Building Science Principles
2025-06-27 08:30 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom
This virtual training is designed for contractors or community-based organizations that are interested in learning how various components of a home interact to affect the home’s overall performance. At no cost to them, Energy Trust trade allies and community partners that complete this training are eligible to take the BPI’s Building Science Principles exam (normally $109) and earn their Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate of Knowledge.

Competing Projects in Energy Trust's Home Retrofit Program
2025-07-15 09:00 - 10:00
During this training, we will walk through Energy Trust of Oregon incentives available int he Home Retrofit Program.
Topics Include:

Who is eligible for Home Retrofit incentives and how to identify the right incentive for the project
Incentive paperwork processing and verification requirements
Tips and best practices to ensure inventive applications are complete and accurate
Resources for Energy Trust trade allies

Hot Water Solutions Water Heating Overview
2025-07-29 08:30 - 10:30
This virtual training provided by Hot Water Solutions discusses water heating best practices. Including a comprehensive overview Heat Pump Water Heaters.

Energy Trust Contractor Conversations: Watts Heating and Cooling
2025-09-16 08:30 - 09:30
Topics

Cloud Based Project Management
Training and Quality Control
Business Best Practices

Join Energy Trust for this Contractor Conversation with guest speaker Loren Watts. Loren has over 30 years of experience in the heating and cooling industry and will be discussing the integration and benefits of their project management software Xoi Vision. Contractors and non-profits who attend will receive tips and tricks that may be helpful in their own work as well as learning more about the industry generally.

Energy Trust Contractor Conversations Advanced Energy Inspections
2025-10-14 08:30 - 09:30
Topics

Business Best Practices
Project Management
Energy Efficiency

Join Energy Trust for this Contractor Conversation with guest speaker James Metoyer III. Each week we will hear from a different contractor on what makes their business successful. Contractors and non-profits who attend will receive tips and tricks that may be helpful in their own work as well as learning more about the industry generally.

Inspecting Unconditioned Spaces
2025-10-21 08:30 - 10:00
As part of the Fall Building Science and Assessment Series, join Energy Trust for this introductory training on effectively evaluating unconditioned spaces. After completing this training attendees will better understand the possible health and safety concerns within an unconditioned space and will understand best practices in recommending possible solutions or improvements.
Topics Include

Inspection Basics
Safety
Identifying Improvements
Barrier Performance

Energy Trust Building Science Principles (Part I)
2025-10-27 08:00 - 12:00
Part 1 of 2 (Part 2 is 10/28/25 with separate registration)
Join Energy Trust for this virtual training, designed for contractors or community-based organizations that are interested in learning how various components of a home interact to affect the home’s overall performance. At no cost to them, Energy Trust trade allies and community partners that complete this training are eligible to take the BPI Building Science Principles Exam (normally $109) and earn their Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate of Knowledge.

Energy Trust Building Science Principles Part II
2025-10-28 08:00 - 12:00
Topics

Introduction to Building Science
House as a System
Controlling Heat
Thermal Boundary
Air Movement
Moisture

Part 2 of 2 (Part 1 will be the previous day 10/27)
Join Energy Trust for this virtual training, designed for contractors or community-based organizations that are interested in learning how various components of a home interact to affect the home’s overall performance. At no cost to them, Energy Trust trade allies and community partners that complete this training are eligible to take the BPI Building Science Principles Exam (normally $109) and earn their Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate of Knowledge.

Energy Trust Two-Part Diagnostics Equipment Training (Walla Walla WA)
2025-10-29 08:00 - 12:00
Part I – Virtual 10/29/2025 8:00AM – Noon
Part II – In -person 10/30/2025 9:00AM-5:00PM (Walla Walla WA)
This two part training is designed for contractors or non-profit organization to gain an increased familiarity with home energy diagnostic equipment. The training will teach participants how to measure enclosure air leakage using a blower door, measure duct leakage using a duct blaster, measure external static pressure using a manometer, and measure air handler flow with a Digital True Flow Grid. To RSVP for the training and for additional details please contact Derrick Noll at derrick.noll@clearesult.com

Inspecting Unhealthy Homes
2025-11-04 08:30 - 10:00
Join Energy Trust for this introductory course on inspecting and identifying unhealthy homes. This presentation will give an overview of what to look for in a home as well as the conversations and possible resources to discuss with clients.
Topics

Health and Safety
Communicating with clients
Identifying improvements
Helpful resources

Identifying Home Systems and Efficiencies
2025-11-11 08:30 - 10:00
Join Energy Trust for an introduction into home systems. Participants will learn how to identify heat sources as well as systems within the home. there will also be a focus on understanding system efficiency and field resources for understanding them.

Roadblocks to Energy Efficiency
2025-11-18 08:30 - 10:00
Join Energy Trust for this introductory training on identifying roadblocks to home energy efficiency upgrades. This presentation covers a variety of potential roadblocks to projects and why they may stop work as well as potential solutions.

Manuel de especificaciones de Energy Trust - Descripcion General
2025-12-18 09:00 - 11:00
Le invitamos a participar en esta presentación virtual organizada por Energy Trust of Oregon. Analizaremos los detalles del Manual de especificaciones para todas las medidas, incluyendo sistemas de climatización (HVAC), aislamiento de áticos, aislamiento de suelos y calentamiento de agua. Esta capacitación está diseñada para contratistas o socios comunitarios que deseen conocer los detalles específicos de los requisitos del programa de Energy Trust.
