Advocacy
HOPE for HOMES Act of 2021 Re-Introduced to Advance Training and Incentives for Our Industry
The HOPE for HOMES Act of 2021 (H.R. 3456, S. 1768) was introduced today in the House and Senate. The bill has bipartisan support and offers multiple approaches to help upgrade homes and multifamily buildings while offering support for contractor training and incentives for energy efficiency upgrades. HOPE for HOMES Act proposes $500 million to…
Read MoreCLEAN Future Act Update
In early March, Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee Chairman Paul Tonko (D-NY) and Energy Subcommittee Chairman Bobby L. Rush (D-IL) introduced the Climate Leadership and Environmental Action for our Nation’s (CLEAN) Future Act, which lays out the blueprint for how they propose to combat climate change…
Read MoreAmplify Your Voice & Sign Our Constituent Letter
Please note, the deadline to sign this letter has passed. Click here to access our legislative action center for the latest opportunities to get involved. The Building Performance Association, with the support of E4TheFuture, is asking for your help. Our industry, like so many others, has been greatly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. But with…
Read MoreVirtually Support Residential EE Programs on Capitol Hill
These events have concluded. Thanks to all who supported energy efficiency! Do you care about HPwES? Home Energy Score? Government support for other residential energy efficiency initiatives? Well, now is your time to tell them! The Building Performance Association, in collaboration with E4TheFuture, is hosting a series of virtual lobby day meetings March 23, 24,…
Read MoreBPA Submits Comments on Pennsylvania Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Regulations
Last week, the Building Performance Association submitted comments on the Pennsylvania Environmental Quality Board’s (EQB) proposed amendment to Chapter 145 to establish a trading program for carbon dioxide emissions and join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). While BPA has supported PA’s entry into RGGI in the past, the most recent comments include new 2020…
Read MoreBPA Represents Ohio Members & Stakeholders to Oppose House Bill 6
Building Performance Association, along with members of the Ohio business community, will provide testimony today, November 16, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. ET to oppose House Bill 6 (HB 6). The virtual panel will highlight the impact of HB 6 on job creation, economic development, and future investment in clean energy in Ohio. Prior to the…
Read MorePennsylvania PUC Denies Energy Efficiency Program Shutdown
The BPA petition against the attempts by the Industrial Energy Consumers of Pennsylvania to shut down funding for and the implementation of energy efficiency programs in Pennsylvania was a success! BPA filed the stakeholder signed petition on June 18, 2020. The petition helped to strengthen legal arguments and comments BPA had filed with partner organizations…
Read MoreBPA Is On the Lookout For State Policy Shifts and Potential Opportunities on Election Day
While so much attention is focused on the Presidential and Congressional races, BPA has also been monitoring state elections – because so many policies and programs that impact the energy efficiency industry are designed and implemented at the state level. This year will likely be a memorable and unique election year for many reasons, but…
Read MoreNational Energy Efficiency Career Map
Through a recent three-year grant from the U.S. Department of Energy Building Technologies Office, the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) and its partners will develop an interactive career map that highlights the breadth of rewarding career opportunities in the energy efficiency sectors. With this resource, the partners will conduct extensive outreach to reach a large…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Challenges at the State Level & BPA’s Response
This summer, the Building Performance Association has been keeping its focus on getting contractors back to work safely and making sure that energy efficiency programs remain fully funded and prepared for the COVID challenges ahead. Our state policy efforts have continued aggressively in three main areas: Developing Health and Safety (H&S) Protocols for Back to…
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