Archive for April 2021
Celebrating 35 Years With 35 Stories: Shawna, Patricia, & Linda
Last week, our 35th annual home performance conference took place with live, virtual sessions over the course of 5 days. If you missed it, you can still register for on-demand sessions, which will be available until October. Now that the live conference is over, this also means that this is our final week of stories.…
Read More2021 National Home Performance Virtual Conference Recap
The 2021 National Home Performance Virtual Conference brought together contractors, weatherization professionals, trainers, program administrators, energy auditors, and others working in residential energy efficiency for the latest developments and education in the industry. This event was offered 100% online on April 12-16, 2021. Special thanks to our host sponsor, CLEAResult, and our full lineup of…
Read MoreNHPC21 Virtual Conference Roundup – Day 4
Yesterday was Day 4 of the National Home Performance Virtual Conference and I wanted to re-share some statistics provided by BPA’s Vice President of Education and Events, Nate Natale. With nearly 1,400 total registrants, this year’s conference has seen representation from almost every single state, and Ontario. The top 10 states for attendance are: Pennsylvania…
Read MoreNHPC21 Virtual Conference Roundup – Day 3
We’re halfway through our National Home Performance Virtual Conference and my focus for this blog is wellness. Today, I attended two sessions: Diversity in the Home Performance Workforce and Electric Vehicles & Smart Homes. Two very different topics, but both with incredible presenters. But before I get into my takeaways for those sessions, I want…
Read MoreNHPC21 Virtual Conference Roundup – Day 2
by Macie Melendez We’re well into Day 3 of the National Home Performance Conference, but I wanted to do a quick wrap up of yesterday. Here’s a quick glance at the schedule: In the morning, I attended The Biden Administration, the 117th Congress, and the Future of Home Performance Policy session. Kara Saul-Rinaldi, Vice President…
Read MoreNHPC21 Virtual Conference Roundup – Day 1
by Macie Melendez Yesterday, the Building Performance Association kicked off this year’s National Home Performance Conference—its 35th annual conference in this industry. With live sessions planned all week, and hundreds of on-demand sessions available, it’s clear this event is valuable and unparalleled. What struck me yesterday, though, was its connection to Austin, TX, the place…
Read MoreU.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm to Deliver Welcome Address at Our 2021 National Conference
Jennifer M. Granholm, the United States Secretary of Energy, will be delivering a welcome message to attendees of the 2021 National Home Performance Virtual Conference on Monday, April 12. This event brings together contractors, weatherization professionals, trainers, program administrators, energy auditors, and others working in residential energy efficiency for the latest developments and education in…
Read MoreCelebrating 35 Years With 35 Stories: Michelle, Jamez, & Dan
Our 35th annual home performance conference kicks off next week, which means we’re also nearing the end of our interview series. This week, we’ve got Q&As with Michelle Griffith of DeVere Weatherization & Construction Services, Jamez Staples of Renewable Energy Partners, Inc., and Dan Thomsen of Building Doctors, Inc. This series highlights 35 amazing people…
Read MoreCelebrating 35 Years With 35 Stories: Griffin, Scott, & John
This week was our 35th annual home performance conference, which took place virtually over 5 days. It’s been a week filled with live, educational sessions, local Austin music, wellness classes, and networking happy hours. Conference week also means we’re nearing the end of our 35 interviews with the wonderful people who represent our industry in…
Read MoreCelebrating 35 Years With 35 Stories: Danielle, Chris, & Ann
Our 35th annual home performance conference is in just a couple of weeks, and we’re nearing the end of our interview series. This week we’ve done Q&As with Danielle Sass Byrnett of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC), Chris Dorsi of the Montana Weatherization Training Center, and Ann Edminster of Design AVEnues LLC.…
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