Portland Home Energy Score Program Live Webinars
2017-07-20 08:30 - 09:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Webinar
Learn the latest about the new Portland Home Energy Score program
How is a home energy score calculated and what does it mean?

How will program requirements impact home sellers?
How could a home energy score help your buyers and sellers?
How can I find a qualified home energy assessor?

Earth Advantage has developed a city-approved training for real estate professionals to help answer these questions and provide a comprehensive overview of the current program requirements. Join us for this sneak peek webinar to gain insights into how the program is taking shape and the results of the first round of rulemaking.

The Portland Home Energy Score Program will go into effect on January 1, 2018. The first round of rulemaking was completed by the City of Portland on May 1, 2017 and all rulemaking will be finalized on September 1, 2017. The ordinance (Portland City Code Chapter 17.108) requires sellers of single-family homes to:

Obtain a home energy report, including a home energy score, from a licensed home energy assessor;
Disclose the score and report prior to listing a home publicly for sale in Portland on or after January 1, 2018.

Learning objectives:

Understand the relevance of energy efficiency to home buyers
Find out how the Portland Home Energy Score Program will work
Understand what makes an above- or below-average score
Learn how to describe the score to buyers/sellers
Gain resources and info to support and best serve your clients

Future updates

Earth Advantage will offer an updated online course once rulemaking is finalized on September 1, 2017 to ensure the real estate market has consistent access to the most up-to-date information.
Earth Advantage’s Portland Home Energy Score program trainings are not required or funded by the City of Portland.

Interested in hosting a group viewing of our webinars? See Registration Options below.
Interested in hosting a training at your firm or title company? Contact us to gain access to a list of assessor trainers.

*Training fee has been subsidized thanks to: Enhabit

August BESF: Annual Energy and Daylight Co-Simulation for Lighting and Shading Controls
2017-08-16 11:00 - 12:15 | Ecotrust, 721 NW 9th Ave, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
Join us for Energy Trust New Building’s August Building Energy Simulation Forum. Shading controls are typically not included in energy modeling and often not considered in daylight modeling. Similarly, electric lighting is usually represented as a fixed schedule or with the use of simplified daylight harvesting calculations. EnergyPlus approaches this with the split-flux method while Radiance employs a more accurate ray-tracing technique.
This presentation will discuss a co-simulation workflow between EnergyPlus and Radiance in a mid-rise commercial office project. This work includes a series of energy and daylighting simulations that produce detailed operation schedules, informing the whole building energy use and daylighting impacts of multiple shading systems.

2017 International Radiance Workshop
2017-08-21 - 2017-08-24 | White Stag Building, 70 NW Couch Street, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
The Energy Studies in Buildings Laboratory (ESBL) of the University of Oregon is hosting this year’s 16th Annual International Radiance Workshop in Portland, Oregon. This event is a great opportunity for academics, consultants and anyone interested in lighting related subjects using Radiance software to gather, learn, and exchange ideas. Previously held at various locations across Europe and the United States, ESBL is excited to welcome the Radiance community to the Pacific Northwest to enjoy a front row seat of the total solar eclipse before immersing in a three day Radiance workshop followed by an optional day of Radiance training. Connect with Radiance users from around the world involved in research, lighting design, daylighting, animation, simulation, and rendering activities.

Portland’s Accessory Dwelling Unit Tour
2017-09-09 09:00 - 2017-09-10 15:00 | Portland, various locations, Various Locations, Portland, https://accessorydwellings.org/adu_tour/, United States
A tour for people interested in learning more about ADUs and meeting the homeowners, builders, and designers who built them.

The Cost Effective Pathway to Zero Energy Homes
2017-09-15 07:00 - 08:00 | Webinar
Hear the latest developments on new and cost-effective approaches that make ZE construction more accessible to all builders.
Advanced heat pump technology, lighting, and solar PV options are challenging the old zero energy paradigm of investments in air sealing, insulation, and expensive window upgrades. Learn the different interpretations of what “zero energy” means and how builders are cost-effectively achieving it in the Pacific Northwest.
By attending this webinar, you will:

Learn how to achieve zero energy construction using the most cost-effective approaches available.
Understand how utilizing integrated design process, passive house construction techniques, and energy modeling software can help project teams realize client’s goals within a given budget.
Educate your clients on what will really help them save energy versus what might drive the cost of construction out of reach.
Discover details for designing with solar PV, community solar options for homes without solar access, the potential role of home battery energy storage, and more.

