partnerships
The Building Performance Center maintains mutually beneficial business and professional relationships with a variety of organizations.
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BPIThe Building Performance Institute (BPI) is internationally recognized for developing home performance and weatherization technical and professional standards. BPI certification is Washington State’s standard for energy auditors working in the network of community action organizations assisting low-income individuals and families. website |
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Alaska Works Partnership |
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BPABonneville Power Administration (BPA), a long-term electrical utility in the Pacific Northwest, partners with the BPC and OC for weatherization and energy assistance for low-income households. website
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CAC Lewis, Mason, & Thurston CountiesThe Community Action Council (CAC) of Lewis, Mason and Thurston Counties is one of three Washington State weatherization and energy-related training centers, and provides vital services to residents. BPC training often occurs at CAC’s offices in Lacey, WA. website
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CNGCascade Natural Gas (CNG) is a Washington and Oregon natural gas provider. CNG supports the BPC and OC’s weatherization efforts for low-income households using natural gas. website |
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Earth Advantage InstituteEarth Advantage is an Oregon non-profit organization that promotes sustainable building practices. The Community Energy Challenge uses software developed and supported by Earth Advantage (Energy Performance Score) to estimate energy saving opportunities for buildings that CEC auditors evaluate. website |
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Northwest Clean Air AgencyThe Northwest Clean Air Agency (NWCAA) is a regional air quality control agency in Washington State. It enforces federal, state and local air pollution regulations in Island, Skagit and Whatcom counties. The BPC collaborates with NWCAA on air quality research, education, and improvement initiatives. website |
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PSEPuget Sound Energy (PSE) has provided electric and gas in Washington State for over 100 years. PSE partners with the BPC and OC for weatherization and energy assistance for low-income households. website |
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SNAPSpokane Neighborhood Action Partners (SNAP) is one of three Washington State weatherization and energy-related training centers, and provides vital services to residents. BPC training often occurs at SNAP’s offices in Spokane, WA. website |
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The Energy ProjectThe Energy Project strives to protect and enhance the energy efficiency, home energy bill assistance, consumer protection, and clean renewable energy sources for low-income households in Washington State. BPC supports and sponsors the Energy Project and its director, Chuck Eberdt. |
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Washington State Department of CommerceThe Washington State Department of Commerce (DOC) oversees and regulates the weatherization, repair and energy assistance programs for low-income households in Washington State. The BPC has a lead role in providing weatherization training to Community Action Programs and local agencies. website |
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BIAWCThe Building Industry Association of Whatcom County (BIAWC) is a private, non-profit organization for builders, remodelers and home construction-related businesses. The BPC and the BIAWC are developing training to benefit local builders. website
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Community Energy ChallengeThe Community Energy Challenge (CEC), a branch of the BPC, offers energy assessment, links to qualified contractors, help with tax incentives and rebates, and special financing options to home and business owners interested in reducing energy use. website |
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Energy OutWestEnergy OutWest (EOW), an independent organization, works to advance the science in weatherization technology. EOW hosts a weatherization conference every other year and is a very active peer exchange with representatives from seven western states (Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington), the Navajo Nation, and the Intertribal Council of Arizona. website |
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Home Performance WashingtonHome Performance Washington’s membership is comprised of residential energy professionals and service providers, conservation programs, educational institutions and other stakeholders who seek to counteract climate change and foster economic development in Washington State. website |
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NASCSPThe National Association for State Community Services Programs (NASCSP) seeks to prevent and reduce poverty, and empower low-income families to reach self-sufficiency. Members administer federal grants and weatherization programs. website |
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National Save Energy CoalitionThe National Save Energy Coalition is comprised of a large, diverse group of organizations “committed to federal public policy that promotes clean, sustainable, efficient energy”. website |
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The Opportunity CouncilThe BPC is a division of the Opportunity Council (OC), a community action agency serving low-income individuals and families in Whatcom, San Juan and Island Counties in Washington. The OC has a long history of providing weatherization services, and is the source of much of the BPC’s experience and expertise. website |
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WSCAPThe Washington State Community Action Partnership (WSCAP) consists of 26 non-profits and four local government agencies, promoting healthy communities and the elimination of poverty. website |