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Innovation

Work Smarter, Not Harder: AI and Automation Tools for the Home Performance Industry

April 28, 2025
Innovation

How a Simple Fix Made Our Historic Home Warmer and Quieter

April 22, 2025
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Education

Total Building Performance: The Certificate That Brings Clarity to Complex Home Retrofits

April 14, 2025
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People

Breaking Barriers: My Journey in the Energy Efficiency Industry Without a Degree 

March 25, 2025
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Innovation

Building an Inclusive Future: Attracting More Women to Home Performance

March 11, 2025
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Education

Marketing & New Customer Acquisition for Home Performance Contractors in a Changing Landscape

March 4, 2025
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People

The Industry For Everyone

February 24, 2025
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Education

Contractor Toolkit: Attracting Business Using Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

February 18, 2025
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Energy Efficiency

Indoor Air Quality for the HVAC Technician – Part 2

February 10, 2025
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News

Energy Policy Shifts: How to Help BPA Protect At-Risk Programs

January 30, 2025
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News

BPA Opens 2025 Contractor Survey

January 21, 2025
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Education

The Whole-Person Approach

January 14, 2025
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News

2025 is the Year of Focus

January 6, 2025
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Energy Efficiency

Rolling Back Efficiency Policies Would Raise Energy Bills and Hurt Competitiveness

December 17, 2024
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People

How to Draw Young Professionals to the Energy Efficiency Industry

December 13, 2024
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Education

Philadelphia Home Upgrade Job Training Shows How to Invest in Local Workers

December 10, 2024
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Innovation

Weatherization for the Future: New York’s SERC Initiative

December 5, 2024
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Innovation

Can Artificial Intelligence Get Us to Net-Zero Buildings?

December 3, 2024
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People

Field Quality Control and Rebate Programs

November 26, 2024
Patty DiGiulio
People

An Interview with Action Housing’s Weatherization Expert

November 21, 2024
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Innovation

How to Transform the Energy Efficiency Market: A Look at the Market Transformation Plans Guidance for Home Energy Rebates

November 19, 2024
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Energy Efficiency

Infographic Shows ROI for Modern Energy Codes

November 14, 2024
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Education

What Brand Is—and Why It Matters—For High Performance Contractors

November 12, 2024
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Innovation

Heat Pumps for Homes Heated with Hot Water Are Here

November 6, 2024