BPA and HUD Unite for Third Year to Strengthen Healthy Homes Nationwide

(PITTSBURGH, PA) – As the demand for safer, healthier, and more energy efficient homes continues to grow, the Building Performance Association (BPA) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes (OLHCHH) are proud to announce their continued collaboration for a third consecutive year at the National Home Performance Conference and Trade Show. This industry-wide event will take place April 7-10, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Attendees of the National Home Performance Conference are contractors, weatherization professionals, energy auditors, and others working in residential energy efficiency who gather yearly for the latest industry updates, education, and networking. A highlight of this year’s event is the OLHCHH Program Managers Conference, which provides essential training and networking opportunities for HUD grantees and their partners.

HUD’s OLHCHH grant program supports approximately 600 grantees who make homes healthy and safe by finding and fixing dangers that cause illness and injury and developing best practices for how to make homes healthy and safe while improving affordability.

“Our two groups are in homes every day, and it just makes sense to collaborate. It’s the workers on the front lines, improving homes and communities daily, who are strengthening this link,” said Michelle Medeiros, OLHCHH Deputy Director. “Our ultimate shared goal is to create safer, healthier, and more energy efficient homes for communities and families across the nation, especially in low-income and underserved areas.” 

BPA and HUD began their partnership in 2023 in Seattle, Washington, which was the first time BPA hosted OLHCHH’s Program Managers Conference. The event offered training and technical assistance on grantee requirements for implementing programs while providing an opportunity for networking and sharing best practices.

New Orleans is an ideal setting for this year’s conference, offering a unique opportunity for attendees to learn from a region that has experienced its own challenges and triumphs in creating resilient homes. “The National Home Performance Conference isn’t just about education,” said Nate Natale, BPA Chief Operating Officer. “It’s really about connecting people from across the entire industry, and we’re excited to welcome HUD grantees to a city that understands the importance of adaptability and innovation.”

For HUD Grantees: Register and access your exclusive discount.

For General Attendees: Register now and save $100 before early registration ends on March 3, 2025.

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The Building Performance Association (BPA) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit industry association that serves as the hub for businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies working to make America’s homes more comfortable, healthy, and energy efficient. BPA is dedicated to supporting the professional growth of its 20,000 members and program participants by offering educational programs, advocacy at the state and federal level, and member resources. For more information, please visit www.building-performance.org.