PTCS Duct Sealing Class
2018-01-09 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Existing Homes Specifications Manual Orientation - Part 2
2017-11-16 08:00 - 10:00 | 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.

Existing Homes Trade Ally Orientation - Part 1
2017-11-15 08:00 - 09:00, 2017-10-18 08:00 - 09:00 | Webinar
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

Trade Ally Forum - La Grande
2017-11-09 16:30 - 18:30 | Ten Depot Street Restaurant, 10 Depot St, La Grande, OR, 97850, United States
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Energy Trust will hold a forum for trade allies in La Grande on Thursday, November 9, 2017, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Join the discussion to learn more about program updates, resources and benefits for trade allies, 2018 plans and open discussion.
The trade ally forum is an opportunity to network and meet with Portland-based Energy Trust staff and field staff all in one place. It’s a great way to discuss local opportunities, challenges, and ways Energy Trust can help. It’s also a chance to network with other trade allies and to pose questions or offer suggestions in person, rather than by email or phone.

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
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 - 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.

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.

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

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.

Existing Homes Specifications Manual Orientation – Part 2
2017-10-24 07:00 - 16:00, 2017-10-20 07:00 - 16:00 | OR
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 | OR

Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP)
2017-10-20 08:00 - 16:00 | 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.

High Performance Homes Training for Code Officials
2017-10-20 07:30 - 11:30 | H.H. DeArmond Room, First Floor, Deschutes County Building, 1300 NW Wall St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
High Performance Homes Training for Code Officials
OCTOBER 20, 2017 | 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Learn the essentials of building science and examine common building features and techniques being utilized by new home builders that achieve EPSTM (Energy Performance Score) from Energy Trust of Oregon.
The course will provide an overview of how builders participating in Energy Trust of Oregon’s New Homes Program are constructing residential structures to achieve EPS, a third party verification that signals high levels of energy efficiency. You will learn the why, how and where the most current building techniques and materials are being used to create high performing homes, and how the EPS standard helps the building industry prepare for increases in energy efficiency standards that are required in future code cycles.
What is EPS? EPS-rated homes are built and tested to exceed code minimum energy standards. With EPS, home buyers are able to compare how similar-sized homes use energy, review the features that make energy-efficient homes stand out, and even see the estimated utility costs before they buy. To determine the score, a third-party verifier analyzes the home’s features and construction techniques and tests performance factors such as air leakage and duct tightness. Builders that use EPS can also qualify for incentives from Energy Trust of Oregon. EPS has become the industry standard for new homes across Oregon, as nearly 40% of new home construction statewide has earned above code standards through third party verification and a total of 7 neighborhoods across Central Oregon that require EPS for 100% of homes built within their development.
Why does EPS matter to code officials? The new Oregon residential code that takes effect in October 2017 represents an approx. 9% increase in the energy efficiency requirement from the previous code standard. Similar increases in standards are expected to occur in future code cycles, and above-code EPS-rated homes help the building industry prepare for these changes. In other words, the high performance home of today can be considered the code home of tomorrow. This training will provide code officials with insights into the features and approaches builders are using today and how they factor into code changes in 2017 and beyond.
Learning Objectives:

Review building science concepts of thermodynamics, energy, and heat transfer
Learn about air movement and it’s effects on the thermal boundary’s insulating capacity

Gain an understanding of the features and techniques that go into EPS-rated high performance homes
Understand new home building approaches, technologies, and emerging wall systems

Look at an overview of solar technology and solar ready infrastructure
Anticipate future increases in energy code standards

Credits: ICC CEUs (exact number and approval pending), 4 CCB Series B, 4 OCHI
Instructor: John Spillman – BPI, LEED Green Rater, Energy Trust of Oregon (Profile »)

Existing Homes Specifications Manual Orientation - Part 2
2017-10-19 08:00 - 10:00, 2017-09-21 08:00 - 10:00 | Webinar

Building Energy Simulation Forum: Using Analytics to Achieve High Performance Buildings
2017-10-18 11:00 - 12:15 | Ecotrust, 721 NW 9th Ave, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
As building energy and system-level monitoring becomes commonplace, facilities teams are faced with an overwhelming amount of data. This data does not typically lead to insights or corrective actions unless it is stored, organized, and analyzed in automated ways. With sophisticated software applied to everyday building operations, building owners are reaping the cost-savings benefits of energy management and information systems (EMIS) that embed building analytics. Design engineers are beginning to specify EMIS from the start, which helps maintain as-commissioned performance.
The Smart Energy Analytics Campaign is a program led by the U.S. Department of Energy that supports building analytics by providing its participants with technical assistance and opportunities for national recognition. This presentation will provide an introduction to EMIS, key attributes for specification, and an overview of how to get involved in the Campaign.
Boxed lunches will be provided.
About the presenter:
Hannah Kramer, P.E.
Consultant, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Affiliate
Hannah Kramer is working with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory as the technical lead on a U.S. Department of Energy program to advance the adoption of Energy Management and Information Systems (EMIS) and monitoring-based commissioning across the country. She is responsible for program design, technical support to participants, and the development of market characterization studies. Previously, Hannah was the Director of Engineering at PECI/CLEAResult where she oversaw technical delivery, emerging technologies research, and development of EMIS-enabled utility programs. Over the last 17 years, she has helped develop numerous resources for the commissioning and energy efficiency industry. Hannah has a mechanical engineering degree from Iowa State University and completed her masters at UC Berkeley in the Energy and Resources Group. She is a registered professional engineer in the state of Oregon.

