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Energy Trust Building Science Principles Part II
2025-10-28 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom
Topics

Introduction to Building Science
House as a System
Controlling Heat
Thermal Boundary
Air Movement
Moisture

Part 2 of 2 (Part 1 will be the previous day 10/27)
Join Energy Trust for this virtual training, 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 Building Science Principles Exam (normally $109) and earn their Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate of Knowledge.

Energy Trust Two-Part Diagnostics Equipment Training (Walla Walla WA)
2025-10-29 08:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Part I – Virtual 10/29/2025 8:00AM – Noon
Part II – In -person 10/30/2025 9:00AM-5:00PM (Walla Walla WA)
This two part training is designed for contractors or non-profit organization to gain an increased familiarity with home energy diagnostic equipment. The training will teach participants how to measure enclosure air leakage using a blower door, measure duct leakage using a duct blaster, measure external static pressure using a manometer, and measure air handler flow with a Digital True Flow Grid. To RSVP for the training and for additional details please contact Derrick Noll at derrick.noll@clearesult.com

Inspecting Unhealthy Homes
2025-11-04 08:30 - 10:00 | Zoom
Join Energy Trust for this introductory course on inspecting and identifying unhealthy homes. This presentation will give an overview of what to look for in a home as well as the conversations and possible resources to discuss with clients.
Topics

Health and Safety
Communicating with clients
Identifying improvements
Helpful resources

Energy Trust HVAC Sizing Training (MEDFORD)
2025-11-04 08:30 - 17:00
Join Energy Trust for this two-part in person training. Learn how to complete accurate HVAC load calculations as well as select and deliver long-lasting HVAC solutions. This hands-on training will take you through tools such as Better Built NW HVAC Sizing Tool and HVAC Software. Then apply this knowledge and learn how to choose the proper equipment to maximize performance. Location and additional information to follow on registration.

Energy Trust Ductless Heat Pump Design and Installation Best Practices (MEDFORD)
2025-11-05 08:30 - 12:00
Join Energy Trust for this half day presentation to get the skills to size, site and install ductless heat pumps for long term efficiency and comfort. This in-person training covers best practices for unit placement, line protection, and site prep, plus tips to avoid common mistakes and education homeowners. Location details to follow on registration.

Energy Trust HVAC Sizing Training (SALEM)
2025-11-06 08:30 - 17:00

Identifying Home Systems and Efficiencies
2025-11-11 08:30 - 10:00 | Zoom
Join Energy Trust for an introduction into home systems. Participants will learn how to identify heat sources as well as systems within the home. there will also be a focus on understanding system efficiency and field resources for understanding them.

Solar + Storage Trade Ally Enrollment Webinar
2025-11-12 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-12-10 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: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/4771904002669668443
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

Roadblocks to Energy Efficiency
2025-11-18 08:30 - 10:00 | Zoom
Join Energy Trust for this introductory training on identifying roadblocks to home energy efficiency upgrades. This presentation covers a variety of potential roadblocks to projects and why they may stop work as well as potential solutions.

Home Retrofit Trade Ally Orientation – Part 1
2025-11-19 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-12-17 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

Solar + Storage Program Overview Webinar
2025-11-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
This one-hour webinar provides a detailed overview of Energy Trust’s Solar + Storage Program, anyone interested in the program is welcome to join. Topics will cover the basics of solar and storage, Energy Trust’s Trade Ally Network, residential and commercial incentive offers, and the incentive application process.

Home Retrofit Specifications Manual Orientation – Part 2
2025-11-20 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-18 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

Energy Trust Manual J & D Overview
2025-12-02 08:30 - 10:00 | Zoom
This training is designed to showcase the basics of the ACCA Manuals J and D. We will be covering the building science basics behind HVAC sizing and how the manuals utilize these basics to determine the heating and cooling needs of the home.

Energy Trust Better Built NW HVAC Sizing Tool Overview
2025-12-09 08:30 - 10:00 | Zoom
This training is designed to showcase the BetterBuilt NW HVAC Sizing Tool and how to use the tool effectively for HVAC design.

Energy Trust CoolCalc HVAC Sizing Tool Overview
2025-12-16 08:30 - 10:00 | Zoom
This virtual training is designed to showcase the CoolCalc HVAC Sizing Tool and how to use the tool for effective HVAC design.

