s Launch of First Phase of Federal Home Energy Rebate Programs to Help Lower Families’ Utility Bills

By Haley Nash | September 18, 2024 |
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As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that Maine has launched its first federal Home Energy Rebates program, supported by the Inflation Reduction Act. Maine is launching the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) portion of the rebate program—enabling savings on energy efficiency improvements.  Maine’s launch is…

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August 2024 State Updates

By Haley Nash | August 27, 2024 |
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Looking for the latest industry updates in your state and across the nation? Here are our newest and noteworthy updates from August 2024. Click here to find your state and see the latest updates, projects, federal funding information, and events. BPA State Updates Arizona – BPA hosted a webinar on August 20, 2024, providing updates…

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June 2024 State Updates

By Haley Nash | June 19, 2024 |
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Looking for the latest industry updates in your state and across the nation? Here are our newest and noteworthy updates from June 2024. Click here to find your state and see the latest updates, projects, federal funding information, and events. BPA State Updates Pennsylvania – Pennsylvania BPA will host a virtual info session on Friday,…

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Efficiency Maine Triennial Plan VI (Fiscal Years 2026-2028)

By Haley Nash | June 5, 2024 |
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An update from Efficiency Maine: The Efficiency Maine Trust (the Trust) has released an overview of its draft three-year strategic plan (Triennial Plan VI) for the period spanning fiscal years 2026, 2027, and 2028. The Trust will hold two public hearings to present this draft plan, answer questions, and take oral comments and suggestions from…

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May 2024 State Updates

By Haley Nash | May 22, 2024 |
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Looking for the latest industry updates in your state and across the nation? Here are our newest and noteworthy updates from May 2024. Click here to find your state and see the latest updates, projects, federal funding information, and events. BPA State Updates Maine – BPA has released its Maine Energy Efficiency Contractor Needs Assessment…

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