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NESP-Green Alliance and Better Building Performance show homeowners and remodelers that extreme seasons don't have to control energy use.

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Onward, Home Performance Soldiers!

Author: Larry Zarker

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November 01, 2009

The rapid expansion of weatherization programs funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (AARA) is requiring an army of newly trained professionals led by veteran home performance contractors. In response, the Building Performance Institute (... [continue reading]

Keeping Educated in a Rapidly Changing Environment

Author: Casey Murphy

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September 04, 2009

Failure to keep abreast of recent developments such as changes in building codes, new regulations, new building materials, new software, and new business models and marketing tools can blindside a successful business - be in the know to stay in business and gain a competitive edge. [continue reading]

Don't Forget the Business Basics

Author: Michael Rogers

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September 03, 2009

Showing up on time, listening to and responding to your customers' needs, and not trashing their homes will get you the rest of the way there. [continue reading]

Where the Mastic Meets the Sheet Metal

Author: Chandler von Schrader

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September 03, 2009

It's All in the HP Contractor's Hands [continue reading]

American Prosperity is Linked to Energy Efficiency

Author: Patricia Plympton and Ed Pollock

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September 03, 2009

The home performance contracting opportunity is here and now. [continue reading]

Making Green Collar Jobs a Reality

Author: Liz Robinson and Katrina Schwartz

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July 01, 2009

or as Van Jones would say, ÃƒÆ’Ã‚Â¢ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ã‚Â¬Ãƒâ€¹Ã…â€œMoving from Inspiration to Implementation' [continue reading]

Contractors Aggregate Carbon Credits

Author: Larry Zarker

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January 01, 2008

Contractors accredited by the Building Performance Institute (BPI) offer utilities and state conservation programs huge opportunities to verify savings not only in energy usage in existing homes, but also in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. That&... [continue reading]

Pennsylvania Embraces Home Energy

Author: Joel L. Morrison

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January 01, 2008

Rising energy prices and environmental concerns have increased interest among consumers, design professionals, and the trades in green building technology and energy efficiency—or green energy, for short. In response to this combination of ... [continue reading]