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Duct Sealing Training (Medford)
2026-04-07 08:30 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join Energy Trust for this free field training. Contractors will learn, practice, and participate in a manufactured home duct sealing project. The training will cover the basics of the manufactured home duct sealing program as well as detail best practices in the field. To register and to receive updates on the offering please contact Dan Pierce at daniel.pierce@clearesult.com.

An Introduction to Home Energy Assessments
2026-05-05 08:00 - 10:00 | Zoom
Training Summary:
Join Energy Trust for a presentation focused on the basics of Home Energy Assessments. This training will cover the HEA process for the Community Partner Program as well as common tools, technology and techniques to improve HEA information. This training is ideal for Community Partners looking to learn more or improve their assessment process.
Topic List

Community Partner HEA Process
Common HEA Tools and Technology
System and Efficiency Identification

Inspecting Unconditioned Spaces
2026-05-12 08:30 - 10:00 | Zoom
Training Summary:
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.
Training Topic List:

Inspection Basics
Safety
Identifying Improvements
Barrier Performance

Roadblocks to Energy Efficiency
2026-05-19 08:30 - 10:00 | Zoom
Training Summary:
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, why they may stop work, and potential resolutions.
Training Topic List:

Identifying common roadblocks
Understanding impacts
Communicating with clients
Potential resolutions and resources

Building Science Principles Part I
2026-05-26 08:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Training Summary:
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.
Training Topic List:

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

Building Science Principles Part II
2026-05-27 08:00 - 12:00 | Zoom

Manual de especificaciones de Energy Trust – Descripción general
2026-05-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Training Summary:
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.
