Each of the HPSC Sector Councils independently discussed the landscape of their sector as well as what is needed to move towards the HPSC vision. These discussions were framed around the nine (9) priority issues that were categorized into the four (4) HPSC strategic pillars of: Quality Workmanship, Capacity Building, Advocacy, and Market Growth, and are listed below.

As conversations progressed, and recommendations were formed the HPSC Executive synthesized these nine (9) into two (2) key issues:

1. Availability of Trained and Qualified Professionals recognized for providing home performance solutions and;
2. Demand for Home Performance Solutions by quality trained professionals that are valued by consumers.

The Availability of Quality Trained Professionals is the synthesized term for the issues of:

• Quality Workmanship: Industry Reputation, Standards of Practice, Installation Quality
• Capacity Building: Changing landscape and demands on industry
• Capacity Building: Availability of trained trades, Workforce Development and Professionalism
• Advocacy: Effectiveness and Enforcement of Codes, Regulations, and Bylaws
• Advocacy: Industry representation for contractors
• Market Growth: Limited ability to connect consumers with quality contractors

The Demand for Home Performance Solutions is the synthesized term for the issues of:

• Market Growth: Consumer Demand and Quality Awareness
• Advocacy: Connectivity to and engagement in Utility and Government Program & Policy Design
• Advocacy: Longevity and consistency of Utility & Government programs

The current situation for each of these key issues is detailed below and pulls content from each of the Sector Roadmaps.