Initiative for Energy Justice is seeking compensated reviewers to give feedback on the beta version of their Justice in 100 Case Studies report. They are especially seeking individuals who are part of frontline and other marginalized communities. They offer a $1,000 honorarium to acknowledge participants' time, energy, and ideas. To learn more about the opportunity and signal your interest in participating, please take 5-10 minutes to fill out the Google Form linked here.

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has officially released its Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Program Operator of the Weatherization Barriers Remediation Program. The Weatherization Barrier Remediation Program addresses health and safety issues, such as mold and asbestos, that prevent the completion of residential weatherization and energy efficiency measures. The RFP is available on DEEP’s webpage.

In October six major contractors, who collectively employ 200,000 workers, led the first national Construction Inclusion Week. One thousand contractors joined them in a week of action to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in the construction industry. "This is mission critical," said Dan Johnson, CEO of M.A. Mortenson. "We cannot attain the goals we have for our company, or our industry, unless we embrace diversity, equity and inclusion." Learn more and find out how to get involved here.

Local climate action works! The Guardian reports that in 2018 city and state climate action plans generated 6% emissions savings for the country – the equivalent of removing 79m cars from the road that year. Cities and states are well positioned to advance decarbonization through building codes and zoning to reduce transportation burdens. Our thanks goes to everyone working in state, regional, and city energy policy.

BPI is currently seeking applications from individuals interested from the Industry category to serve on BPI Single Family Standards Technical Committee. The Committee is currently working on an update of ANSI/BPI-1100- 2014. To be considered, please complete the application and submit by November 30th.

Applications for the Jon Siemen Memorial Scholarship are now open. Recipients will be able to take online and field exams for BPI certification at no cost. BPI will also help each recipient to obtain training for that certification at reduced or no cost. Applicants must must currently work with a weatherization assistance program or be a US military veteran. Apply by November 30th.

Check out brand new magazine Canary Media. It's an independent nonprofit journalism outlet covering renewable generation, grid modernization and electrification, decarbonization of transportation, buildings and heavy industry, and progress on financial, regulatory and environmental justice issues. We can't wait to see more from them!

The infrastructure bill recently signed by President Biden will bring massive new investments to energy efficiency, clean energy, workforce development, and manufacturing. Learn more in this fact sheet from the US Department of Energy or this bullet style presentation from Investopedia.

A report published by the Rocky Mountain Institute, a clean energy think tank, assessed the building and energy costs of homes in seven U.S. cities and found all-electric homes offer a cheaper option. Amar Shah, one of the authors, said a big part of the savings come from reduced construction costs. Developers don’t need to pay for separate air conditioners and heating units, or natural gas hookups. 

Energy Justice is the recognition that certain groups have been disproportionately harmed by the energy system and the process of repairing that harm. It focuses on the concerns of communities at the frontline of pollution and climate change: working class people, indigenous communities, and people who have been historically disenfranchised by racial and social inequity. Learn how you can help in this workbook from from the Initiative for Energy Justice.

A new research paper published in the Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy shows that energy efficiency measures can reduce the amount of storage needed to power the nation's buildings entirely with renewable energy. While reliable grid storage capacity is needed to reach this goal, energy efficiency is also critical to draw down the load enough to reach 100% renewable energy.

Weatherization Technician - Lincoln Hills Dev Corp Responsibilities include installation of multiple types of insulation in walls, attics, and crawl spaces, air sealing, installation of light bulbs, vapor barriers, weather stripping, and other energy efficiency measures, minor carpentry, appliance installation/adjustment, and other measures as needed. BPI certification(s) preferred. Tell City, IN

Energy Auditor - Community Teamwork Seeking a Residential Energy Auditor (Energy Conservation Project Coordinator) who will be responsible for visiting customers’ homes to evaluate how energy efficient their home is. BPI certification(s) Preferred. Lowell, MA

Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of customer programs, including distributed energy resources, cost-effective energy efficiency programs, and electric vehicle charging stations. This position also supports emerging technologies and helps determine the best energy programs to offer our customers. BPI certification(s) preferred. Santa Clara, CA

BPI certification comes with of great benefits, including free membership in Home Depot's ProXtra rewards program. With no spend minimum, you can sign up today and start earning cash back at dollar one. Rebates are applied to the entire year so enroll today to get a 2% on everything you've spent in 2021!