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The Home Performance Connection is your resource for the latest in home performance, weatherization, and healthy homes. |
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Business Owners Advocate for Home Improvement Tax Credit
Nearly 1,000 contractors, distributors, and manufacturers from the U.S. insulation, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and home performance industries have joined in strong support for the 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement Tax Credit. |
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Top Updates |
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Energy Efficiency Tax Credits Cut Household Costs
Two federal tax credits are helping homeowners around the country save money on energy bills. They are spurring better homes and equipment and are reducing strain on the electric grid. As mentioned above, the credits, which were created in a bipartisan 2005 law and extended and expanded under the Inflation Reduction Act, are now under threat in Congress. These fact sheets provide new analysis on the benefits these credits deliver. View the fact sheets here.
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Contractor Survey
We’d love to hear from contractor businesses! Your insights are essential to addressing industry challenges and shaping solutions. Sharing your perspective by taking our short survey will help BPA identify key priorities and influence resources and support tailored to your needs.
Take the survey now.
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State Updates |
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Arizona Making Way with HOMES & HEAR - Join us for a Webinar
The Office of Resiliency is getting closer to launching the whole-home efficiency rebate program (HOMES) and the full statewide Phase 2 of the electrification rebates (HEAR) program.
Contractors can now apply to be part of the qualified contractor network for HEAR (electrification) projects. Eligible equipment will initially include heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, and electrical work; additional projects such as insulation, air sealing, induction stoves, and heat pump dryers will be available at a later date.
Join BPA February 11th at 9am MT for a webinar where we will provide timely updates about the programs, including how contractors can participate in them and other helpful guidance. We will also leave time to answer questions. Register Here.
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Maine GEO Publishes Energy Plan
On January 17, 2025 the Governor’s Energy Office (GEO) submitted a strategic plan for the state to advance affordable, reliable, and clean energy for Maine’s people and economy. The Energy Plan highlights the significant progress Maine has made toward achieving its energy goals to date, including investing in energy-efficient technologies saving Maine people money and expanding homegrown clean energy to boost the state’s energy independence. Learn more and access the plan here.
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Michigan Offers Grant Funding & Listening Sessions
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is offering grant funding in its continued support for event sponsorships and other training activities that provide Michigan businesses, communities, and citizens with information to make informed decarbonization decisions. Any Michigan-based organization is eligible to apply. The primary focus of the event must be related to energy efficiency, renewable energy, and/or sustainability. Learn how you can apply here.
Additionally, EGLE is hosting a series of listening sessions on the MI Solar for All Program. The program will support residential and community solar deployment to serve low-income Michiganders (defined as households earning no more than 80% of area median income or 200% of the federal poverty level, whichever is higher), with a goal of providing participants an average 20% reduction in electricity bills. Learn more and register for the listening sessions here.
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Register for NHPC'25 & Secure Your Room!
Our room block at the conference venue is already 88% full for the 2025 National Home Performance Conference & Trade Show. Register today to secure your spot and guarantee your stay in the heart of the action. |
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$150 Off for WAP Network Members
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) Network members can use T&TA funds to save $150 on registration for the National Home Performance Conference. Get your discount code and register now! |
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OLHCHH Tracks Announced
Specialized tracks for HUD’s Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes (OLHCHH) have been released. Enjoy sessions filled with practical strategies to address home safety hazards, reduce illnesses, and boost housing affordability. View sessions here. |
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New Allies |
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Want to become a BPA ally? Learn more and apply here. |
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Training & Resources |
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Energy Entrepreneur Training - FREE
Looking to start your own business as an energy auditor, home rater, or energy expert? This free course covers the steps to becoming an energy entrepreneur. The full course will take you approximately 2-3 hours to view all videos and review the written content. Learn more about this course. |
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Industry Jobs |
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Free Job Postings for BPA Members
Members can post jobs to our Career Center for free! Log in to your Member Dashboard, click on 'Discounts' to get the discount code, and save $99!
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