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Energy Trust of Oregon - Real Estate Ally Orientation
2018-12-12 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Webinar
When you become a real estate ally with Energy Trust, you can help provide energy-efficient solutions to homebuyers and sellers while strengthening your own business.
Benefits of participation:

Access free materials and content to help you market energy-efficient products and upgrades to your customers.
Stand out as a designated energy-efficiency champion.
Gain customer leads through Energy Trust’s real estate ally directory.
Leverage EPS™, an energy performance scoring tool, to sell top-quality newly constructed homes.

Learning Objectives:

Energy Trust’s history and the benefits of being a Real Estate Ally
Energy Trust resources for you and your customers
Tips on marketing energy efficiency to your customers
Ways to recognize and promote EPS in the marketplace

Understanding Solar Energy Solutions
2018-12-14 09:00 - 10:00 | Webinar
Gain an understanding of available solar options and tools in order to help your clients take advantage of programs at the beginning of 2019 when incentive amounts are at their peak!
This webinar will cover:

Introduction to “Solar PV” and “Solar Ready”
Solar trends and growing demand in Oregon
How these technologies can help your clients lower their cost of ownership
Resources for clients to calculate solar potential and receive bids
How to take advantage of incentives and tax credits
Sales benefits and average resale premiums of Solar PV / Solar Ready
How to incorporate solar PV financing into a mortgage

Questions? Contact Earth Advantage at education@earthadvantage or (503) 968-7160 x20

Home Retrofit Trade Ally Orientation – Part 1
2018-12-19 09:00 - 10:00, 2019-03-20 09:00 - 10:00, 2019-04-17 09:00 - 10:00, 2019-05-15 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

Home Retrofit Specifications Manual Orientation – Part 2
2018-12-20 09:00 - 11:00, 2019-01-17 09:00 - 11:00, 2019-02-21 09:00 - 11:00, 2019-03-21 09:00 - 11:00, 2019-04-18 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.

High Performance Building Envelopes (SHP Module 3)
2019-01-11 09:00 - 2019-01-12 17:00 | Earth Advantage, 623 SW Oak St, Suite 300, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Overview

This course explores various high performance wall and roof assemblies, including continuous exterior insulation, truss walls, double-stud walls, SIPS, staggered stud framing, I-joist, and more. Participants learn principles that can be applied to existing homes and new construction projects, including durable wall design, insulation strategies and air sealing, product selection, and construction. The course addresses the importance of performance testing and diagnostics to verify the performance of installed equipment and the home’s envelope.
Course Features
Day 1: Guest speaker presentation
​Day 2: Two site visits to certified green homes
Want to learn more? This course comprises Module 3 of our 6-month Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP) accreditation course. Attend all 6 modules and become a Sustainable Homes Professional!

Learning Objectives

Describe high performance building methods for insulation, air sealing, and weatherization
Select appropriate design features and assemblies according to project objectives
List methods for building high performance roofs for both new and existing homes
Identify when and by whom these methods are used during the pre-insulation, post-drywall, and siding installation phases of construction
Explain the importance of performance testing and diagnostics to verify the performance of installed equipment and the home’s envelope

When & Where
January 11-12, 2019
8:00 AM – 5:00 PMPortland, OR
Earth Advantage Classroom
623 SW Oak Street, Third Floor, Portland, OR 97205 (map)

CEs & Cost
Continuing Education
AIA: 14 LU/HSW (pending approval)
BPI: 7 units (pending approaval)
CCB: 14 CEs
CPHC: 14 CEs
OCHI: 14 CEs
Living Future Accred: 7 CEs (available upon request)
OR Real Estate Agency: 14 CEs
EA Broker Renewal: 14 CEs
AGA Renewal: 14 CEsCourse Fee
$275 | General Admission
*Energy Trust Trade Ally Reimbursements may apply.

Questions? Contact Heather Kendall at hkendall@earthadvantage.org or (503) 968-7160 x20.

Home Retrofit Trade Ally Orientation – Part 1
2019-01-16 09:00 - 10:00, 2019-02-20 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.

Winter 2019 Existing Buildings Trade Ally Orientation Webinar
2019-01-24 08:00 - 08:45 | OR, United States
Participating in this webinar can help your business stand out in the marketplace by providing you with resources and support to help you offer your customers eligible cash incentives to make their energy-efficiency upgrades more affordable. This webinar gives commercial trade allies who work in Oregon and southwest Washington the information needed to make the most of working with Energy Trust.
The webinar is an opportunity to:

Get to know your Existing Buildings trade ally coordinator.
Ask questions about incentive eligibility and qualifying upgrades.
Learn more about trade ally benefits, resources and support.

