Building Performance Association
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The Total Building Performance Certificate, created in collaboration by the Building Performance Association (BPA), Building Performance Institute (BPI), Energy Futures Group (EFG), and Northeast Energy Efficiency Partners (NEEP), is now available and is made possible with funding from the U.S. Department of Energy. The TBP Certificate is the only one of its kind, designed 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 …
An update from the Office of State and Community Energy Programs: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is providing program administrators and other stakeholders with a toolkit to inform and educate the public about the Home Energy Rebate programs. DOE has developed several resources specific to the rebate programs for this toolkit, including a consumer …
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Find Your State Click here to find the latest updates, projects, federal funding information, and events in your state! BPA State Updates Maryland – The Building Performance Association (BPA) is seeking feedback from home performance, HVACR, weatherization, and other contractors to inform the program design of the rebate programs in Maryland. Join us on May 9 …
An Update from EPA: Washington – On April 22, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced 60 selectees that will receive $7 billion in grant awards through the Solar for All grant competition to deliver residential solar projects to over 900,000 households nationwide. The grant competition is funded by President …
Mass Save has published a draft of the upcoming 2025-2027 Energy Efficiency and Decarbonization Plan. The MA Energy Efficiency Advisory Council (EEAC) will host listening sessions on the plan on May 13 and June 3. Register here. Some highlights from the draft plan include:
An update from Nevada Clean Energy Fund: Reno, NV – The Nevada Clean Energy Fund (NCEF) is thrilled to announce that the nonprofit was selected for a $156 million federal Solar for All grant. Solar for All is part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. This landmark funding represents a significant achievement …
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An update from the U.S. Department of Energy: WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced it has approved New York’s funding application for the Inflation Reduction Act’s Home Energy Rebates and awarded the state an initial $158 million to implement its rebate program to help families save money on energy-efficient electric appliances. …
An update from The Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and MSI STEM R&D Consortium today announced $5 million in funding for two minority-serving universities to support the development of programs that will equip students with the skills needed to succeed in clean energy careers. The funding was administered by …
Find Your State Click here to find the latest updates, projects, federal funding information, and events in your state! BPA State Updates Arizona – Energy efficiency contractors joined the Office of Resiliency in Tucson, AZ for our second Contractor Roundtable Discussion of the year. Attendees addressed their priorities and gave feedback on the IRA rebate …
