Building Performance Association Announces Additions to Board of Directors

Today, we announced that our members have elected Jonathan Ballew, Energy Programs Director of Rocky Mountain Development Council, Darnell Johnson, CEO and President of Urban Efficiency Group, and Bill Spohn, President and Co-Owner of TruTech Tools, to its Board of Directors effective June 12, 2020. “The BPA Board of Directors is thrilled to welcome Mr. …

HOPE for HOMES Act of 2020 Introduced with Bipartisan Support

The HOPE for HOMES Act of 2020 was introduced in the House and the Senate on June 24 with bipartisan support. The bill includes immediate relief and long-term support for the residential energy efficiency contractor industry negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. It offers a two-pronged approach to support online contractor training and fuel re-hiring …

HOPE for HOMES Act 2020 Introduced with Bipartisan Support to Stimulate the Residential Energy Efficiency Industry with Immediate and Long-Term Initiatives​

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Kara Saul Rinaldi202.276.1773ksaul-rinaldi@building-performance.dev.fiercecreative.agency June 24, 2020 – Washington, DC – The Building Performance Association actively supports the HOPE for HOMES Act of 2020, which includes immediate relief and long-term support for the residential energy efficiency contractor industry negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Introduced in the House and Senate on June 24, …

2020 National Home Performance Virtual Conference Recap

In April 2020, our national conference came to life online for the first time. We were pleased to offer a variety of live sessions in late April and additional on-demand sessions released in May 2021. Attendees also enjoyed a virtual trade show. All content was available for 12 months. Access the Conference Program Site ›

The COVID-19 Pandemic and HOPE4HOMES

Before the World Fell Apart The Building Performance Association (BPA) began 2020 with a robust strategy to advance the industry and drive more energy efficiency work across our country. With a workforce of over 2.3 million, our industry was hard at work improving homes and buildings, saving energy, and advancing resilience and economic opportunity for …

BPA Fighting for Energy Efficiency Programs During and Post Pandemic

The Building Performance Association (BPA) and its allies have been hard at work for our industry. Specifically, BPA has been working on petitions that will allow contractors and small businesses to provide energy efficiency services and take part in training while on-site work opportunities are limited due to COVID-19. BPA’s conversations with state agencies where …

The HOPE4HOMES Concept is Born

As soon as the nation began shuttering businesses and halting energy retrofit programs last week, the Building Performance Association turned its lobbying effort to support contractors who were laying off employees and struggling to stay open during the pandemic. HOPE4HOMES is Born BPA has developed a new $500 Million concept – the Contractor “Home Online …

Building Performance Association Appoints Steve Skodak as Chief Executive Officer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Katie AronoffEmail: karonoff@building-performance.dev.fiercecreative.agencyPhone: (412) 551-2601 New CEO Brings Proven Record in Association Growth and Management March 9, 2020 – Building Performance Association (BPA) announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Steve Skodak as the new Chief Executive Officer of the association. He will assume day-to-day leadership of the association under …

BPA Supports Nevada Energy Efficiency Deal

Business groups and trade associations across Nevada celebrated a new agreement to help electricity customers save money. The plan expands select energy efficiency programs for customers of NV Energy. Low-income residents are among the customers who stand to benefit. For example, NV Energy’s subsidiaries — Nevada Power Company and Sierra Pacific Power Company — had …

BPA Urges Congress to Advance Energy Efficiency in Buildings to Address the Climate Crisis

Today, the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis holds a hearing titled “Solving the Climate Crisis: Cleaner, Stronger Buildings” focused on reducing carbon pollution and improving resilience in residential and commercial buildings across the nation. The Building Performance Association (BPA) strongly urges Congress to act to advance energy efficiency in buildings by maintaining robust …