La Ley de Reducción de la Inflación (IRA) de 2022 asignó casi $9 mil millones para programas de reembolso de energía para hogares de consumidores, diseñado para ayudar a los propietarios de viviendas a reducir el costo inicial de implementar medidas de ahorro de energía. Estas iniciativas tienen como objetivo promover la adopción de tecnologías de eficiencia energética y estrategias de climatización, a lo largo permite a los residentes reducir su consumo de energía y reducir sus facturas de energía.

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 allocated nearly $9 billion for consumer home energy rebate programs, designed to help homeowners reduce the upfront cost of implementing energy-saving measures. These initiatives aim to promote the adoption of energy efficient technologies and weatherization strategies, ultimately empowering residents to reduce their energy consumption and lower their energy bills.

People of color have historically played a pivotal role in spearheading the environmental justice movement since the 1970s. Black-led organizations continue to fight climate change, serve under-resourced communities and build a greener future.

This week, we are focusing on the Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Professional, or HERS Rater. A HERS rater is a weatherization professional and works in the home performance industry. This field evaluates the safety, comfort, durability, and efficiency of a building by considering its structure as a system made up of interacting parts.

This week, we are focusing on another rapidly growing career opportunities in renewable energy — the wind turbine service technician, or wind tech. This position is the fastest growing occupation in the United States, in part because of its particular low barrier to entry compared to the other trades as there are no mandatory licensing requirements.

The United States is making efforts to tackle climate change by taking legislative actions, both on the federal and state level. Earth Forward Group has strong roots in Connecticut, where state policies are encouraging a shift toward energy efficiency and movement away from fossil fuel consumption.

Earth Forward Group had the opportunity to interview Bernard Pelletier and Mark Scully from People’s Action for Clean Energy (PACE) in Connecticut to learn more about how the organization aids in the state’s transition to clean energy through education and advocacy.