Questions? Contact Heather Kendall at hkendall@earthadvantage.org or 503-968-7160 x20.

Better Building & Beer Event
2017-09-20 15:00 - 16:30 | Fully Portland, 1010 SE Water Avenue, Portland, OR, 97214, United States
To kick off the upcoming Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP) course in Portland, Earth Advantage is hosting the second annual Better Building & Beer event to bring together Portland’s leading experts who will share their home building experience and expertise over free beers at Fully on SE Water Ave. This year’s theme will be:
Smart Homes: Myths & Realities
Josh Salinger, Founder + CEO of Birdsmouth Construction, will be our moderator. Each speaker will have 15 mins to present + 10 mins Q&A:
High Performance Building as the Bedrock for Smart Home Tech
Ryan Shanahan | Senior Green Building Consultant, Earth Advantage
Is high performance building necessary in order for smart homes to be effective and what technologies are builders and designers using now?
The Future of Smart Homes, Resilient Communities, and Energy Programs
Emily Kemper | Architect & Senior Technical Energy Manager, CLEAResult
What type of energy savings opportunities are made available by smart homes and how can a comprehensive, future-proof energy program based on resiliency equal more than just the sum of its parts?
Why Today’s Builder Should Care about Tomorrow’s Smart Homes
Mike Frey | Vice President, Noyes Development Co.
What are the motivations for builders and designers to integrate high performance + smart home approaches into their homes and how will it impact business bottom line, growth and marketing?
The education, CEs and beer are free. RSVP now as last year’s event sold out fast with over 60 attendees.
Questions? Contact Heather Kendall at hkendall@earthadvantage.org or 503-968-7160 x20.
** SPECIAL OFFER: Attendees will earn $50 OFF the SHP course starting on Oct. 20 in Portland, OR.
See SHP course page for more info. **

Event space made possible thanks to support from Fully, a certified B Corp that is
all about helping you bring more movement, energy and joy to your work and life.

All About ADUs + Zero Energy ADU Tour
2017-09-29 07:00 - 12:30 | McMenamins Old St Francis School, 700 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
This half-day course + zero energy ADU tour is intended for real estate, building and design professionals looking to increase their knowledge about Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) development in Bend.
> All About ADUs class | 8AM – 12PM | McMenamins Old St Francis School
> Zero Energy ADU tour (optional) | 12:15PM – 1:15PM | Address sent via email (5-min drive from McMenamins)
The number of ADUs being developed in Bend is on the rise thanks to a 2016 measure by the Bend City Council that makes it easier, more predictable, and less expensive for homeowners to build an ADU. More ADUs were developed in 2016 than in any previous year and this Bend Bulletin article shows permit applications are increasing exponentially. Meanwhile, in the summer of 2016, the Oregon Department of Revenue codified some important rules around the proper property taxation treatment of ADUs.
Realtors, builders and designers on the cutting edge of this emerging development trend will be able to help homeowners/developers understand site selection, development process, costs of development, and the return on investment of ADUs. Earth Advantage Brokers may also take an exam and earn the ADU Specialist designation in order to respond to increasing client demand for properties with ADU potential. Learn more about this class and how to earn the ADU Specialist Designation.
Instructor
This course will be taught by Portland-based ADU expert Kol Peterson, who has been teaching this class in the Portland region for more than three years. Kol also teaches a day long ADU class for homeowners and runs Portland’s city-wide tour of ADUs. Kol will also be hosting an ADU Q&A Happy Hour event on Thursday evening (9/28) in collaboration with The Energy Challenge Week.
Questions? Contact Heather Kendall at hkendall@earthadvantage.org or (503) 968-7160 x20

All About ADUs
2017-10-18 07:30 - 11:30, 2018-01-12 07:30 - 11:30 | Earth Advantage, 623 SW Oak St, Suite 300, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
This half-day course is intended for brokers who are looking to increase their knowledge about Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) development and earn the ADU Specialist designation in order to respond to increasing client demand for properties with ADU potential.
Brokers on the cutting edge of this emerging development trend will be able to help homeowners/developers understand site eligibility, development process and costs, and the return on investment of ADUs. Learn more >>

