Zero Energy Home Site Visits
2019-10-22 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ashland, OR, Ashland, OR
Gain a first-hand, behind-the-walls look at the features and benefits of ‘Zero Energy’ homes.
Join Energy Trust of Oregon for guided CE home tours in the Laurel Garden Cottages development of Ashland where all homes will earn Energy Trust of Oregon EPS® and Earth Advantage Zero Energy certification.
The 12-home development is being built by KDA Homes, LLC and will provide outstanding energy performance thanks to high performance features and systems that will significantly reduce power demands and allow rooftop solar PV to supply all the energy that will be needed for the homes.
Attend this tour of under-construction homes and learn what it takes to achieve the ‘Zero Energy’ standard. You will get a first-hand look at what features go into these homes, gain helpful resources, and learn the variety of ways to communicate the health, comfort, savings, and durability benefits of high performance homes to clients.
‘Zero Energy’ homes are an average of 30% more efficient than code built homes and generates as much energy on site as it uses over the course of a year, making it essentially require zero energy.
These homes will feature several highly efficient, environmentally friendly and healthy home characteristics:
• Advanced building envelope and air tightness
• High efficiency mechanical systems (ductless heat pump & heat recovery ventilation)
• Solar PV systems installed
• Additional durability, water saving, and high performance features
Questions? Contact Heather Kendall at hkendall@earthadvantage.org or 503.968.7160 x20.
Additional Opportunities
– This site visit follows a ‘Understanding Solar Energy Solutions‘ live webinar from 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Understanding Solar Energy Solutions
2019-10-22 09:30 - 10:30 | Webinar
Join Energy Trust of Oregon for this webinar to gain an understanding of available solar options and tools in order to help your clients take advantage of incentive programs and navigate these clean renewable energy systems.
This webinar will cover:

Introduction to “Solar PV” and “Solar Ready”
Solar trends and growing demand in Oregon
How these technologies can help your clients lower their cost of ownership
Resources for clients to calculate solar potential and receive bids
How to take advantage of incentives and tax credits
Sales benefits and average resale premiums of Solar PV / Solar Ready
How to incorporate solar PV financing into a mortgage

Home Retrofit Specifications Manual Orientation – Part 2
2019-10-17 09:00 - 11:00, 2019-09-19 09:00 - 11:00, 2019-08-22 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.

Trade Ally Forum - Bend
2019-10-17 08:00 - 12:00 | McMenamins Old St Francis School, 700 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
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.

Home Retrofit Trade Ally Orientation – Part 1
2019-10-16 09:00 - 10:00, 2019-09-18 09:00 - 10:00, 2019-08-21 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.

Trade Ally Forum - Grants Pass
2019-10-16 08:00 - 12:00 | Bethany Presbyterian Church, 741 NW 4th St, Grants Pass, OR, 97526, United States

Trade Ally Forum - Portland
2019-10-10 08:00 - 12:00 | Sheraton at Portland Airport, 8235 NE Airport Way, Portland , OR, 97220, United States

Trade Ally Forum - Pendleton
2019-10-08 08:00 - 11:00 | Red Lion Hotel, 304 SE Nye Ave, Pendleton, OR, 97801, United States
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.

All About ADUs
2019-10-03 08:30 - 12:30 | Bend Central Oregon Association of REALTORS®, 2112 NE 4th St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
This half-day course is intended for real estate, building and design professionals looking to increase their knowledge about Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) development in Bend in order to respond to increasing client demand for properties with ADU potential.
Professionals on the cutting edge of this emerging development trend will be able to help homeowners and developers understand site selection, development process, costs of development, and the return on investment of ADUs. This course is intended to help you understand the basic planning and building regulations for ADU development in Bend in order to better assist your clients.
Bend ADU Market
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.
Become an ADU Specialist!

Promote your new ADU expertise and become an ADU Specialist!
(This is an optional designation and it is not required in order to attend the All About ADUs course).
Steps to becoming an ADU Specialist:

You must be an Earth Advantage Accredited Professional

Earth Advantage Broker (EA Broker)
Accredited Green Appraiser (AGA)
Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP)

Take the All About ADUs course
Pass the online ADU Exam to earn the ADU Specialist credential.

If you are:

Already an Earth Advantage Accredited Professional (EA Broker, AGA or SHP)?

Attend the All About ADUs course
Take the online ADU Exam.

