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The primary functions of these positions are on‐site inspection and assessment of weatherization service providers’ program operations, including inspection of residential houses weatehrized; review of program’s documents and of training and technical assistance.

The first Utah Clean Energy Summit is coming up in a few months. If you are in Utah, you should attend. It is for anyone involved in the building and/or energy industry. Architects, builders, contractors, commercial developers, appraisers, real estate agents, inspectors, building officials...The List goes on...

The Home Star program is included in the Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act of 2010. Nevada Senator Harry Reid released the following statement today to introduce the clean energy jobs and oil spill response plan that Senate Democrats announced last week:

New York City has an innovative program to improve its ground level air quality by improving the fuel efficiency of the city's 10,000+ taxi fleet. Since New York's Taxis generally run 16-24 hours per day even a small improvement in miles per gallon would have a great impact.

Yesterday Jon Boggiano, principal partner at Everblue, was a panelist at the White House Clean Energy Forum (see forum video here). The forum involved a jam-packed conference room at the White House and was a who’s who of the green building industry with over 120 federal and corporate leaders present.

As Congress nears its August recess and the end of its session, dynamics in Washington are changing daily. Today there was big news for the Home Star program. Earlier today, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said that HOME STAR will be included in a four-part energy bill to be introduced in the coming days. It's the first time Majority Leader Reid has said specifically that HOME STAR will be included in upcoming legislation. Scroll down for his full statement.

RESNET has submitted proposed amendments to the quality assurance provisions of the Mortgage Industry National Home Energy Rating Standards for the standard amendment public review and comment process.

Here's the latest update from the National Save Energy Coalition:
Home Star Coalition Hits 2,000 – In the quest to add Home Star to the Small Business Jobs bill, the Home Star Coalition last week set an aggressive goal to increase membership in the Coalition from 1,500 to 2,000 companies. I’m happy to report that in just over a week, the Coalition reached that goal! Joining is an incredibly valuable action, as Senators use the list to gauge support in their State. If your company is considering joining, now is the time! The Home Star Coalition regularly delivers the list of members to Senate staff and joining is free. Join today at www.HomeStarCoalition.org/join.html.

Columbia, S.C. – July 16, 2010 - The University of South Carolina’s Continuing Education & Conferences Department is offering scholarships to those adversely impacted by the current economic environment. The University recognizes the key role professional education plays for individuals seeking employment in today’s job market. Professional Certificate programs quickly prepare and connect participants to jobs in the IT, legal, healthcare and sustainable technologies industries.

Malta, NY, July 13, 2010 - The Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI), a nationally recognized standards development and contractor credentialing organization is pleased to announce that it received approval today from the American National Standards Institute, Inc. (ANSI) as an accredited developer of American National Standards.