Earn our ADU Specialist designation!
You must be an Earth Advantage Broker, take the All About ADUs course, and pass the ADU Exam to earn the ADU Specialist credential.
Already an ADU Specialist?
Stay up to date with relevant ADU news and issues by taking our ADU Update: Taxation, Waiver & Zoning Changes in Portland webinar training. View all upcoming and recorded webinars on our Education Calendar.
Questions? Contact Heather Kendall at hkendall@earthadvantage.org or (503) 968-7160 x20

Building Energy Simulation Forum: Using Analytics to Achieve High Performance Buildings
2017-10-18 11:00 - 12:15 | Ecotrust, 721 NW 9th Ave, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
As building energy and system-level monitoring becomes commonplace, facilities teams are faced with an overwhelming amount of data. This data does not typically lead to insights or corrective actions unless it is stored, organized, and analyzed in automated ways. With sophisticated software applied to everyday building operations, building owners are reaping the cost-savings benefits of energy management and information systems (EMIS) that embed building analytics. Design engineers are beginning to specify EMIS from the start, which helps maintain as-commissioned performance.
The Smart Energy Analytics Campaign is a program led by the U.S. Department of Energy that supports building analytics by providing its participants with technical assistance and opportunities for national recognition. This presentation will provide an introduction to EMIS, key attributes for specification, and an overview of how to get involved in the Campaign.
Boxed lunches will be provided.
About the presenter:
Hannah Kramer, P.E.
Consultant, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Affiliate
Hannah Kramer is working with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory as the technical lead on a U.S. Department of Energy program to advance the adoption of Energy Management and Information Systems (EMIS) and monitoring-based commissioning across the country. She is responsible for program design, technical support to participants, and the development of market characterization studies. Previously, Hannah was the Director of Engineering at PECI/CLEAResult where she oversaw technical delivery, emerging technologies research, and development of EMIS-enabled utility programs. Over the last 17 years, she has helped develop numerous resources for the commissioning and energy efficiency industry. Hannah has a mechanical engineering degree from Iowa State University and completed her masters at UC Berkeley in the Energy and Resources Group. She is a registered professional engineer in the state of Oregon.

Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP)
2017-10-20 08:00 - 16:00 | Earth Advantage, 623 SW Oak St, Suite 300, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Join the Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP) program and learn cutting edge building best practices from our expert instructor, Stephen Aiguier of Green Hammer, as he guides participants through the entire spectrum of high performance building best practices and shares practical insights on the following:

Building science fundamentals & moisture management
High performance wall & roof assemblies
HVAC product selection & integrated system design
Water conservation techniques
Indoor air quality, green material considerations & health impacts
Local green/energy efficiency building programs & incentives

SHP is a comprehensive, interactive, experience-driven education program for residential and multifamily building and design professionals looking to take their work to the next level of quality. Each of the six monthly SHP modules can be taken individually and each module provides participants with an opportunity to gain valuable insights and eliminate common barriers to high performance building via under-construction home tours, expert guest speakers, and a cumulative final project that puts principles into practice. Participants that complete all six modules can earn the designation of an accredited Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP). Learn more >>

Course Modules

Fall 2017
Portland, OR

Module 1: Green Building Intro & Integrated Design
Oct 20 & 21

Module 2: Building Science Fundamentals
Dec 1 & 2

Module 3: High Performance Building Envelopes
Jan 5 & 6

Module 4: Mechanical Systems and Performance Testing
Feb 2 & 3

Module 5: Health, Materials, and Water
Mar 2 & 3

Module 6: Final Presentations and Certification Exam
Apr 6 & 7

*Note: Individual modules can be taken in random order over various sessions to achieve SHP accreditation

Interested but can’t commit just yet? Fill out our Interest Form and we’ll be sure to keep you updated on future course developments and opportunities.

Appraising Energy Efficient Homes
2017-10-26 08:00 - 16:00 | Rogue Valley Association Realtors, 629 Franquette St, Medford, OR, 97501, United States
Gain competency and make well-supported and accurate valuation decisions.
Attend this free 7-hour CE training provided by Energy Trust of Oregon and Earth Advantage and gain a wealth of appraisal expertise, including principles and practices that distinguish energy efficient homes from traditional code constructed homes, methods for appraising these high performance homes, and approaches to solar PV valuation.
Did you know the secondary mortgage market (Fannie, Freddie, and FHA) and Appraisal Foundation guidelines require “competency” in this topic area prior to accepting an assignment on an energy efficient home? Take this course and become one of the appraisers in your area that lenders can turn to who meet this standard.
This course is intended to provide appraisers with the information and resources needed to make well-supported and accurate valuation decisions for high performance properties. It will provide an overview of the most current data available for the valuation of energy efficient homes, and then present the cost approach as it applies to these properties. Participants will then perform an in-depth analysis of the sales comparison approach and other valuation techniques that can be applied to high performance homes. The approaches to value covered by this course are not exclusively related to high performance properties and will also help broaden your tool kit for conventional appraisal assignments.
By taking this course, you will…

