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November 16, 2016

HPC Releases its Policymaker’s Guide to Incorporating Existing Homes into Carbon Policy Solutions

As public utility commissions gather to discuss policies and programs that regulate how energy is used and moved in America, HPC releases its report, A Policymaker’s Guide to Incorporating Existing Homes into Carbon Reduction Strategies…

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November 1, 2016

HPC Joined Other Efficiency Groups Asking for Building Code Language in Senate Energy Bill

HPC supports building energy code provisions and language approved by the Senate in order to address concerns of the home building industry and has joined key stakeholders to refute false claims against the bipartisan building…

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October 21, 2016

2016 HPC Northwest Regional Conference & Trade Show Recap

We gathered Oct. 19-20, 2016, in Springfield, MA, for the 2016 HPC Northwest Regional Conference & Trade Show.

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September 28, 2016

HPC Comments on EPA’s Proposed Rule on the CEIP Design Details

Today, HPC released comments on EPA’s Proposed Rule on the Clean Energy Incentive Program (CEIP) Design Details along with three other home performance industry leaders; the Building Performance Institute (BPI), The Energy & Environmental Building…

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July 19, 2016

Building Performance Association Applauds White House Move to Advance Access to Residential PACE for All American Homeowners

Today the Obama Administration announced the guidance for Property-Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing, placing a new tool in the toolbox for homeowners to make energy efficiency improvements. The payback on the clean energy loan will…

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June 10, 2016

BPA Awards Grant to Efficiency First for an Executive Director, Efficiency First Appoints Interim ED

Today the Building Performance Association and Efficiency First announced the award of a grant to Efficiency First to fund an Executive Director. With this award, Efficiency First will be launching a national search for an…

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April 8, 2016

2016 ACI National Home Performance Conference & Trade Show Recap

April 4-7, 2016, the industry gathered in Austin, TX, for four days of education and networking.

A graphic for 2016 New York Regional Home Performance Conference & Trade Show.
February 11, 2016

2016 ACI New York Regional Home Performance Conference & Trade Show Recap

We gathered Feb. 9-10, 2016, in Saratoga Springs, NY, for the 2016 ACI New York Regional Home Performance Conference & Trade Show.

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December 17, 2015

Residential Energy Efficiency Industry Gains Support

The Building Performance Association and E4TheFuture today announced that the Building Performance Association has received policy and research funding from E4TheFuture. The award is specifically focused on projects and advocacy related to the Clean Power…

A graphic for 2015 ACI California Regional Home Performance Conference & Trade Show.
November 11, 2015

2015 ACI California Regional Home Performance Conference & Trade Show Recap

We gathered Nov. 9-10, 2015, in Sacramento, CA, for the 2015 ACI California Regional Home Performance Conference & Trade Show.