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Portland Metro Trade Ally Forum
2026-10-14 08:00 - 12:15 (America/Los_Angeles) | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland, 1000 Northeast Multnomah Street, Portland, OR, 97232, United States
Energy Trust is excited to host our Fall Trade Ally Forums again this fall in Portland Metro, Central and Southern Oregon.
Attendees will benefit from incentive updates, conversations with suppliers, networking opportunities and time to speak directly with Energy Trust account managers and program staff.
Sessions will start at 8:30 a.m. Breakfast starts at 8:00 a.m. Free breakfast and parking will be provided
The Forum schedule is still in development, but topics will include year-end updates and what to expect in 2027, along with an update on The Oregon home energy rebate programs and updates from Residential and Solar programs.
Watch for more details and registration information in upcoming emails and Insider.

Specifications Manual Orientation Part 2 (Weatherization)
2026-10-15 08:30 - 10:00, 2026-11-19 08:30 - 10:00, 2026-12-17 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)
2026-10-15 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-11-19 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-12-17 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.

Southern Oregon Trade Ally Forum
2026-10-20 08:00 - 12:15 | Phoenix Civic Center, 220 N Main St, Phoenix, 97535, United States

Central Oregon Trade Ally Forum
2026-10-21 08:00 - 12:15 | McMenamins Old St Francis School, 700 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States

Solar + Storage Enrollment Webinar
2026-10-21 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-12-16 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

Home Retrofit Trade Ally Orientation – Part 1
2026-10-21 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-11-18 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-12-16 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