Not already an Earth Advantage Accredited Professional? (in no particular order)

Earn your Earth Advantage Accredited Professional designation

EA Broker (live or online)
AGA (online)
SHP (live)

Attend the All About ADUs course

Take the ADU Exam for free!

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

Heat Pump Water Heater Workshop
2019-09-24 12:00 - 15:00 | Northwest College of Construction, 8111 NE Holman Street, Portland, OR, 97218, United States
Energy Trust of Oregon and Southwest Washington and Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance are co-sponsoring this FREE heat pump water heater (HPWH) workshop.
This event will benefit:

water heater installers
plumbing & HVAC contractors
builders
water heating sales staff
efficiency advocates
anyone who wants to expand their knowledge and comfort level with heat pump water heaters

The event will feature presentations from ETO, NEEA, AO Smith, Bradford White, and Rheem, as well as an open forum for Q&A. Join us for the latest on code and incentive updates for Oregon and SW Washington, HPWH performance results in the “real world”, install guidance and technical expertise, and tips for converting leads to HPWH sales opportunities. Attendees are provided parking and lunch, can take part in giveaway raffles for Milwaukee tools, and can earn two units of continuing education credit from the Oregon Construction Contractors Board. Each company in attendance will also be granted one free voucher for a Water Heater Installer License Exam Preparation Class approved by the Oregon Building Codes Division (a $250 value). Please register using the provided link below, so we have enough lunches for everyone. Contact Ryan Hughes at ryan.hughes@clearesult.com or (503) 467-0975 with questions or for further information. Hope to see you there!

Help Your Clients Make Energy Efficiency Decisions
2019-09-24 09:30 - 10:30 | Webinar
Join Energy Trust of Oregon for this webinar to learn how to help your clients save on energy costs by providing energy-efficient and renewable energy solutions to homebuyers and sellers. This 1-hr class provides brokers with basic understanding of what energy efficiency and high performance means in today’s building industry by examining the leading energy label, EPS (Energy Performance Score), and other Energy Trust of Oregon resources that are available to brokers and consumers in the region. Attendees will also learn about solar PV options and how to help your clients navigate available programs for these renewable energy systems.
According to the 2017 NAR Sustainability Report, 71% of realtors say it’s valuable to promote energy efficiency in home listings. The report demonstrates a growing consumer interest and demand for energy efficient properties which is driving a dialogue between agents and homebuyers and sellers. Are you prepared to meet this increasing client demand and communicate the features and benefits of “high performance”?
LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Learn how to leverage energy efficiency programs available to home buyers/sellers of new homes and retrofits
Gain Energy Trust resources for you and your customers
Leverage EPS™, an energy performance scoring tool, to drive sales for newly constructed homes
Understand how energy efficient homes provide savings, comfort, health and durability benefits
Gain tips on marketing energy efficiency to your customers
Solar PV trends and growing demand in Oregon
Resources for clients to calculate solar potential, receive bids and leverage tax credits

Oregon Home Energy Score: A New Statewide Opportunity
2019-09-06 09:30 - 10:30 | Webinar
Join Earth Advantage and the Oregon Association of Realtors for this webinar designed to help real estate professionals understand how the new statewide Oregon Home Energy Score program works and how to leverage it with your clients to help them clearly identify energy costs and upgrade opportunities.
Take advantage of this new voluntary program that can help clients get a Home Energy Score and easily understand energy costs, upgrade options and paybacks.
The Oregon Dept. of Energy’s (ODOE) new Home Energy Score initiative was launched in early 2019 in order to offer a statewide, standardized approach to home energy scoring. A Home Energy Score helps homeowners and homebuyers identify improvements that can make a big difference in energy savings, comfort, health and durability. Providing a Home Energy Score at the time of listing can also give sellers a boost in the current housing market where energy efficiency and renewable energy are highly valued. A score can also help homebuyers – especially first-time buyers – understand how energy bills could affect their budget in a new home.
Attend this webinar and gain a comprehensive overview of the new program and answers to common questions that will help you become the ultimate resource for your clients.

