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Existing Homes Specifications Manual Orientation - Part 2
2017-11-16 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Webinar
his 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.

All About ADUs
2017-11-17 07:30 - 11:30 | Earth Advantage, 623 SW Oak St, Suite 300, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
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.
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. Learn more >>

Earn our ADU Specialist designation!
You must be an Earth Advantage Broker, take the All About ADUs course, and pass the ADU Exam to earn the ADU Specialist credential.
Already an ADU Specialist?
Stay up to date with relevant ADU news and issues by taking our ADU Update: Taxation, Waiver & Zoning Changes in Portland webinar training. View all upcoming and recorded webinars on our Education Calendar.
Questions? Contact Heather Kendall at hkendall@earthadvantage.org or 503.968.7160 x20

PTCS Heat Pump Class
2017-11-30 07:00 - 15:00 | CSC Weatherization Training Center, 2995 Ferry St SW, Albany, OR, 97322, United States
Mark Jerome of CLEAResult will lead this Performance Tested Comfort Systems (PTCS) Class on commissioning and troubleshooting heat pumps. This one-day class is from 8:00am to 4:00pm Dennis Feeney and the class starts at 9:00 AM.

Sustainable Homes Professional - Module 2 - Building Science Fundamentals
2017-12-01 08:00 - 2017-12-02 16:00 | Earth Advantage, 623 SW Oak St, Suite 300, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
This course explores how properly designing and constructing a building’s envelope, or thermal and moisture barrier, is essential for a comfortable, healthy, durable, and energy-efficient home. Learn more>>
Attend this course and you’ll be one step closer towards earning our Sustainable Homes Professional designation! This course comprises Module 2 of our Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP) accreditation course.
Questions? Contact Heather Kendall at hkendall@earthadvantage.org or 503.968.7160 x20.

Energy Trust of Oregon - Real Estate Ally Orientation
2017-12-06 08:00 - 09:00 | Webinar
Help your clients save on energy costs and set yourself apart from the competition!
Collaborate with Energy Trust of Oregon to provide energy-efficient solutions to homebuyers and sellers that reside in Energy Trust service territory.
This webinar will cover:

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

Benefits of participation:

Expand your business opportunities
Differentiate yourself as an environmental steward
Receive customer leads through Energy Trust’s real estate ally directory
Access materials to market energy-efficient products and upgrades to your customers
Be an ambassador for EPS™, brought to you by Energy Trust of Oregon

Building Energy Simulation Forum: Energy Trust EDAPT Launch and a User’s Perspective of OpenStudio
2017-12-13 11:00 - 12:15 | Ecotrust, 721 NW 9th Ave, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
EDAPT is a new web-based tool that will help you model savings for Energy Trust New Buildings programs. This presentation will showcase some of the advantages of EDAPT for energy modelers. We’ll discuss Energy Trust QAQC and automated report generation as well as the submission and review process.
This presentation will review some recent updates to the OpenStudio software suite and highlight future updates —including model setup, usefulness and availability of measures, ease of HVAC system changes, and the potential limitations of the tool. We will also discuss automated baselines, BCL library of components and measures, and the parametric analysis tool (PAT).
This is the final BESF presentation of 2017. Join fellow energy modelers, energy analysts and Energy Trust staff to discuss industry trends and future presentation topics.

Sustainable Homes Professional - Module 3: High Performance Building Envelopes
2018-01-04 - 2018-01-06 | Earth Advantage, 623 SW Oak St, Suite 300, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
The concepts behind high performance wall and roof construction are now within the reach of all designers, architects, builders, and remodelers.
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

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

Want to learn more? This High Performance Building Envelopes course actually forms Module 3 of our interactive 6-month Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP) accreditation course.

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

PTCS Duct Sealing Class
2018-01-09 08:00 - 16:00 | CSC Weatherization Training Center, 2995 Ferry St SW, Albany, OR, 97322, United States
During this 3-day class a student is trained in heating system pressure diagnostics and to properly seal duct systems to PTCS standards.
Cost: $600

All About ADUs
2018-01-12 07:30 - 11:30 | Earth Advantage, 623 SW Oak St, Suite 300, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
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.
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. Learn more >>

Earn our ADU Specialist designation!
You must be an Earth Advantage Broker, take the All About ADUs course, and pass the ADU Exam to earn the ADU Specialist credential.
Already an ADU Specialist?
Stay up to date with relevant ADU news and issues by taking our ADU Update: Taxation, Waiver & Zoning Changes in Portland webinar training. View all upcoming and recorded webinars on our Education Calendar.
Questions? Contact Heather Kendall at hkendall@earthadvantage.org or (503) 968-7160 x20

Existing Homes Trade Ally Orientation - Part 1
2018-01-17 08:00 - 09:00
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

Existing Homes Specifications Manual Orientation - Part 2
2018-01-18 08:00 - 10:00
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.

Delivering High Performance Buildings at Market Rate
2018-01-23 08:00 - 2018-01-25 15:30 | Yestermorrow now, Seattle, WA, United States
Learn Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), Passive Building design principles, LEAN construction, work flows BIM integration and the design/estimating integration needed for a successful project.
More information including syllabus and cost can be found here .
