named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
BPI Certification Program
Offers nationally recognized credentials for home performance contractors, including Building Analyst, Energy Auditor, and Building Envelope certifications
GoldStar Contractor Program
Recognizes high-performing, BPI-certified contractors committed to quality, customer satisfaction, and adherence to building science standards
Standards Development
Develops and maintains ANSI-accredited technical standards for home performance, weatherization, and building envelope practices
Workforce Development Initiative
Partners with training organizations and nonprofits to expand the pipeline of skilled professionals in energy efficiency and building science
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Construction Industry Standards and Contractor Support Services 3 activities
- Administers credentialing and certification systemsProvides certifications of competence for contractors in the building industries, ensures alignment with BPI/ANSI standards, and manages online accounts for certification tracking, expiration alerts, and exam delivery. Operates digital infrastructure supporting certification processes.
- Operates GoldStar Contractor Program for industry professionalsRecognizes high-performing home performance contractors through the BPI GoldStar Contractor network, offering co-branded marketing materials, staff certification support, discounts on training, and access to business webinars and continuing education resources.
- Publishes technical resources and educational content for industry stakeholdersOffers guides, checklists, forms, recorded webinars, and technical documents to support professionals in home performance, energy efficiency, and healthy housing. Maintains a media hub with news, features, and industry highlights.
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Industry-Specific Student Scholarships and Competitions 1 activity
- Supports workforce development through scholarships and training accessAwards the Jon Siemen Memorial Scholarship and Larry Zarker Healthy Homes Scholarship to aspiring home performance professionals, providing full certification coverage, study materials, and free exam attempts. Shares federally funded recruitment tools and promotes the industry as a career path.
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Professional Training for Real Estate and Building Practitioners 1 activity
- Trains and certifies building performance professionalsOffers a range of certification programs including Building Science Principles, Healthy Housing Principles, Site Supervisor, Total Building Performance, and Cold Climate Air Source Heat Pump Assessor to train contractors, auditors, and technicians in energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and retrofit project management. Has trained over 10,000 professionals nationwide.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Develops and maintains national standards for home performance and building scienceCreates and oversees American National Standards (ANSI) and BPI/ANSI standards for home performance, energy efficiency, and personnel certification in accordance with ISO/IEC 17024. These standards govern energy audits, retrofit practices, and professional credentials across the industry.
- Produces research and data standards to advance the home performance industryReleases HPXML versions to improve data exchange in home performance software and publishes annual impact reports highlighting progress in workforce development, standards adoption, and program growth.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.30M
Contributions & grants$582K18%
Program service revenue$2.71M82%
Investment income$8K0%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$3.70M
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead25%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.57M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.09M
Cash$664K
Investments$210K
Liabilities$817K
Net assets$273K
Liquid reserves2.8 mo
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue +16.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 9
- ANDREW FISK — DIRECTOR
- APRYL SIMMONS — DIRECTOR
- CORNELIOUS RICHARDSON — DIRECTOR
- DAVID HEPINSTALL — DIRECTOR
- E'LOIS THOMAS — DIRECTOR
- KEITH KINCH — DIRECTOR
- MIMI BURBAGE — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT DE VRIES — DIRECTOR
- YIGIT GUCTAS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 24
Who they work with
- ANSI National Accreditation Board Government — Accredits BPI under ISO/IEC 17024 for personnel certification.
- Alaska Housing Finance Corporation Government — Employer of Mimi Burbage, where she oversees statewide weatherization programs funded by state and federal resources
- American National Standards Institute Government — Accredits BPI as a developer of American National Standards.
- Association for Energy Affordability Partner — Organization where Adam Romano serves as Senior Director of Workforce Development and Training, expanding the clean energy talent pipeline
- BPI GoldStar Contractor network Network — Network of certified contractors recognized for high-quality home performance services and commitment to continuous improvement.
- BPI GoldStar Contractors Network — Network of contracting businesses participating in the BPI GoldStar Contractor Program.
- BPI Test Centers Partner — Network of test centers that administer BPI exams and often provide training.
- BlocPower Partner — Co-founded by Keith Kinch, who advanced tech innovations in building performance through this organization
- CLEAResult Partner — Organization where Keith Canfield leads energy efficiency programs for utilities across a 23-state region
- Comfort Kings Partner — BPI GoldStar Contractor and certified testing and training center founded by Bobby Hight, delivering energy efficiency services in the DC metro area
- Community Housing Partners Partner — Organization where Phil Hull directs the IREC-accredited Research and Training Center in building performance
- Grants and donations from unnamed sponsors Funder — Provides financial support through sponsorships that enable BPI's programs and initiatives
- HELP of Southern Nevada Partner — Nonprofit led by Fuilala Riley focused on preventing and ending homelessness, integrating energy efficiency into housing stability services
- HVAC U Partner — Training organization founded by Brynn Cooksey Sr. that trains HVAC technicians and energy auditors nationwide
- Home Builders Institute Partner — Organization where Apryl Simmons worked for 17 years advancing workforce initiatives in the construction industry
- Home Energy Academy Partner — Organization founded by Spencer Rosen to train homeowners and professionals in home energy efficiency and electrification
- Justice40 Government — Uses the Justice40 mapping tool to identify disadvantaged communities for scholarship eligibility.
- New York State Energy Research and Development Authority Government — State agency where Michael D’Esposito and John Lee hold leadership and advisory roles in advancing building performance and clean energy policy
- Nu-Wool LLC Partner — Company where Robert De Vries serves as Director of Product Support and Development, advancing sustainable building materials
- SEEL, LLC Partner — Firm led by Dr. E'Lois Thomas delivering data-driven energy efficiency solutions and setting industry performance standards
- Society for Standards Professionals Partner — Dani Freeman serves on the board, supporting standards development collaboration.
- U.S. Department of Energy Government — Federal agency where Derek Schroeder serves as Policy Advisor and Technical Project Officer supporting national weatherization initiatives
- US Department of Energy Government — Collaborates on contractor resources and workforce development tools for home performance programs.
- Writespace Partner — Dani Freeman supports this Houston-based literary nonprofit, indicating an organizational affiliation.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Consensus-Based Standards Developmentmethodology: consensus-based-standards-developmentBy developing technical standards through collaboration with industry stakeholders and Standards Technical Committees, ensures field relevance, trust, and consistent implementation of best practices in home performance, because inclusive, evidence-based processes produce more durable and widely adopted standards.
- Professionalization of the Home Performance Fieldmethodology: standards_and_credentials_developmentBy establishing nationally recognized credentials and supporting their implementation through training and interpretation, raises the quality and consistency of home performance services, because standardized practices and professional accountability improve home health, safety, durability, and energy efficiency at scale.
- Workforce Development Through Credentialing and Assessmentmethodology: knowledge-verification through standardized assessmentBy verifying competence through standardized, proctored exams and field/lab-based evaluations aligned to national standards, improves quality and professionalism in the home performance industry, because rigorous, objective assessment ensures that certified individuals can reliably deliver safe, effective, and efficient services.