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Sept. 5, 2013: BPI Seeks Comments on Residential Air Distribution Standard

Standard Developed to Improve the Energy Efficiency of Duct Systems

September 5, 2013

Building Performance Institute Inc. (BPI) has announced that its BPI-3300-A-201x: “Standard for Residential Building Air Distribution System Energy Performance” is available for public comment through Sept. 30.

Aug. 22, 2013: ACCA and BPI to Explore Joint Opportunities

The Organizations “Share Many Common Goals,” Seek to Collaborate

August 22, 2013

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The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) and the Building Performance Institute (BPI) announced that they will begin exploring opportunities for collaboration following a meeting of the respective organizations’ leaders on Aug. 14.

BPI Adds Two Home Performance Standards

Standards Aim to Make Home Performance Industry More Effective, Profitable

August 19, 2013

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The Building Performance Institute Inc. (BPI) announced its BPI-2100-S-2013: “Standard for Home Performance-Related Data Transfer” and BPI-2200-S-2013: “Standard for Home Performance-Related Data Collection” have been published as BPI standards.

BPI Recognized By Florida

BPI May Now Provide Building Energy Ratings in the State

July 29, 2013

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Building Performance Institute Inc. (BPI) announced the group will be recognized by the state of Florida to provide a building energy-efficiency rating system in the state.

July 18, 2013: BPI’s Home Performance Data Standards Published as BPI Standards

Standards Facilitate Transfer of Home Performance-Related Data

July 18, 2013

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The Building Performance Institute Inc. (BPI) announced that BPI-2100-S-2013: Standard for Home Performance-Related Data Transfer and BPI-2200-S-2013: Standard for Home Performance-Related Data Collection have been published as BPI standards.

BPI Amends Certification Renewal Policy

Change Allows Some to Bypass Written Exam

May 6, 2013

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Building Performance Institute (BPI) announced its certification renewal policy has been amended to allow individuals holding multifamily certifications to earn continuing education units (CEU) toward written exams.

Seth Rosser, United Energy conservation coordinator, measures insulation as part of an energy audit. Home-performance contracting is being heralded as "the next big thing"Â by many contractors.

Home Performance Contracting: A Growing Opportunity

Joanna R. Turpin

April 15, 2013

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Many believe home performance contracting (HPC) is on deck as the next big thing for HVACR contractors. And, while customers may not yet be aware of the term, once they understand that the practice may grant better comfort and safety, in addition to cost savings, many are quick to embrace the idea.

Organizations Question BPI Accreditation

Matt Bishop

April 8, 2013

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A recent letter to the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is requesting that ANSI withdraw Building Performance Institute Inc.’s (BPI) accreditation as a Standards Development Organization for “repeated violations of BPI’s approved operating procedures and specific requirements of the ANSI essential requirements.”

Michael Plyter of Buffalo Energy, Elma, N.Y., tests a furnace. Buffalo Energy is one of more than 40,000 BPI certified professionals.

BPI Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Matt Bishop

April 1, 2013

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BPI is celebrating its 20th anniversary and the growth is staggering — nearly 40,000 certifications and 200 training centers across all 50 states have established BPI as a major player in the building-performance field.

BPI Enacts New Policy

March 25, 2013

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The Building Performance Institute (BPI) announced a new certification-renewal policy that recognizes the work experience of BPI certified professionals.