UPDATE: As of July 24, 2024, all program funding has been fully reserved for heat pump projects in Oregon and ODOE is no longer accepting applications. A press release from the Oregon Department of Energy: Media Contact: Jennifer KalezProgram Contact: rentalhome.heatpump@energy.oregon.gov SALEM – The Oregon Department of Energy will once again begin accepting incentive reservations through the …
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Comments Requested on Oregon Rental Home Heat Pump Program 2024 Amendments
The Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) is accepting written comments on amendments to the administrative rules for the Oregon Rental Home Heat Pump Program. You can submit your comments by email or mail. The public comment period will close on July 26, 2024, at 5 p.m. Comments received after this date will not be considered …
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DOE Provides Modeling Solutions for HOMES Program
An update from the U.S. Department of Energy: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has introduced new resources to aid in the execution of the Home Efficiency Rebates (HOMES) program and has refreshed several existing resources to assist states and territories in the application, design, and implementation of their Home Energy Rebate initiatives. New resources …
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Ohio Department of Development Seeking Feedback on New Home Energy Savings Program
An update from the Ohio Department of Development: (COLUMBUS, Ohio) – The Ohio Department of Development wants to give Ohioans a voice in the creation of programs aimed at helping families save on their electric bills and improve the energy efficiency of their homes. Development announced the launch of a statewide stakeholder engagement effort that …
Minnesota Welcomes Public Engagement for HOMES & HEAR
On June 12, 2024, Minnesota held the first of its HOMES virtual public engagement sessions. Minnesota plans to launch both HOMES and HEAR programs in 2025. The state will hold six in-person forums in July (locations are TBD). Additionally, the Minnesota Department of Commerce has published a public comment form for individuals to submit anonymous comments …
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June 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, …
DOE Releases New Sample Responses for Implementation Blueprint Plans, Updates Calculator Tool
An update from the U.S. Department of Energy Office of State and Community Energy Programs: The U.S. Department of Energy requires states, territories and Tribes to submit implementation blueprint plans for their Home Energy Rebate programs. These documents need to be submitted either with a full funding application or at least 60 days prior to …
Efficiency 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 …
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces First State in Nation to Launch Historic Home Energy Rebates Program to Lower Families’ Utility Bills
An update from the Department of Energy: New York is First State to Get Rebates to Families Thanks to President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda QUEENS, N.Y.— As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced today that New York is the first state in the nation to launch …
Study Shows How States Can Maximize Impact of Federal Home Energy Retrofit Funds
WASHINGTON, D.C.—With billions of dollars in federal funding available to states to develop and expand residential energy retrofit programs, a new paper from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), the AnnDyl Policy Group, and the Building Performance Association (BPA) outlines how states can maximize the impact of the funds to lower utility bills …
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