Better Built Northwest HVAC Sizing Tool Overview
2025-03-25 08:30 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom
Join Energy Trust as we show you an overview of the free BBNW HVAC Sizing Tool. We will be demonstrating how to start a site, enter data collected, and how to use this data to determine the heating and cooling needs of the home. Additionally, we will be providing tips and tricks for modelling homes with this tool.

Most Common Corrective Actions of 2024 Training
2025-04-15 08:30 - 10:00 | Zoom
If you are a contractor, part of a community-based organization, or in a trade and are curious what the most common corrective actions that are required for HVAC, and weatherization installations then this class is for you!
Topics Include

Review of Energy Trust of Oregon Specifications Manual
Corrective action process overview
Details on the most common corrective actions seen in 2024

Specifications Manual Refresher: Insulation
2025-05-06 08:30 - 10:00 | 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 attic insulation, floor insulation, and wall insulation as well as general weatherization best practices.

Existing Manufactured Homes Duct Sealing Training (Bend OR)
2025-06-19 - 2025-06-20
Join us for this hands-on training designed for contractors who wish to participate in Energy Trust’s Existing Manufactured Homes Free Services Program
Reserve your spot by emailing Don Francis at donald.francis@clearesult.com.

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.

Energy Trust Technology Showcase: RedCalc
2025-08-05 08:30 - 10:00 | Zoom
Topics include

Ventilation: ASHRAE 62.2-2016
Air Leakage Metrics
Depressurization Analysis
Dense-Pack and Loose-Fill Insulation
Infrared R-Value
Parallel path R-Value

This virtual presentation is designed to showcase the free to use RED Calc tool. Join to learn more about the variety of field calculations with guest presenter Lara O’Brady from Oregon Training Institute. The tool topics include Ventilation, Airflow Measurement and Insulation. To see a full list of tools and topics please visit https://basc.pnnl.gov/redcalc.

Energy Trust Contractor Conversations Comfort Insulation
2025-09-30 08:30 - 09:30 | Zoom
Topics

Business Best Practices
Project Management
Weatherization

Join Energy Trust for this Contractor Conversation with guest speaker Ernie Melo. 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 | Zoom
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
