2024 Impact Report
Our impact report gives a snapshot of the accomplishments we achieved in 2024. Through events, membership, and advocacy, we were able to reach even more members of the building performance industry and provide them with support.
Message from the CEO
Steve Skodak, CAE, CFRE
In 2024, our industry received a lot of support. With that, our association grew in more ways than one.
This past year, we increased our membership, hosted the second-largest conference in our 38-year history, expanded available resources, released a nationwide report, continued advocacy work, became an approved apprenticeship sponsor in several states, and established many new partnerships.
Internally, we continued work on our equitable policies and practices, and gathered our remote-based team to strategically plan and set multi-year implementation goals in several focus areas.
Of course, none of this work happens without the people who extend their hands to shake ours. I, in turn, extend tremendous thanks to our staff, Board members, Allies, Affiliates, sponsors, and volunteers—all of whom play a part in our association’s and industry’s success.
This impact report shows you our annual highlights, and I am humbled looking at all of them in one place–a powerful reminder of what we’ve accomplished together.
To forward progress,
Mission
To advance a thriving industry delivering improved energy efficiency, health, and environmental performance of buildings. Our current area of focus is existing residential buildings, including multifamily and manufactured homes.
Vision
All buildings will provide an energy-efficient, comfortable, healthy, and safe indoor environment.
Accomplishments
1. Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs)
In 2024, BPA launched its first Energy Specialist Registered Apprenticeship Programs as a verified sponsor, assisting employers with hiring, recruiting, and mentoring energy efficiency apprentices. To date, BPA has helped launch RAPs in states including Virginia, Maryland, Maine, Colorado, Pennsylvania, and New Hampshire.
As a U.S. Department of Labor-designated apprenticeship sponsor and a key collaborator with the Apprenticeships in Clean Energy (ACE) Network, BPA assists with designing and executing apprenticeships, registering them with the Department of Labor, providing hands-on learning opportunities, connecting employers with training opportunities.
BPA also developed a partnership with Everblue, a training provider, to collaborate on RAP implementation and integration with current programs in states such as Maryland, Nevada, New Hampshire, Virginia, Texas, and Hawaii.
"Our collaboration with BPA has been instrumental in creating a robust pipeline of skilled professionals in the energy efficiency sector. By combining our expertise in training with BPA's industry connections and program development capabilities, we're not just filling jobs – we're building careers and shaping the future of sustainable energy. This partnership exemplifies the power of collaboration in addressing the evolving needs of the clean energy workforce."
– Lesley Baulding, Everblue Marketing Manager
2. Energy Efficiency Jobs in America
With support from E4TheFuture, BPA released the 2024 Energy Efficiency Jobs In America (EEJA) report, an in-depth look at national and state-specific workforce data illustrating the growth and development of the energy efficiency industry in 2023. Based on findings from the 2024 U.S. Energy & Employment Jobs Report (USEER), EEJA calls for the attention of national and local lawmakers and policymakers to showcase why the industry is important to every state and how they can support it.
The 2024 report confirms that energy efficiency remains the largest sector of the U.S. clean energy workforce.
2.3M
Americans work in energy efficiency
99.9%
of EE counties
have EE jobs
75,000
energy efficiency jobs were added in 2023
40%
of all U.S. energy sector jobs
are in energy efficiency
2.1X
as many workers are employed in the
energy efficiency industry as in the
entire fossil fuel industry
As part of this project, BPA launched the Faces of EE campaign, featuring over 1,700 energy efficiency professionals from every state and Washington, D.C. Faces of EE highlights the individuals who work in energy efficiency and their stories, showcasing why they do the work they do and humanizing the industry.
Along with the report, BPA released a suite of national and state-level resources packed with compelling statistics that further underscore the industry's vital role.
3. Expansion of State Energy Office Support
Through a project with the Department of Energy’s Building Technologies Office and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, BPA increased its engagement and education to state energy offices on workforce development opportunities.
From July - December 2024, BPA hosted a series of webinars exclusive to state energy offices to provide insights on how they can effectively design and implement inclusive, sustainable state-wide energy workforce development programs.
As the leading voice for U.S. energy efficiency workers, the Building Performance Association (BPA) has the expertise and experience to help state governments secure funding and scale up their energy efficiency workforces.
4. State-Level Impact
BPA operates on both national and state levels, tailoring its work to specific needs of the area they are serving. Below are just a few examples of BPA’s state work in 2024.
Arizona
BPA carried out a successful development and educational plan for the Home Energy Rebates (HOMES & HEAR) in Arizona through its work with the Governor’s Office of Resiliency and energy efficiency/home performance contractors.