Gain the data/tools needed to apply adjustments to appraisal assignments using different approaches to value
Understand recent housing market forces and the latest valuation studies and how they affect appraisers
Learn how EPS-rated homes provide energy efficiency data to appraisers, as well as healthier, more durable, and more comfortable homes to consumers
Learn about appraisal addendums developed by Earth Advantage and Appraisal Institute and the different benefits/uses of each

Background
The Appraising Energy Efficient Homes course has been approved to provide 7 CEs for OR appraisers and has been recommended as qualifying green home valuation education by the Appraisal Foundation and the Oregon Appraiser Certification & Licensure Board (ACLB). This 1-day course was developed by Taylor Watkins, a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on high performance home valuation committees with the Appraisal Foundation, and has been derived and updated based on the comprehensive 3-day green home appraisal designation program provided by Earth Advantage, Accredited Green Appraiser (AGA). AGA has been offered live across California, Maryland, Massachusetts, Virginia, Washington and Alabama, and an online course is currently under development. Visit the AGA course page and click the “Reviews” tab to view participant testimonials and course evaluation summaries.
Questions? Contact Heather Kendall at hkendall@earthadvantage.org or 503-968-7160 x20.

High Performance Design Training: Daylighting Strategies, LED Technologies, and Controls for Efficient, Healthy, and Sustainable Buildings
2017-10-27 07:00 - 13:00 | Hilton Garden Inn Medford, 1000 Welcome Way, Medford, OR, 97504, United States
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, electric lighting accounts for nearly 40 percent of all the energy consumed in U.S. commercial buildings. In addition, high performance lighting design is critical to occupant comfort, productivity, and health. This six-hour course offers an overview of the latest tools and simulation techniques used to properly size and predict lighting performance.
The course will detail the benefits of good lighting design and a new approach to the lighting design process. It will introduce the latest research of electric lighting technologies and controls designed to meet the lighting needs of commercial buildings.
The course includes:

Hands-on applications of lighting design process.
Demonstrations on lighting controls advancements.
Overview of procedures to conduct on-site lighting audits that will introduce participants to advanced knowledge of building retrofits and integrated design for creating energy-efficient buildings of the 21st

Course Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Apply a new lighting design process that positively impacts energy savings and human health.
Evaluate various space forms and orientations for optimal daylighting potential and the proper sizing of daylighting systems.
Compare competing designs to determine the most effective approach to daylighting and electric lighting systems integration and retrofits.
Identify different lighting controls systems and their various requirements and applications.
Assess and evaluate existing lighting systems for their compatibility with new lighting technologies retrofits, as well as conduct a full lighting audit and verification for LEED v.4 credits.

Lunch will be provided.
About the presenters:
Ihab Elzeyadi, PHD, FEIA, LEEDAP is a professor of architecture and lighting design. He directs the High Performance Environments laboratory (HiPE) at the Department of Architecture, University of Oregon. Dr. Elzeyadi has been engaged in the design, construction, and research of high-performance buildings for more than 25 years. With special focus on daylighting and electric lighting technologies, Elzeyadi has contributed consulting and design assistance services for more than 3 Million sf. of commercial buildings and over 55 LEED™ and LBC rated buildings. He is the past-president of the Society of Building Science Educators (SBSE), a member of the Illumination Engineering Society (IES), American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), as well as various corporate advisory boards.
Dixon Soracco, LC, is specification leader for lighting controls at Harry L Stearns, Inc. representing a broad portfolio of the world’s leading lighting brands, offering innovative, quality products to meet customers’ needs for interior lighting, exterior lighting, and lighting controls.

