Celebrate Energy Efficiency Day: Honoring the Unsung Heroes

Happy Energy Efficiency Day! Today is a day to recognize the incredible impact energy efficiency has on our lives. Energy efficiency is the cheapest, quickest way to meet our energy needs, cut consumer bills, and reduce pollution. It is also an economic engine, supporting over two million jobs nationwide in manufacturing, construction, and other fields. …

BPA’s 2023 Resource Roundup

BPA keeps the industry informed on best practices, new technologies, and policy within the home performance industry. This year, we’ve seen the Inflation Reduction Act come to life and continued growth across the home performance industry. We’ve put together a roundup of some top resources from 2023. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Resources BPA was thrilled …

November 2023 State Updates

Find Your StateClick here to find the latest updates, projects, federal funding info, and events in your state! BPA State Outreach Updates Delaware – The BPA team continued working with Charles Kistler and Harold Stafford of Help Initiative, Inc.on the next steps and plans for work on a Registered Apprenticeship Program. Additionally, continued work is …

NEIF’S Peter Krajsa Presented Sustainable Energy Fund’s Lifetime Achievement Award for Work in Energy Efficiency

Sustainable Energy Fund (SEF) honored Peter Krajsa, Co-Chair and Founder of the National Energy Improvement Fund (NEIF), with the Epstein Lifetime Achievement Award on Thursday, July 11, at the Hotel Hershey. The Epstein Award is presented to a deserving individual each year for a lifetime of work moving society towards a sustainable energy future. “We …

Governor Hochul Announces Transformative Investments in Energy Affordability, Building Efficiency, and Clean Air and Water

Among many other key initiatives, Gov. Hochul has called for a commitment of $200 Million to support energy efficiency and electrification retrofit investments and another $200 Million in utility bill relief for low income homeowners to pursue clean energy options without adverse impacts on their energy bills. Additionally, aligned with recommendations from the Clean Action …

An Update from Delaware BPA Organizers

Delaware Building Performance Association (DE BPA) held their inaugural meeting in December, 2022. There have been many ongoing discussions with National Building Performance Association (NBPA), that have helped layout an aggressive timeline on getting DE BPA online and operational as quickly as possible. A few items we are currently working on: A major step will …