All About ADUs
2017-10-18 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

All About ADUs + Zero Energy ADU Tour
2017-09-29 07:00 - 12:30 | McMenamins Old St Francis School, 700 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
This half-day course + zero energy ADU tour is intended for real estate, building and design professionals looking to increase their knowledge about Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) development in Bend.
> All About ADUs class | 8AM – 12PM | McMenamins Old St Francis School
> Zero Energy ADU tour (optional) | 12:15PM – 1:15PM | Address sent via email (5-min drive from McMenamins)
The number of ADUs being developed in Bend is on the rise thanks to a 2016 measure by the Bend City Council that makes it easier, more predictable, and less expensive for homeowners to build an ADU. More ADUs were developed in 2016 than in any previous year and this Bend Bulletin article shows permit applications are increasing exponentially. Meanwhile, in the summer of 2016, the Oregon Department of Revenue codified some important rules around the proper property taxation treatment of ADUs.
Realtors, builders and designers on the cutting edge of this emerging development trend will be able to help homeowners/developers understand site selection, development process, costs of development, and the return on investment of ADUs. Earth Advantage Brokers may also take an exam and earn the ADU Specialist designation in order to respond to increasing client demand for properties with ADU potential. Learn more about this class and how to earn the ADU Specialist Designation.
Instructor
This course will be taught by Portland-based ADU expert Kol Peterson, who has been teaching this class in the Portland region for more than three years. Kol also teaches a day long ADU class for homeowners and runs Portland’s city-wide tour of ADUs. Kol will also be hosting an ADU Q&A Happy Hour event on Thursday evening (9/28) in collaboration with The Energy Challenge Week.
Questions? Contact Heather Kendall at hkendall@earthadvantage.org or (503) 968-7160 x20

Better Building & Beer Event
2017-09-20 15:00 - 16:30 | Fully Portland, 1010 SE Water Avenue, Portland, OR, 97214, United States
To kick off the upcoming Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP) course in Portland, Earth Advantage is hosting the second annual Better Building & Beer event to bring together Portland’s leading experts who will share their home building experience and expertise over free beers at Fully on SE Water Ave. This year’s theme will be:
Smart Homes: Myths & Realities
Josh Salinger, Founder + CEO of Birdsmouth Construction, will be our moderator. Each speaker will have 15 mins to present + 10 mins Q&A:
High Performance Building as the Bedrock for Smart Home Tech
Ryan Shanahan | Senior Green Building Consultant, Earth Advantage
Is high performance building necessary in order for smart homes to be effective and what technologies are builders and designers using now?
The Future of Smart Homes, Resilient Communities, and Energy Programs
Emily Kemper | Architect & Senior Technical Energy Manager, CLEAResult
What type of energy savings opportunities are made available by smart homes and how can a comprehensive, future-proof energy program based on resiliency equal more than just the sum of its parts?
Why Today’s Builder Should Care about Tomorrow’s Smart Homes
Mike Frey | Vice President, Noyes Development Co.
What are the motivations for builders and designers to integrate high performance + smart home approaches into their homes and how will it impact business bottom line, growth and marketing?
The education, CEs and beer are free. RSVP now as last year’s event sold out fast with over 60 attendees.
Questions? Contact Heather Kendall at hkendall@earthadvantage.org or 503-968-7160 x20.
** SPECIAL OFFER: Attendees will earn $50 OFF the SHP course starting on Oct. 20 in Portland, OR.
See SHP course page for more info. **

Event space made possible thanks to support from Fully, a certified B Corp that is
all about helping you bring more movement, energy and joy to your work and life.

Existing Homes Trade Ally Orientation - Part 1
2017-09-20 08:00 - 09:00 | Webinar
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

Sending the Certificate of Liability Insurance Fax Request Form to your insurance carrier
Complete the Form 1171A – Trade Ally Enrollment Application
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. and requires separate registration.
Cost: free

The Cost Effective Pathway to Zero Energy Homes
2017-09-15 07:00 - 08:00 | Webinar
Hear the latest developments on new and cost-effective approaches that make ZE construction more accessible to all builders.
Advanced heat pump technology, lighting, and solar PV options are challenging the old zero energy paradigm of investments in air sealing, insulation, and expensive window upgrades. Learn the different interpretations of what “zero energy” means and how builders are cost-effectively achieving it in the Pacific Northwest.
By attending this webinar, you will:

Learn how to achieve zero energy construction using the most cost-effective approaches available.
Understand how utilizing integrated design process, passive house construction techniques, and energy modeling software can help project teams realize client’s goals within a given budget.
Educate your clients on what will really help them save energy versus what might drive the cost of construction out of reach.
Discover details for designing with solar PV, community solar options for homes without solar access, the potential role of home battery energy storage, and more.

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

How Homebuyers Ask for Green Without Saying the Word
2017-09-14 14:00 - 15:30 | Rogue Valley Association Realtors, 629 Franquette St, Medford, OR, 97501, United States
Did you know that all homebuyers are actually looking for green homes?
Do you know why?
Are you prepared to help them find or upgrade to a green home?
Everyone wants a comfortable, secure, healthy, durable, efficient home. In fact, 81% of people who expect to buy a new home in the next two years say higher energy efficiency would cause them to choose one new home over another.*
What realtors need to know is…

What are the different ways homebuyers can find/create a green home?
Which of these homebuyer desires are most important to focus on?
How can I differentiate myself in the market so homebuyers know I’m a green professional?

This course will provide multiple opportunities for you to reflect on your approach to serving your clients and helping them find or upgrade to a ‘green’ home.
By taking this course, you will:

Understand the importance of ‘green’ with today’s homebuyers
Learn how to talk about energy and green considering the role emotions play in homebuying
Learn the current green trends in the housing market
Understand the differences and similarities between an ‘energy efficient’ and a ‘green’ home
Match green features to different homebuyer expectations and segments
Learn how to market a green home and yourself as a green professional

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