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Winter 2020 Existing Buildings Trade Ally Orientation Webinar
2020-01-23 08:00 - 08:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | Webinar
Participating in this webinar can help your business stand out in the marketplace by providing you with resources and support to help you offer your customers eligible cash incentives to make their energy-efficiency upgrades more affordable. This webinar gives commercial trade allies who work in Oregon and southwest Washington the information needed to make the most of working with Energy Trust.
The webinar is an opportunity to:

Get to know your Existing Buildings trade ally coordinator.
Ask questions about incentive eligibility and qualifying upgrades.
Learn more about trade ally benefits, resources and support.

Who should attend?

Contractors who are newly enrolled in the Trade Ally Network.
Current trade allies who want to learn more about network benefits.
Owners or sales staff who sell energy efficiency projects to customers.
Administrative staff who process incentive applications.

Register now.
Skype meeting link: https://meet.icf.com/aaron.lazelle/1D2OUII2 (link active 15 minutes before webinar)
Skype dial in information: 1.855.423.6338 (Conference ID: 466594)
Questions? Email us at events@energytrust.org, or contact Aaron Lazelle, regional trade ally coordinator, Existing Buildings at 1.541.460.1517.

Spring 2020 Existing Buildings Trade Ally Orientation Webinar
2020-04-23 08:00 - 08:45 | Webinar

Summer 2020 Existing Buildings Trade Ally Orientation Webinar
2020-07-23 08:00 - 08:45 | Webinar
Participating in this webinar can help your business stand out in the marketplace by providing you with resources and support to help you offer your customers eligible cash incentives to make their energy-efficiency upgrades more affordable. This webinar gives commercial trade allies who work in Oregon and southwest Washington the information needed to make the most of working with Energy Trust.
The webinar is an opportunity to:

Get to know your Existing Buildings trade ally coordinator.
Ask questions about incentive eligibility and qualifying upgrades.
Learn more about trade ally benefits, resources and support.

Who should attend? • Contractors who are newly enrolled in the Trade Ally Network.

Current trade allies who want to learn more about network benefits.
Owners or sales staff who sell energy efficiency projects to customers.
Administrative staff who process incentive applications.

Register now.
Skype meeting link: https://meet.icf.com/aaron.lazelle/1D2OUII2 (link active 15 minutes before webinar)
Skype dial in information: 1.855.423.6338 (Conference ID: 466594)
Questions? Email us at events@energytrust.org, or contact Aaron Lazelle, regional trade ally coordinator, Existing Buildings at 1.541.460.1517.

Fall 2020 Existing Buildings Trade Ally Orientation Webinar
2020-11-05 08:00 - 08:45 | Webinar

Home Energy Score Assessor Training: Building Science Fundamentals
2020-11-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
An increasing number of home buyers and sellers are looking to score their homes for energy efficiency. Assessors who attend this training will learn to apply their knowledge of building science terminology while working with customers. Participants will analyze how dynamic flows will affect the performance of a house, and learn to evaluate these homes in order to more effectively discuss home retrofits. This training will cover:

Building science terminology
Understanding laws of thermodynamics and the house as a system
Evaluating insulation, duct design, and thermal properties of materials
Analyzing moisture movement and relative humidity
Create plans for increasing Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) while evaluating additional healthy home considerations.

This is the first module in a three-part series:

Module 1: Building Science Fundamentals (Dec. 3)
Module 2: Energy Retrofitting (Dec. 10)
Module 3: Connecting the Home Energy Score and Your Business to the Bigger Picture (Dec. 17)

Questions? Contact our Program Coordinator, Lindsay Kemp, at lkemp@earthadvantage.org.Live Webinar Course: https://www.earthadvantage.org/training/0000/659

Home Energy Score Assessor Training: Energy Retrofitting
2020-11-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
An increasing number of home buyers and sellers are looking to score their homes for energy efficiency. Identify energy-efficient solutions while addressing health and safety risks. Use this knowledge to recommend new alternatives. This training will:

Discuss high efficiency gas furnaces, boilers, and heat pump upgrades
Identify air sealing and duct sealing opportunities•Determine how to improve the thermal and pressure boundary
Overview of different ventilation systems
Review indicators of a high-performance home
Overview of Solar PV systems and other potential home upgrades
Increase confidence in discussing scoring outcomes with clients.