Who should attend?

Contractors who are newly enrolled in the Trade Ally Network.
Current trade allies who want to learn more about network benefits.
Owners or sales staff who sell energy efficiency projects to customers.
Administrative staff who process incentive applications.

Register now.
Skype meeting link: https://meet.icf.com/aaron.lazelle/1D2OUII2 (link active 15 minutes before webinar)
Skype dial in information: 1.855.423.6338 (Conference ID: 466594)
Questions? Email us at events@energytrust.org, or contact Aaron Lazelle, regional trade ally coordinator, Existing Buildings at 1.541.460.1517.

All About ADUs
2019-01-25 08:30 - 12:30 | Earth Advantage, 623 SW Oak St, Suite 300, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Gain Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) expertise and become an ‘ADU Specialist.’

This half-day course is intended for brokers who are looking to increase their knowledge about Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) development and earn the ADU Specialist designation in order to respond to increasing client demand for properties with ADU potential. Increasing rates of prospective home buyers are interested in building an ADU on their property, and brokers on the cutting edge of this emerging development trend will be able to help homeowners/developers understand site eligibility, development process and costs, and the return on investment of ADUs. This course is intended to help brokers understand the basic planning and building regulations for ADU development in Portland and provide some insight on ADU regulations in the broader Portland Metro area.
Become an ADU Specialist!
Display your tiny home expertise and credentials with our ADU Specialist designation. You must be an Earth Advantage Broker, take this All About ADUs course, and pass the ADU Exam to earn the ADU Specialist credential. Here’s how it works:

Already an EA Broker? Attend the All About ADUs course & take the ADU Exam.
Not yet an EA Broker? Attend the All About ADUs course, complete EA Broker (either online for 7 CEs or live for 14 CEs) & take the ADU Exam for free!

Instructor(s)

Kol Peterson: Owner of Accessory Dwelling Strategies LLC
Kol is the author of “Backdoor Revolution – The Definitive Guide to ADU Development” and owner of Accessory Dwelling Strategies LLC, a company dedicated to ADU related education, advocacy and consulting. He edits and manages accessorydwellings.org, a website that addresses ADU policy issues and features an array of ADU projects. Kol also runs Portland’s city-wide ADU tour, and he and his wife also own “Caravan – The Tiny House Hotel” in Portland, Oregon.

Questions? Contact Heather Kendall at hkendall@earthadvantage.org or (503) 968-7160 x20.

Commercial and Industrial Lighting Workshop
2019-01-29 07:30 - 10:15 | Hilton Garden Inn Medford, 1000 Welcome Way, Medford, OR, 97504, United States
Your time is valuable: Invest it wisely by learning about the latest commercial and industrial lighting trends, technologies and incentives to help your customers save energy and control costs – all in one place. Join Energy Trust’s experienced lighting team, trusted manufacturers and industry experts as they share the practical advice and proven techniques you need to better serve customers and sell more lighting projects.

In this workshop, you’ll learn about:

Exterior lighting systems, and an all-LED controllable base that changes the potential for exterior lighting design.
Non-lighting program opportunities to help customers save energy and money in all parts of their facility.
Sales and customer communication skill building to help you assess client needs, overcome client objections and close the sale.

Plus, visit with exhibitors in our manufacturer product showcase.

Commercial and Industrial Lighting Workshop
2019-01-30 07:30 - 10:15 | The Riverhouse, 3065 N Hwy 97, Bend, OR, 97701, United States

Commercial and Industrial Lighting Workshop
2019-02-05 07:30 - 11:15 | Red Lion Jantzen Beach, 909 N Hayden Island Dr, Portland, OR, 97217, United States
Your time is valuable: Invest it wisely by learning about the latest commercial and industrial lighting trends, technologies and incentives to help your customers save energy and control costs – all in one place. Join Energy Trust’s experienced lighting team, trusted manufacturers and industry experts as they share the practical advice and proven techniques you need to better serve customers and sell more lighting projects.

