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September 19, 2023

Looking Back and Moving Forward: BPA’s Transition to a Fully Remote Workplace

By: Nate Natale, COO “I came with the furniture.” That was my standby dad joke for describing my tenure at our organization starting on the same day we moved into the office building we have…

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September 7, 2023

BPA Appoints New Chair, Welcomes Three New Board Members

BPA is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Board chair, Darnell Johnson, and the election of three new members to its Board of Directors.  Johnson took this new leadership role effective August 23,…

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September 6, 2023

Pursue a Green Career: On-The-Job at Clean Energy Jobs in Maine

There are so many aspects of starting a new career to consider, like compensation, benefits, and even the mission behind the work — but what about the actual day-to-day work of a new career in clean…

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September 6, 2023

Building Science Principles Certificate of Knowledge Course-Maine

Full-Day Class for Maine Residents Join our comprehensive, full-day class that will prepare you to take the BPI Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate of Knowledge exam. The BSP is your first step into the world…

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September 5, 2023

Building Science Principles Certificate of Knowledge Course-West Virginia

Full-Day Class for West Virginia Residents Join our comprehensive, full-day class that will prepare you to take the BPI Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate of Knowledge exam. The BSP is your first step into the…

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August 29, 2023

Project ReCharge in Maine: Shaping the Future for Educators on Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy Jobs

This past July, an engaging summer program called Project ReCharge armed educators with the knowledge, tools, and curriculum to teach high school and middle school students about energy efficiency, energy consumption, and the burgeoning field…

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August 28, 2023

Maine BPA Panel Discussion, Aug 24th Playback

Maine BPA hosted an engaging discussion on Thursday, August 24th, from 3:30-5:00 p.m. The event brought together a panel from Efficiency Maine and the Governor’s Energy office, who answered questions and received feedback from contractors…

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August 14, 2023

NEIF’S Peter Krajsa Presented Sustainable Energy Fund’s Lifetime Achievement Award for Work in Energy Efficiency

Sustainable Energy Fund (SEF) honored Peter Krajsa, Co-Chair and Founder of the National Energy Improvement Fund (NEIF), with the Epstein Lifetime Achievement Award on Thursday, July 11, at the Hotel Hershey. The Epstein Award is…

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August 10, 2023

BPA Partners With IREC in Registered Apprenticeship Program

The Building Performance Association (BPA) is proud to partner with the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC), which has been selected by the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship (US-DOL OA) to serve as an…

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July 27, 2023

Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Guidelines Released

Today, the U.S. Department of Energy released guidance for state energy offices to apply for home energy rebate programs under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). With $8.8 billion in funding, the home energy rebates include…