Resource Library
The latest resources for the home and building performance industry
Our online resource library is a compilation of home performance resources, including downloadable PDFs, webinar playbacks, videos, and industry reports. This library is continually updated to include the latest information and educational content.
Contractor Toolkit: Attracting Business Using Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Download the Contractor Toolkit to improve your local visibility and help you attract customers online.
BPA: Building Science Principles Course: A Free Resource for Educators
This introductory course, presented in slideshow format, is designed to be a starting point for those interested in any career in residential energy efficiency. The course provides learners with basic information on how homes work through the lens of building science.
DOE: Geothermal Heat Pumps
This resource webpage provides information on Geothermal Heat Pumps for consumers with links to fact sheets, videos, information pages, and geothermal basics.
DOE: Better Buildings Webinar Series
Sign up for upcoming Better Buildings webinars or watch 2023-2024 webinars on demand.
Gas Absorption Heat Pump Best Practices
Watch this informative webinar with FortisBC about Gas Absorption Heat Pump Best Practices.
BPI: Technical Standards
View and download the current approved BPI Technical Standards.
The Carbon Copy Podcast
This podcast offers a deep dive into the narratives shaping the rise of clean energy, posing challenges to traditional fossil fuels, and exploring the dramatic transformation of our energy systems.
R-Value Podcasts
Listen to the R-Value podcast for discussions with industry experts on new products, techniques, best practices and insider details on insulation and much more.
EPA: Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Resources
EPA offers IAQ resources to improve indoor air quality in homes and buildings.
HVAC School Podcasts
HVAC School offers a unique blend of recorded technical training sessions, insightful interviews with industry experts, and in-depth discussions on diagnostics and trade secrets.
NY Heating, Cooling, and Ventilation Programs & Incentives
View the list of New York programs and incentives on the NYSERDA website.
The Energy Optimist Podcast: Teaching an Old Grid New Tricks
This podcast explores how large-scale electricity and distributed energy resources can work together to help us transition to a 100% clean energy future. Because hope is not optional.
Handling Humidity – Your Project’s Health Depends on It!
Watch as the Green Home Institute discusses different methods for dehumidifying and humidifying air, methods for determining humidity level of indoor air, and how much moisture must managed in a home due to climatic, construction, occupancy and ventilation variations.
Bill Nye on Making His House Energy-Efficient
Watch as Bill Nye discusses his own home and shows how energy-efficient houses save both money and the environment.
Submit a Resource
If you or your organization have educational content that would benefit BPA’s network, please submit it using the form below. Once we receive your submission, a member of our team will be in touch with the next steps.