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The latest resources for the home and building performance industry

Our online resource library contains industry resources, including downloadable PDFs, webinar playbacks, videos, and reports. This library is continually updated to include the latest information and educational content.

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1950s Home Retrofit to Super Efficient Passive House 

Watch to learn about a 1950s Montreal house that was retrofitted to become an efficient passive house by adding a 16 inch thick layer of cellulose insulation to the exterior.

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BPA & Service Year Alliance: AmeriCorps Capacity – Building Opportunity Webinar

In this webinar, we provide an in-depth overview of AmeriCorps State and National Programming, uncovering available resources for weatherization and clean energy agencies.

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The Interconnected House 

Watch as Energy Circle installs a basement subfloor after a series of problems related to gutters, roof, foundation, and insulation.

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NASCSP: Weatherization Workforce Resources and Tools

View workforce resources and tools for the weatherization career path.

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DOE: Home Efficiency Rebates Retroactivity Fact Sheet and Eligibility Checklists

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) developed this optional resource in relation to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022, which established the Home Efficiency Rebates, which operates under the umbrella of the Home Energy Rebates.

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Efficiency First CA: Clean Energy Connection Connects CA Homeowners to Contractors

The Clean Energy Connection directory connects homeowners and contractors to help complete energy projects in homes.

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NEEP: Energy Code Triggers for Existing Buildings

This resource explores how building energy codes can be used as regulatory instruments that define the minimum standards and prerequisites for achieving energy efficiency in new building design, construction, and operation.

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BPI: Building Performance Industry Standards

View and download the approved BPI Technical Standards.

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NREL: Clean Energy to Communities Program: Expert Match

NREL offers Expert Match—free, short-term technical assistance to address near-term clean energy challenges and questions.

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NEEP: Policy Factsheet: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

This fact sheet highlights BIL grants that support building electrification, energy efficiency, and workforce development.

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NEEP: Aligning Building Performance Standards and Energy Codes

This resource explores how to better align energy code updates with building performance standards using innovative approaches.

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Energy Circle: Low and Moderate Income Households Are Huge for IRA Rebates: Here’s How to Take Advantage

In this webinar, Energy Circle CEO and founder Peter Troast unpacks what exactly low and moderate income means when talking about IRA rebates and how contractors can best market to these demographics.

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DOE: State-Based Home Energy Efficiency Contractor Training Grants

The State-Based Home Energy Efficiency Contractor Training Grants makes $200 million available to state energy offices so they can train, test, and certify residential energy efficiency and electrification contractors.

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BPA: Maine Wraparound Resource Guide

This guide provides current resources available for new immigrants, employees, and others within Maine.

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NEEP: Advancing Virtual Power Plants Through Energy Codes

This brief looks at the components of a Virtual Power Plant (VPP), explores national model code provisions that advance VPP technology and provides examples of states that have adopted VPP provisions in their energy code.

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