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March 2024 State Updates

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Find Your State Click here to find the latest updates, projects, federal funding information, and events in your state! BPA State Updates Arizona – Energy efficiency contractors joined the Office of Resiliency in Tucson, AZ for our second Contractor Roundtable Discussion of the year. Attendees addressed their priorities and gave feedback on the IRA rebate…

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Maine BPA Webinar Recap: Pathways to Energy Efficiency Apprenticeships

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Webinar Recap On March 14, 2024, Maine BPA hosted an informative webinar highlighting Energy Efficiency Apprenticeship programs. We covered details about apprenticeships, why they’re important, how organizations in Maine can go about developing a Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP), and next steps for those interested in becoming an apprentice. Attendees learned about a current Weatherization Technician…

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Governor Mills, U.S. Department of Energy Announce $10 Million Federal Grant to Support Energy Efficiency and Workforce Investments in Rural Maine

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An Update from the State of Maine Office of Governor Janet T. Mills: Grant through Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will support installation of 675 high-efficiency heat pump systems in mobile and manufactured homes to reduce energy costs for residents in rural areas South Portland, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills today announced that the U.S. Department of Energy…

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February 2024 State Updates

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Find Your State Click here to find the latest updates, projects, federal funding information, and events in your state! BPA State Updates Kentucky – Kentucky BPA will host an in-person Energy Efficiency Meeting on March 7, 2024. Weatherization agencies, contractors, and businesses and their employees are welcome to join us for a full day of…

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Building Science Principles Class & Exam for Maine Residents

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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 the option to take the BPI Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate of Knowledge exam. The BSP is your first step into the…

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January 2024 State Updates

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Find Your State Click here to find the latest updates, projects, federal funding information, and events in your state! BPA State Updates State Affiliate Members – BPA is accepting nominations for individuals to join its Board of Directors. This year, the Board is prioritizing individuals representing contracting businesses to ensure diverse representation among our slate…

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December 2023 State Updates

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Find Your StateClick here to find the latest updates, projects, federal funding info, and events in your state! BPA State Outreach Updates Delaware – The BPA Team met with Milford Housing Development Corporation (MHDC) to discuss workforce and education initiatives for the state. They will continue to work with the affiliate lead team to push…

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Maine: State-Based Energy Efficiency Contractor Training Grants Program Webinar

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Date and Time: January 10, 2024 – 12:00 PMLocation: Zoom State-Based Home Energy Efficiency Contractor Training Grants provide funding for states to develop and implement clean energy workforce development programs. This winter, the Governor’s Energy Office (GEO) in Maine will prepare and submit an application that aims to reduce the cost of training contractor employees, provide testing…

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November 2023 State Updates

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Find Your StateClick here to find the latest updates, projects, federal funding info, and events in your state! BPA State Outreach Updates Delaware – The BPA team continued working with Charles Kistler and Harold Stafford of Help Initiative, Inc.on the next steps and plans for work on a Registered Apprenticeship Program. Additionally, continued work is…

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