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Free Online Training for Energy Experts
The future of energy use here in the state of Maine relies on a motivated and specially trained workforce of energy professionals. For that reason, the Maine Building Performance has put together a series of…
What IRA Funding Means for Homeowners and Contractors – Articles to Read
As program requirements and application instructions have been released by the Department of Energy (DOE) for use of Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funds, states are learning how they can operate programs to deliver incentives to…
Volunteer at Our New England Conference
We are now accepting applications for volunteers for our 2023 New England Home Performance Conference & Trade Show, hosted November 7-8 in Springfield, MA. Volunteers play an important role at our conferences by assisting presenters…
Looking Back and Moving Forward: BPA’s Transition to a Fully Remote Workplace
By: Nate Natale, COO “I came with the furniture.” That was my standby dad joke for describing my tenure at our organization starting on the same day we moved into the office building we have…
BPA Appoints New Chair, Welcomes Three New Board Members
BPA is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Board chair, Darnell Johnson, and the election of three new members to its Board of Directors. Johnson took this new leadership role effective August 23,…
Pursue a Green Career: On-The-Job at Clean Energy Jobs in Maine
There are so many aspects of starting a new career to consider, like compensation, benefits, and even the mission behind the work — but what about the actual day-to-day work of a new career in clean…
Building Science Principles Certificate of Knowledge Course-Maine
Full-Day Class for Maine Residents Join our comprehensive, full-day class that will prepare you to take the BPI Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate of Knowledge exam. The BSP is your first step into the world…
Building Science Principles Certificate of Knowledge Course-West Virginia
Full-Day Class for West Virginia Residents Join our comprehensive, full-day class that will prepare you to take the BPI Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate of Knowledge exam. The BSP is your first step into the…
Project ReCharge in Maine: Shaping the Future for Educators on Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy Jobs
This past July, an engaging summer program called Project ReCharge armed educators with the knowledge, tools, and curriculum to teach high school and middle school students about energy efficiency, energy consumption, and the burgeoning field…
Maine BPA Panel Discussion, Aug 24th Playback
Maine BPA hosted an engaging discussion on Thursday, August 24th, from 3:30-5:00 p.m. The event brought together a panel from Efficiency Maine and the Governor’s Energy office, who answered questions and received feedback from contractors…