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Innovation

Never Underestimate the Power of Innovation

July 24, 2023
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People

Should a Builder Own a Blower Door?

July 21, 2023
Apprenticeship path
Training

BPA Sponsors Apprenticeship Pathways in Energy Efficiency 

July 19, 2023
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Health

How Does Community-Friendly Solar Development Work?

July 17, 2023
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People

Meet Mark Lera of the American Institute of Building Science (AIOBS)

July 14, 2023
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Health

Building Performance Standards Expand as Key Strategy to Reduce Emissions from Existing Buildings

July 12, 2023
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Innovation

Offering Municipalities a Much-Needed Helping Hand

July 10, 2023
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Earn CEUsTraining

HVAC Quality Installation

July 7, 2023
Kara Saul Rinaldi talks about Inflation Reduction Act Updates
Health

15 Takeaways Covering the Latest in Inflation Reduction Act Rebate Rollouts

July 5, 2023
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Health

The State of Residential Heat Pump Programs

June 30, 2023
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Training

Spreading the Clean Energy Word in Lewiston, Maine

June 28, 2023
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Health

Historic Homes: Handle with Care

June 26, 2023
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Earn CEUsHealth

Designing Effective Strategies For Energy Efficiency Engagement

June 22, 2023
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BPI’s Home Energy Auditing Standard Updated

June 20, 2023
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People

Lessons From a Former HERS Rater

June 16, 2023
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People

Meet Hal Smith of Halco Energy

June 14, 2023
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Health

The Energy Department Can Help Cities and States Steer Existing Buildings to Net Zero

June 12, 2023
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People

Meet Hailey Champagne of Maine

June 9, 2023
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Health

What if Houses Came with Manuals?

June 7, 2023
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Innovation

Is the Inflation Reduction Act a Catalyst for Puerto Rico’s Microgrids?

June 5, 2023
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Innovation

A Recipe for Building Success

June 2, 2023
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Health

The City of Indianapolis’ Progress Towards Energy Efficiency and Green Building

May 31, 2023
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Health

TEP Workforce: Revising the Region’s Workforce Baseline

May 26, 2023
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Health

Gen Zs and Millennials Are Changing the Building Industry

May 24, 2023