In this workshop, you’ll choose from multiple tracks featuring:

A 90-minute, hands-on session focused exclusively on networked control systems. Three manufacturers will be on hand to share how they address market needs and commission product.
Exterior lighting system innovations, including an all-LED controllable base that changes the potential for exterior lighting design.
Sales and customer communication skill-building to help you assess client needs, overcome client objections and close the sale
A panel discussion on the business case for diversity, and how to increase opportunities in hard-to-reach and untapped markets.

Review agenda options here. Register now as space is limited. Enjoy our free, hearty breakfast and get ready to learn!

Advanced Lighting Controls Workshop
2019-02-14 08:30 - 16:30 | CLEAResult Office, 100 SW Main St. Ste. #1500, Portland, OR, 97204, United States
Save the date.

Health, Materials & Water (SHP Module 5)
2019-03-08 09:00 - 2019-03-09 17:00 | Earth Advantage, 623 SW Oak St, Suite 300, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Overview

The human and resource elements of our built environment have never been more important. This is your chance to hone in on the latest health trends currently taking center stage in the high performance home market.
Attend this course and you’ll be one step closer towards earning our Sustainable Homes Professional designation! This course comprises Module 5 of our Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP) accreditation course.
Learning Objectives

Document health risks in a home and list healthy and efficient alternatives to traditional materials and technologies.
Analyze various building materials using various green criteria and identify local and regional sources for optimum material selection.
Practice a holistic materials approach concerning health and life cycle assessment.
Explore strategies to improve water conservation both within a home and on site, and to optimize a site’s stormwater management.

When & Where
March 8-9, 2019
9:00 AM – 5:00 PMPortland, OR
Earth Advantage Classroom
623 SW Oak Street, Third Floor, Portland, OR 97205 (map)

CEs & Cost
Continuing Education
AIA: 14 LU/HSW
BPI: 7 units
CCB: 14 CEs
OCHI: 14 CEs
OR Real Estate Agency: 14 CEs
OR Appraiser (ACLB): 14 CEs
EA Broker Renewal: 14 CEs
AGA Renewal: 14 CEsCourse Fee
$275 | General Admission
*Training Reimbursements for Energy Trust Trade Allies may apply.

Questions? Contact Heather Kendall at hkendall@earthadvantage.org or (503) 968-7160 x20.

All About ADUs
2019-03-13 08:30 - 12:30 | Earth Advantage, 623 SW Oak St, Suite 300, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
This half-day course is intended for professionals who are looking to increase their knowledge about Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) development and earn the ADU Specialist designation in order to respond to increasing client demand for properties with ADU potential. Increasing rates of prospective home buyers are interested in building an ADU on their property, and professionals can be on the cutting edge of this emerging development trend to help homeowners/developers understand site eligibility, development process and costs, and the return on investment of ADUs. This course is intended to help brokers understand the basic planning and building regulations for ADU development in Portland and provide some insight on ADU regulations in the broader Portland Metro area.
Become an ADU Specialist!
Display your tiny home expertise and credentials with our ADU Specialist designation. You must be an Earth Advantage Broker, Accredited Green Appraiser (AGA) or Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP), take this All About ADUs course, and pass the ADU Exam to earn the ADU Specialist credential. Here’s how it works:

Already an EA Broker, AGA or SHP? Attend the All About ADUs course & take the ADU Exam.
Not yet an EA Broker, AGA or SHP? Attend the All About ADUs course, complete EA Broker (live or online), AGA (online) or SHP (live), & take the ADU Exam for free!

Questions? Contact Heather Kendall at hkendall@earthadvantage.org or (503) 968-7160 x20.

Central Oregon Trade Ally Networking Event in Redmond
2019-03-21 16:30 - 18:30 | Geist Beerworks, 736 SW Umatilla Ave, Redmond, 97756, United States
You’re invited to this free and informal networking event, hosted by Energy Trust of Oregon at Geist Beers in Redmond, on Thursday, March 21st, from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Existing Buildings and New & Existing Homes trade allies working in the greater Central Oregon region are invited to meet with program staff and network with other trade allies. Energy Trust outreach staff will be available to offer program guidance and updates for 2019.Developing strategic partnerships with companies you trust can improve your ability to guide customers through a full spectrum of services, and help your company.
Come to network and discover how you can better connect with a variety of customers who are interested in energy efficiency. The venue has BBQ and sausage food carts on site.
Space is limited, so please RSVP.

If you have questions, contact Aaron Lazelle, Existing Buildings trade ally coordinator, at 541.460.1517 or aaron.lazelle@icf.com.

