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Completing Projects in Energy Trust's Home Retrofit Program
2026-03-17 08:30 - 09:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom
Join Energy Trust for this virtual training designed for contractors or community-based organizations to learn more about navigating Home Retrofit Program Processes. This training will cover, form submission, basic requirements, common missing information and more.

Home Retrofit Trade Ally Orientation – Part 1
2026-03-18 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-15 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-05-20 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-06-17 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-07-15 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-08-19 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-09-16 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-10-21 09:00 - 10:00 and 2 more dates | Zoom
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
2026-03-19 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-16 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-21 09:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
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.

Energy Trust Home Retrofit Account Manager Conversations
2026-03-24 08:30 - 09:30 | Zoom
Join Energy Trust Home Retrofit Account Managers for an overview of program topics such as Building Development Funds, Program Specifications and more. This brief training will allow additional time for open Q and A. We welcome trade allies and community partners who may benefit from these topics to attend.

An Introduction to Trauma Informed Customer Interactions
2026-03-31 08:30 - 10:00 | Zoom
Join Energy Trust for this free introductory training on Trauma Informed Customer Interactions. This presentation will focus on example scenarios and how to engage in sometimes challenging situations. This training is designed for both contractors and community partners to introduce tools and skills useful when working with customers in the field.

Workforce and Community Wellness: De-Escalation Part I
2026-07-21 08:30 - 10:00 | Zoom
Join Energy Trust for a presentation focused on human-centered skills for the field, office and more. Presenter Tiffany Purn from Skill Demand Energy will be leading this two-part training on building safety, trust and regulation during conflict. Whether you are a trade ally completing a call back, a Community Partner completing a home energy assessment, or an inspector completing work checks, this training is valuable for everyone.

Workforce and Community Wellness: De-Escalation Part II
2026-07-28 08:30 - 10:00 | Zoom

Energy Trust's Phoenix Regional Presentation and Networking Event
2026-07-30 12:00 - 13:30 | Phoenix Plaza Civic Center, 220 North Main Street, Phoenix, OR, 97535, United States
Energy Trust invites you to a free luncheon to hear about case studies, new research and energy-savings approaches for local projects.

Come join us on Thursday, July 30, for a special in-person presentation and networking event at the Phoenix Plaza Civic Center. Attendees will enjoy catered Hawaiian food and a discussion by Energy Trust of Oregon’s commercial and industrial programs, including our Building Performance Standard Pathway offer. Learn how these programs and offers can help you meet your project’s energy efficiency and resiliency goals in the Southern Oregon region and across the state.
