Qualified Contractor Network (QCN) newsletter

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Feb. 3, 2026

Qualified Contractor Network (QCN) newsletter

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Attend CLEAResult office hours

CLEAResult Office Hours are optional drop-in sessions where QCN-approved contractors can ask questions about the Home Energy Rebates program, including eligibility, rebate amounts, processes, and contractor requirements. If you're interested in attending a session, please contact a CLEAResult representative at WAenergyrebates@clearesult.com.

Please only share this information with QCN-approved contractors. If you know contractors who are interested in joining the QCN and would like to ask questions in an informal setting, Commerce suggests attending one of the Commerce QCN Application Help Hours, scheduled on the second Tuesday of every month from 12 -12:30 p.m. Contractors can also submit questions via the QCN Contractor Support Form.


Contractor onboarding and training updates

CLEAResult is offering additional training dates for the Home Energy Rebates program overview and the HARP-specific program overview. The HOMES-specific program overview will be announced soon. CLEAResult is working to finalize those materials and schedule HOMES training.

In the meantime, you are welcome to attend the Home Energy Rebates program overview or the HARP-specific program overview. Commerce is still waiting for final approval from the U.S. Department of Energy to launch these programs in Washington. We will share more information as soon as it becomes available.


New certification requirements for air sealers and insulators

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CLEAResult will lead outreach and verification efforts for the newly established air-sealing and insulation certification requirements. Be on the lookout for an email if you intend to do air sealing or insulation work as part of the QCN. As a reminder, the following are acceptable certifications for insulation and air sealing work:

 

Additional resources


CLEAResult contacts

Has your application for the QCN been approved? Do you have questions about training and onboarding? Need additional help understanding the Neighborly platform and your role as a contractor?

Send all inquiries not related to the QCN application to the CLEAResult team at WAenergyrebates@clearesult.com. For program-specific information, reach out to Bill Kraus, David Olivas, or Mark Reed directly.

  • Bill Kraus, Market Outreach Specialist, 360-745-1319
  • David Olivas, Market Outreach Specialist, 360-823-0813
  • Mark Reed, Senior Field Manager, 360-842-8836


February QCN Application Help Hour

Commerce hosts monthly QCN Application Help Hours to answer questions about the QCN and Home Energy Rebates. Whether you've completed an application or are considering it, you are welcome to attend this casual drop-in virtual meeting to talk with one of our team members.

Attend QCN Application Help Hour

Register for the Feb. 10 session, 12-12:30 p.m.

 


Building Performance Association Report

State-specific data in the Energy Efficiency Jobs in America report

Each year, the Building Performance Association compiles data from the national U.S. Energy and Employment Report (USEER) to create the Energy Efficiency Jobs in America Report. According to the 2025 Energy Efficiency Jobs in America Report, Energy Efficiency is the largest energy sector in Washington, with 61,884 total jobs.

If you have questions about the QCN, please contact Commerce through our support form.