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Manual de especificaciones de Energy Trust – Descripción general
2026-05-28 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

Technology Showcase: measureQuick
2026-06-09 08:30 - 09:30 | Zoom
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.

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 | 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

Specifications Manual Orientation Part 2 (Weatherization)
2026-06-18 08:30 - 10:00, 2026-07-16 08:30 - 10:00, 2026-08-20 08:30 - 10:00, 2026-09-17 08:30 - 10:00 | Webinar
This technical training provides a detailed overview of the Home Retrofit Specifications Manual related to weatherization. The manual is revised and published once a year and articulates Energy Trust of Oregon requirements. Attendance is a prerequisite to enrolling in the trade ally network but all contractors performing work for Energy Trust customers are encouraged to attend.

Specifications Manual Orientation Part 2 (Mechanical Systems)
2026-06-18 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-07-16 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-08-20 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-09-17 10:30 - 12:00 | Webinar
This technical training provides a detailed overview of the Home Retrofit Specifications Manual related to mechanical systems. The manual is revised and published once a year and articulates Energy Trust of Oregon requirements. Attendance is a prerequisite to enrolling in the trade ally network but all contractors performing work for Energy Trust customers are encouraged to attend.

Technology Showcase: The Energy Conservatory
2026-06-23 08:30 - 10:00 | Zoom
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.

Technology Showcase: Retrotec
2026-06-30 08:30 - 09:30 | Zoom
Join Energy Trust and guest speaker Sam Meyers from Retrotec for a free presentation. This informational session will showcase tools available through Retrotec and their role in helping improve building diagnostics and understanding air tightness.

Workforce and Community Wellness: De-Escalation Part I
2026-07-21 08:30 - 10:00 | Zoom
Join Energy Trust for a presentation focused on human-centered skills for the field, office and more. Presenter Tiffany Purn from Skill Demand Energy will be leading this two-part training on building safety, trust and regulation during conflict. Whether you are a Trade Ally completing a call back, a Community Partner completing a home energy assessment, or an inspector completing work checks, this training is valuable for everyone.

Workforce and Community Wellness: De-Escalation Part II
2026-07-28 08:30 - 10:00 | Zoom

Solar + Storage Enrollment Webinar
2026-07-29 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-08-26 08:00 - 09:00
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.
Registration Form

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

Registration Form

NW Natural Street of Dreams Tour
2026-07-30 - 2026-08-23 | Oregon City, Oregon City, United States
This is an annual home tour hosted by the Home Building Association of Greater Portland featuring the latest residental new construction in the Pacific Northwest.

Energy Trust of Oregon's Phoenix Regional Presentation and Networking Event
2026-07-30 12:00 - 13:30 | Phoenix Plaza Civic Center, 220 North Main Street, Phoenix, OR, 97535, United States
Energy Trust invites you to a free luncheon to hear about case studies, new research and energy-savings approaches for local projects.

Come join us on Thursday, July 30, for a special in-person presentation and networking event at the Phoenix Plaza Civic Center. Attendees will enjoy catered Hawaiian food and a discussion by Energy Trust of Oregon’s commercial and industrial programs, including our Building Performance Standard Pathway offer. Learn how these programs and offers can help you meet your project’s energy efficiency and resiliency goals in the Southern Oregon region and across the state.

BPS 101 Review
2026-09-15 11:00 - 12:00
This presentation aims to provide information regarding the Oregon Building Performance Standard (BPS). BPS is the new set of standards for existing commercial buildings in Oregon aimed at reducing energy use to support the state’s climate and energy goals. Having a general understanding of BPS is beneficial, especially for those working with existing commercial buildings.

BPS Training: Alternative Compliance Pathways
2026-09-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Forum
Oregon’s Building Performance Standard (BPS) is the new set of standards for existing commercial buildings in Oregon aimed at reducing energy use to support the state’s climate and energy goals. This presentation will give information regarding alternative compliance pathways.
