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Female construction worker in protective gear applies caulk Updates June 5, 2023

Become a Certified Residential Energy Inspector / Plans Examiner

Full-Day Course for West Virginia Residents Join our comprehensive full-day course designed to prepare you for the ICC Residential Energy Inspector / Plans Examiner Certification Exam. This intensive training, conducted by experts in the field,…

A presenter in the front of a conference room pointing to a slide on a screen. Photo from BPA's 2023 National Home Performance Conference and Trade Show Events June 5, 2023

Present at our 2023 New England Regional Event

November 7-8, 2023 | Springfield, MA Have a topic to share with the home performance industry living and working in the New England region? Session proposals are open through July 11, 2023! We’re seeking the…

Concentrated adult students of different nationalities with teacher studying in classroom Updates May 22, 2023

Summer Energy Efficiency Training for Teachers to be Held at College of the Atlantic

College of the Atlantic and the non-profit Envirolution are teaming up to host a 3-day professional learning workshop for high school and middle school teachers here in Maine. The curriculum meets NGSS, Common Core, and…

Blue background with new state outreach coordinator in a circle Updates May 19, 2023

BPA Welcomes Robin Yochum, New State Outreach Coordinator

The Building Performance Association (BPA) is proud to announce the appointment of Robin Yochum as the newest State Outreach Coordinator. Robin joins a growing state outreach team at BPA who are working to ensure that…

Birds eye view of down town Delaware Updates May 18, 2023

BPA Announces Affiliate Agreement with Energize Delaware

Agreement includes Industry Needs Assessment Focused on Underserved Communities We’re pleased to announce that the Building Performance Association (BPA) has formalized an Affiliate agreement with the state of Delaware. Additionally, BPA has been awarded a…

Contractor checks his list to make sure all energy upgrades are complete. Advocacy May 15, 2023

Share Your Experience: Delaware Needs Assessment Survey

Are you a weatherization, energy efficiency, solar contractor, or workforce training provider doing work in Delaware? Are you struggling to recruit employees to help you meet your business goals in residential buildings in Delaware? Are…

The sillouehette of a home performance contractor kneeling on the ground. The contractor is conducting a blower door test. Advocacy May 10, 2023

Share Your Experience: Virginia Needs Assessment Survey

Are you a weatherization, energy efficiency, solar contractor, or workforce training provider doing work in Virginia? Are you struggling to recruit employees to help you meet your business goals in residential buildings in Virginia? Are…

Events April 25, 2023

Building America Announces RFP for Community-Based Retrofit Solutions

On behalf of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Building America Program, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) opened a request for proposals (RFP) for multi-disciplinary expert teams to address hard-to-solve technical challenges of decarbonizing…

Past Events April 25, 2023

2023 National Home Performance Conference & Trade Show Recap

Quick Links Photo Gallery | Attendee Info Page | Agenda Our 37th annual conference brought together thousands of contractors, weatherization professionals, trainers, program administrators, energy auditors, and others working in residential energy efficiency for the…

Sunrise Over Cristina River and Downtown City Skyline Wilmington Delaware Updates April 24, 2023

Delaware In-Person Meet & Greet – May 11, 2023

The Delaware Building Performance Association will be hosting an In-Person Meet & Greet on May 11, 2023. Meet and connect with other members of BPA in Delaware, the new official affiliate of BPA. Don’t miss…