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October 6, 2026

Home Energy Rebates Are Moving Again, But Is the Industry Ready to Deliver?

The return of the Home Energy Rebates is welcome news for the building performance industry. After some uncertainty, states are once again launching new HOMES and HEEHR programs using updated guidance released by the Department…

September 29, 2026

Volunteer at the 2027 National Conference & Trade Show

Want to attend NHPC’27 for free? We are now accepting volunteer applications for the 2027 National Home Performance Conference and Trade Show, taking place April 5–8, 2027, in Austin, Texas. Volunteers play a vital role…

woman sitting at conference, smiling
August 25, 2026

Investing in the Next Generation Through Scholarships  

The future of the home performance industry depends on bringing new people into the field and giving them the opportunity to learn.   For young professionals and first-time attendees, Building Performance Association (BPA) conferences can be transformative. Our conferences provide access…

Georgia landscape
July 6, 2026

BPA Awarded Funding for Statewide Needs Assessment and More in Georgia

The Building Performance Association (BPA) and the Building Performance Foundation (BPF), working as interconnected organizations, have been awarded $150,000 in funding from the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) to complete a statewide workforce needs assessment,…

June 12, 2026

BPA Board of Directors Announces Planned Leadership Transition

The Building Performance Association (BPA) Board of Directors announces a planned leadership transition as part of the organization’s continued commitment to strategic growth, innovation, and long-term sustainability. After thoughtful discussion and careful consideration, the Board…

June 9, 2026

The Home Performance Conference Built for Alaska

It’s official: The Building Performance Association’s (BPA) regional conference is coming to Alaska for the first time. The inaugural Alaska Home Performance Conference & Trade Show, hosted by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation October 29-30,…

Man standing in front of an HVAC unit
June 3, 2026

Introducing Penn Heat Pump Pathways: Strengthening Pennsylvania’s HVAC Workforce

We’re excited to share the launch of Penn Heat Pump Pathways (PHPP), a new statewide initiative designed to offer free heat pump training and to expand and strengthen Pennsylvania’s workforce.  As a proud program partner, BPA is…

(From left to right) Building Performance Association CEO Steve Skodak, Congressman Paul Tonko, Halco Founder and CEO Hal Smith. The Building Performance Association honored Congressman Tonko with their Home Performance Champion Award.
May 29, 2026

Congressman Tonko Receives Home Performance Champion Award at Clean Energy for Homes Conference 

The Building Performance Association (BPA) honored Congressman Paul Tonko with their Home Performance Champion Award at The Clean Energy for Homes Conference and Trade Show in Saratoga Springs, New York. This year’s conference was attended…

Three attendees, standing, talk with one another.
May 26, 2026

Volunteer at The Alaska Home Performance Conference and Trade Show

We are now accepting applications for volunteers for the inaugural Alaska Home Performance Conference and Trade Show, taking place October 29-30, 2026 in Anchorage. Volunteers play an important role at our conferences by assisting presenters…

April 17, 2026

2026 National Home Performance Conference & Trade Show Recap

We celebrated 40 years of progress at the 2026 National Home Performance Conference and Trade Show in Columbus, Ohio. Hosted April 13-16, 2026, this conference brought together over 1,600 members of our industry. NHPC’26 Highlights…