Archive for July 2023
BPA Backs North Carolina Governor in Bill Veto
BPA has expressed support for a veto against North Carolina House Bill 488 (HB 488), which could hinder the state’s ability to update its building standards and risk jeopardizing the health and safety of North Carolinians. The bill, vetoed by Governor Roy Cooper on Friday, July 7th, would prevent ongoing updates to the residential construction…
Read MoreLive Stream Highlights BPA and Energize Delaware’s Partnership for Energy-Efficient Homes
BPA has formed a partnership with Energize Delaware to provide more resources for home and building performance in the state. Maria Lewis, BPA state outreach coordinator, recently appeared on Energize Delaware’s live stream to discuss this collaboration. The discussion focused on the joint efforts of contractors and BPA in Delaware. This partnership aims to enhance…
Read MoreBPA Advocates for Contractors in Letter to Maryland Office of Home Energy Programs
BPA has submitted a letter to the Director of the Maryland Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP) requesting assistance to address the significant drop in new client leads for the EmPOWER Maryland and DOE weatherization programs. These programs are crucial in providing relief to income-qualified residents by improving the comfort and safety of their homes…
Read More25C Tax Credit Fact Sheet
BPA has developed a comprehensive fact sheet on the 25C Tax Credit, specifically tailored for contractors and businesses engaged in home retrofit services. This credit is currently available to homeowners who make energy-efficient home upgrades, such as adding insulation, HVAC systems, and other energy-saving equipment and conducting energy audits. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022…
Read MoreIRA Webinar Series – Playbacks & Upcoming Live Event
Earlier this spring, we launched our Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) webinar series to give you a comprehensive understanding of the IRA. So far, we hosted two events: A recording of each event is available for free to all paid BPA members. Members can visit this page and login to get access to each webinar playback.…
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