Manuel de especificaciones de Energy Trust - Descripcion General
2025-12-18 09:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
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.

Lead-Based Paint: What contractors need to know about working on houses built before 1978
2026-01-13 08:30 - 09:30 | Zoom
Please join Energy Trust and guest presenter Brad Nanke with Oregon Home Builders Association for a free technical presentation. This training provides community partners and contractors with an understanding of lead-based paint health risks and the regulatory requirements to work on buildings built before 1978.

Solar + Storage Trade Ally Enrollment Webinar, January 2026
2026-01-14 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:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/4590737475460568155
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
2026-01-14 09:00 - 10:00 | Zoom

Home Retrofit Specifications Manual Orientation – Part 2
2026-01-15 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.

ASBESTOS: What Every Contractor Should Know
2026-01-21 08:30 - 09:30 | Zoom
In this presentation, David Kahn from Apex will be sharing information about key Oregon asbestos regulatory requirements when working on commercial and residential buildings. This presentation is great for any contractors or community partners looking to learn more about asbestos in homes and the rules surrounding it.

Allies for Efficiency webinar: Literary Arts Headquarters
2026-01-21 12:00 - 13:30 | Webinar
Join Energy Trust of Oregon on Jan. 21 for a live Allies for Efficiency webinar highlighting the new headquarters for the Portland nonprofit Literary Arts. Located in a historical 1904 building on Southeast Grand Avenue, the renovation transformed a long-vacant, 14,000-square-foot structure into a vibrant cultural hub, advancing Literary Arts’ mission of engaging readers, supporting writers and building community through storytelling. The center is now one of the largest physical spaces in the nation devoted to literature and storytelling.
Learn how the project team worked to preserve the beauty of the original wood floors, exposed timber and extensive brickwork while integrating modern building systems that improve performance and comfort that will serve Portland’s literary community well into the future.
Hear the project team discuss how they:

Preserved historical architectural elements while reinforcing the structure with full seismic upgrades, updated fireproofing and modern safety systems
Installed rooftop solar panels, which provide a portion of the building’s energy use
Integrated high-performance features, including all-electric building systems
Designed flexible, multipurpose spaces to host readings, classes, podcasts, workshops and live events

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how this thoughtful renovation connects community, history and sustainability in one project. Whether you’re designing cultural programming, historic preservation or high-performance energy standards, this case study is for you!
When:
Wednesday, Jan. 21
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Where:
Webinar presentation through GoTo Webinar.
Webinar login information provided at event registration.
CEUs available: 1.5 AIA HSW credits, pending approval.
Presenters:

Hazel Valdez, managing director, Literary Arts
Amy Donohue, principal, Bora Architecture & Interiors
Corey Squire, associate principal, Bora Architecture & Interiors

Radon: An Overview of Measuring and Mitigation
2026-01-27 08:30 - 09:30 | Zoom
Join Energy Trust for this FREE training. Donald Francis will be providing an overview of where radon comes from, how it concentrates in buildings, why it’s dangerous and how to measure and mitigate indoor radon. This training is designed for contractors and community partners looking to learn more about the topic of radon.

Building Science Principles Part I
2026-02-09 08:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Join Energy Trust for this virtual two-part training 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 two-part training are eligible to take the BPI Building Science Principles Exam (normally $109) and earn their Building Science Principles (BSP) Certification of Knowledge.

Building Science Principles Part II
2026-02-10 08:00 - 12:00 | Zoom

Solar + Storage Trade Ally Enrollment Webinar, February 2026
2026-02-11 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

Hillsboro Existing Buildings Trade Ally Round Table
2026-02-11 08:00 - 11:00 | Hidden Creek Community Center, 5100 Northeast Hidden Creek Drive, Hillsboro, OR, 97124, United States
Join us for a casual, conversational gathering where we aim to hear your insights and feedback on our program.

We’re excited to invite you to an upcoming trade ally round table event! This is a casual, conversational gathering where we aim to hear your insights and feedback on our programs and explore opportunities for the future. Your input is essential in shaping offerings that work best for you and your customers.
Agenda:

Recap of 2025: Successes, challenges, and unused opportunities
Working with Energy Trust: What’s going well and what we can improve
Opportunities for 2026 and beyond: Your ideas for future programs and technologies
