Update: Thank you for your interest in participating in the Total Building Performance Certificate Pilot program. We have currently met the number of candidates for the pilot and will not be accepting any more applicants at this time. Once the cut score is determined and we roll this program out nationally, we will send communications …
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Free Online Training for Energy Entrepreneurs
The future of energy use here in the state of Maine relies on a motivated and specially trained workforce of energy professionals. For that reason, the Maine Building Performance has put together a series of energy expert entrepreneurship videos, in collaboration with Energy Circle and funded by Maine Governor’s Energy Office Clean Energy Partnership. If …
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What IRA Funding Means for Homeowners and Contractors – Articles to Read
As program requirements and application instructions have been released by the Department of Energy (DOE) for use of Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funds, states are learning how they can operate programs to deliver incentives to homeowners and contractors. BPA has been the source for providing IRA updates to media outlets across the nation. Check out …
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Volunteer at Our New England Conference
We are now accepting applications for volunteers for our 2023 New England Home Performance Conference & Trade Show, hosted November 7-8 in Springfield, MA. 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 …
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Guidelines Released
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy released guidance for state energy offices to apply for home energy rebate programs under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). With $8.8 billion in funding, the home energy rebates include the Home Efficiency Rebates Program (HOMES) and the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program (HEEHR). Program Requirements & Application Instructions …
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Present at Our National Conference in April 2024
The deadline to submit a proposal was September 8, 2023. By December 2023, presenters will receive notification that their proposal has been accepted.
25C Tax Credit Fact Sheet
BPA has developed a comprehensive fact sheet on the 25C Tax Credit, specifically tailored for contractors and businesses engaged in home retrofit services. This credit is currently available to homeowners who make energy-efficient home upgrades, such as adding insulation, HVAC systems, and other energy-saving equipment and conducting energy audits. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 …
IRA Webinar Series – Playbacks & Upcoming Live Event
Earlier this spring, we launched our Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) webinar series to give you a comprehensive understanding of the IRA. So far, we hosted two events: A recording of each event is available for free to all paid BPA members. Members can visit this page and login to get access to each webinar playback. …
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BPA Welcomes Brook Vernon, New State Outreach Coordinator
The Building Performance Association (BPA) is proud to announce the appointment of Brook Vernon as the newest State Outreach Coordinator. She joins BPA’s state outreach team, which works from various parts around the country to organize at the state level, advise state governments on how best to use their resources, and ultimately, to advance the …
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Leaders Celebrate New Historic Federal Investments in Phoenix to Accelerate Clean Energy Economy
Governor Katie Hobbs, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, Office of Resiliency Director Maren Mahoney, and Business Leaders Celebrate New Historic Federal Investments in Phoenix to Accelerate Clean Energy Economy Leaders Underscore Economic Benefits For Arizona Resulting from New Federal Laws Today, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs and the Director of the Governor’s new Office of Resiliency Maren …