High Performance Design Training: Daylighting Strategies, LED Technologies, and Controls for Efficient, Healthy, and Sustainable Buildings
2017-11-03 07:00 - 13:00 | Southwestern Oregon Community College, 1988 Newmark Avenue, Coos Bay, OR, 97420, United States

All About ADUs
2017-11-17 07:30 - 11:30 | Earth Advantage, 623 SW Oak St, Suite 300, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
This half-day course is intended for brokers who are looking to increase their knowledge about Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) development and earn the ADU Specialist designation in order to respond to increasing client demand for properties with ADU potential.
Brokers on the cutting edge of this emerging development trend will be able to help homeowners/developers understand site eligibility, development process and costs, and the return on investment of ADUs. Learn more >>

Earn our ADU Specialist designation!
You must be an Earth Advantage Broker, take the All About ADUs course, and pass the ADU Exam to earn the ADU Specialist credential.
Already an ADU Specialist?
Stay up to date with relevant ADU news and issues by taking our ADU Update: Taxation, Waiver & Zoning Changes in Portland webinar training. View all upcoming and recorded webinars on our Education Calendar.
Questions? Contact Heather Kendall at hkendall@earthadvantage.org or 503.968.7160 x20

Sustainable Homes Professional - Module 2 - Building Science Fundamentals
2017-12-01 08:00 - 2017-12-02 16:00 | Earth Advantage, 623 SW Oak St, Suite 300, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
This course explores how properly designing and constructing a building’s envelope, or thermal and moisture barrier, is essential for a comfortable, healthy, durable, and energy-efficient home. Learn more>>
Attend this course and you’ll be one step closer towards earning our Sustainable Homes Professional designation! This course comprises Module 2 of our Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP) accreditation course.
Questions? Contact Heather Kendall at hkendall@earthadvantage.org or 503.968.7160 x20.

Building Energy Simulation Forum: Energy Trust EDAPT Launch and a User’s Perspective of OpenStudio
2017-12-13 11:00 - 12:15 | Ecotrust, 721 NW 9th Ave, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
EDAPT is a new web-based tool that will help you model savings for Energy Trust New Buildings programs. This presentation will showcase some of the advantages of EDAPT for energy modelers. We’ll discuss Energy Trust QAQC and automated report generation as well as the submission and review process.
This presentation will review some recent updates to the OpenStudio software suite and highlight future updates —including model setup, usefulness and availability of measures, ease of HVAC system changes, and the potential limitations of the tool. We will also discuss automated baselines, BCL library of components and measures, and the parametric analysis tool (PAT).
This is the final BESF presentation of 2017. Join fellow energy modelers, energy analysts and Energy Trust staff to discuss industry trends and future presentation topics.

Sustainable Homes Professional - Module 3: High Performance Building Envelopes
2018-01-04 - 2018-01-06 | Earth Advantage, 623 SW Oak St, Suite 300, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
The concepts behind high performance wall and roof construction are now within the reach of all designers, architects, builders, and remodelers.
This course explores various high performance wall and roof assemblies, including continuous exterior insulation, truss walls, double-stud walls, SIPS, staggered stud framing, I-joist, and more. Participants learn principles that can be applied to existing homes and new construction projects, including durable wall design, insulation strategies and air sealing, product selection, and construction. The course addresses the importance of performance testing and diagnostics to verify the performance of installed equipment and the home’s envelope.
Course Features:

Day 1: Guest speaker presentation
​Day 2: Two site visits to certified green homes

Learning Objectives

Describe high performance building methods for insulation, air sealing, and weatherization
Select appropriate design features and assemblies according to project objectives
List methods for building high performance roofs for both new and existing homes
Identify when and by whom these methods are used during the pre-insulation, post-drywall, and siding installation phases of construction
Explain the importance of performance testing and diagnostics to verify the performance of installed equipment and the home’s envelope

Want to learn more? This High Performance Building Envelopes course actually forms Module 3 of our interactive 6-month Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP) accreditation course.

Questions? Contact Heather Kendall at hkendall@earthadvantage.org or (503) 968-7160 x20

Delivering High Performance Buildings at Market Rate
2018-01-23 08:00 - 2018-01-25 15:30 | Yestermorrow now, Seattle, WA, United States
Learn Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), Passive Building design principles, LEAN construction, work flows BIM integration and the design/estimating integration needed for a successful project.
More information including syllabus and cost can be found here .

Designing and Building a Successful Design/Build Business
2018-01-31 08:00 - 2018-02-01 15:30 | Yestermorrow now – Portland, Portland, OR, United States
It takes far more than being a great designer and builder to establish a successful design/build business. Learn how to create a design/build business that flourishes.
More information including syllabus and cost can be found here.

