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Home Retrofit Trade Ally Orientation – Part 1
2019-07-17 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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
2019-07-18 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

Summer 2019 Existing Buildings Trade Ally Orientation Webinar
2019-07-25 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
2019-08-09 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!

Home Retrofit Trade Ally Orientation – Part 1
2019-08-21 09:00 - 10:00, 2019-09-18 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.

Home Retrofit Specifications Manual Orientation – Part 2
2019-08-22 09:00 - 11:00, 2019-09-19 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.

All About ADUs
2019-09-06 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!

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Understand what makes a property ADU-ready/eligible
Learn what is involved in the process of getting approved to build an ADU
Analyze taxation, valuation and financing options for ADUs
Understand the ADU design, permitting, and building process (attached, detached, and garage conversion)
Gain access to resources to help your clients plan for their ADU (including a budget sample, contract types, development rebate programs, and more)
Gain insight on ADU regulations in the broader Portland Metro area
Get answers to your ADU-specific questions & network with other brokers about this specialized topic

Oregon Home Energy Score: A New Statewide Opportunity
2019-09-06 09:30 - 10:30 | Webinar
Join Earth Advantage and the Oregon Association of Realtors for this webinar designed to help real estate professionals understand how the new statewide Oregon Home Energy Score program works and how to leverage it with your clients to help them clearly identify energy costs and upgrade opportunities.
Take advantage of this new voluntary program that can help clients get a Home Energy Score and easily understand energy costs, upgrade options and paybacks.
The Oregon Dept. of Energy’s (ODOE) new Home Energy Score initiative was launched in early 2019 in order to offer a statewide, standardized approach to home energy scoring. A Home Energy Score helps homeowners and homebuyers identify improvements that can make a big difference in energy savings, comfort, health and durability. Providing a Home Energy Score at the time of listing can also give sellers a boost in the current housing market where energy efficiency and renewable energy are highly valued. A score can also help homebuyers – especially first-time buyers – understand how energy bills could affect their budget in a new home.
Attend this webinar and gain a comprehensive overview of the new program and answers to common questions that will help you become the ultimate resource for your clients.

The Oregon Home Energy Score will provide a voluntary framework for homeowners to hire a trained and authorized Home Energy Assessor to perform a Home Energy Assessment and deliver a Home Energy Score. The Home Energy Score was developed by US Dept. of Energy and is currently being used in the City of Portland’s Home Energy Score program. Earth Advantage implements the program on behalf of ODOE and City of Portland by providing Home Energy Assessor training, authorization, and quality assurance services in order to ensure scoring accuracy and consistency across communities. Learn more about the Oregon Home Energy Score program on ODOE’s website, including information about how to find or become an authorized assessor. To locate Oregon homes with energy scores or green certifications, visit us.greenbuildingregistry.com.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Understand the relevance of energy efficiency to home buyers
Learn the ins-and-outs of the Oregon Home Energy Score program
Know how/where to direct clients for a Home Energy Assessment and next steps
Understand what makes an above- or below-average score
Learn how to explain the score to buyers/sellers
Gain resources and info to support and best serve your clients
About the Oregon Home Energy Score

Help Your Clients Make Energy Efficiency Decisions
2019-09-24 09:30 - 10:30 | Webinar
Join Energy Trust of Oregon for this webinar to learn how to help your clients save on energy costs by providing energy-efficient and renewable energy solutions to homebuyers and sellers. This 1-hr class provides brokers with basic understanding of what energy efficiency and high performance means in today’s building industry by examining the leading energy label, EPS (Energy Performance Score), and other Energy Trust of Oregon resources that are available to brokers and consumers in the region. Attendees will also learn about solar PV options and how to help your clients navigate available programs for these renewable energy systems.
According to the 2017 NAR Sustainability Report, 71% of realtors say it’s valuable to promote energy efficiency in home listings. The report demonstrates a growing consumer interest and demand for energy efficient properties which is driving a dialogue between agents and homebuyers and sellers. Are you prepared to meet this increasing client demand and communicate the features and benefits of “high performance”?
LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Learn how to leverage energy efficiency programs available to home buyers/sellers of new homes and retrofits
Gain Energy Trust resources for you and your customers
Leverage EPS™, an energy performance scoring tool, to drive sales for newly constructed homes
Understand how energy efficient homes provide savings, comfort, health and durability benefits
Gain tips on marketing energy efficiency to your customers
Solar PV trends and growing demand in Oregon
Resources for clients to calculate solar potential, receive bids and leverage tax credits

Heat Pump Water Heater Workshop
2019-09-24 12:00 - 15:00 | Northwest College of Construction, 8111 NE Holman Street, Portland, OR, 97218, United States
Energy Trust of Oregon and Southwest Washington and Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance are co-sponsoring this FREE heat pump water heater (HPWH) workshop.
This event will benefit:

water heater installers
plumbing & HVAC contractors
builders
water heating sales staff
efficiency advocates
anyone who wants to expand their knowledge and comfort level with heat pump water heaters

The event will feature presentations from ETO, NEEA, AO Smith, Bradford White, and Rheem, as well as an open forum for Q&A. Join us for the latest on code and incentive updates for Oregon and SW Washington, HPWH performance results in the “real world”, install guidance and technical expertise, and tips for converting leads to HPWH sales opportunities. Attendees are provided parking and lunch, can take part in giveaway raffles for Milwaukee tools, and can earn two units of continuing education credit from the Oregon Construction Contractors Board. Each company in attendance will also be granted one free voucher for a Water Heater Installer License Exam Preparation Class approved by the Oregon Building Codes Division (a $250 value). Please register using the provided link below, so we have enough lunches for everyone. Contact Ryan Hughes at ryan.hughes@clearesult.com or (503) 467-0975 with questions or for further information. Hope to see you there!
