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April 25, 2023

Building America Announces RFP for Community-Based Retrofit Solutions

On behalf of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Building America Program, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) opened a request for proposals (RFP) for multi-disciplinary expert teams to address hard-to-solve technical challenges of decarbonizing…

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April 25, 2023

2023 National Home Performance Conference & Trade Show Recap

Quick Links Photo Gallery | Attendee Info Page | Agenda Our 37th annual conference brought together thousands of contractors, weatherization professionals, trainers, program administrators, energy auditors, and others working in residential energy efficiency for the…

Sunrise Over Cristina River and Downtown City Skyline Wilmington Delaware
April 24, 2023

Delaware In-Person Meet & Greet – May 11, 2023

The Delaware Building Performance Association will be hosting an In-Person Meet & Greet on May 11, 2023. Meet and connect with other members of BPA in Delaware, the new official affiliate of BPA. Don’t miss…

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April 4, 2023

National Home Performance Conference & Trade Show 2023 — What You Need to Know

The NHPC happens but once a year — but its effects resound through until the industry meets again a year later! This year’s National Home Performance Conference will be held in Seattle, and there is…

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March 30, 2023

Jay Inslee, Governor of Washington, to Speak at BPA’s National Conference

We are excited to welcome Governor of Washington, Jay Inslee as a featured speaker at our national conference hosted this April 17-20. Governor Inslee will spotlight the critical role Washington’s growing energy efficiency sector plays…

Graphic of Dr. Henry McKoy, Director of Office of State and Community Energy Programs
March 30, 2023

Dr. Henry McKoy to Speak at BPA’s National Conference

Dr. Henry McKoy, Director of Office of State and Community Energy Programs at the U.S. Department of Energy, will be joining us as a featured speaker at our national conference hosted this April 17-20. He…

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March 28, 2023

200+ Organizations and Individuals Unite to Stand Up for Key Energy Efficiency Programs

BPA would like to thank the 200+ organizations and individuals who signed on to oppose H.R. 1603, the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act, which would repeal and rescind funding for three vital programs included in the…

HVAC Worker Performing Heat Pump Maintenance. Device is Transferring Thermal Energy From the Outside Using the Refrigeration Cycle.
March 28, 2023

Contractors weigh in on HOMES and HEEHRA Rebate Implementation

Home performance and electrification contractors will be vital to the success of the $8.8 billion Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) home energy rebate programs, HOMES and HEEHR. Contractors are on the front lines of residential decarbonization,…

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March 27, 2023

DOE Issues Early Home Energy Rebate Guidance to States

The DOE Office of State and Community Energy Programs has released an Administrative and Legal Requirements Document (ALRD) to states to begin rolling out a limited amount of administrative dollars early to support state implementation…

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March 27, 2023

March 2023 State Update Overview

BPA tracks the latest policy updates and legislative issues in many states across the nation. Read the highlights and find your state and check out the most recent policy news below. Key Highlights All State…