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Savings Within Reach and Oregon On-Bill Loan Repayment Refresher and enrollment webinar
2021-06-16 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

Home Retrofit Specifications Manual Orientation – Part 2
2021-06-17 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-08-19 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-10-21 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-11-18 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-12-16 09:00 - 11:00 | Energy Trust of Oregon, 920 SW 6th Ave, Suite 900, Portland, OR, 97204, United States
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

Lighting and Controls: The 2021 Oregon Energy Efficiency Specialty Code (OEESC)
2021-06-22 12:00 - 13:30 | Webinar
Join us on June 22 for a free virtual training on the commercial lighting and controls provisions of the 2021 OEESC and earn 1 CCB continuing education credits (CEUs) and 1 AIA learning units (LU).
During this training, attendees will learn about the new conditions in the recently adopted 2021 Oregon Energy Code, based on ASHRAE 90.1-2019, including new lighting power allowances, occupancy sensors and daylight controls. In addition, the training will cover the following topics:

Commercial provisions of the OEESC, including lighting and controls requirements for typical Oregon buildings.
How to use LEDs with Luminaire Level Lighting Controls to meet and exceed code.
How to navigate Energy Trust’s New Buildings Lighting Calculator Tool for code compliance.

About the presenters
Dan Kuhl, LC, senior lighting specialist, Evergreen Consulting Group
Dan is a seasoned lighting specialist with over 25 years of lighting industry experience. He is the former Oregon vice-president of the Illuminating Engineering Society and a current board member. Dan qualified for the Lighting Certified Professional designation from the National Council on Qualifications for the Lighting Professions. He is also a certified trainer for American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Building Operator Certification.
Nathan Beck, senior controls specialist, Solus
Nathan Beck has been in the lighting and controls industry since 2005 and specializes in lighting controls systems. Nathan handles the design of and provides quotes and technical support for lighting controls, metering systems, specialty lighting systems, theatrical lighting and controls.
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Home Retrofit Trade Ally Orientation – Part 1
2021-07-14 09:00 - 10:00, 2021-08-18 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-09-15 09:00 - 10:00, 2021-10-20 09:00 - 10:00, 2021-11-17 09:00 - 10:00, 2021-12-15 09:00 - 10:00 | Energy Trust of Oregon, 920 SW 6th Ave, Suite 900, Portland, OR, 97204, United States
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
2021-07-15 09:00 - 11:00

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 Specifications Manual Orientation – Part 2
2021-09-16 09:00 - 11:00 | Energy Trust of Oregon, 920 SW 6th Ave, Suite 900, Portland, OR, 97204, United States
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

Northwest Green Building Slam+Summit
2021-10-13 09:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Forum
Energy Trust is sponsoring the upcoming Northwest Green Building Slam+Summit. As a part of the sponsorship agreement, the EPS New Construction offering will briefly speak and introduce the EPS New Construction to attendees.

Energy Trust Virtual Trade Ally Forum
2021-10-28 08:30 - 10:00 | Virtual Forum
Join us for Energy Trust’s 2021 Fall Virtual Trade Ally Forum.
This year’s forum will feature an overview of Residential, Multifamily and Solar incentives and plans for 2022. Current breakout topics and titles include:

Incentives for Manufactured Homes
Challenges and Opportunities in a Volatile Rental Market
The Trade Ally Network and You
Customer On-Bill Repayment – How and Why?
Energy Trust Solar Program – What to Expect in 2022
Residential Code Updates – How to Earn More Incentives Now

Register on Eventbrite and select your breakout session.

Sizing Air Conditioning in the New Northwest - CEU credit
2021-10-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
The summer of 2021 saw record high temperatures across the Northwest. Areas that typically saw mild summer temperature experienced day time highs exceeding those of Las Vegas.
Portland’s summer design temperature is 86F. It’s clear that using 86F as a design temp would result in unsatisfied customers and maybe a few lawsuits. What design temperatures should be used, and will the capacity of the air conditioner be at the selected design temperature? More importantly will your customer be kept comfortable on the hot days of summer.
This course will focus on:

Understanding air conditioning capacity curves
What summer design temperature to use
Selecting reasonable inputs for windows, air exchange rates, and duct multipliers
Why in the Northwest it is the Heat and not the humidity

Please register through this Eventbrite page.

