August 13, 2026

  

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BPA Webinar: Income Qualified Single Family New Construction Measure

Join BPA’s Residential Income Qualified team for a webinar on Thursday, Aug. 27 from 10-11a.m. (PDT) to learn more about the new Income Qualified Single Family New Construction measure. BPA staff will share details about the measure including implementation requirements, specifications, documentation requirements, payments, and savings. Effective Oct. 1, 2026, this measure will only be available in Washington, Oregon, Montana, and Idaho...More


Updated Qualified Products Lists

BPA has updated a number of qualified product lists (QPLs) in the Document Library. Updated QPLS include:

  • Residential Advanced Smart Thermostats Qualified Products List 
  • Commercial Connected Thermostats Qualified Products List
  • ENERGY STAR-Certified Electric Vehicle Chargers Qualified Products List
  • Residential Heat Pump Water Heater Qualified Products List

NEEA Celebrates Excellence in Northwest Energy Efficiency

The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) is accepting nominations for the 2026 Leadership in Energy Efficiency Awards. These annual awards recognize the individuals, teams, programs, and organizations making a lasting impact on the region's energy future. Nominations are open through Sept. 18.


Events

BPA Webinar: Two New Residential HVAC Measures Effective Oct. 1 

Join BPA’s Residential HVAC team for a webinar on Aug. 13 from 10-11 a.m. (PDT) to offer feedback and learn more about two new residential HVAC measures, including implementation requirements, specifications, documentations requirements, payments, and savings. 

Effective Oct. 1, BPA is introducing two additional Residential HVAC measures to the Implementation Manual (IM). These new measures were not announced in the previous IM webinar. They include both the Room Heat Pump and Advanced Centrally Ducted Heat Pump, leveraging the work from the recently released High-Performance High-Capacity Heat Pump (HPHC HP) Field Study

Reference the summary overview for more information on these new Residential HVAC measures. Contact your energy conservation account executive (ECAE) with questions about these or other new measures