Energy Trust Net Zero Emerging Leaders
2019-04-11 17:30 - 19:30 | Portland Center for Architecture – AIA, 403 NW 11th Ave, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
Get to know some of Oregon’s next generation of architects leading the way to a net-zero energy future.
Energy Trust of Oregon supports students with a passion for net zero. These future leaders are on a mission to design buildings that produce as much energy as they consume. Meet the students from Energy Trust’s Net Zero Emerging Leaders internship grant and hear their stories during this special panel.
The Net Zero Emerging Leaders grant is given to Oregon architecture firms to employ students for a 12-week internship. The interns support each firm’s AIA 2030 Commitment—an industry pledge to transform architectural standards toward carbon neutral buildings.
The panel will share their personal experiences learning about sustainable design and discuss how the internship prepared them to enter the workforce inspired and ready to design the buildings of the future.
Join us to support these emerging leaders and let’s get inspired together.

Panelists:
Matt Loudermilk, Carleton Hart Architecture
Madelaine Murray, Hennebery Eddy Architects
Lindsey Naganuma, Holst
Jessica Meylor, Otak
Austin Daich, Speranza Architecture + Urban Design

All About ADUs
2019-04-19 08:30 - 12:30 | Earth Advantage, 623 SW Oak St, Suite 300, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
This half-day course is intended for professionals looking to increase their knowledge about Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) development in order to respond to increasing client demand for properties with ADU potential.
Increasing rates of prospective home buyers are interested in building an ADU on their property, and real estate professionals can be on the cutting edge of this emerging development trend to help homeowners/developers understand site eligibility, development process and costs, and the return on investment of ADUs. This course is intended to help real estate professionals understand the basic planning and building regulations for ADU development in Portland and provide some insight on ADU regulations in the broader Portland Metro area.
Promote your new ADU expertise and become an ADU Specialist!
(This is an optional designation and it is not required in order to attend the All About ADUs course).

Steps to becoming an ADU Specialist:

You must be an Earth Advantage Accredited Professional

Earth Advantage Broker (EA Broker)
Accredited Green Appraiser (AGA)
Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP)

Take the All About ADUs course
Pass the online ADU Exam to earn the ADU Specialist credential.

If you are:

Already an Earth Advantage Accredited Professional (EA Broker, AGA or SHP)?

Attend the All About ADUs course
Take the online ADU Exam.

Not already an Earth Advantage Accredited Professional? (in no particular order)

Earn your Earth Advantage Accredited Professional designation

EA Broker (live or online)
AGA (online)
SHP (live)

Attend the All About ADUs course

Take the ADU Exam for free!

Questions? Contact Heather Kendall at hkendall@earthadvantage.org or (503) 968-7160 x20.

Making Savvy Energy & Solar Upgrades
2019-04-23 09:30 - 11:00 | Webinar
Join Earth Advantage and Oregon Association of Realtors to learn about the opportunities for energy efficiency, home health, and solar upgrades in Oregon. With a working knowledge of the incentives and programs that are available, you can answer this question effectively and empower clients to close on older homes with good energy upgrade potential.
This course explains how energy efficiency upgrades and solar photovoltaic (PV) systems enhance existing homes. Learning about energy efficiency and solar power upgrades can help you guide your clients towards making savvy upgrade decisions in order to lower their cost of ownership, increase their resale value, and improve the comfort, durability and health of their home. You will learn what features and systems enable a home perform well, use less energy, and deliver superior comfort. You will also come away with tools to direct clients to the most cost effective upgrades with the greatest benefits.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Gain expertise on the current market forces driving green home building
Bolster your toolkit of recommended green programs and resources that are available to help homeowners and builders achieve their goals
Learn about the latest and greatest green home features
Effectively market green homes and yourself as a green agent
Understand how to leverage financing and appraisals for your clients best interests

BuildRight 2019
2019-04-24 07:30 - 16:30 | McMenamins Kennedy School, 5736 N.E. 33rd Avenue, Portland, OR, 97211, United States
BuildRight brings together industry professionals in high performance building and remodeling to gain valuable insight and utilize new to market technologies and business development innovations. This two day conference allows attendees to interact with products and services and includes accredited CEU classes.
Cost:
April 24th & April 25th – Members = $324, Non-Members = $375
April 24th Only – Members = $199, Non-Members = $249
April 25th Only – Members = $249, Non-Members = $299
Contact Bria Smith, BriaS@hbapdx.org, 503.684.1880 for additional details.

