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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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
BPA Board Member, Elena Chrimat, Speaks at Arizona Press Conference
On Tuesday, March 21, at 10:00 AM PST, Elena Chrimat, Co-owner, Ideal Air Conditioning and Insulation and Founding Board Member of the Building Performance Association, joined press conference and tour to showcase the benefits of…
BPA Responds to DOE’s Request for Information regarding HOMES & HEEHR Rebates in the Inflation Reduction Act
On behalf of the industry, the Building Performance Association submitted a response to the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Home Energy Rebate Request for Information (RFI) regarding the $4.3 billion HOMES rebate program and $4.5 billion High-Efficiency Electric…
Women in Building Performance Networking Breakfast to be Hosted at NHPC’23
As part of our national conference this April 17-20, we are hosting a Women in Building Performance Networking Breakfast. This event will take place on Wednesday, April 19 at 7:00 a.m. Join us for breakfast…
ReMaine Internship Program Aims to Jumpstart Workforce
In order to secure a brighter future for Maine, we need long-term solutions for keeping a trained and skilled workforce within the energy efficiency sector, which will require expanding and sustaining entry-level and internship positions….
Articles to Read This Black History Month
Throughout the month of February, BPA has been highlighting a variety of must-read articles that celebrate Black voices in our industry. This month and all months, we value the perspective, advancements, and contributions that Black…