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Building Science Principles Part II
2026-05-27 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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

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.

Business Lighting Midyear Seminar - Medford
2026-06-02 07:30 - 12:00 | Holiday Garden Inn Medford, 1000 Welcome Way, Medford, OR, 97504, United States
You are invited to attend one of the upcoming 2026 Business Lighting Midyear Seminars. These in-person seminars will be an opportunity to hear industry and program updates, network with your peers, learn more about the Oregon Building Performance Standards program, and see demonstrations of the latest lighting systems.
The seminar is free and includes breakfast – with plenty of bacon – and free parking. Please register to join us.

Business Lighting Midyear Seminar - Bend
2026-06-03 07:30 - 12:00 | Riverhouse Lodge, 3075 North Highway 97, Bend, OR, 97703

HB4029 Solar Consumer Protection Bill Information
2026-06-03 09:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Among the many ways Energy Trust aims to support the solar + storage industry is monitoring new laws, regulations, or code requirements that may be relevant to our trade allies. While Energy Trust is a neutral third-party regarding all pending legislation, we want to provide awareness if and when laws change. A solar consumer protection bill, House Bill 4029, was passed in Oregon on March 5, 2026. The bill clarifies requirements for those selling and installing solar in the state of Oregon. Oregon solar contractors have until June 5, 2026, to comply with this bill. Join this webinar to learn more about this bill.

Business Lighting Midyear Seminar - Portland
2026-06-04 07:30 - 12:00 | Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel, 8235 Northeast Airport Way, Portland, OR, 97220
Hello Business Lighting Trade Allies:

You are invited to attend one of the upcoming 2026 Business Lighting Midyear Seminars. These in-person seminars will be an opportunity to hear industry and program updates, network with your peers, learn more about the Oregon Building Performance Standards program, and see demonstrations of the latest lighting systems.

The seminar is free and includes breakfast – with plenty of bacon – and free parking. Please register to join us.

Solar + Storage Trade Ally Enrollment Webinar, June 2026
2026-06-10 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. Register here
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
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, 2026-11-18 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-12-16 09:00 - 10:00 | 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
2026-06-18 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-16 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-20 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-09-17 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-10-15 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-11-19 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-12-17 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.
