Updates
Compare BPA’s National and Regional Conferences: Size, Cost, & What You’ll Learn
Every year, energy efficiency professionals gather at BPA’s national and regional home performance conferences to connect, learn, and advance their work. Whether you’re looking to meet national leaders or local peers, our conferences offer unmatched opportunities tailored to your goals. So, how do you choose which event is right for you? In April, we host…
Read MoreResidential Energy Efficiency Retrofit Projects That Create Jobs: Insights from the Buildings Upgrade Prize
The Building Performance Association has published a white paper that explores early findings from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Buildings Upgrade Prize, a competitive program designed to support innovative, high-performance building retrofits. It highlights common strategies from awardees in the planning and pilot phases, including workforce training, resident education, local outreach, removing upgrade barriers, and…
Read MoreAct Now: Save the 25C Tax Credit from Elimination
Today, Monday, June 30th, the U.S. Senate plans to vote on a proposal to eliminate the 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement tax credit. If enacted, the proposal would terminate 25C eligibility for any property placed in service after the end of 2025. Sen. Welch (D-VT) and Sen. Shaheen (D-NH) plan to propose an amendment that…
Read MoreMaine: Tell Sen. Collins to Support Maine Jobs and Protect the 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement Tax Credit
On May 22, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to eliminate the 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement tax credit. If enacted, the proposal would terminate 25C eligibility for any property placed in service after the end of 2025. The Senate is now considering the proposal, and Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) is a key swing vote. Tell Senator Collins: the 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement…
Read MorePennsylvania Now Accepting Qualified Contractor Applications
The application to join the Penn Energy Savers Qualified Contractor Network is now live! This statewide initiative is designed to help Pennsylvania residents and multifamily building owners save on energy costs through rebates for high-efficiency, all-electric appliances, insulation, air sealing, ventilation, and more. Contractors who join the network will be eligible to perform rebate-qualifying work…
Read MoreMay 2025 State Updates
Looking for the latest industry updates in your state and across the nation? Here are our newest and noteworthy updates from May 2025. Click here to find your state and see the latest updates, projects, federal funding information, and events. BPA State Updates Arizona – On May 14, BPA hosted a virtual contractor roundtable that…
Read MoreJoin BPA’s Board and Help Shape the Future of Home Performance
Now through April 18th, BPA invites nominations for individuals to join the BPA Board of Directors. Board members have the opportunity to help shape the future of home performance, influence the direction of the organization, and make valuable contributions to the industry. This year, the board is prioritizing individuals representing weatherization, people with policy backgrounds,…
Read MoreMarch 2025 State Updates
Looking for the latest industry updates in your state and across the nation? Here are our newest and noteworthy updates from March 2025. Click here to find your state and see the latest updates, projects, federal funding information, and events. State Industry News Multiple States – BPA is calling on energy efficiency contractors from Alabama,…
Read MoreNEW Fact Sheet: State Home Energy Rebate Programs
The State Home Energy Rebate Programs provide $8.8 billion to State Energy Offices across the country to set up state-customized Home Efficiency Rebates (HOMES) and Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) programs. These programs have already started providing American households with more affordable options to better heat and cool their homes, save money on utility…
Read MoreTake 5 Minutes to Save the 25C Tax Credit
Background About the 25C Tax Credit The 25C Energy Efficiency Home Improvement Tax Credit provides homeowners with an annual credit of up to 30% of the cost of qualifying energy-efficient upgrades, with a maximum benefit of $3,200 per year. This includes improvements like insulation, air sealing, high-efficiency furnaces, heat pumps, and water heaters—all of which…
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