Building Performance Association
Building Performance Association serves the industry through advocacy, careers, education, membership, and networking.
The State Home Energy Rebate Programs provide $8.8 billion to State Energy Offices across the country to set up state-customized Home Efficiency Rebates (HOMES) and Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) programs. These programs have already started providing American households with more affordable options to better heat and cool their homes, save money on utility …
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Nearly 1000 contractors, distributors, and manufacturers from the U.S. insulation, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and home performance industries have joined in strong support for the 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement Tax Credit. Collectively, these businesses make up the backbone of the energy efficiency industry, a sector that currently employs nearly 2.3 million workers across the …
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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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, …
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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Want to attend NHPC’25 for free? We are now accepting applications for volunteers for the 2025 National Home Performance Conference and Trade Show. Volunteers play a vital role in our event, assisting presenters and attendees as session assistants. Session assistants ensure that sessions at conferences run efficiently by: Session assistants are required to attend all …
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released a new web-based tool that offers comprehensive information about how to size, select, and install electric heat pump water heaters (HPWHs)—a key technology for advancing the Biden-Harris Administration’s national clean energy goals. HPWHs can be two to four times more efficient than standard units, which translates to …
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BPA is pleased to announce the appointment of three new Board members: Matt Hargrove of Total Home Performance, Keith O’Hara of Eco Performance Builders, and Hal Smith of Halco. Their wealth of knowledge and experience in contracting will be an invaluable asset to our Board’s strategic direction and leadership. Matt Hargrove, the President of Total …
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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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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