Energy Trust Insider

Specifications Manual Refresher: Windows
2025-05-27 08:30 - 09:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

Solar + Storage Program Overview Webinar
2025-05-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-06-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
This one-hour webinar provides a detailed overview of Energy Trust’s Solar Electric Program, anyone interested in the program is welcome to join. Topics will cover the basics of solar and storage, Energy Trust’s Trade Ally Network, residential and commercial incentive offers, and the incentive application process.

Existing Manufactured Homes Duct Sealing Training (MEDFORD OR)
2025-05-29 - 2025-05-30
Join us for this hands-on training designed for contractors who wish to participate in Energy Trust’s Existing Manufactured Homes Free Services Program.
To reserve your spot please email Ian Miller at ian.miller@clearesult.com

Solar + Storage Trade Ally Enrollment Webinar
2025-06-11 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-07-09 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-08-13 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-09-10 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

Home Retrofit Trade Ally Orientation – Part 1
2025-06-18 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-16 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-08-20 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-09-17 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

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.

Home Retrofit Specifications Manual Orientation – Part 2
2025-06-19 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-17 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-21 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-18 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

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

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

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 Technology Showcase: Amply
2025-08-12 08:30 - 10:00 | Zoom
Create fast and accurate Manual J compliant load calcs
Improve heat pump design to boost sales and your bottom line
Stand out from the competition and engage customers

This virtual presentation is designed to showcase the Amply heat pump sales platform with guest presenter Ed Smith. The platform enables you to scan homes and complete ACCA certified Manual J load calcs to provide customers with correctly sized systems.

Energy Trust Technology Showcase: measureQuick
2025-08-19 08:30 - 10:00 | Zoom
Diagnose HVAC to reduce callbacks
Increase sales with data driven recommendations and reports
HVAC system benchmarking

This virtual presentation is designed to showcase the measureQuick tool for complete HVAC operation from sales to service with guest Presenter Joe Medosch. Join us to learn more about this smart platform designed to drive success in your HVAC business.

Energy Trust Technology Showcase: The Energy Conservatory
2025-08-26 08:30 - 10:00 | Zoom
How to assess existing HVAC system performance, including the connected duct system.
How to forecast the performance of replacement equipment (Heat Pump) to ensure the existing duct system will support good performance.
How to use measurements and reports to educate occupants to help explain the work that is needed.

This highly interactive virtual presentation is designed to highlight forecasting, which is a no cost feature inside the Digital TrueFlow® Grid app from The Energy Conservatory. Guest presenter Chris Hughes will demonstrate the useability and benefits of this tool as it relates to improved HVAC installs and diagnostics.

Energy Trust Contractor Conversations: Watts Heating and Cooling
2025-09-16 08:30 - 09:30 | Zoom
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: Mt Hood Ductless (Virtual)
2025-09-23 08:30 - 09:30 | Zoom
Topics

Business Best Practices
Project Management
Ductless Heating and Cooling

Join Energy Trust for this Contractor Conversation with guest speaker Aaron McNally. A 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.

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.

Energy Trust Contractor Conversations: Abode Energy LLC
2025-10-07 08:30 - 09:30 | Zoom
Topics

Business Best Practices
Project Management
Duct Sealing

Join Energy Trust for this Contractor Conversation with guest speaker Casey Phillips. 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.

Solar + Storage Trade Ally Enrollment Webinar
2025-10-08 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. Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/4771904002669668443
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

Energy Trust Contractor Conversations Advanced Energy Inspections
2025-10-14 08:30 - 09:30 | Zoom
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.
