Our Recent Work
Our Recent Work
BPA Submits Comments on Pennsylvania Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) Regulations
BPA supports RGGI because other states that have joined have increased energy efficiency jobs while keeping electricity costs low. Read the full blog here.
Post Election Outlook Webinar by BPA Policy Team
Join BPA's Vice President of Government Affairs, Policy, and Programs, Kara Saul-Rinaldi, as she presents on the results of the 2020 Federal Election and its impact on the residential retrofit industry. Kara’s analysis will include expectations for how a President Trump/Biden will work with the 117th Congress, the layout of the Senate and House, and what BPA sees as opportunities for our members in 2021. This live webinar was hosted Wednesday, November 18 at 12:30 p.m. ET. The playback is available here.
BPA Is On the Lookout For State Policy Shifts and Potential Opportunities on Election Day
While so much attention is focused on the Presidential and Congressional races, BPA has also been monitoring state elections – because so many policies and programs that impact the energy efficiency industry are designed and implemented at the state level.
COVID Challenges at the State Level & BPA's Response
BPA has been keeping its focus on getting contractors back to work safely and making sure that energy efficiency programs remain fully funded and prepared for the COVID challenges ahead. Current efforts focus on three main areas: Health & Safety, Supporting State EE Programs and Monitoring Ongoing State Public Utilities Proceedings.
Summer Heats Up Building Performance Legislation
The past few weeks have been an exciting time for building performance legislation in Congress. Read the latest on HOPE for HOMES, Blue Collar to Green Collar Jobs Act, Weatherization Assistance Program funding, and homeowner tax credits.
New Congressional Climate Report Includes BPA’s Top Policy Priorities
The House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis released its climate action plan, a 500-page report that provides a roadmap for Congress to address the climate crisis and build a prosperous clean energy economy. The report clearly establishes the critical role of advancing energy efficiency in the building sector to combat climate change.
HOPE for HOMES - Sign-On in Support
We are proud to announce the introduction of HOPE for HOMES Act of 2020 - (H.R. 7325, S.4052) that includes immediate relief and long-term support for the residential energy efficiency contractor industry negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill was introduced with bipartisan support in the House and Senate on Wednesday, June 24, 2020.
BPA's Strategy to Keep Energy Efficiency Workers Employed
Read more about the targeted and long-term strategy to keep workers employed throughout and after the COVID19 pandemic.
BPA Fighting for Energy Efficiency Programs During and Post Pandemic
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.
HOPE for HOMES
BPA has developed a $500 Million concept - the Contractor “Home Online Performance-based Energy-efficiency” (HOPE) Training for immediate support of contractor businesses. We've paired it with our on-going efforts to enact the $6 Billion Home Owner Managing Savings Act (HOMES) to be authorized through 2025 (or until expended) that would advance rebates for homeowners doing energy efficiency retrofits.
Access to Consumer Energy Information Act (E-Access Act)
BPA supports Congressman Peter Welch and applauds his effort to tackling this issue and calling on the Department of Energy to establish best practices and a common set of guidelines for safe and secure energy data access. Take action to support the E-Access Act.
BPA Educates PA PUC on Cost Effectiveness Testing Reforms
A coalition of Pennsylvania based non-profit groups, including BPA, launched an education campaign to bring the best practices in energy efficiency programs from around the country to Harrisburg.
Solving the Climate Crisis: Cleaner Stronger Buildings:
Kara Saul Rinaldi, Vice President of Government Affairs and Policy for BPA testified before the House Select Committee and urged Congress to act to advance energy efficiency in buildings and pass legislation that will enable more American families and businesses to access efficiency upgrades.
Federal and State Legislative Team
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Joe Cullen
Director of Policy & State Outreach