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Join BPA’s Board and Help Shape the Future of Home Performance
Now through April 27th, 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. BPA is committed to promoting fairness within the industry and is actively seeking…
Read More2026 is the Year of Resilience
Change has never been a stranger to the building performance industry. Policy shifts. Market cycles. Workforce challenges. Evolving technologies. Yet year after year, this industry continues to move forward by adapting, innovating, and delivering meaningful impact in the homes and communities we serve. As we look ahead to 2026, one word stands out: resilience. Resilience…
Read MoreThe Home Technology Revolution: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Remote Diagnostics to Drive Residential Energy Savings
The Building Performance Association (BPA) has released a new report, “The Home Technology Revolution: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Remote Diagnostics to Drive Residential Energy Savings.” Based on a multi-part study, this report examines how AI and remote diagnostics can support small HVAC contractor businesses, reduce energy program administrative costs, identify emerging AI use cases in the residential energy sector, and promote domestic…
Read MoreEnergy Efficiency Added Nearly 100,000 Jobs in 2024, Outpacing All Other Energy Sectors
The Building Performance Association (BPA) has released its newest Energy Efficiency Jobs in America report, and the results reflect what many in our community already feel on the ground: energy efficiency is growing—and fast. In 2024, the sector added nearly 100,000 new energy efficiency jobs, a 4% increase that outpaced every other U.S. energy sector.…
Read MoreHouse Energy & Commerce Committee Unanimously Advances Bipartisan Weatherization Reauthorization Legislation
The bill would extend authorization of the Weatherization Assistance Program through 2030, reducing energy bills and supporting contractor jobs Today, the full House Energy & Commerce Committee unanimously advanced bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) through 2030 in a 50-0 vote. The legislation would also nearly double the statutory Average Cost Per…
Read More5 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…
Read MoreBPA 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…
Read MoreBPA Welcomes Four New Board Members in 2025
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…
Read MoreCompare 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…
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