Category Archives: State Update

Service Providers Needed: Multifamily Weatherization Assistance Program

Pennsylvania is searching for service providers to administer its Multifamily Weatherization Assistance Program. The goal of this program is to provide a cost-effective approach to lowering operating expenses, maintaining affordability, and creating healthier, more comfortable living environments for low-income families living in buildings with 5 or more units. Interested community action agencies, city government agencies, …

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How the Inflation Reduction Act is Creating Job Opportunities in Maine

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is supercharging the clean energy sector in Maine. With the federal government earmarking $370 billion to reduce the carbon emissions of the built environment, job opportunities within the clean energy realm are set to skyrocket. When you combine this with the state’s goal of installing 100,000 heat pumps in Maine …

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ODOE to Hold Virtual Meeting November 16 on Proposed Rule Amendments for Oregon Rental Home Heat Pump Program

The Oregon Department of Energy will hold a virtual meeting on November 16, 2023, on the Oregon Rental Home Heat Pump Program which offers rebates and grants for the installation of heat pumps and related upgrades in dwellings used as a residential tenancy (rentals) and manufactured dwellings or recreational vehicles located in a rented space. In 2023, …

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Clean Energy Jobs in Maine: Which Job Are You Best Suited For?

In the state of Maine, significant strides are being made towards clean energy and energy efficiency. Following the 35-A MRSA § 10119 legislation signed in 2019, the Climate Action Plan set an ambitious target to install 100,000 new heat pumps by 2025, with 15,000 of these installations being for income-eligible households. In the four years …

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October 2023 State Updates

Find Your StateClick here to find the latest updates, projects, federal funding info, and events in your state! BPA State Outreach Updates Arizona – BPA, in collaboration with the AnnDyl group, received funding from the Energy Foundation to engage Arizona residential contractors in federal climate policy implementation. BPA’s portion of the funds is primarily dedicated …

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Call for Volunteers to Lead Pennsylvania BPA Affiliate Group

BPA is looking for volunteers to lead the Pennsylvania BPA Affiliate (PA BPA) group. The group is in the beginning stages of being formed, and will work together on industry issues, sharing best practices, and advocating for the home performance industry in the state.  As a lead organizer of PA BPA, you’ll have a pivotal role in …

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September 2023 State Updates

Find Your StateClick here to find the latest updates, projects, federal funding info, and events in your state! Recent Highlights National – Recently, a coalition of nearly three dozen companies, trade associations, and advocacy groups warned Congressional appropriators of drastic consequences if they move forward with proposals to cut funding for the Energy Department’s energy …

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August 2023 State Updates

Find Your StateClick here to find the latest updates, projects, federal funding info, and events in your state! Recent Highlights National – The Building Performance Association (BPA) is proud to partner with the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC), which has been selected by the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship (US-DOL OA) to serve …

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July 2023 State Updates

Our state updates include the latest news and information related to our work in states across the nation. Recent Highlights National – DOE’s Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) recently announced that applications are open for state energy offices to apply for $150 million in funding from the State-Based Home Energy Efficiency Contractor …

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Make an Impact: Explore Careers in Sustainability at Maine Job Fairs

Are you passionate about sustainability and looking to find a job that makes a difference? Your journey towards making an impact could start at a job fair near you here in Maine! As the people on our planet become increasingly aware of the environmental challenges we face, the field of sustainability continues to gain momentum. …

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