Updates
BPA Backs North Carolina Governor in Bill Veto
BPA has expressed support for a veto against North Carolina House Bill 488 (HB 488), which could hinder the state’s ability to update its building standards and risk jeopardizing the health and safety of North Carolinians. The bill, vetoed by Governor Roy Cooper on Friday, July 7th, would prevent ongoing updates to the residential construction…
Read MoreBPA Advocates for Contractors in Letter to Maryland Office of Home Energy Programs
BPA has submitted a letter to the Director of the Maryland Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP) requesting assistance to address the significant drop in new client leads for the EmPOWER Maryland and DOE weatherization programs. These programs are crucial in providing relief to income-qualified residents by improving the comfort and safety of their homes…
Read MoreIRA Webinar Series – Playbacks & Upcoming Live Event
Earlier this spring, we launched our Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) webinar series to give you a comprehensive understanding of the IRA. So far, we hosted two events: A recording of each event is available for free to all paid BPA members. Members can visit this page and login to get access to each webinar playback.…
Read MoreSpreading the Clean Energy Word in Lewiston, Maine
BPA representative Hailey Champagne attends a job fair in Lewiston, Maine and shares their knowledge of the industry. Read the BPA Journal article here.
Read MoreBPA Welcomes Brook Vernon, New State Outreach Coordinator
The Building Performance Association (BPA) is proud to announce the appointment of Brook Vernon as the newest State Outreach Coordinator. She joins BPA’s state outreach team, which works from various parts around the country to organize at the state level, advise state governments on how best to use their resources, and ultimately, to advance the…
Read MorePhoenix “Climate Wins Here” Press Conference
This Wednesday, June 21 at 9:30 a.m. PT, the Phoenix Climate Wins Here” Press Conference will be hosted at Ideal Air Conditioning and Insulation. This business is owned by BPA Board Member, Elena Chrimat. Attend the Livestream Here › About the Event This conference will cover the economic benefits Arizonans stand to gain from the…
Read MoreBecome a Certified Residential Energy Inspector / Plans Examiner – Free Course
Full-Day Course for West Virginia Residents Join our comprehensive full-day course designed to prepare you for the ICC Residential Energy Inspector / Plans Examiner Certification Exam. This intensive training, conducted by experts in the field, will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel at taking the exam and earn your certification. The…
Read MoreSummer Energy Efficiency Training for Teachers to be Held at College of the Atlantic
College of the Atlantic and the non-profit Envirolution are teaming up to host a 3-day professional learning workshop for high school and middle school teachers here in Maine. The curriculum meets NGSS, Common Core, and Social and Emotional Learning Standards, and tuition is being subsidized by the Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s…
Read MoreDelaware In-Person Meet & Greet – May 11, 2023
The Delaware Building Performance Association will be hosting an In-Person Meet & Greet on May 11, 2023. Meet and connect with other members of BPA in Delaware, the new official affiliate of BPA. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with your fellow professionals and advance your knowledge and skills. See below for more details. Where:…
Read MoreNational Home Performance Conference & Trade Show 2023 — What You Need to Know
The NHPC happens but once a year — but its effects resound through until the industry meets again a year later! This year’s National Home Performance Conference will be held in Seattle, and there is a lot jam-packed into the four-day event. If you are planning to attend this year, it will take some planning…
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