What Makes a Home Use ‘Zero Energy’?
2018-04-19 14:30 - 16:00 | Rogue Valley Association Realtors, 629 Franquette St, Medford, OR, 97501, United States
Hear the latest on new and cost-effective approaches that make Zero Energy Homes more accessible to builders and homebuyers.
‘Zero Energy’ is defined as: A home that generates as much energy on site as it uses over the course of a year, making it essentially require zero energy.

The State of California’s building code requires that all new buildings in CA be built to zero energy standards by 2020, and the Oregon Governor issued an executive order in 2017 that requires all new homes to achieve a zero energy ready standard by 2023. A rapidly increasing number of architects and builders in Oregon are stepping up to the challenge by creating zero energy homes and have been doing so for many years. The question is, how can this be achieved cost effectively?
The old zero energy paradigm prioritized small, highly insulated and air sealed homes with expensive windows. But now that formula has changed, thanks to highly efficient and affordable technologies, lighting, and solar PV panels. This new development has fundamentally changed the way builders and homeowners design and construct zero energy homes, making the potential for widespread adoption within reach.
Join us for this webinar and learn what it takes to achieve zero energy, the homeowner benefits it provides, and how builders are cost-effectively achieving it in the Pacific Northwest.Questions? Contact Heather Kendall at hkendall@earthadvantage.org or 503-968-7160 x20.

What Makes a Home Use 'Zero Energy'?
2018-04-19 14:30 - 16:00 | Rogue Valley Association Realtors, 629 Franquette St, Medford, OR, 97501, United States
Hear the latest on new and cost-effective approaches that make Zero Energy homes more accessible to builders and homebuyers.
‘Zero Energy’ is defined as: A home that generates as much energy on site as it uses over the course of a year, making it essentially require zero energy.

The State of California’s building code requires that all new buildings in CA be built to zero energy standards by 2020, and the Oregon Governor issued an executive order in 2017 that requires all new homes to achieve a zero energy ready standard by 2023. A rapidly increasing number of architects and builders in Oregon are stepping up to the challenge by creating zero energy homes and have been doing so for many years. The question is, how can this be achieved cost effectively?
The old zero energy paradigm prioritized small, highly insulated and air sealed homes with expensive windows. But now that formula has changed, thanks to highly efficient and affordable technologies, lighting, and solar PV panels. This new development has fundamentally changed the way builders and homeowners design and construct zero energy homes, making the potential for widespread adoption within reach.
Join us for this class and learn what it takes to achieve zero energy, the homeowner benefits it provides, and how builders are cost-effectively achieving it in the Pacific Northwest. Questions? Contact Heather Kendall at hkendall@earthadvantage.org or 503-968-7160 x20.

Appraising Green Homes
2018-05-04 | Rogue Valley Association Realtors, 629 Franquette St, Medford, OR, 97501, United States
Attend this free 7-hour CE training and learn the differences between code, green, and solar PV homes in order to apply well-supported adjustments to appraisal assignments.
This course will provide information on the principles and practices that distinguish new and remodeled “green” homes from traditional code constructed homes, as well as the latest must-know approaches to solar PV valuation.
AM: Green Building & Certification
Gain up-to-date info on this rapidly expanding field and an in-depth understanding of the 5 pillars of green building and third-party certification programs in order to equip yourself to competently analyze these properties in appraisal assignments.
Trainer: John Spillman, Earth Advantage
Curriculum developer: Earth Advantage
PM: Valuation Resources for Solar PV
Appraisers who possess the knowledge and latest tools to properly value a solar home will have a market edge. This class will provide a comprehensive overview of the tools, resources and approaches to develop a solar home’s market value, including an overview of electric rate pricing plans to arrive at an accurate analysis of electric costs.
Trainer: Gary Kristensen, A Quality Appraisal LLC
Curriculum developer: Elevate Energy & US Department of Energy
Become an Accredited Green Appraiser
​Join a nationwide network of appraisers that have completed our Accredited Green Appraiser (AGA) course series in order to differentiate themselves to lenders and AMCs :

Module 1: Appraising Energy Efficient Homes
Module 2: Appraising Green Homes

Appraisers must complete both courses and pass an accreditation exam in order to earn the AGA designation. If you did not attend Module 1 when it was offered in Medford last October, then you may still attend Module 2.

