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December 16, 2024

America’s Energy Efficiency Relies on 2.3 Million Americans and Counting

Growth in the energy efficiency (EE) workforce is more than just a trend line. It’s a strong sign of an industry that’s changing the way people think about energy use and savings in their homes…

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December 13, 2024

Participate in the USEER Survey

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is conducting a national survey (for the United States Energy and Employment Report, or USEER) about the energy, energy-related, and advanced manufacturing industries. This important survey addresses businesses that…

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December 12, 2024

Letter Sign-On: Defend the 25C Tax Credit!

The Building Performance Association (BPA) asks you to join our industry partners in calling on Congress to preserve the 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement Tax Credit. The Inflation Reduction Act extended 25C through 2032 and…

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October 25, 2024

Beware of Spammers Posing as BPA Representatives

As conference season approaches, we’ve noticed a rise in scam attempts targeting our community, particularly around the 2025 National Home Performance Conference. Spammers are calling or emailing, falsely claiming to be BPA employees. Here are…

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October 21, 2024

Celebrating 10 Years of National Apprenticeship Week

As National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) 2024 approaches, the Building Performance Association (BPA) is excited to honor its 10th anniversary. NAW is a nationwide celebration that brings together employers, industry associations, labor organizations, community-based organizations, workforce…

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October 2, 2024

Celebrate Energy Efficiency Day: Honoring the Unsung Heroes

Happy Energy Efficiency Day! Today is a day to recognize the incredible impact energy efficiency has on our lives. Energy efficiency is the cheapest, quickest way to meet our energy needs, cut consumer bills, and…

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September 30, 2024

Pennsylvania Public Engagement Sessions

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) wants to hear from you about PA Home Energy Rebate Programs. DEP is asking for your input as they develop their PA Home Energy Rebate Programs, which include Home…

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September 30, 2024

West Virginia Stakeholder Engagement

On September 25, 2024, the West Virginia Office of Energy (WVOE) held a public input session which covered updates and gathered feedback about the upcoming Home Energy Rebate programs. Xavier Walter, BPA Director of Outreach and West…

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September 18, 2024

Oregon Department of Energy Announces $1.2 Million in Awards to Local Governments Through Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program

The Oregon Department of Energy has announced $1.2 million in grant awards to local governments across the state. The funding was available thanks to the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation…

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September 18, 2024

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Maine’s Launch of First Phase of Federal Home Energy Rebate Programs to Help Lower Families’ Utility Bills

As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that Maine has launched its first federal Home Energy Rebates program, supported by the Inflation Reduction Act. Maine is launching…