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October 10, 2022

BPA Welcomes Ruben Perez, New Research Analyst

The Building Performance Association (BPA) is proud to announce the appointment of Ruben Perez as a Research Analyst. Ruben has focused his career on supporting and advancing non-profit organizations, most recently as a project manager…

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October 10, 2022

BPA Welcomes Maria Lewis, New State Outreach Coordinator

The Building Performance Association (BPA) is proud to announce the appointment of Maria Lewis as the newest State Outreach Coordinator. Maria joins a growing state outreach team at BPA who are working to ensure that…

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September 14, 2022

Volunteer at Our Upper Midwest Event

Please note, the Upper Midwest event has passed. Event volunteer opportunities at upcoming events will be posted on the news tab of our website. We are now accepting applications for volunteers are our Upper Midwest…

Minneapolis Spoon Cherry Sculpture
September 14, 2022

UMW22: Things to do in Minneapolis

For the first time ever, The Upper Midwest Regional Conference & Trade Show (UMW22) will be taking place in Minneapolis, MN! We can’t wait to explore all the city has to offer as we come…

Russell Boyd II - State Outreach Coordinator
September 13, 2022

BPA Welcomes Russell Boyd, New State Outreach Coordinator

The Building Performance Association (BPA) is proud to announce the appointment of Russell Boyd II as the newest State Outreach Coordinator. Russell joins a growing state outreach team at BPA who are working to ensure…

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August 15, 2022

Senator Van Hollen’s HOPE for HOMES Provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 includes the most significant action our nation has undertaken tocombat the climate crisis. This legislation will reduce carbon emissions by roughly 40 percent by 2030while spurring green energy investments,…

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August 12, 2022

Massachusetts BPA Industry Roundtable Recap

Yesterday we registered over 60 participants in our regular Mass BPA industry roundtable virtual meeting. Guest speaker Katelyn Mazuera from Eversource provided detailed insight into the Mass Save rebate program. Her presentation included rebate and…

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August 10, 2022

Massachusetts Passes ‘Landmark’ Climate Bill

The Massachusetts legislature recently passed a climate bill widely supported by environmental and clean energy advocates, with measures for expanding offshore wind energy and energy efficiency as well as curbing transportation emissions. H. 4515 sets…

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August 4, 2022

New Report: Building a Sustainable Residential Infrastructure

Homes are an important part of our nation’s energy and physical infrastructure with a unique connection to the lives of Americans. Residential buildings also remain a largely untapped resource for carbon reductions. Research shows that…

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July 12, 2022

Whole-Home Repairs Wins With $125 Million in Pennsylvania Budget

Last week, State Senator Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia) announced a $125-million appropriation in Pennsylvania’s 2022–2023 budget to establish his groundbreaking Whole-Home Repairs Program. He issued the following statement: “Every person has a right to a home…