Xavier Walter
Director of Outreach
Xavier Walter is the Director of Outreach for the Building Performance Association. He began his career in home performance in 2008 after serving in the United States Navy and spending years in the construction finance and lending industries. As Director of Outreach, Xavier works to identify new opportunities, establish connections, and foster strategic partnerships on behalf of the Association.
Xavier has over a decade of experience conducting energy audits, air sealing, and whole-home retrofits under the Home Performance with Energy Star Program. He is a presenter and teacher with thousands of hours in both classroom and field settings. One of his greatest passions is helping others understand the value of making homes more comfortable, safe, and efficient. Xavier is a BPI Certified Building Analyst, Energy Auditor, QCI, as well as a RESNET HERS Rater and 2015 IECC Plans Examiner.
Outside of his passion for energy efficiency, he owns a popular campground and fishing lake called Camp Holly at the confluence of the Holly River and Grassy Creek in Webster County, West Virginia. He enjoys exploring, farming, and live music.
Xavier has authored several articles that have been published in the BPA Journal. Here are his latest:
Let’s Go Beyond The Credential
The Tax Credit Everyone Should Be Talking About
Take Your Career to the Next Level With the Total Building Performance Certificate
BPI Building Analyst and Envelope Certifications Have Transformed into a Career Path
Closing 2022 at ACEEE’s Policy Forum and Looking Toward 2023
IRA Passage Highlights the Need to Innovate Training, Industry Inclusivity
The IRA Promises Energy Efficiency Rebates—Let’s Help Homeowners Use Them
He also authored an article that was published in Solar Today magazine: