Posts Tagged ‘Maine’
September 2024 State Updates
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,…
Read MoreBiden-Harris Administration Announces Maine’s Launch of First Phase of Federal Home Energy Rebate Programs to Help Lower Families’ Utility Bills
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…
Read MoreAugust 2024 State Updates
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…
Read MoreJune 2024 State Updates
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,…
Read MoreEfficiency Maine Triennial Plan VI (Fiscal Years 2026-2028)
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…
Read MoreMay 2024 State Updates
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…
Read MoreGovernor Mills Announces Clean Energy Jobs in Maine Surpass 15,000, Contribute $2.3B to State’s Economy
An update from the State of Maine Office of Governor Janet T. Mills: Independent analysis commissioned by the Governor’s Energy Office found Maine is more than halfway to Governor Mills’ goal of 30,000 clean energy workers in Maine by 2030, new funding now available to support the clean energy workforce Governor Mills announced that the…
Read MoreMaine and Wisconsin Submit Funding Applications, Taking Next Steps Toward Launching Rebates
An update from the Office of State and Community Energy Programs: Two more states — Maine and Wisconsin — have submitted their grant applications to the U.S. Department of Energy for the Home Efficiency Rebates and Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates programs. Maine and Wisconsin have applied for their full $71.7 million and $149.4 million…
Read MoreMarch 2024 State Updates
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…
Read MoreMaine BPA Webinar Recap: Pathways to Energy Efficiency Apprenticeships
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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