Updates
Home Energy Rebates Are Moving Again, But Is the Industry Ready to Deliver?
The return of the Home Energy Rebates is welcome news for the building performance industry. After some uncertainty, states are once again launching new HOMES and HEEHR programs using updated guidance released by the Department of Energy earlier this summer. Already, states like West Virginia and Rhode Island have launched new programs under the new…
Read MoreBPA Awarded Funding for Statewide Needs Assessment and More in Georgia
The Building Performance Association (BPA) and the Building Performance Foundation (BPF), working as interconnected organizations, have been awarded $150,000 in funding from the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) to complete a statewide workforce needs assessment, partnership development, community outreach, and a certification and scholarship initiative. GEFA provides loans for public water, wastewater, and solid waste…
Read MoreBPA Board of Directors Announces Planned Leadership Transition
The Building Performance Association (BPA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Francisco as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective October 19, 2026. Following a planned leadership transition, Francisco’s appointment builds on BPA’s strong foundation and reflects the organization’s continued commitment to supporting its members, strengthening industry partnerships, and responding…
Read MoreIntroducing Penn Heat Pump Pathways: Strengthening Pennsylvania’s HVAC Workforce
We’re excited to share the launch of Penn Heat Pump Pathways (PHPP), a new statewide initiative designed to offer free heat pump training and to expand and strengthen Pennsylvania’s workforce. As a proud program partner, BPA is supporting this effort to connect workers, employers, and training providers with the skills, resources, and opportunities needed to meet growing…
Read MoreJoin BPA’s Board and Help Shape the Future of Home Performance
Now through May 21, 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…
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