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Join BPA’s Board and Help Shape the Future of Home Performance
Now through April 27th, 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,…
Your Complete Guide to NHPC’26
In just a couple of weeks, thousands of home performance pros from across the nation will gather at the 2026 National Home Performance Conference & Trade Show. This four-day experience sets the stage for success…
Proposed Maryland Legislation Could Cut EmPOWER Program Funding
Leadership in the Maryland General Assembly introduced new energy legislation that would significantly reduce funding for the state’s EmPOWER energy efficiency program. The proposal aims to provide short-term utility bill relief but would dramatically scale…
FY2027 Appropriations Are Underway. Our Industry Needs to Be Heard Again.
Thanks to our advocacy, we secured increased funding for home performance in Fiscal Year 2026. Now, Congress has begun its annual appropriations process for Fiscal Year 2027. Funding for several key federal programs that support our industry—including the Residential Buildings Integration…
Defend State Contractor Training Grants and Home Energy Rebates
Update: House Passes H.R. 4758 Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 210–199–1 to pass the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act (H.R. 4758). The bill would repeal funding for: If enacted, the legislation would eliminate unspent…
What Whole-Home Contractors Gain from BPA’s National Conference
Every year, new technology, customer expectations, standards, and workforce changes bring a new landscape to the home performance industry. Contractors are on the front line of these changes. You are the ones who take these…
Scholarship Applications for NHPC’26 Are Open
Now through March 13, we are accepting applications for scholarships to attend the 2026 National Home Performance Conference and Trade Show (NHPC’26). If selected, this scholarship provides free access to NHPC’26, including all sessions, workshops,…
Make the Most of Your Visit to Columbus for NHPC’26
Columbus, Ohio is a centrally-located city full of pleasant surprises. When we were searching for the destination for our national conference’s 40th anniversary, we knew it needed to be a destination attendees from across the…
FY26 Appropriations Update: Funding Increase for LIHEAP
On February 3, President Trump signed the Fiscal Year 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services (LHHS) bill, as part of a minibus package, into law. This package includes $4.045B for the Low Income Home Energy…
FY26 Appropriations Update: Funding Increases Finalized for Key Energy Efficiency Programs
On January 23, President Trump signed H.R. 6938—the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations package containing annual funding for several Federal agencies, including the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)—into law. Thanks to…