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Energy 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…
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…
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