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National Home Performance Conference & Trade Show Grows with Integration of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s National Healthy Homes Conference

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In 2024, the two conferences will integrate to drive closer collaboration between the home performance and healthy housing industries. Pittsburgh, PA, October 18, 2023 – The Building Performance Association (BPA) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes (OLHCHH) have announced they will integrate the…

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Weatherization Resource Round Up

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In celebration of Weatherization month this October, we have a series of helpful weatherization resources available below. Weatherization Installer Job Aids and Single-Family Interactive 3D House › DOE: WAP Guidelines for Home Energy Professionals › NASCSP: WAP Webinars › DOE: State WAP Programs – Interactive Map › Whole Home Performance HVAC: Energy Efficient, Heating, Cooling,…

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How to Talk to Homeowners About Energy Efficiency

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It’s Energy Efficiency Day! Homeowners throughout the country are more aware of energy use in their homes today than ever before, but many don’t know what to do about it. They’re looking for a contractor that can meet them on their level and bridge the gap for them. We’ve put together some ideas about how…

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Free Online Training for Energy Entrepreneurs

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The future of energy use here in the state of Maine relies on a motivated and specially trained workforce of energy professionals. For that reason, the Maine Building Performance has put together a series of energy expert entrepreneurship videos, in collaboration with Energy Circle and funded by Maine Governor’s Energy Office Clean Energy Partnership. If…

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BPA Appoints New Chair, Welcomes Three New Board Members

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BPA is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Board chair, Darnell Johnson, and the election of three new members to its Board of Directors.  Johnson took this new leadership role effective August 23, 2023, as previous Chair Paul Francisco’s term came to an end. Johnson, along with Board members Jonathan Ballew and Bill…

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Pursue a Green Career: On-The-Job at Clean Energy Jobs in Maine

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There are so many aspects of starting a new career to consider, like compensation, benefits, and even the mission behind the work — but what about the actual day-to-day work of a new career in clean energy here in Maine? What will you be putting in the hours doing, and what will your future look like…

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Building Science Principles Certificate of Knowledge Course-Maine

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Full-Day Class for Maine Residents Join our comprehensive, full-day class that will prepare you to take the BPI Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate of Knowledge exam. The BSP is your first step into the world of energy efficient home performance. The class is limited to the first 25 individuals who register. Class Details Wednesday, September…

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Building Science Principles Certificate of Knowledge Course-West Virginia

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Full-Day Class for West Virginia Residents Join our comprehensive, full-day class that will prepare you to take the BPI Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate of Knowledge exam. The BSP is your first step into the world of energy efficient home performance. The class is limited to the first 25 individuals who register. Class Details Thursday,…

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