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.
Energy Entrepreneur Training
This free course covers the steps to becoming an energy entrepreneur. The full course will take you approximately 2-3 hours to view all videos and review the written content.
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.
Contractor Toolkit: Attracting Business Using Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Download the Contractor Toolkit to improve your local visibility and help you attract customers online.
HVAC: Refrigeration Cycle 101
The basic air conditioning and refrigeration refrigerant circuit explained and illustrated in simple terms.
Better Buildings Webinar Series
Learn from experts about proven best practices, cost-effective strategies, and innovative new ways to approach sustainability and energy performance.
Energy Saver: Consumer Guide to Home Insulation
Download Energy Saver's Consumer Guide to Home Insulation
ACEEE: Building Policies and Codes
In this resource, ACEEE describes policies that lawmakers can use to help reduce energy use in the building sector.
BPI: Home Energy Auditing Standard
ANSI/BPI-1100-T-2023 Home Energy Auditing Standard defines the minimum criteria for conducting a building science-based residential whole-building assessment.
EPA: Consumer’s Guide to Radon Reduction
This guide for consumers explains how to reduce radon levels in a home.
Energy Circle: Marketing Insights Webinar Series
Visit Energy Circle's webinars archive for their excellent presentations on building performance topics.
BPI: Reference Sheets and Technical Documents
Quick reference for BPI standards and testing.
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.
BPI: Technical Standards
View and download the current approved BPI Technical Standards.
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.
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.