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5 Ways BPA’s New England Conference Pays for Itself

Professional development opportunities can be expensive, but we have a cost-effective regional conference that pays for itself! Hosted November 10-11 in Newton, MA, our New England regional conference is where you’ll get the latest industry education and updates, plus the opportunity to make connections in your area. Here are 5 ways this conference will pay…

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BPA Announces Contract Focused on Training Pennsylvania’s Residential Energy Contractors

The Building Performance Association (BPA) is proud to announce the award of the Pennsylvania (PA) Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Energy Programs Office (EPO) Training for Residential Energy Contractors (TREC) Program contract. This program equips Pennsylvania contractors with clear training standards, resources, and pathways to advance their careers. Through outreach in underserved communities, it also…

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BPA Welcomes Four New Board Members in 2025

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The Building Performance Association (BPA) is pleased to welcome four new members to its Board of Directors, effective September 26, 2025. Each will serve a three-year term, helping guide BPA’s work advancing the home performance and energy efficiency industry. Their collective expertise spans program design, workforce development, training, and advocacy for underserved communities, bringing invaluable…

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Residential Energy Efficiency Retrofit Projects That Create Jobs: Insights from the Buildings Upgrade Prize

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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…

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Act Now: Save the 25C Tax Credit from Elimination

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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…

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Maine: Tell Sen. Collins to Support Maine Jobs and Protect the 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement Tax Credit

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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…

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Pennsylvania Now Accepting Qualified Contractor Applications

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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…

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May 2025 State Updates

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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…

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Join BPA’s Board and Help Shape the Future of Home Performance

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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,…

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