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February 6, 2023

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Announced as NHPC’23 Partner

The Building Performance Association (BPA) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) are partnering together for the first time ever at the 2023 National Home Performance Conference in Seattle, WA.  The goal…

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February 1, 2023

Jobs On The Rise: Energy Efficiency Jobs In Maine

The US job market has been on a roller coaster for the last few years, with workforce issues and The Great Resignation looming large while unemployment rates are hitting pre-pandemic levels. Those searching for a…

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January 30, 2023

Workforce Development Program RFI Response

BPA provided comments pertaining to workforce development programs contained in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) of 2021. Click here to view and download the response….

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January 23, 2023

Governor Hochul Announces Transformative Investments in Energy Affordability, Building Efficiency, and Clean Air and Water

Among many other key initiatives, Gov. Hochul has called for a commitment of $200 Million to support energy efficiency and electrification retrofit investments and another $200 Million in utility bill relief for low income homeowners…

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January 23, 2023

Virginia CAP Paves New Pathways to Growing Weatherization Workforce

Recently, NASCSP had the opportunity to sit down with the Hampton Roads Community Action Program (HRCAP), based in Newport News, VA, to discuss a unique pilot program. HRCAP’s Chief Operating Officer, Kevin Otey Jr.; Assistant…

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January 18, 2023

National Conference Agenda Released

The agenda for the 2023 National Home Performance Conference & Trade Show, hosted April 17-20, has been released! You can view all 100+ sessions and workshops today and start planning your conference experience. No matter…

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January 13, 2023

An Update from Delaware BPA Organizers

Delaware Building Performance Association (DE BPA) held their inaugural meeting in December, 2022. There have been many ongoing discussions with National Building Performance Association (NBPA), that have helped layout an aggressive timeline on getting DE…

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January 12, 2023

Ohio BPA Partnership Kick-Off Meeting

This is the first in a series of monthly meetings designed to keep you up-to-date and informed about the latest clean energy initiatives from Ohio, BPA and our partners. Click Here to Register › Agenda…

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January 12, 2023

Weatherization Assistance Program Announced as NHPC’23 Partner

The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) has once again renewed their commitment to BPA and the industry by partnering with us to support our national conference, hosted April 17-20, 2023, in Seattle, Washington. We are grateful…

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January 12, 2023

NREL & WAP to Host Workshop at Our National Conference This April

Each year through the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) hosts Continuous Improvement Workshops to engage with WAP network stakeholders on tangible ways to improve program…