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Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP)
2017-10-20 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Earth Advantage, 623 SW Oak St, Suite 300, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Join the Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP) program and learn cutting edge building best practices from our expert instructor, Stephen Aiguier of Green Hammer, as he guides participants through the entire spectrum of high performance building best practices and shares practical insights on the following:

Building science fundamentals & moisture management
High performance wall & roof assemblies
HVAC product selection & integrated system design
Water conservation techniques
Indoor air quality, green material considerations & health impacts
Local green/energy efficiency building programs & incentives

SHP is a comprehensive, interactive, experience-driven education program for residential and multifamily building and design professionals looking to take their work to the next level of quality. Each of the six monthly SHP modules can be taken individually and each module provides participants with an opportunity to gain valuable insights and eliminate common barriers to high performance building via under-construction home tours, expert guest speakers, and a cumulative final project that puts principles into practice. Participants that complete all six modules can earn the designation of an accredited Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP). Learn more >>

Course Modules

Fall 2017
Portland, OR

Module 1: Green Building Intro & Integrated Design
Oct 20 & 21

Module 2: Building Science Fundamentals
Dec 1 & 2

Module 3: High Performance Building Envelopes
Jan 5 & 6

Module 4: Mechanical Systems and Performance Testing
Feb 2 & 3

Module 5: Health, Materials, and Water
Mar 2 & 3

Module 6: Final Presentations and Certification Exam
Apr 6 & 7

*Note: Individual modules can be taken in random order over various sessions to achieve SHP accreditation

Interested but can’t commit just yet? Fill out our Interest Form and we’ll be sure to keep you updated on future course developments and opportunities.

Existing Homes Specifications Manual Orientation – Part 2
2017-10-24 07:00 - 16:00
This technical training provides a detailed overview of the Existing Homes 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 is free.

Existing Homes Trade Ally Orientation – Part 1
2017-10-24 07:00 - 16:00
Participating in this webinar is one of the requirements for joining the Existing Homes Trade Ally Network. In addition to this webinar, contractors wishing to join the Existing Homes 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 – Existing Homes Trade Ally Addendum
2) Participate in the Existing Homes Specifications Manual Webinar. This webinar takes place the day after this Existing Homes Trade Ally Orientation, at 9 a.m. you must register separately.
Cost: free

Appraising Energy Efficient Homes
2017-10-26 08:00 - 16:00 | Rogue Valley Association Realtors, 629 Franquette St, Medford, OR, 97501, United States
Gain competency and make well-supported and accurate valuation decisions.
Attend this free 7-hour CE training provided by Energy Trust of Oregon and Earth Advantage and gain a wealth of appraisal expertise, including principles and practices that distinguish energy efficient homes from traditional code constructed homes, methods for appraising these high performance homes, and approaches to solar PV valuation.
Did you know the secondary mortgage market (Fannie, Freddie, and FHA) and Appraisal Foundation guidelines require “competency” in this topic area prior to accepting an assignment on an energy efficient home? Take this course and become one of the appraisers in your area that lenders can turn to who meet this standard.
This course is intended to provide appraisers with the information and resources needed to make well-supported and accurate valuation decisions for high performance properties. It will provide an overview of the most current data available for the valuation of energy efficient homes, and then present the cost approach as it applies to these properties. Participants will then perform an in-depth analysis of the sales comparison approach and other valuation techniques that can be applied to high performance homes. The approaches to value covered by this course are not exclusively related to high performance properties and will also help broaden your tool kit for conventional appraisal assignments.
By taking this course, you will…

Gain the data/tools needed to apply adjustments to appraisal assignments using different approaches to value
Understand recent housing market forces and the latest valuation studies and how they affect appraisers
Learn how EPS-rated homes provide energy efficiency data to appraisers, as well as healthier, more durable, and more comfortable homes to consumers
Learn about appraisal addendums developed by Earth Advantage and Appraisal Institute and the different benefits/uses of each

Background
The Appraising Energy Efficient Homes course has been approved to provide 7 CEs for OR appraisers and has been recommended as qualifying green home valuation education by the Appraisal Foundation and the Oregon Appraiser Certification & Licensure Board (ACLB). This 1-day course was developed by Taylor Watkins, a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on high performance home valuation committees with the Appraisal Foundation, and has been derived and updated based on the comprehensive 3-day green home appraisal designation program provided by Earth Advantage, Accredited Green Appraiser (AGA). AGA has been offered live across California, Maryland, Massachusetts, Virginia, Washington and Alabama, and an online course is currently under development. Visit the AGA course page and click the “Reviews” tab to view participant testimonials and course evaluation summaries.
Questions? Contact Heather Kendall at hkendall@earthadvantage.org or 503-968-7160 x20.

