Building Performance Association
Building Performance Association serves the industry through advocacy, careers, education, membership, and networking.
It’s Energy Efficiency Day! Homeowners throughout the country are more aware of energy use in their homes today than ever before, but many don’t know what to do about it. They’re looking for a contractor that can meet them on their level and bridge the gap for them. We’ve put together some ideas about how …
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BPA is looking for volunteers to lead the Pennsylvania BPA Affiliate (PA BPA) group. The group is in the beginning stages of being formed, and will work together on industry issues, sharing best practices, and advocating for the home performance industry in the state. As a lead organizer of PA BPA, you’ll have a pivotal role in …
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By: Nate Natale, COO “I came with the furniture.” That was my standby dad joke for describing my tenure at our organization starting on the same day we moved into the office building we have occupied since September 1, 2010. The office had previously been in Waynesburg, PA in rural Greene County just about 15 …
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BPA is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Board chair, Darnell Johnson, and the election of three new members to its Board of Directors. Johnson took this new leadership role effective August 23, 2023, as previous Chair Paul Francisco’s term came to an end. Johnson, along with Board members Jonathan Ballew and Bill …
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There are so many aspects of starting a new career to consider, like compensation, benefits, and even the mission behind the work — but what about the actual day-to-day work of a new career in clean energy here in Maine? What will you be putting in the hours doing, and what will your future look like …
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Full-Day Class for Maine Residents Join our comprehensive, full-day class that will prepare you to take the BPI Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate of Knowledge exam. The BSP is your first step into the world of energy efficient home performance. The class is limited to the first 25 individuals who register. Class Details Wednesday, September …
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Full-Day Class for West Virginia Residents Join our comprehensive, full-day class that will prepare you to take the BPI Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate of Knowledge exam. The BSP is your first step into the world of energy efficient home performance. The class is limited to the first 25 individuals who register. Class Details Thursday, …
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This past July, an engaging summer program called Project ReCharge armed educators with the knowledge, tools, and curriculum to teach high school and middle school students about energy efficiency, energy consumption, and the burgeoning field of clean energy jobs in Maine. Project ReCharge is a virtual class provided by Envirolution, out of Reno, NV. David …
Maine BPA hosted an engaging discussion on Thursday, August 24th, from 3:30-5:00 p.m. The event brought together a panel from Efficiency Maine and the Governor’s Energy office, who answered questions and received feedback from contractors and stakeholders. Attendees had the opportunity to actively participate by asking questions, sharing perspectives, and providing valuable feedback during the …
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As Americans in the South face an extreme heat wave, cranked-up air conditioners are breaking records for electricity usage and testing the power grid in Texas. Amid the blistering heat, home improvements — like installing heat pumps or adding insulation — are key to reducing the energy used to keep homes cool. And this summer, …
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