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Low-Income Weatherization Program in WV Gets Funding Boost
Gov. Jim Justice announced today that Omnis Building Technologies will build a $40 million, 150,000-square-foot facility in Bluefield to manufacture housing materials that will revolutionize the future of residential construction, creating 150-300 jobs in the…
West Virginia Legislative Code Updates
At an interim committee meeting last night the Fire Marshalls rules bundle containing the provisions for the movement of energy code from 2009 to 2015 was challenged with an amendment from Jeff Foster from Putnam…
Efficient Home, LLC Earns $9,500 in Home Depot Rebates
Efficient Home, LLC earned more than $9,500 in rebates from the Home Depot ProXtra program in 2020 alone! Efficient Home, LLC, a contractor working in homes throughout the state of Maryland, Delaware, and southern Pennsylvania,…
Celebrating Turkey Day Traditions with the BPA Team
With my tradition in mind, I decided to ask the rest of the team at Building Performance Association (BPA): What is your favorite Thanksgiving tradition? Here’s what they had to say. “At the risk of…
Building Performance Association Appoints Xavier “Zave” Walter as State Outreach Coordinator
We are pleased to announce that Xavier “Zave” Walter has been appointed the State Outreach Coordinator, a newly created position within the organization. As State Outreach Coordinator, Walter will organize support for contractor needs in…
BPI’s Jon Siemen Memorial Scholarship Applications Now Open
Applications for Building Performance Institute (BPI)’s Jon Siemen Memorial Scholarship are now open. The Jon Siemen Memorial Scholarship has been developed to honor the life, memory, and work of Jon Siemen, who passed away in…
BPA Announces Four New Appointments to Board of Directors
Building Performance Association (BPA) announced today four new board members: Delmar Gillus, COO of Elevate Energy, John Pady, CxO of Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County, Kelsey Waidhas, Water Resources Planner & Sustainability…
The Great Gathering Returns—Q&A with BPA’s Director of Education and Events
by Macie Melendez After two years of hosting its National Home Performance Conference & Trade Show virtually, the Building Performance Association (BPA) will be hosting in-person in 2022. To say the team at BPA is…
May 2021 Lobby Day Recap
On Tuesday, May 25, 2021, Building Performance Association hosted a day of meetings with Congress in support of the HOPE for HOMES Act of 2021. Here’s a quick recap. On Tuesday, a total of 65…
HOPE for HOMES Act of 2021 Re-Introduced to Advance Training and Incentives for Our Industry
The HOPE for HOMES Act of 2021 (H.R. 3456, S. 1768) was introduced today in the House and Senate. The bill has bipartisan support and offers multiple approaches to help upgrade homes and multifamily buildings…