Our Accredited Green Appraiser (AGA) program provides professionals with the opportunity to enroll in coursework that will both strengthen their expertise and promote their green appraisal qualifications to lenders and AMCs who are seeking “competent” green appraisers. AGAs benefit from professional differentiation by leveraging marketing support from Earth Advantage in the form of AGA logos and an online listing in our registry of designated professionals. Appraisers must earn 4 CEs in green real estate education every 2 yrs to maintain the AGA designation and can do so by completing additional green coursework offered by Earth Advantage or other providers.

Green Valuation Competency
Did you know the secondary mortgage market (Fannie, Freddie, and FHA) and Appraisal Foundation guidelines require “competency” in this topic area prior to accepting an assignment on an energy efficient home? Take this course and become one of the appraisers in your area that lenders and AMCs can turn to who meet this standard.
The Accredited Green Appraiser (AGA) program has been recommended as qualifying green home valuation education by the Appraisal Foundation and the Oregon Appraiser Certification & Licensure Board (ACLB). AGA has been offered live across California, Maryland, Massachusetts, Virginia, Washington and Alabama, and an online course is currently under development.
Questions? Contact us at hkendall@earthadvantage.org or call 503.968.7160 x20.

All About ADUs
2018-05-11 08:30 - 12:30 | New Tradition Homes, 11815 NE 113th St, Ste 110, Vancouver, WA, 98662, United States
This half-day course is intended for real estate, building and design professionals who are looking to increase their knowledge about Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) development in the City of Vancouver in order to respond to increasing client demand for properties with ADU potential.
Increasing rates of prospective home buyers are interested in building an ADU on their property, and professionals on the cutting edge of this emerging development trend will be able to help homeowners/developers understand site eligibility, development process and costs, and the return on investment of ADUs. This course is intended to help you understand the basic planning and building regulations for ADU development in Vancouver in order to better assist your clients. Learn more>>
Become an ADU Specialist!
​Display your tiny home expertise and credentials with our ADU Specialist designation. You must be an Earth Advantage Broker, take this All About ADUs course, and pass the ADU Exam to earn the ADU Specialist credential. Here’s how it works:

Already an EA Broker? Attend the All About ADUs course & take the ADU Exam.
Not yet an EA Broker? Attend the All About ADUs course, become an Earth Advantage Broker, & take the ADU Exam for free!

Coming soon: New and improved Earth Advantage Broker online. Currently under development and will be available to complete later this year.
Questions? Contact Heather Kendall at hkendall@earthadvantage.org or (503) 968-7160 x20

Top 10 Best Practices for Today’s Homebuilder
2018-05-11 09:00 - 17:00 | Rogue Regency Inn & Suites, 2300 Biddle Rd, Medford, OR, 97504, United States
Join BetterBuiltNW for this free one-day training and gain info that every builder must know to stay on top of building code changes and ahead of homebuyer expectations—and earn 7 CEUs while you’re at it!
This training will cover our Top 10 “Good, Better & Best” approaches to quality home construction and will share practical insights from the job site. The topics presented will help you stay on top of your game and increase the energy efficiency, comfort and durability of the homes you’re building.
Attendees will learn about:

Common barriers to energy-efficient home construction
Building science fundamentals & moisture management
Ways to improve envelope design & performance
Advanced mechanical systems, lighting, & appliances
New + existing utility programs & energy-efficiency incentives

Questions? Contact Training@BetterBuiltNW.com or 503-968-7160 x20.

Top 10 Best Practices for Today’s Homebuilder
2018-05-16 09:00 - 17:00 | Bend Central Oregon Association of REALTORS®, 2112 NE 4th St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States

All About ADUs
2018-05-17 08:30 - 12:30 | Bend Central Oregon Association of REALTORS®, 2112 NE 4th St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
This half-day course is intended for real estate, building and design professionals looking to increase their knowledge about Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) development in Bend in order to respond to increasing client demand for properties with ADU potential.
Professionals on the cutting edge of this emerging development trend will be able to help homeowners and developers understand site selection, development process, costs of development, and the return on investment of ADUs. This course is intended to help you understand the basic planning and building regulations for ADU development in Bend in order to better assist your clients.
Bend ADU Market
The number of ADUs being developed in Bend is on the rise thanks to a 2016 measure by the Bend City Council that makes it easier, more predictable, and less expensive for homeowners to build an ADU. More ADUs were developed in 2016 than in any previous year and this Bend Bulletin article shows permit applications are increasing exponentially. Meanwhile, in the summer of 2016, the Oregon Department of Revenue codified some important rules around the proper property taxation treatment of ADUs.
Become an ADU Specialist!

