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Research and Publications

Our advocacy work includes written research, policy papers, and comments that provide recommendations to policymakers and bring important issues to their attention. Browse the Association's position below on a variety of topics.

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HPC Comments to Support New Jersey’s 2019 Energy Master Plan Development

As leaders in the residential energy efficiency industry, the Building Performance Associations respectfully responds to the September 14, 2018 request by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJ BPU) to provide feedback on Discussion Points, addressed here by number as presented, in order to support New Jersey’s development of its 2019 Energy Master Plan and the strategic vision for the state’s role in “development, use, distribution, and management of energy.” Where a specific question is addressed, we note the number and question. This response links to several studies and resources to assist the BPU staff. In addition, we appreciate being able to offer comments not specifically requested and we place those under the relevant discussion point topics.

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Comments to Senate Tax Task Force

As a national non-profit organization seeking to advance residential building performance across the country, the Building Performance Association respectfully urges your support for tax incentives for homeowners that invest in sound residential energy efficiency home upgrades, tax incentives like a forward-looked, expanded 25C tax credit.

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Energy and Commerce Committee Request for Input – Decarbonization, Net Zero by 2050

As leaders in the residential energy efficiency industry, E4TheFuture and the Building Performance Association appreciate the opportunity to provide responses to the questions put forth by the House Energy and Commerce Committee on August 27, 2019. We support the Committee’s goal to achieve a 100 percent clean energy economy by 2050 and look forward to working with the committee to advance legislation to meet that goal.

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New Efficiency: New York Initiative

We are writing today to offer our technical assistance and support on the NE: NY initiative and to highlight several critical next steps in the implementation of NE: NY goals. We offer to engage with you in periodic stakeholder meetings to update these recommendations and assist with implementation activities where appropriate and at your convenience.

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Comments to DEEPs’ 2019-2021 Conservation and Load Management Plan and Budget

BPA continues to fight for energy efficiency program funding in the states and today filed comments on potential amendments to the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s (DEEP) 2019-2021 Conservation and Load Management Plan (“C&LM Plan”). One proposal on the table was cutting $36 million in energy efficiency funding due to program changes caused by COVID. BPA worked with Efficiency for All and other partners to urge DEEP to keep the $36 million in the pipeline because “rapid redeployment of energy efficiency programs during and post-COVID will provide many economic stimulus benefits to Connecticut.” Governor Lamont’s September 2019 Executive Order Number 3 created ambitious energy efficiency targets for the state by 2040. BPA’s comments asked DEEP to stay the course and emphasized that Connecticut cannot meet its climate, energy, and cost cutting goals without a trained energy efficiency workforce.

Fact Sheets

Air and Duct Sealing Fact Sheet

Understanding air and duct sealing, sealing materials, benefits of sealing, standards and so much more!

Fact Sheets

U-Factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient Fact Sheet

Understanding high performance windows, comparing window energy efficiencies, performance ratings, tax credits and more

Fact Sheets

Insulation R-Value Fact Sheet

Definition of R-value, facts about insulation, and home owner/buyer guidelines/tips for buying and installing insulation.

Fact Sheets

Energy Efficiency Home Buyer/Owner Tips

A quick reference for homeowners that outlines a number of easy DIY ways to increase the energy efficiency of their home and reduce their monthly energy bills. Helpful tips for potential home buyers regarding what types of features and labels they should look for are also included.

Presentations

ACEEE Summer Study Presentation on RVF

A presentation which discusses the National Efficiency Screening Project (NESP) and the Resource Value Framework (RVF). Presented by Tim Woolf (Synapse Energy Economics, Inc.) at the 2014 ACEEE Summer Study in Pacific Grove, CA.

Presentations

Addendum A: HPXML Change Log

The Change Log provides a description of the changes to HPXML since its publication as a BPI Standard in June 2013. Changes between version 1.0.1 and version 1.1.1 constitute a non-breaking change, which means HPXML v1.1.1 is compatible with previous versions of the data standard.

Presentations

New Approaches to Cost-Effectiveness Testing

An overview of a groundbreaking proposal designed to ensure appropriate levels of public investment in energy efficiency programs. Presented by Robin LeBaron at the Oregon Home Performance Guild Second Annual Conference in Portland, OR.

Presentations

Introduction to NHPC

An overview of NHPC. Presented by Kara Saul Rinaldi at NASEO conference in Hershey, PA.

Presentations

Measuring It Right: Advancing Policy-Maker Education on Sound Cost Effectiveness Testing

Presented by Kara Saul Rinaldi at the 2013 ACI conference.

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Best Practices in Energy Efficiency Program Screening: How to Ensure that the Value of Energy Efficiency is Properly Accounted For

Presented by Tim Woolf of Synapse Energy Economics, Inc. at the NARUC Summer Meetings Energy Efficiency Cost-Effectiveness Breakfast.