A contractor in Willows asked: “As a commercial contractor, can my customers take advantage of the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit?”

GoGreen Business: The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has created a number of unique incentives for homeowners to install energy-efficiency equipment. But how does that impact business owners and the commercial contractors who serve them? Can those same home improvement credits be applied to business improvements?

Help Us Build a Better Industry Future:
HVAC HERO Scholarship Now Open

The EGIA Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to industry workforce development and repositioning HVAC and the trades as a first-choice career path, is once again accepting applications for its HVAC HERO Scholarship Program. The annual program awards up to 20 students pursuing an education in HVAC installation $2,500 apiece to help eliminate some of the barriers preventing passionate, dedicated young people from finding their career paths in the trades. This year, GoGreen Financing is proud to collaborate with the EGIA Foundation and will help select one recipient from California based on their potential, passion for the industry and financial need. Click below to learn more about the EGIA Foundation and its HERO scholarship program, and refer interested students to the Apply Now page on AlwaysInDemand.com.

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Helpful Resources & Training for Your Business

Could you use some tools to close more deals and help more customers make energy upgrades? Contractor University powered by EGIA is the leading membership organization providing business development training and education for contractors. Thanks to GoGreen Business’s partnership with EGIA, you can now access a subset of the educational resources from Contractor University, such as the materials linked below, every month at no cost as part of this newsletter.

As of Jan. 1, new DOE rating standards are in full effect. The new SEER2 regulations dictate a minimum energy efficiency standard for HVAC equipment, including air conditioners and heat pumps. Add to that the Inflation Reduction Act benefits that also kicked in at the beginning of the year, and 2023 is full of new legislation that could create hurdles for the unprepared contractor – or present tremendous opportunity if you’ve done your homework. Join acclaimed consultants and contracting industry veterans Weldon Long, Gary Elekes and Drew Cameron for this 60-minute webinar recording as they discuss everything you need to know to ensure your business is ready to make 2023 its best year yet.