Webinar: Planning for Electric Vehicles in New Homes
2021-12-14 08:00 - 09:00 | Webinar
Between the passing of Oregon House Bill 2165 for alternative fuel transportation and establishing the new Oregon Electrical Vehicles Roadmap, support for electric vehicles in Oregon is on the rise. Energy Trust of Oregon is making it easier for builders to plan for electric vehicles in new homes. This webinar will share best practices to design for future electric vehicle charging equipment in new homes and how take advantage of incentives from Energy Trust and utilities.

Winter 2022 Existing Buildings Trade Ally Webinar
2022-01-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
Join Energy Trust of Oregon for a free, informative virtual event designed to help trade allies plan ahead for Energy Trust’s 2022 offers.

The forum is a great way for trade allies to hear the latest incentive updates and plans for the coming year, allowing you to better position yourself and take full advantage of Energy Trust incentives and offers. It’s also an opportunity to discuss your questions and feedback with Energy Trust staff.

Agenda

9:00am – 9:20am Welcome and Introductions
9:20am – 9:55am A Look Ahead at the commercial Existing Buildings program
9:55am – 10:10am Q&A with Energy Trust staff
10:10am – 10:55am Breakout Sessions (see descriptions below)
10:55 am– 11:00am Closing Remarks

Breakout Sessions
New Trade Ally Orientation
New to Energy Trust and the Trade Ally Network? Unsure about what Energy Trust offers? Whether you’re a new trade ally or have worked with us for years, you may not be aware of what we offer or the benefits of being an Energy Trust trade ally. Join Energy Trust staff to learn more about trade ally benefits and processes, along with an overview of Energy Trust offerings.
COBID Certification
A guest speaker from Oregon’s COBID office will join us to talk through the benefits and the steps you can take to become certified. There will also be a sneak peek at Energy Trust’s Contractor Development Pathway – a new offering designed to help COBID certified businesses prosper.
NEEA Initiatives
A guest speaker from NEEA will join us to talk through high efficiency initiatives they are piloting in the local market.
The Custom Pathway Overview
One of Energy Trust’s engineering staff will talk through the steps to engage in our custom pathway. This breakout session is a great way to learn about the benefits of the custom offering and ways to integrate it into the projects you’re already doing. We’ll also touch on our retro-commissioning offering.

2022 Business Lighting Trade Ally Webinar
2022-01-18 09:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Forum
Energy Trust of Oregon Business Lighting Program is here to bring you and your customers incentives for energy efficiency projects. Join us on Tuesday, January 18, to learn firsthand about the 2022 program changes, industry updates, how to submit a project, and much more.

Home Retrofit Trade Ally Orientation – Part 1
2022-01-19 09:00 - 10:00, 2022-02-16 09:00 - 10:00, 2022-03-16 09:00 - 10:00 | Webinar

Home Retrofit Specifications Manual Orientation – Part 2
2022-01-20 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-02-17 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-03-17 09:00 - 11:00 | Webinar

Avista Joins Savings Within Reach On-Bill Loan Repayment
2022-03-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
Energy Trust of Oregon is holding a Savings Within Reach On-Bill Loan Repayment refresher and enrollment webinar on March 15, and we encourage all Multifamily and Residential trade allies to participate. The webinars will cover Multifamily and Residential On-Bill Loan Repayment.
Savings Within Reach On-Bill Loan Repayment helps make home energy upgrades more affordable for income-qualified households in Oregon. With On-Bill Loan Repayment , trade allies receive a 50% advance on the loan from Craft3 before beginning work, and full payment upon completion of the project. Homeowners then pay back costs through their home heating utility bill. The energy savings may offset much of the loan cost, so customers could see little to no increase on their energy bill.
Please join us to learn about the exciting addition of Avista to Savings Within Reach On-Bill Loan Repayment and how to offer this financing option to your customers and work with new lender PSCCU.
