By: Marissa Nixon, Policy & Research Coordinator, NCBPA The American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) released their 2018 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard on October 5, 2018. The national Scorecard gives an update on state energy efficiency policies and…
Through Executive Order #80, Governor Cooper establishes “bold new steps” that invest in North Carolina’s clean energy future and prioritize the role of building energy efficiency in state government. Raleigh, October 31, 2018 On Monday, Governor Roy Cooper made his…
NCBPA is proud to announce that Governor Cooper has proclaimed October 5, 2018 as Energy Efficiency Day in North Carolina! NCBPA submitted this request weeks ago and provided a wealth of reasons for the proclamation, which was also made in…
Billions in energy efficiency savings for North Carolinians is achievable, report finds September 25, 2018 – North Carolina Building Performance Association (NCBPA) today released a report projecting the potential for $13.9 billion in energy savings in North Carolina over ten…
On August 31, 2018, NCBPA submitted comments on NC Housing Finance Agency’s 2019 Qualified Action Plan (QAP) program related to increasing energy efficient, green and/or high performance construction standards in affordable housing developments. North Carolina’s current QAP requires ENERGY STAR…
North Carolina adopts Energy Rating Index as compliance option for the state’s 2018 residential energy code The Energy Rating Index is a cost-effective compliance option for builders to use to meet the state’s new residential energy code RALEIGH, N.C. (August…
NCBPA is pleased to announce the launch of our latest survey! Please take some time to complete our new survey seeking responses from commercial building performance professionals on a variety of important topics including design practices, certification programs, workforce development,…
August 15th: NC Energy Policy Council’s Quarterly Public Meeting Want to learn what our industry’s energy efficiency policy work is all about? Join us on August 15th in Raleigh from 10am – Noon for the Q3 public meeting of the North Carolina…