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People

Should a Builder Own a Blower Door?

July 21, 2023
Apprenticeship path
Education

BPA Sponsors Apprenticeship Pathways in Energy Efficiency 

July 19, 2023
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Energy Efficiency

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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Energy Efficiency

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 CEUsEducation

HVAC Quality Installation

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

15 Takeaways Covering the Latest in Inflation Reduction Act Rebate Rollouts

July 5, 2023
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Energy Efficiency

The State of Residential Heat Pump Programs

June 30, 2023
Lewiston Maine job fair
Education

Spreading the Clean Energy Word in Lewiston, Maine

June 28, 2023
Green Victorian historic home
Energy Efficiency

Historic Homes: Handle with Care

June 26, 2023
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Earn CEUsEnergy Efficiency

Designing Effective Strategies For Energy Efficiency Engagement

June 22, 2023
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News

BPI’s Home Energy Auditing Standard Updated

June 20, 2023
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People

Lessons From a Former HERS Rater

June 16, 2023
Photo of Hal Smith of Halco Energy during a video interview.
People

Meet Hal Smith of Halco Energy

June 14, 2023
Chart of energy savings in buildings built by year
Energy Efficiency

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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Energy Efficiency

What if Houses Came with Manuals?

June 7, 2023
Alleys are cobbled and houses are colorful in this older section of San Juan, Puerto Rico. (Credit: benedek)
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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Energy Efficiency

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

May 31, 2023
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Energy Efficiency

TEP Workforce: Revising the Region’s Workforce Baseline

May 26, 2023
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Energy Efficiency

Gen Zs and Millennials Are Changing the Building Industry

May 24, 2023
State Outreach Coordinator Maria Lewis leading BSP Training in Maine
Education

BPA Helps Asylum Seekers Find a Place in Home Performance

May 22, 2023