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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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Massachusetts – Updated and Revised Pricing for Residential Energy Efficiency Measures
We would like to bring everyone up to date on the new proposed pricing that will be officially in place beginning July 18, 2022. This was presented on July 6 to the Energy Efficiency Advisory…