High Performance Design Training: Daylighting Strategies, LED Technologies, and Controls for Efficient, Healthy, and Sustainable Buildings
2017-10-27 07:00 - 13:00 | Hilton Garden Inn Medford, 1000 Welcome Way, Medford, OR, 97504, United States
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, electric lighting accounts for nearly 40 percent of all the energy consumed in U.S. commercial buildings. In addition, high performance lighting design is critical to occupant comfort, productivity, and health. This six-hour course offers an overview of the latest tools and simulation techniques used to properly size and predict lighting performance.
The course will detail the benefits of good lighting design and a new approach to the lighting design process. It will introduce the latest research of electric lighting technologies and controls designed to meet the lighting needs of commercial buildings.
The course includes:

Hands-on applications of lighting design process.
Demonstrations on lighting controls advancements.
Overview of procedures to conduct on-site lighting audits that will introduce participants to advanced knowledge of building retrofits and integrated design for creating energy-efficient buildings of the 21st

Course Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Apply a new lighting design process that positively impacts energy savings and human health.
Evaluate various space forms and orientations for optimal daylighting potential and the proper sizing of daylighting systems.
Compare competing designs to determine the most effective approach to daylighting and electric lighting systems integration and retrofits.
Identify different lighting controls systems and their various requirements and applications.
Assess and evaluate existing lighting systems for their compatibility with new lighting technologies retrofits, as well as conduct a full lighting audit and verification for LEED v.4 credits.

Lunch will be provided.
About the presenters:
Ihab Elzeyadi, PHD, FEIA, LEEDAP is a professor of architecture and lighting design. He directs the High Performance Environments laboratory (HiPE) at the Department of Architecture, University of Oregon. Dr. Elzeyadi has been engaged in the design, construction, and research of high-performance buildings for more than 25 years. With special focus on daylighting and electric lighting technologies, Elzeyadi has contributed consulting and design assistance services for more than 3 Million sf. of commercial buildings and over 55 LEED™ and LBC rated buildings. He is the past-president of the Society of Building Science Educators (SBSE), a member of the Illumination Engineering Society (IES), American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), as well as various corporate advisory boards.
Dixon Soracco, LC, is specification leader for lighting controls at Harry L Stearns, Inc. representing a broad portfolio of the world’s leading lighting brands, offering innovative, quality products to meet customers’ needs for interior lighting, exterior lighting, and lighting controls.

Trade Ally Forum - Klamath Falls
2017-11-02 07:00 - 09:30 | Elmers Restaurant, 3030 S 6th St, Klamath Falls, OR, United States
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Energy Trust will hold the Fall Trade Ally Forums on November 2 in Klamath Falls, November 3 in Grants Pass, November 9 in La Grande, November 10 in Pendleton, November 14 in Portland and November 16 in Bend.
The forums will focus on topics most relevant to residential, Multifamily and Solar trade allies, but are open to trade allies who participate in any Energy Trust programs. They are a great way to stay up to date on Energy Trust incentives and plans. There will be opportunities to ask questions and provide feedback directly to Energy Trust staff.

Trade Ally Forum - Grants Pass
2017-11-03 07:00 - 11:00 | Bethany Presbyterian Church, 741 NW 4th St, Grants Pass, OR, 97526, United States
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Breakfast and registration will begin at 8:00 a.m. Program begins at 8:30 a.m. sharp.
Energy Trust will hold the Fall Trade Ally Forums on November 2 in Klamath Falls, November 3 in Grants Pass, November 9 in La Grande, November 10 in Pendleton, November 14 in Portland and November 16 in Bend.
The forums will focus on topics most relevant to residential, Multifamily and Solar trade allies, but are open to trade allies who participate in any Energy Trust programs. They are a great way to stay up to date on Energy Trust incentives and plans. There will be opportunities to network with vendors, ask questions and provide feedback directly to Energy Trust staff.

High Performance Design Training: Daylighting Strategies, LED Technologies, and Controls for Efficient, Healthy, and Sustainable Buildings
2017-11-03 07:00 - 13:00 | Southwestern Oregon Community College, 1988 Newmark Avenue, Coos Bay, OR, 97420, United States
