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.
1950s Home Retrofit to Super Efficient Passive House
Watch to learn about a 1950s Montreal house that was retrofitted to become an efficient passive house by adding a 16 inch thick layer of cellulose insulation to the exterior.
BPA & Service Year Alliance: AmeriCorps Capacity – Building Opportunity Webinar
In this webinar, we provide an in-depth overview of AmeriCorps State and National Programming, uncovering available resources for weatherization and clean energy agencies.
The Interconnected House
Watch as Energy Circle installs a basement subfloor after a series of problems related to gutters, roof, foundation, and insulation.
NASCSP: Weatherization Workforce Resources and Tools
View workforce resources and tools for the weatherization career path.
DOE: Home Efficiency Rebates Retroactivity Fact Sheet and Eligibility Checklists
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) developed this optional resource in relation to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022, which established the Home Efficiency Rebates, which operates under the umbrella of the Home Energy Rebates.
Efficiency First CA: Clean Energy Connection Connects CA Homeowners to Contractors
The Clean Energy Connection directory connects homeowners and contractors to help complete energy projects in homes.
NEEP: Energy Code Triggers for Existing Buildings
This resource explores how building energy codes can be used as regulatory instruments that define the minimum standards and prerequisites for achieving energy efficiency in new building design, construction, and operation.
BPI: Building Performance Industry Standards
View and download the approved BPI Technical Standards.
NREL: Clean Energy to Communities Program: Expert Match
NREL offers Expert Match—free, short-term technical assistance to address near-term clean energy challenges and questions.
NEEP: Policy Factsheet: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
This fact sheet highlights BIL grants that support building electrification, energy efficiency, and workforce development.
NEEP: Aligning Building Performance Standards and Energy Codes
This resource explores how to better align energy code updates with building performance standards using innovative approaches.
Energy Circle: Low and Moderate Income Households Are Huge for IRA Rebates: Here’s How to Take Advantage
In this webinar, Energy Circle CEO and founder Peter Troast unpacks what exactly low and moderate income means when talking about IRA rebates and how contractors can best market to these demographics.
DOE: State-Based Home Energy Efficiency Contractor Training Grants
The State-Based Home Energy Efficiency Contractor Training Grants makes $200 million available to state energy offices so they can train, test, and certify residential energy efficiency and electrification contractors.
BPA: Maine Wraparound Resource Guide
This guide provides current resources available for new immigrants, employees, and others within Maine.
NEEP: Advancing Virtual Power Plants Through Energy Codes
This brief looks at the components of a Virtual Power Plant (VPP), explores national model code provisions that advance VPP technology and provides examples of states that have adopted VPP provisions in their energy code.
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