Posts Tagged ‘Maine’
ReMaine Internship Program Aims to Jumpstart Workforce
In order to secure a brighter future for Maine, we need long-term solutions for keeping a trained and skilled workforce within the energy efficiency sector, which will require expanding and sustaining entry-level and internship positions. The ReMaine Internship Program provides an entry point to clean energy jobs throughout the state and is focused on diverse…
Read MoreFebruary 2023 – Maine State Update
BPA has partnered with the Maine Housing Coalition to build a future workforce with those who are considered Asylum Seekers, New Americans, those who are under the poverty income levels, and those who have been in Foster Care. Under this partnership, BPA will have a two-day class with State Outreach Coordinator Xavier Walter as the…
Read MoreJobs On The Rise: Energy Efficiency Jobs In Maine
The US job market has been on a roller coaster for the last few years, with workforce issues and The Great Resignation looming large while unemployment rates are hitting pre-pandemic levels. Those searching for a job want to do meaningful work that they enjoy while working for a company they trust in a growing industry.…
Read MoreJanuary 2023 – Maine State Update
We successfully applied for and received a workforce development grant as part of the Governors Clean Energy Partnership program and are in the process of a needs assessment for the state. As of January 2023, we have successfully posted a position for an AmeriCorp Vista to mobilize our grassroots efforts in Maine. We have worked…
Read MoreParticipate in the Maine Needs Assessment Survey
Are you a weatherization or energy efficiency contractor doing work in the state of Maine? Are you struggling to meet your business goals? Are you also struggling to recruit employees to help you meet those goals? If so, we need you to participate in the Maine Needs Assessment Survey. This survey was developed in partnership…
Read MoreClean Energy Internship Available in Maine
ReMaine is a clean energy internship program funded by the Maine Governor’s Energy Office, in which the team will partner with Maine employers to place interns in paid, short-term jobs. This program seeks to create an entry point into the clean energy economy in Maine, with a particular focus on placing women and BIPOC participants.…
Read MoreMaine BPA – Clean Energy Kick off – Playback Available
Note, this event has concluded. Click here to view the event recording on Zoom. The passcode is &x0#5H2p. Please join us Thursday, January 12, 2023, at 12 p.m. ET or the 2023 Maine BPA kick-off meeting. Come hear how you and your business can benefit from the Maine Clean Energy Partnership. This is the first…
Read MoreShare Your Success Stories With Us
Hello, home and building performance industry leaders! BPA is collecting success stories across all states to showcase all of the great things our industry does on a daily basis. We would like to hear from you on what you and your company have accomplished. We also encourage you to recognize someone else in the industry…
Read MoreNew Report Shows EE Jobs are on the Rise
The largest clean energy sector for jobs, efficiency employs more than 2.16 million Americans. Now with the release of Energy Efficiency Jobs in America by E4TheFuture, you can see details on workers, businesses and more for each state. Click Here to View the Report › A stronger EE workforce is coming. Historic federal investment via…
Read MoreDecember 2022 – Maine Policy Update
BPA tracks the latest policy updates and legislative issues in many states across the nation. See the latest policy information for Maine as of December 2022. Disclaimer: Inclusion of any bills/regulations in this state policy update does not equate to BPA’s endorsement. Governor Mills has announced a new program through Efficiency Maine which will be…
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