Spring 2019 Existing Buildings Trade Ally Orientation Webinar
2019-04-25 08:00 - 08:45 | OR, United States

Earth Advantage Broker
2019-04-30 - 2019-05-01 | Earth Advantage, 623 SW Oak St, Suite 300, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
The Earth Advantage Broker accreditation course provides real estate professionals with a competitive edge in communicating features and benefits for green and energy efficient home opportunities in their market.
Are you prepared to meet increasing homebuyer demand for healthy, comfortable, efficient homes?
A nationwide study in 2016* found that 81% of people who expect to buy a new home in the next two years say higher energy efficiency would cause them to choose one home over another AND that they would be willing to pay more for a healthier home. Policies and programs are also growing the green home market, such as the City of Portland Home Energy Score Program and the more than 1 in 3 new homes built in Oregon that have earned an EPS® from Energy Trust of Oregon demonstrating they perform an average of 22% better than code-built homes.
The big picture shows a dramatic rise in the popularity of green and energy efficient homes that provide a healthier living environment and greater energy, water, and resource efficiency. Stay on top of your game by becoming an Earth Advantage Broker so you can continue to exceed homebuyer expectations with savvy information and recommendations.
A ‘Newly Remodeled’ Training
Earth Advantage Broker was updated in 2018 and now provides the most relevant and must-know green home information designed to help real estate professionals.
New resources. New activities. New modular approach:

The Anatomy of a Green Home
Making Savvy Energy & Solar Upgrades
Millennials & Smart Homes Are Changing Real Estate
How Homebuyers Ask for Green (Without Saying the Word)
​Top 10 Green Broker Resources

WHEN & WHERE
Tuesday, April 30 – Wednesday, May 1, 2019
1.5 Days Classroom + 2 Green Home Site Visits

April 30 – Classroom (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) | 7 CEs
May 1 – Site Visits (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM) | 3 CEs (location TBD)
May 1 – Classroom (1:00 PM – 5:00 PM) | 4 CEs

Learn how to upgrade or sell a green home and market yourself as a green professional.
Homebuyers and sellers rely on their real estate agents to provide influential guidance, and yet a 2017 report by the National Association of Realtors** shows that only 39% of realtors are comfortable answering clients’ questions about energy efficiency. Homebuyers with ready access to the internet will expect you to know more and be a trusted advisor in their purchasing decisions. Being a ‘green professional’ means you are ahead of the curve and understand how houses are changing. In order to best serve your clients, you will be expected to have earned a green designation proving that you have knowledge of the green home market, can discuss green features and benefits, and recommend the best ways to upgrade.
Earn the Earth Advantage Broker Accreditation
Take the course & pass the accreditation exam in order to become an EA Broker. Earth Advantage provides marketing support in the form of logos and a professional listing on the accredited professionals registry to help you display and promote your green credential to future clients.

Advanced lighting controls workshop for design and building professionals
2019-05-02 07:30 - 16:00 | White Stag Building, 70 NW Couch Street, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
Advanced lighting controls offer the opportunity to balance the visual environment, enhance space flexibility and improve occupant satisfaction while saving significant amounts of energy and improving maintenance cycles. Designing and implementing these high-quality control systems can also help differentiate contractors and designers from competitors.
In this free one-day, hands-on workshop, brought to you by Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) and Energy Trust of Oregon, participants will learn industry best practices and strategies before tackling an example project. This comprehensive workshop, offered through Lighting Design Lab, will introduce participants to modern lighting control strategies and equipment with instruction on how to effectively implement them in various projects. The workshop will cover system design, installation, sequence of operations and startup. Training participants will then apply these best practices to design demonstration systems and program the controls hardware of two industry leading manufacturers.

Presenter:
Shaun Darragh, senior lighting specialist, Lighting Design Lab
Shaun Darragh has enjoyed more than 30 years in the lighting industry as an award-winning architectural lighting designer, design instructor, daylighting and sustainability specialist, lighting control system consultant, and theatrical designer. Prior to rejoining the Lighting Design Lab in 2017, he led several lighting design studios—most recently Luma Lighting Design in Seattle.

Shaun has a long background of teaching and consulting on sustainability issues, human factors, lighting, daylighting and lighting controls. He recently developed and implemented a comprehensive education curriculum for the Lighting Design Lab and serves as an instructor for the University of Washington College of the Built Environments.
