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FY26 Appropriations Update: Funding Increases Finalized for Key Energy Efficiency Programs
On January 23, President Trump signed H.R. 6938—the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations package containing annual funding for several Federal agencies, including the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)—into law. Thanks to…
Volunteer at the 2026 National Conference & Trade Show
Want to attend NHPC’26 for free? We are now accepting applications for volunteers for the 2026 National Home Performance Conference and Trade Show. Volunteers play a vital role in our event, assisting presenters and attendees…
Volunteer at The Clean Energy for Homes Conference
We are now accepting applications for volunteers for The 2026 Clean Energy for Homes Conference and Trade Show, taking place May 28-29 in Saratoga Springs, New York. Volunteers play an important role at our conferences…
2026 is the Year of Resilience
Change has never been a stranger to the building performance industry. Policy shifts. Market cycles. Workforce challenges. Evolving technologies. Yet year after year, this industry continues to move forward by adapting, innovating, and delivering meaningful…
The Home Technology Revolution: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Remote Diagnostics to Drive Residential Energy Savings
The Building Performance Association (BPA) has released a new report, “The Home Technology Revolution: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Remote Diagnostics to Drive Residential Energy Savings.” Based on a multi-part study, this report examines how AI and remote…
Energy Efficiency Added Nearly 100,000 Jobs in 2024, Outpacing All Other Energy Sectors
The Building Performance Association (BPA) has released its newest Energy Efficiency Jobs in America report, and the results reflect what many in our community already feel on the ground: energy efficiency is growing—and fast. In…
House Energy & Commerce Committee Unanimously Advances Bipartisan Weatherization Reauthorization Legislation
The bill would extend authorization of the Weatherization Assistance Program through 2030, reducing energy bills and supporting contractor jobs Today, the full House Energy & Commerce Committee unanimously advanced bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Weatherization…
2025 New England Regional Home Performance Conference & Trade Show Recap
Quick LinksAgenda & Schedule | Attendee Info & Photos 2025 New England Regional Home Performance Conference & Trade Show brought together nearly 300 professionals in the region for two days of region-specific educational sessions, industry…
5 Ways BPA’s New England Conference Pays for Itself
Professional development opportunities can be expensive, but we have a cost-effective regional conference that pays for itself! Hosted November 10-11 in Newton, MA, our New England regional conference is where you’ll get the latest industry…
WAP Reauthorization Legislation Gains Traction in Congress
This summer, a bipartisan group of Senators took an important first step towards reauthorizing the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). On July 31, Senators Chris Coons (D-DE), Susan Collins (R-ME), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), and Jack Reed…