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contractor training grants $150 million now available to states
July 17, 2023

$150M in Contractor Training Grants Now Available to States

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) announced today that applications are open for state energy offices to apply for $150 million in funding from the State-Based Home Energy Efficiency…

The North Carolina state capitol building with a bronze statue in front of it. The sky is dark blue and the building it lit up.
July 10, 2023

BPA Backs North Carolina Governor in Bill Veto

BPA has expressed support for a veto against North Carolina House Bill 488 (HB 488), which could hinder the state’s ability to update its building standards and risk jeopardizing the health and safety of North…

Maryland Capitol Building
July 6, 2023

BPA Advocates for Contractors in Letter to Maryland Office of Home Energy Programs

BPA has submitted a letter to the Director of the Maryland Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP) requesting assistance to address the significant drop in new client leads for the EmPOWER Maryland and DOE weatherization…

Graphic that says Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Webinar Series Covering rebates, tax credits, contractor approaches and how to use funding
July 5, 2023

IRA Webinar Series – Playbacks & Upcoming Live Event

Earlier this spring, we launched our Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) webinar series to give you a comprehensive understanding of the IRA. So far, we hosted two events: A recording of each event is available for…

Lewiston Maine job fair
June 29, 2023

Spreading the Clean Energy Word in Lewiston, Maine

BPA representative Hailey Champagne attends a job fair in Lewiston, Maine and shares their knowledge of the industry. Read the BPA Journal article here.

Graphic with a blue background and a headshot of Brook Vernon. The text on the graphic reads, "Welcome Brook Vernon - State Outreach Coordinator."
June 27, 2023

BPA Welcomes Brook Vernon, New State Outreach Coordinator

The Building Performance Association (BPA) is proud to announce the appointment of Brook Vernon as the newest State Outreach Coordinator. She joins BPA’s state outreach team, which works from various parts around the country to…

Photo of a woman speaking at a podium on protecting climate investments in Arizone
June 21, 2023

Leaders Celebrate New Historic Federal Investments in Phoenix to Accelerate Clean Energy Economy

Governor Katie Hobbs, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, Office of Resiliency Director Maren Mahoney, and Business Leaders Celebrate New Historic Federal Investments in Phoenix to Accelerate Clean Energy Economy Leaders Underscore Economic Benefits For Arizona Resulting…

Photo of two people talking that reads Phoenix "climate wins here" press conference Hosted at Ideal Air Conditioning and Insulation, Wednesday, June 21 at 9:30 a.m. PT
June 20, 2023

Phoenix “Climate Wins Here” Press Conference

This Wednesday, June 21 at 9:30 a.m. PT, the Phoenix Climate Wins Here” Press Conference will be hosted at Ideal Air Conditioning and Insulation. This business is owned by BPA Board Member, Elena Chrimat. Attend…

Female construction worker in protective gear applies caulk
June 5, 2023

Become a Certified Residential Energy Inspector / Plans Examiner – Free Course

Full-Day Course for West Virginia Residents Join our comprehensive full-day course designed to prepare you for the ICC Residential Energy Inspector / Plans Examiner Certification Exam. This intensive training, conducted by experts in the field,…

A presenter in the front of a conference room pointing to a slide on a screen. Photo from BPA's 2023 National Home Performance Conference and Trade Show
June 5, 2023

Present at our 2023 New England Regional Event

November 7-8, 2023 | Springfield, MA Have a topic to share with the home performance industry living and working in the New England region? Session proposals are open through July 11, 2023! We’re seeking the…