Workforce Analysis Reports
BPA is committed to making America’s homes more energy efficient one state at a time.
As an integral part of its state work, BPA supports the individuals and organizations that make up the clean energy industry by identifying key trends and issues that vary per state, and focusing its efforts on specific initiatives that target these trends. One way that BPA supports individual states is through Workforce Analysis Reports.
With federal and state funding, BPA is able to conduct research in specific states to identify key challenges, strengths, and areas of opportunity. BPA then translates its findings into an in-depth report with key recommendations for how each state can effectively gain and leverage resources to propel the industry and support its frontline workforce.
Latest Report
Kentucky Energy Efficiency Workforce Analysis
The Building Performance Association (BPA) and the Home Performance Coalition (HPC), working as interconnected entities, have published a comprehensive report highlighting key strengths, challenges, and opportunities for the energy efficiency industry in Kentucky. This project was made possible by the Office of Energy Policy within the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, with funding from the U.S. Department of Energy State Energy Program (SEP).
The report is the result of 9 months of thorough research by BPA/HPC including efforts such as in-person and virtual stakeholder meetings, a survey of industry workers, and an in-depth look at Kentucky’s current landscape and potential resources for the industry.
A deep-dive into Kentucky’s current energy efficiency landscape, including workforce statistics and existing initiatives.
Recommendations and strategies for energy practitioners in Kentucky, including areas of business development, outreach and marketing, certification training opportunities, and more.
Results from BPA’s Kentucky Needs Assessment Survey, which gathered responses from contractors, WAP administrators, Community Action Agencies, and others in the industry.
A list of state resources, including educational institutions and programs, economic and community development programs, Department of Labor programs, and more.
Other Needs Assessment Reports
West Virginia Needs Assessment
This report draws upon surveys from BPA’s DOE-funded national needs assessment to determine West Virginia companies’ needs, which will further identify the training and technical support required to grow the local energy efficiency industry. Based on this needs assessment, BPA will continue to work on training and workforce development solutions with the West Virginia State Energy Office.
Maine Needs Assessment
BPA recently conducted a workforce analysis in Maine by surveying individuals in the energy efficiency industry and researching opportunities for growth. The findings have been compiled into a comprehensive report that highlights key trends and recommendations for the Governor’s Energy Office and other energy practitioners to contribute to Governor Janet Mills’ goal of more-than doubling the state’s clean energy and energy efficiency jobs by 2030.
Interested in learning more about BPA’s state work? Check out our State Support page. If your state is interested in better understanding the landscape of your clean energy workforce, contact Robin Yochum to learn how BPA can help.