Archive for May 2022
Building Performance Association Advances its Mission Through Their Allied Partner Network
May 24, 2022, Pittsburgh, PA – The Building Performance Association (BPA) is pleased to announce its new Allied Partner Network. Members of the Allied Partner Network will help support BPA’s mission to advance a thriving industry by delivering improved energy efficiency, health, and environmental performance of homes and buildings. By collaborating with multiple organizations through…
Read MoreWest Virginia Mandatory Blower Door Testing for New Residential Construction
The West Virginia Secretary of State released this notice of filing, which states that West Virginia’s new 2015 IECC codes package in House Bill 4141 will be effective August 1, 2022. This change includes the provision of mandatory blower door testing for new residential construction with a minimum requirement for 5 air changes per hour…
Read MoreBPA’s Clean Energy Event Highlights
BPA’s regional events bring you the latest insights and education that reflect climate, housing stock, and business conditions in different areas of the United States. Our next event is hosted June 1-2 in Saratoga Springs, New York. This event is titled The Clean Energy for Homes Conference & Trade Show (CEFH) since much of our…
Read MoreReflections on NHPC22
The National Home Performance Conference in Nashville was a great opportunity for our team at BPA to connect with our dedicated network of building performance professionals. After two years of meeting online, it was energizing for everyone to finally get together in person to network, share, and learn. We’ve enjoyed posts attendees have shared about…
Read MoreTraining Tennessee’s Upcoming Workforce the EnergyRight Way
During the Building Performance Association (BPA)’s National Home Performance Conference in Nashville, BPA and Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) co-hosted an offsite workforce development workshop at Goodwill’s training facility. This event showcased TVA and Goodwill’s pilot partnership to create a viable pipeline of qualified workforce entrants into construction and energy efficiency-related jobs by integrating building science…
Read MoreCongratulations West Virginia BPI Building Science Principles Grads
People entering the job market want to feel good about what they do at work. Teaching our younger generation how to be excited about the “mission” of making homes safer, more comfortable, and efficient can be the best catalyst for a cure to the labor shortage. Congratulations to the BPI Building Science Principles classes at…
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