Advocacy
BPA is Your Home Performance Advocate
BPA lobbies for state and federal policies that grow the home performance industry. Our advocacy work advances the goals and aspirations of our members and nearly 2.4 million Americans across all 50 states who work in building performance and energy efficiency businesses and industries.
Read BPA's Policy Principles
Read our full list of the 15 policy principles that guide us in advancing building performance and energy efficiency.
Active Priority
Unprecedented Federal Funding Within the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
BPA helped secure $8.8 billion in rebates and incentives for home efficiency and electrification upgrades as part of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). This funding is expected to trigger a tsunami of home performance work across the country. To ease the tight labor market, BPA worked to secure another $200 million for state-based home energy-efficiency contractor training grants. BPA is in frequent contact with state energy offices to provide input, keep up with developments, and keep members informed.
Recent Advocacy Work
Proposed Maryland Legislation Could Cut EmPOWER Program Funding
Leadership in the Maryland General Assembly introduced new energy legislation that would significantly reduce funding for the state’s EmPOWER energy efficiency program. The proposal aims to provide short-term utility bill…
FY2027 Appropriations Are Underway. Our Industry Needs to Be Heard Again.
Thanks to our advocacy, we secured increased funding for home performance in Fiscal Year 2026. Now, Congress has begun its annual appropriations process for Fiscal Year 2027. Funding for several key federal programs that…
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,…
Time-Sensitive Top Priority
BPA’s Workforce Development Efforts
The future of our industry depends on our people. BPA is investing in a framework for training and education that will equip our industry with a high-quality, skilled workforce.
Time-Sensitive Top Priority
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL)
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), also knowns as the Infrastructure Investment Jobs Act (IIJA), provides funding for several highly effective state and local programs that will support projects that increase access to energy efficiency to save money for Americans, help achieve nationwide clean energy goals, and accelerate job growth.
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Monthly State Updates
BPA tracks the latest policy updates and legislative issues in many states across the nation. Find your state and keep up with policy news.
