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Saying Goodbye to the Pre-Conference Vernacular

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2025 marks year 10 of our effort to phase out the term “pre-conference” in describing our Monday offerings included with the price of admission. Historically, “pre-conference” referred to optional, paid activities, but over time it became a confusing way to describe Monday’s unique workshops and sessions. In 2022, we made some changes to the first…

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BPA Stands with the City of New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA at St. Louis Cathedral and Jackson Square

In light of the recent tragic events, we want to express our deepest sympathy and solidarity with the people of New Orleans. This city has always exemplified strength and resilience, and in the face of adversity, the spirit of the community remains unshaken. New Orleans is one of our favorite places to hold our conference,…

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Beware of Spammers Posing as BPA Representatives

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As conference season approaches, we’ve noticed a rise in scam attempts targeting our community, particularly around the 2025 National Home Performance Conference. Spammers are calling or emailing, falsely claiming to be BPA employees. Here are common tactics to watch out for:  These scammers are not affiliated with BPA. Please verify any communications through our official channels. If…

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Volunteer at the 2025 National Conference & Trade Show

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We are now accepting applications for volunteers for the 2025 National Home Performance Conference and Trade Show. Volunteers play an important role at our conferences by assisting presenters and attendees in sessions as session assistants. Session assistants ensure that sessions at conferences run efficiently by: Session assistants are required to attend all sessions in an…

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NHPC’25 Carbon and Travel Offset

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As part of our commitment to sustainability, BPA is providing an opportunity for registrants to opt-in for a carbon offset that helps to partially compensate for the impacts of travel, such as carbon emissions and air pollution. We encourage all conference registrants to take advantage of this simple way to help offset the impact of…

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2024 National Home Performance Conference & Trade Show Recap

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Quick Links Download Slides / Agenda | Photo Gallery The 2024 National Home Performance Conference & Trade Show (NHPC’24) brought together the second largest crowd in our national conference history. 2,490+ attendees joined us from April 8-11, 2024, in Minneapolis, MN. Educational Sessions We offered nearly 200 live educational sessions, workshops, and unique presentation formats…

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Unwind with America’s Pastime while at NHPC’24

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After a day packed with informative sessions, step out and stretch your legs at the ballpark! Join fellow National Home Performance Conference attendees on Tuesday, April 9th, at Target Field, where we’ll cheer on the Minnesota Twins as they take on the Los Angeles Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani. Discounted tickets are $39 and have been…

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2024 Clean Energy for Homes Conference & Trade Show Recap

Graphic with a Saratoga Springs street as the background. Text on top reads, Clean Energy for Homes Conference & Trade Show - Feb. 13-14, 2024 - Saratoga Springs, NY.

Quick LinksAgenda | Attendee Info | Photo Gallery | Complete Surveys | Download Slides The 2024 Clean Energy for Homes Conference & Trade Show brought together hundreds of professionals in the New York and surrounding areas for two days of region-specific educational sessions, industry updates, networking, and a trade show. This event was hosted February…

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Volunteer at the 2024 National Conference & Trade Show

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We are now accepting applications for volunteers for the 2024 National Home Performance Conference and Trade Show. Volunteers play an important role at our conferences by assisting presenters and attendees in sessions as session assistants. Session assistants ensure that sessions at conferences run efficiently by: Session assistants are required to attend all sessions in an…

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