This is the second module in a three-part series:

Module 1: Building Science Fundamentals (Nov. 5)
Module 2: Energy Retrofitting (Nov. 12)
Module 3: Connecting the Home Energy Score and Your Business to the Bigger Picture (Nov. 19)

If you can’t make the November dates, you can register for our December webinar series on December 3rd, 10th, and 17th.
Questions? Contact our Program Coordinator, Lindsay Kemp, at lkemp@earthadvantage.org.
Live Webinar Course: https://www.earthadvantage.org/training/0000/655

Home Energy Score Assessor Training: Connecting the Home Energy Score & Your Business to the Bigger Picture
2020-11-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Become familiar with current home energy scoring policies within the United States and other parts of the world. Apply this knowledge to motivate clients to make improvements to their homes, and to advocate for higher building standards. Learn about opportunities for business growth and professional development while making the case for energy efficiency.
This training will:

Analyze current home scoring policies in Portland, Austin, and Berkeley, as well as scoring policies in the EU.
Evaluate utility energy efficiency programs, why they exist, and what they offer property owners.
Build confidence in motivating clients to make improvements and advocate for higher building standards
Demonstrate knowledge of basic concepts while addressing common homeowner and realtor concerns.
Learn about opportunities for business growth and professional development.

This is the second module in a three-part series:

Module 1: Building Science Fundamentals (Nov. 5)
Module 2: Energy Retrofitting (Nov. 12)
Module 3: Connecting the Home Energy Score and Your Business to the Bigger Picture (Nov. 19)

If you can’t make the November dates, you can register for our December webinar series on December 3rd, 10th and 17th.
Questions? Contact our Program Coordinator, Lindsay Kemp, at lkemp@earthadvantage.org

Savings Within Reach and Oregon On-Bill Loan Repayment Refresher and enrollment webinar
2021-06-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
Energy Trust is holding a Savings Within Reach and Oregon on-bill loan repayment refresher and enrollment webinar June,16 and we encourage all our eligible or enrolled trade allies to participate.
The webinars will cover multifamily and residential on-bill loan repayment. Craft3, a local nonprofit lender, and your account manager will be in attendance to answer questions.
Not enrolled in on-bill loan repayment? If you attend a webinar and sign the participation agreement, you will be considered for the Savings Within Reach and Oregon on-bill loan repayment program track. Approved contractors will be able to offer moderate-income participants increased cash incentives, a preferred-rate loan and easy on-bill loan repayment for energy-efficiency improvements.

On The Level-On Demand
2021-09-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Webinar
This ‘On The Level’ series has been designed to provide field-tested recommendations from building professionals and will provide tangible design principles and construction practices that can be integrated into your building process. Learn best practices on air barriers, indoor air quality, balanced ventilation & ERVs/HRVs.The sessions also cover the new OR & WA code pathways so you can consider the benefits of these approaches and make well-informed decisions.

High Performance Home Site Visits
2021-09-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Webinar
Experience in-field site tours virtually with this pre-recorded video series featuring building industry leaders showcasing their high performance homes.
Join Earth Advantage for up to three 1.5-hour guided, under-construction tours of three green and/or energy efficient homes that have achieved a variety of third party certifications and performance levels.

Home Retrofit Trade Ally Orientation – Part 1
2022-01-19 09:00 - 10:00, 2022-02-16 09:00 - 10:00 | Webinar
Participating in this webinar is one of the requirements for joining the Home Retrofit Trade Ally Network. In addition to this webinar, contractors wishing to join the Home Retrofit Trade Ally Network must complete these additional requirements:
1) Submit the appropriate paperwork including
a) Sending the Certificate of Liability Insurance Fax Request Form to your insurance carrier
b) Complete the Form 1171A – Trade Ally Enrollment Application
c) Complete the Form 371A – Home Retrofit Trade Ally Addendum
2) Participate in the Home Retrofit Specifications Manual Webinar. This webinar takes place the day after this Home Retrofit Trade Ally Orientation, at 9 a.m. and you must register separately.
Cost: free

Home Retrofit Specifications Manual Orientation – Part 2
2022-01-20 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-10-20 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-11-17 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-12-22 09:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
This technical training provides a detailed overview of the Home Retrofit Specifications Manual. The manual is revised and published once a year and articulates Energy Trust of Oregon’s requirements for measure installations in detached single-family houses. This webinar will explain how projects are reviewed by the program through Quality Assurance visits, how to avoid common causes of corrective actions, and other tips for ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the specifications.
This webinar is 2 hours long. Attendance is a prerequisite to enrolling in the trade ally network but all contractors performing work for Energy Trust customers are welcome and encouraged to participate.
Cost: Free

Home Retrofit Specifications Manual Orientation – Part 2
2022-07-21 09:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
This technical training provides a detailed overview of the Home Retrofit Specifications Manual. The manual is revised and published once a year and articulates Energy Trust of Oregon’s requirements for measure installations in detached single-family houses. This webinar will explain how projects are reviewed by the program through Quality Assurance visits, how to avoid common causes of corrective actions and other tips for ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the specifications.
This webinar is 2 hours long. Attendance is a prerequisite to enrolling in the trade ally network but all contractors performing work for Energy Trust customers are welcome and encouraged to participate.
Cost: Free

Energy Trust of Oregon's Business Lighting Trade Ally Seminar
2022-08-31 08:30 - 11:00 | Holiday Inn Portland- I-5 S (Wilsonville), an IHG Hotel, 25425 Southwest 95th Avenue, Wilsonville, OR, 97070, United States
The Business Lighting Trade Ally Seminar will include a review of the current program, along with insights as we plan for 2023.