Display your tiny home expertise and credentials with our ADU Specialist designation. You must be an Earth Advantage Broker, take this All About ADUs course, and pass the ADU Exam to earn the ADU Specialist credential. Here’s how it works:

Already an EA Broker? Attend the All About ADUs course & take the ADU Exam.
Not yet an EA Broker? Attend the All About ADUs course, complete EA Broker (either online for 7 CEs or live for 14 CEs) & take the ADU Exam for free!

Questions? Contact Heather Kendall at hkendall@earthadvantage.org or (503) 968-7160 x20.

Coos Bay - Energy-Efficient Schools Panel and Discussion
2018-06-04 15:00 - 17:00 | The Mill Casino, 3201 Tremont Ave, North Bend, OR, 97459, United States
School districts can reduce energy costs and direct more money into the classroom by incorporating energy-efficient equipment and systems into and major renovations—these upgrades may also contribute to improved learning environments. Energy Trust of Oregon is hosting a special training event in Coos Bay to discuss strategies for sustainable school design. A panel of architecture, engineering, and facilities management experts will share case study examples of regional projects focused on K-12 schools to demonstrate real-world, cost-effective ways to design more energy-efficient, sustainable institutions. An interactive discussion will follow the panel’s presentations for you to get advice on your upcoming projects.

Hip Hop Inspired Architecture: Michael Ford
2018-06-14 17:30 - 20:00 | Bend
Michael Ford’s talk on Hip Hop Inspired Architecture focuses on three interconnected realms – education, practice and media to expose the subconscious roles of celebrated modernist architects and urban planners in the creation of the environments which necessitated hip hop’s birth. The multi-media lecture will include a live DJ who extracts samples of rap lyrics as dialogue, commentary and counterpoints to popular architectural history and theory. The juxtaposition establishes golden era Hip Hop lyrics as a post occupancy evaluation of modern architecture.
Ford will provide examples of his pursuit to create a Hip Hop-inspired architecture through multiple efforts including working with pioneering Hip Hop artist Kurtis Blow to design and program The Universal Hip Hop Museum in The Bronx. He will also discuss his international initiative, The Hip Hop Architecture Camp, a one-week intensive that uses Hip Hop culture as a catalyst to introduce underrepresented youth to architecture and urban planning. Currently, less than 2% of all architects in The US are African American. Looking to change that, Ford details how Hip Hop can increase diversity in architecture. Focusing on the intersection of theory and practice, youth explore Hip Hop as a revolutionary approach to understanding, conceiving, and generating architecture for a just city.

Site Visits: 'Zero Energy Ready' Homes
2018-06-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Ashland, OR, Ashland, OR
Join us for two guided CE home tours in the Verde Village neighborhood of Ashland where all homes will earn Earth Advantage ‘Zero Energy Ready’ certification and an Energy Trust of Oregon EPS®.
These homes will provide outstanding energy performance thanks to high performance features and systems that will significantly reduce power demands and allow rooftop solar PV to supply all the energy that will be needed for the homes.
Attend these tours of one under-construction home and one recently completed home and learn what it takes to achieve the ‘Zero Energy Ready’ standard. You will get a first-hand look at what features go into these homes, gain helpful resources, and learn the variety of ways to communicate the health, comfort, savings, and durability benefits of high performance homes to clients.

‘Zero Energy Ready’ homes are approx. 30% more efficient than code built homes on average. These homes would achieve a ‘Zero Energy’ standard with the addition of an average-sized solar system. ‘Zero Energy’ is a home that generates as much energy on site as it uses over the course of a year, making it essentially require zero energy. Learn more here.
These homes will feature several highly efficient, environmentally friendly and healthy home characteristics:

Advanced building envelope and air tightness
​High efficiency mechanical systems (ductless heat pump, HRV, tankless hot water heater)
Pre-installed solar PV capacity
Low/No-VOC (volatile organic compound) materials and products
Recycled insulation and locally sourced materials
Stormwater control
Efficient water fixtures
Additional durable, high quality materials and features

Questions? Contact Heather Kendall at hkendall@earthadvantage.org or (503) 968-7160 x20.
