This report contains the Department of Environmental Quality’s annual status update to the JointLegislative Oversight Committee on Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources; FiscalResearch Division; and Local Government Commission for guaranteed energy savings contractspursuant to G.S. §143-64.17H. The contracts evaluate,…
A change to North Carolina’s building code would let developers skimp on insulation and other energy-saving basics in exchange for flashier elements such as solar panels and super-efficient appliances. The state’s building code council last month adopted the new rule,…
**** Update December 22, 2020 **** NCBPA is pleased to report that the transition from ENERGY STAR 2.0 to the new ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction Certification Program has been formally adopted as a part of the 2021 QAP program.…
Since our founding in 2014, NCBPA has been actively working with your companies to identify needs, establish priorities and develop resources to support our industry’s current and future workforce. In the spring of 2020, NCBPA held its second Workforce Development Summit…
September 24, 2020 New and expanded policies to improve the energy efficiency of homes and buildings in North Carolina over the next two decades could restore jobs while saving $5.9 billion in electricity costs—equivalent to $565 for each state resident—according…
September 22, 2020 An opportunity to engage further in the advancement of green infrastructure in North Carolina has arisen, and we are excited to invite you to participate! NCBPA is partnering with Green Roofs for Healthy Cities to develop a…
The Chamber For a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro (The Chamber) published the Skilled Construction Trades Study, a compilation of research completed in partnership with the Skilled Construction Trades Study Group (Study Group), and with participation and input from NCBPA’s Ryan Miller on…
FOR SALE: Home performance equipment, tools, box truck and materials in the Wake Forest, NC area from a former member company. Liquidation sale – get them while they’re available! If interested, please contact: Phillip Bradrick, Realty Management & Sales O:…
NCBPA is pleased to report that we have formally begun our 12-month NC HERS Rater Market Development Project with grant funding provided by RESNET and match funding provided by NCBPA, member companies and industry partners. This project focuses on advocacy,…
Have feedback for us? We welcome your questions, comments and stories. Click here to reach us. Dear Fellow Industry Professionals, Continuing this week’s articles, provided below is Part 4 of 5 in our series about how the pandemic is impacting…