Agenda:

8:30 a.m. Breakfast and Networking
9:00 a.m. Business Lighting Program

Business Lighting Team Intro​ductions

Program Updates Year-to-Date

Project Submission Reminders

Looking Ahead to 2023

9:45 a.m. Breakout Sessions – 60 minutes each (You can attend one of the sessions listed below)

Luminaire Level Lighting Controls, presented by Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA)

Horticulture Lighting, presented by ColeBreit Engineering, LLC

Home Retrofit Trade Ally Orientation – Part 1
2022-10-19 09:00 - 10:00, 2022-11-16 09:00 - 10:00, 2022-12-21 09:00 - 10:00 | Webinar
Participating in this webinar is one of the requirements for joining the Home Retrofit Trade Ally Network. In addition to this webinar, contractors wishing to join the Home Retrofit Trade Ally Network must complete these additional requirements:

Submit the appropriate paperwork including

Sending the Certificate of Liability Insurance Fax Request Form to your insurance carrier
Complete the Form 1171A – Trade Ally Enrollment Application
Complete the Form 371A – Home Retrofit Trade Ally Addendum

Participate in the Home Retrofit Specifications Manual Webinar. This webinar takes place the day after this Home Retrofit Trade Ally Orientation, at 9 a.m. and you must register separately.

Cost: free

How Strategic Energy Management Can Help Your Building Thrive
2024-04-17 00:00 - 13:00
Join us to learn about Energy Trust of Oregon’s Strategic Energy Management (SEM) offering. Strategic Energy Management provides the tools and education to help organizations optimize building equipment and systems, reduce energy use and operating costs, improve comfort and safety, and allow the organization to operate more sustainably.
Register Now
In this webinar, SEM energy coaches will provide:

An overview of SEM
Benefits of participating in SEM
Details about cash incentives you can earn through the program
Tools and resources that Energy Trust provides to participants
Information about how to enroll
An opportunity to ask questions about SEM

Solar + Storage Trade Ally Enrollment Webinar
2025-03-19 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-05-06 08:00 - 09:00 | Webinar
Participating in this hour-long webinar is one of the requirements for joining the Energy Trust’s Solar Electric Trade Ally Network. Includes Solar + Storage program overview with focus on topics relevant to new and prospective trade allies.
In addition to this webinar, contractors wishing to join the Solar Electric Trade Ally Network must complete these additional requirements:
Submit the appropriate paperwork including:
a) Sending the Certificate of Liability Insurance Fax Request Form to your insurance carrier
b) Complete the Form 1171A – Trade Ally Enrollment Application
c) Complete the Form 271E – Solar Electric Trade Ally Addendum

2025 BuildRight Conference
2025-04-30, 2025-05-01 | The REDD on Salmon the Central Eastside Industrial District Portland, OR 97214, The REDD on Salmon the Central Eastside Industrial District, Portland, OR, 97214, United States
Join the Home Builders Association of Greater Portland for the 2025 Build Right Conference in Portland, OR. The conference brings together builders, designers and industry professionals from the Pacific Northwest to discuss energy efficiency best practices, advancements and workforce development in residential new construction.
Attendees will get the opportunity to hear from industry experts, network, and receive RESNET and CCB credits for attending. Register before March 31 to secure early bird pricing.

Specifications Manual Refresher: Water Heating
2025-05-20 08:30 - 09:30 | Zoom
We encourage anyone to attend that is looking to increase their knowledge of Energy Trust technical installation specifications, industry best practices, and ways to avoid costly corrective actions. This training will cover heat pump water heaters as well as tankless water heater specifications.

Specifications Manual Refresher: Windows
2025-05-27 08:30 - 09:30 | Zoom
We encourage anyone to attend that is looking to increase their knowledge of Energy Trust technical installation specifications, industry best practices, and ways to avoid costly corrective actions. This training will cover the windows portion of the Energy Trust of Oregon Specifications Manual.

Building Science Principles
2025-06-27 08:30 - 15:00 | 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 | Zoom
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
