Virginia Energy Efficiency Council

While Virginia rarely hits the bone-chilling lows of the Midwest, the lessons learned from the DOE's Building America Retrofit Solutions team on equitably weatherizing and heating homes can be used across the country. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eAfMziz6

Great News! Under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Virginia was awarded designated funding for residential energy auditor training. These funds will bolster both new programs from the Inflation Reduction Act and existing energy efficiency programs. Read more at the link: https://lnkd.in/eeXV8pCm

Check your inboxes! The October issue of VAEEC Connections is out, with new opportunities to engage: https://lnkd.in/exKQWsAZ]

All eight manufacturers in DOE's Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge have cleared a major hurdle and completed field testing on cold climate models. Read more from the DOE: https://lnkd.in/ghuKvDwu

Data centers are a hot topic in Virginia. The demand from streaming and AI cannot be overlooked, but a recent report from ACEEE points to energy efficiency and resilience as solutions: https://lnkd.in/gZqWqDp4

Despite incentives from the IRA, experts find that heat pump sales have slowed from last year, pointing to contractor awareness, cost, and political rhetoric as possible culprits: https://lnkd.in/e-_ASspH?

Come find our Manager of Strategic Partnerships, Rebecca, at the Virginia Clean Energy Summit's panel on Maximizing Home Energy Rebates today at 11:30! As part of VAEEC's work to support Virginia Energy's one stop shop program, we want to hear from you! Take this quick survey and let us know what you want to see in a central energy efficiency resource hub - https://lnkd.in/evRHBSiV

Drumroll, please! Tomorrow kicks off the sixth annual Virginia Clean Energy Summit! The VAEEC has been a proud cohost of this event since the beginning, and hope to see you there. https://lnkd.in/gy3bQue

Virginia Energy Announces $1.6 Million in Energy Efficiency Grants! We're excited to share that Virginia Department of Energy is sub-granting $1.6 million from the U.S. Department of Energy to local governments. This funding will support energy efficiency and conservation projects across the state. Check if your project qualifies! #EnergyEfficiency #VirginiaEnergy #Sustainability #EECBG

Last week, we recognized Fairfax County with a Virginia Energy Efficiency Leadership Award for their work on the Pender Building. Learn more about this award winning project: https://lnkd.in/ec6wdDA8