Resource Library
The latest resources for the home and building performance industry
Our online resource library contains industry resources, including downloadable PDFs, webinar playbacks, videos, and reports. This library is continually updated to include the latest information and educational content.
Passive House Accelerator: Retrofitting and Remodelling a Timber Frame House to EnerPHit Standard
This episode provides lessons and thoughts on DIY deep retrofit and radical remodeling for space and amenities.
Marketplace Podcast: New tax incentives ease home improvements to beat the heat
Kara Saul-Rinaldi, chief policy officer of BPA speaks on a Marketplace podcast covering the tax incentives as part of the Inflation Reduction Act.
RESTalk: Santa Fe’s Habitat for Humanity Homes achieve HERS-ZERO scores with Rob Lochner and David Best
A fascinating story of how 15 NetZero / HERS-ZERO homes have been built in the Habitat for Humanity program in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Build Show: The Labor Shortage in the Trades
Listen to a deep discussion of why we have a nationwide shortage of skilled labor and how to address it.
ACEEE White Paper: Enabling Strategic Energy Management (SEM) to Support Decarbonization in the U.S.
This paper explores the policy, regulatory, economic, and program design challenges and opportunities that may arise when broadening SEM programs.
IAQ Radio: Restoration Contractors Insurance Do’s and Don’ts
IAQ Radio welcomes Jennifer Sterling to discuss Restoration Contractors Insurance Do’s and Don’ts.
Passive House Accelerator: Passive House Multi Family: Best Practices and Lessons Learned
This Passive House Accelerator Construction Tech Episode explores the intersection of construction technology and sustainable housing solutions.
NEEP: IRA Tax Credits – Existing Homes
Download an info sheet explaining the two new IRA tax credits for existing homes.
NEEP: Affordable Housing and Building Energy Codes
This resource addresses the misconception that energy codes negatively impact affordable housing.
Healthy Indoors Magazine: June 2023
Read the June 2023 issue of Healthy Indoors Magazine online featuring Where IAQ Fits into UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
IAQ Radio: Carl Grimes on Defining Health, Including People in Assessments & ICRC S-520
IAQ Radio and Carl Grimes discuss defining health, including people in assessments, and the IICRC S520 proposed revisions.
IAQ Radio: Assessment of Smoke Damage
An excellent show on the assessment of smoke damage which is once again a hot topic
DOE: U.S. Energy & Employment Jobs Report (USEER)
DOE reported the latest labor trends in the U.S. energy sector. Among the findings: ⚡️ Energy jobs outpaced U.S. employment ? Clean energy jobs grew in every state ? EV jobs grew 27% last year
BPA: 25C Tax Credit Fact Sheet
BPA has developed a comprehensive fact sheet on the 25C Tax Credit, specifically tailored for contractors and businesses engaged in home retrofit services. This credit is currently available to homeowners who make energy-efficient home upgrades, such as adding insulation, HVAC systems, and other energy-saving equipment and conducting energy audits.
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