Archive for September 2023
Call for Volunteers to Lead Pennsylvania BPA Affiliate Group
BPA is looking for volunteers to lead the Pennsylvania BPA Affiliate (PA BPA) group. The group is in the beginning stages of being formed, and will work together on industry issues, sharing best practices, and advocating for the home performance industry in the state. As a lead organizer of PA BPA, you’ll have a pivotal role in…
Read MoreFree Online Training for Energy Experts
The future of energy use here in the state of Maine relies on a motivated and specially trained workforce of energy professionals. For that reason, the Maine Building Performance has put together a series of energy expert entrepreneurship videos, in collaboration with Energy Circle and funded by Maine Governor’s Energy Office Clean Energy Partnership. If…
Read MoreWhat IRA Funding Means for Homeowners and Contractors – Articles to Read
As program requirements and application instructions have been released by the Department of Energy (DOE) for use of Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funds, states are learning how they can operate programs to deliver incentives to homeowners and contractors. BPA has been the source for providing IRA updates to media outlets across the nation. Check out…
Read MoreSeptember 2023 State Updates
Find Your StateClick here to find the latest updates, projects, federal funding info, and events in your state! Recent Highlights National – Recently, a coalition of nearly three dozen companies, trade associations, and advocacy groups warned Congressional appropriators of drastic consequences if they move forward with proposals to cut funding for the Energy Department’s energy…
Read MoreVolunteer at Our New England Conference
We are now accepting applications for volunteers for our 2023 New England Home Performance Conference & Trade Show, hosted November 7-8 in Springfield, MA. Volunteers play an important role at our conferences by assisting presenters and attendees in sessions as session assistants. Session assistants ensure that sessions at conferences run efficiently by: Session assistants are…
Read MoreLooking Back and Moving Forward: BPA’s Transition to a Fully Remote Workplace
By: Nate Natale, COO “I came with the furniture.” That was my standby dad joke for describing my tenure at our organization starting on the same day we moved into the office building we have occupied since September 1, 2010. The office had previously been in Waynesburg, PA in rural Greene County just about 15…
Read MoreBPA Appoints New Chair, Welcomes Three New Board Members
BPA is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Board chair, Darnell Johnson, and the election of three new members to its Board of Directors. Johnson took this new leadership role effective August 23, 2023, as previous Chair Paul Francisco’s term came to an end. Johnson, along with Board members Jonathan Ballew and Bill…
Read MorePursue a Green Career: On-The-Job at Clean Energy Jobs in Maine
There are so many aspects of starting a new career to consider, like compensation, benefits, and even the mission behind the work — but what about the actual day-to-day work of a new career in clean energy here in Maine? What will you be putting in the hours doing, and what will your future look like…
Read MoreBuilding Science Principles Certificate of Knowledge Course-Maine
Full-Day Class for Maine Residents Join our comprehensive, full-day class that will prepare you to take the BPI Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate of Knowledge exam. The BSP is your first step into the world of energy efficient home performance. The class is limited to the first 25 individuals who register. Class Details Wednesday, September…
Read MoreBuilding Science Principles Certificate of Knowledge Course-West Virginia
Full-Day Class for West Virginia Residents Join our comprehensive, full-day class that will prepare you to take the BPI Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate of Knowledge exam. The BSP is your first step into the world of energy efficient home performance. The class is limited to the first 25 individuals who register. Class Details Thursday,…
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