FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Contact Robyn Hall at rhall@building-performance.org or (412) 424-0040
FAQ - 2021 Upper Midwest Regional Conference & Trade Show (Postponed)
Yes. We have made the difficult but necessary decision to postpone the Upper Midwest Regional Conference and Trade Show, scheduled to take place October 11-12, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Following increased and overwhelming concerns about the COVID-19 virus, we felt this was the best way to proceed during such an unprecedented situation.
No. We are still planning to hold this event in person in the future and will not be offering sessions virtually for the Upper Midwest Regional Conference.
- Those who already purchased registrations will be fully refunded to the original form of payment within 10 business days.
- If you have an open invoice for registration, the invoice will be canceled.
- If you purchased a registration and membership combo package, your registration fee will be refunded and you may keep your membership for $150. If you do not wish to keep your BPA membership, please email Gypsy Matlak at gmatlak@building-performance.org
Yes. Contact Gypsy Matlak at gmatlak@building-performance.org if you would like to apply funds to any future BPA conference.
Current exhibitors and sponsors have been notified of the cancellation. If you have questions, please reach out to Chris Docchio at cdocchio@building-performance.org
Yes. Hotel rooms may be canceled at no cost to you. Contact the DoubleTree Bloomington - Minneapolis South to cancel.
At this time, we are planning on holding the Upper Midwest Regional Conference in the fall of 2022. Sign up here and select Conference and Education News to be notified of the new dates.
FAQ - 2022 Clean Energy for Homes Conference & Trade Show
Yes! This event is hosted at The Saratoga Hilton in Saratoga Springs, New York.
The following registration options are available to purchase:
- Non-Member Conference Registration: $425 early* / $525 late
- Member Conference Registration: $325 early* / $425 late
- Membership & Conference Registration Package: If you are not a BPA member, but would like to bundle your conference registration with a one-year BPA Professional Membership, you'll save $100 when purchased together: $475 early / $575 late. Select non-member registration to proceed with bundle purchase.
*Early registration pricing ends January 7, 2022.
If you believe you are a BPA member, but cannot find it in the member query, please contact rhall@building-performance.org. Only paid professional or company members receive discounts off of events. This does not include BPA Connections only or free, Basic members.
When registering online, you will be prompted to indicate if you want to receive CEUs and, if yes, which of the approved CEUs you want. Some of the CEUs require your membership identification number. The bar code on your name badge, provided onsite, will be scanned at each session you attend. Post-conference, your attendance information will be submitted to the appropriate CEU accrediting bodies.
Yes, trade show access is included in the registration fee.
Continental breakfast and lunch are included on both days of the conference.
No. Each attendee must purchase an individual conference registration. One-day passes are available in addition to the full conference registration if you cannot attend both days.
If you need to make updates to an existing registration, please log in to the Registration Resource Center.
Registrations may only be canceled through January 7, 2022, by emailing rhall@building-performance.org. Cancelations will be charged a $100 cancelation fee. Registrations may be transferred to another person at no charge.
FAQ - 2022 National Conference
Yes! This event is hosted at the Omni Nashville Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee.
When registering online, you will be prompted to indicate if you want to receive CEUs and, if yes, which of the approved CEUs you want. Some of the CEUs require your membership identification number. The bar code on your name badge, provided onsite, will be scanned at each session you attend. Post-conference, your attendance information will be submitted to the appropriate CEU accrediting bodies.
Yes, trade show access is included in the registration fee.
If you need to make updates to an existing registration, please log in to the Registration Resource Center.
No. Each attendee must purchase an individual conference registration. One-day passes are available in addition to the full conference registration if you cannot attend both days.
Registrations may be canceled through March 11, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. with a $100 per attendee cancellation fee. Refund requests must be submitted in writing to rhall@building-performance.org. No refunds will be issued as of March 12, 2022. Registrations are transferrable at no additional fee.
FAQ - 2021 National Conference (Virtual Access)
Registered attendees will receive access information for the conference a few days before the conference kicks off. Please watch your email (and check those spam and junk folders!) for your access email.
The 2021 National Home Performance Conference is offered as a virtual-only event, hosted live April 12-16, 2021. All sessions will be recorded and available on-demand.
Click here to read more about the decision to move this event completely online.
Yes. You may transfer your registration to the virtual conference option. To transfer your registration, or for other options, reach out to Gypsy Matlak at gmatlak@building-performance.org or call (412) 424-0039.
BPA members receive discounted rates to attend! You can join BPA here to receive the member rate.
Virtual Conference Rates
- Non-Member Registration: $450
- Member Registration: $350
You can register any time to access on-demand conference content until October 12, 2021.
Sessions will be available through October 12, 2021, via the BPA Learning Library.
Yes! This conference registration and staff time to attend are allowable uses of T&TA funds.
Click here to read an update from WAP regarding training fund usage.
All sessions, live and recorded, will be available through the BPA Learning Library. Registrants will be emailed instructions to access the Learning Library at least 48 hours prior to the start of the conference.
Attendess can submit for CEU credits through the BPA Learning Library after completing sessions.
Yes. You can earn CEUs by watching recorded sessions and do not have to attend live sessions to earn CEUs. All sessions will be available to view on-demand until October 12, 2021.
No. Once a registration is made, it cannot be canceled. You may transfer registration to another person.
Yes, there is no fee to transfer a registration. Contact Robyn Hall at rhall@building-performance.org to request a transfer.
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