Archive for February 2026
Defend State Contractor Training Grants and Home Energy Rebates
Update: House Passes H.R. 4758 Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 210–199–1 to pass the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act (H.R. 4758). The bill would repeal funding for: If enacted, the legislation would eliminate unspent funding for these programs, impacting energy affordability for households and reducing workforce development and project opportunities for contractors. To become…
Read MoreWhat Whole-Home Contractors Gain from BPA’s National Conference
Every year, new technology, customer expectations, standards, and workforce changes bring a new landscape to the home performance industry. Contractors are on the front line of these changes. You are the ones who take these changes and new strategies and turn them into real-world results for the communities you serve. You work with your customers…
Read MoreScholarship Applications for NHPC’26 Are Open
Now through March 6, we are accepting applications for scholarships to attend the 2026 National Home Performance Conference and Trade Show (NHPC’26). If selected, this scholarship provides free access to NHPC’26, including all sessions, workshops, networking events, and the trade show. Primary Criteria Complete Your NHPC’26 Scholarship Application › “I am a student and wouldn’t…
Read MoreMake the Most of Your Visit to Columbus for NHPC’26
Columbus, Ohio is a centrally-located city full of pleasant surprises. When we were searching for the destination for our national conference’s 40th anniversary, we knew it needed to be a destination attendees from across the nation could easily travel to. Columbus made the choice easy for us. Flights are half a day or less, and…
Read MoreFY26 Appropriations Update: Funding Increase for LIHEAP
On February 3, President Trump signed the Fiscal Year 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services (LHHS) bill, as part of a minibus package, into law. This package includes $4.045B for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which provides assistance to eligible low-income households with the goal of managing and meeting their immediate home…
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