Archive for January 2026
FY26 Appropriations Update: Funding Increases Finalized for Key Energy Efficiency Programs
On January 23, President Trump signed H.R. 6938—the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations package containing annual funding for several Federal agencies, including the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)—into law. Thanks to BPA’s advocacy and collaboration with other stakeholders, the package maintains or increases funding for several core programs that support energy…
Read MoreVolunteer at the 2026 National Conference & Trade Show
Want to attend NHPC’26 for free? We are now accepting applications for volunteers for the 2026 National Home Performance Conference and Trade Show. Volunteers play a vital role in our event, assisting presenters and attendees as session assistants. This event is hosted April 13-16, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. Session assistants ensure that sessions at conferences…
Read MoreBuilding Performance Association Approved to Sponsor Registered Apprenticeships for Energy Efficiency Careers Nationwide
The Building Performance Association (BPA) is proud to announce the approval of its National Guideline Standards for Registered Apprenticeship Programs by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship. This milestone enables BPA to sponsor energy efficiency apprenticeship programs nationwide for the Energy Specialist and Home Performance Laborer occupations, supporting workforce development and expanding access to standardized, high-quality career pathways. “This marks…
Read MoreVolunteer at The Clean Energy for Homes Conference
We are now accepting applications for volunteers for The 2026 Clean Energy for Homes Conference and Trade Show, taking place May 28-29 in Saratoga Springs, New York. 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:…
Read More2026 is the Year of Resilience
Change has never been a stranger to the building performance industry. Policy shifts. Market cycles. Workforce challenges. Evolving technologies. Yet year after year, this industry continues to move forward by adapting, innovating, and delivering meaningful impact in the homes and communities we serve. As we look ahead to 2026, one word stands out: resilience. Resilience…
Read MoreThe Home Technology Revolution: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Remote Diagnostics to Drive Residential Energy Savings
The Building Performance Association (BPA) has released a new report, “The Home Technology Revolution: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Remote Diagnostics to Drive Residential Energy Savings.” Based on a multi-part study, this report examines how AI and remote diagnostics can support small HVAC contractor businesses, reduce energy program administrative costs, identify emerging AI use cases in the residential energy sector, and promote domestic…
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