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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…

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July 8, 2022

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…

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June 4, 2022

West Virginians for Energy Freedom Response to Proposed Energy Rate Increase

Going directly into communities and listening is an essential part of growing energy efficiency activities in rural areas. Grassroots organizations like Energy Efficient West Virginia (EEWV) are valuable allies for state engagement. Check out the…

A graphic for 2022 Clean Energy for Homes Conference and Trade Show.
June 3, 2022

2022 Clean Energy for Homes Conference & Trade Show Recap

Thanks to everyone who joined us June 1-2 in Saratoga Springs, New York, for two days of education and networking. This in-person event included live sessions and content relevant to New York’s climate, housing stock,…

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May 20, 2022

West Virginia Mandatory Blower Door Testing for New Residential Construction

The West Virginia Secretary of State released this notice of filing, which states that West Virginia’s new 2015 IECC codes package in House Bill 4141 will be effective August 1, 2022. This change includes the…