Paul Francisco

Paul Francisco is the Chief Executive Officer at the Building Performance Association and the Building Performance Foundation.

Paul brings more than 30 years of experience in the home performance industry, with expertise spanning research, workforce development, healthy homes, and energy efficiency. He previously directed the Indoor Climate Research & Training program in Illinois, overseeing an accredited weatherization training center and research initiatives supporting the industry. Paul contributed to the development of the original Standard Work Specifications, BPI’s Healthy Home Evaluator credential, and research informing current weatherization guidance on radon. He has also helped advance innovative utility programs and workforce development initiatives.

Paul holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering from the University of Delaware and the University of Washington, respectively. He is an active Energy Auditor and Healthy Home Evaluator and has held leadership roles with the Building Performance Institute, BPA, and ASHRAE, including serving as chair of BPA’s Board of Directors from 2021 to 2023. Throughout his career, Paul has worked with trainers, researchers, program implementers, and policymakers to help more people access homes that are both energy efficient and healthy.