Efforts included:
2 social media campaigns that educated both English and Spanish-speaking contractors about the home energy rebates and opportunities available to them and their customers to save money and improve the energy efficiency of homes they serve
Campaign reach = 1.65M
A series of virtual and in-person roundtable discussions to gather insights and share updates about home energy rebates with contractors
Publication of a suite of resources for Arizona contractors, including a dedicated webpage, downloadable fact sheets, and informative articles
Kentucky
BPA published its Kentucky Workforce Analysis report, the result of 9 months of thorough research on the energy efficiency landscape in Kentucky.
Created in partnership with the Office of Energy Policy and with funding from the U.S. Department of Energy's State Energy Program (SEP), this report was distributed to educate Kentuckians and state decision makers about local workforce barriers, resources, and opportunities for the industry.
Research efforts included several one:one meetings, in-person and virtual presentations, surveys, and more.
Maine
In partnership with Maine’s Governor’s Energy Office, BPA published its Maine Energy Efficiency Contractor Needs Assessment, identifying key strengths, challenges, and opportunities for the state of Maine.
This project was the result of in-depth research that included surveys, presentations, meetings, and other engagement activities with contractors and industry stakeholders within the state.
Success by the Numbers
2024 was a year of growth for BPA. During the year, BPA…
57.7%
increase in the number of featured training partners, alongside the expansion of the training library with new courses
The BPA Allied Partner Network brings organizations together whose missions and visions align to make America’s homes more comfortable, healthy, and energy efficient. Together, this network strengthens our collective position on policy initiatives and moves the industry forward through research, workforce development, education, and training.
Events
National Home Performance Conference 2024
In 2024, BPA hosted its second largest national conference in 38-year history. The National Home Performance Conference is an industry staple, being the largest industry event in the United States. In 2024, BPA partnered with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes (OLHCHH) to incorporate its Healthy Homes Conference into NHPC’24, bringing together professionals from diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise.
NHPC’24 led
the way with:
2,495
attendees
720
WAP - Agency / CAP
479
Government - HUD OLHCHH Grantees
54
Exhibiting Companies
200
Sessions and Workshops
"From innovative technologies to emerging trends, every session provided valuable insights that I can directly apply to my work. Networking with professionals from various backgrounds also proved invaluable, fostering new connections and potential collaborations."
– Tonya, NHPC'24 Attendee
New York Clean Energy for Homes Conference
February 13 - 14, 2024
BPA’s regional conference of the year also made way with:
502
Attendees
39
Exhibiting Companies
36
Sessions
Our People
Members, Allies, Board & Staff
24,970
Professionals in the
BPA Network
1,508
BPA Members
Sponsors
$325,425
in contributions
Our sponsors generously supported our industry and organization with $325,425 in contributions in 2024.
APPRISE, Building Efficiency Resources, CenterPoint Energy, Center for Energy and Environment, CLEAResult, CMC Energy, E4TheFuture, Earth Forward Group, EFI, EGIA, Energy Datametrics, EPA Indoor airPLUS, Everblue, Franklin Energy, Greenheck, Hancock Software, LG Electronics USA, Minnesota Power, Mitsubishi Electric, Montana Weatherization Training Center, Optimiser, Panasonic, Pearl Certification, Retrotec, Rhode Island Energy, RISE, Savant Systems, Inc., Sealed, The Energy Conservatory, The Home Depot, TVA EnergyRight, Walker-Miller Energy Services, Xcel Energy
Allies
100%
of our allies renewed
100% of Allies renewed, and we welcomed 10 more in 2024
ACEEE, Alliance to Save Energy, ASES, Arkansas Advanced Energy Foundation, BBPA-VT, BPCANY, Building Performance Institute, Coalfield Development, Earth Advantage, EEA, EEWV, EFCA, Green Building Initiative, GreenHome Institute, HPIP, IREC, MEEA , MEECA, Minnesota BPA, NAIMA, NASACPS, NEEP, REPA, RESNET, SEEA, Service Year Alliance, Utah Clean Energy, The Sustainability Institute (SC), Walker Miller Energy Services, Wyoming Energy Co-Op
Board of Directors
Staff
BPA expanded its state outreach department to include positions such as Director of Programs and Partnerships, Workforce Development Programs Manager, and Affiliate and Allied Partnerships Manager
Association Reach
Events
Average Attendance
Average Attendance
Average Attendance
Social
12,300+
Total Social Media Followers
Website
Financials
Our organization operates as a dual-entity, functioning as both a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a 501(c)(6) industry association.
Building Performance Association (BPA)
BPA is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit industry association that serves as the hub for businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies working to make America’s homes more comfortable, healthy, and energy efficient.
Assets: $856,281
Revenue: $1,407,422
Expenses: $1,220,218
Home Performance Coalition (HPC)
HPC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works to encourage the creation of energy-efficient, healthy, sustainable homes through education, training, advocacy, and outreach.
Assets: $1,172,855
Revenue: $3,349,856
Expenses: $3,105,670
Together, the shared Board of Directors and staff of HPC and BPA work to further the expansion of the building performance industry.