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What the Senate’s Elimination of 25C Means for Energy Efficiency
This afternoon, the U.S. Senate passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) by a 51-50 vote. The bill eliminates the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Tax Credit (25C) at the end of this year—a deeply…
Act Now: Save the 25C Tax Credit from Elimination
Today, Monday, June 30th, the U.S. Senate plans to vote on a proposal to eliminate the 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement tax credit. If enacted, the proposal would terminate 25C eligibility for any property placed…
2025 National Home Performance Conference & Trade Show Recap
BPA’s 2025 National Home Performance Conference & Trade Show brought together the largest crowd in our national conference history with over 2,800 attendees. This event was hosted April 7-10, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Event…
Maine: Tell Sen. Collins to Support Maine Jobs and Protect the 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement Tax Credit
On May 22, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to eliminate the 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement tax credit. If enacted, the proposal would terminate 25C eligibility for any property placed in service after the end of 2025. The Senate…
Pennsylvania Now Accepting Qualified Contractor Applications
The application to join the Penn Energy Savers Qualified Contractor Network is now live! This statewide initiative is designed to help Pennsylvania residents and multifamily building owners save on energy costs through rebates for high-efficiency,…
Sign Our 4 Federal Lobbying Letters
Federal policy is top of mind, and we want you to be part of the conversation. Now through April 21, we’re calling on you to join a grassroots effort to support and protect energy efficiency…
Join BPA’s Board and Help Shape the Future of Home Performance
Now through April 18th, 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,…
NEW Fact Sheet: State Home Energy Rebate Programs
The State Home Energy Rebate Programs provide $8.8 billion to State Energy Offices across the country to set up state-customized Home Efficiency Rebates (HOMES) and Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) programs. These programs have…
Take 5 Minutes to Save the 25C Tax Credit
Background About the 25C Tax Credit The 25C Energy Efficiency Home Improvement Tax Credit provides homeowners with an annual credit of up to 30% of the cost of qualifying energy-efficient upgrades, with a maximum benefit…
2025 is the Year of Focus
by Steve Skodak Workforce. Rebates. Consumer demand. Awareness. Certifications. Electrification. Carbon emissions. Government policies. Building codes. Which of these has the biggest impact on your business or job? Likely, they all do and the amount…