The Oregon Home Energy Score will provide a voluntary framework for homeowners to hire a trained and authorized Home Energy Assessor to perform a Home Energy Assessment and deliver a Home Energy Score. The Home Energy Score was developed by US Dept. of Energy and is currently being used in the City of Portland’s Home Energy Score program. Earth Advantage implements the program on behalf of ODOE and City of Portland by providing Home Energy Assessor training, authorization, and quality assurance services in order to ensure scoring accuracy and consistency across communities. Learn more about the Oregon Home Energy Score program on ODOE’s website, including information about how to find or become an authorized assessor. To locate Oregon homes with energy scores or green certifications, visit us.greenbuildingregistry.com.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Understand the relevance of energy efficiency to home buyers
Learn the ins-and-outs of the Oregon Home Energy Score program
Know how/where to direct clients for a Home Energy Assessment and next steps
Understand what makes an above- or below-average score
Learn how to explain the score to buyers/sellers
Gain resources and info to support and best serve your clients
About the Oregon Home Energy Score

All About ADUs
2019-09-06 08:30 - 12:30 | Earth Advantage, 623 SW Oak St, Suite 300, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
This half-day course is intended for professionals looking to increase their knowledge about Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) development in order to respond to increasing client demand for properties with ADU potential.
Increasing rates of prospective home buyers are interested in building an ADU on their property, and real estate professionals can be on the cutting edge of this emerging development trend to help homeowners/developers understand site eligibility, development process and costs, and the return on investment of ADUs. This course is intended to help real estate professionals understand the basic planning and building regulations for ADU development in Portland and provide some insight on ADU regulations in the broader Portland Metro area.
Promote your new ADU expertise and become an ADU Specialist!
(This is an optional designation and it is not required in order to attend the All About ADUs course).

Steps to becoming an ADU Specialist:

You must be an Earth Advantage Accredited Professional

Earth Advantage Broker (EA Broker)
Accredited Green Appraiser (AGA)
Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP)

Take the All About ADUs course
Pass the online ADU Exam to earn the ADU Specialist credential.

If you are:

Already an Earth Advantage Accredited Professional (EA Broker, AGA or SHP)?

Attend the All About ADUs course
Take the online ADU Exam.

Not already an Earth Advantage Accredited Professional? (in no particular order)

Earn your Earth Advantage Accredited Professional designation

EA Broker (live or online)
AGA (online)
SHP (live)

Attend the All About ADUs course

Take the ADU Exam for free!

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Understand what makes a property ADU-ready/eligible
Learn what is involved in the process of getting approved to build an ADU
Analyze taxation, valuation and financing options for ADUs
Understand the ADU design, permitting, and building process (attached, detached, and garage conversion)
Gain access to resources to help your clients plan for their ADU (including a budget sample, contract types, development rebate programs, and more)
Gain insight on ADU regulations in the broader Portland Metro area
Get answers to your ADU-specific questions & network with other brokers about this specialized topic

All About ADUs
2019-08-09 08:30 - 12:30 | Earth Advantage, 623 SW Oak St, Suite 300, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
This half-day course is intended for professionals looking to increase their knowledge about Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) development in order to respond to increasing client demand for properties with ADU potential.
Increasing rates of prospective home buyers are interested in building an ADU on their property, and real estate professionals can be on the cutting edge of this emerging development trend to help homeowners/developers understand site eligibility, development process and costs, and the return on investment of ADUs. This course is intended to help real estate professionals understand the basic planning and building regulations for ADU development in Portland and provide some insight on ADU regulations in the broader Portland Metro area.
Promote your new ADU expertise and become an ADU Specialist!
(This is an optional designation and it is not required in order to attend the All About ADUs course).

Steps to becoming an ADU Specialist:

You must be an Earth Advantage Accredited Professional

Earth Advantage Broker (EA Broker)
Accredited Green Appraiser (AGA)
Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP)

Take the All About ADUs course
Pass the online ADU Exam to earn the ADU Specialist credential.

If you are:

Already an Earth Advantage Accredited Professional (EA Broker, AGA or SHP)?

Attend the All About ADUs course
Take the online ADU Exam.

Not already an Earth Advantage Accredited Professional? (in no particular order)

Earn your Earth Advantage Accredited Professional designation

EA Broker (live or online)
AGA (online)
SHP (live)

Attend the All About ADUs course

Take the ADU Exam for free!

Summer 2019 Existing Buildings Trade Ally Orientation Webinar
2019-07-25 08:00 - 08:45 | OR, United States
Participating in this webinar can help your business stand out in the marketplace by providing you with resources and support to help you offer your customers eligible cash incentives to make their energy-efficiency upgrades more affordable. This webinar gives commercial trade allies who work in Oregon and southwest Washington the information needed to make the most of working with Energy Trust.
The webinar is an opportunity to:

Get to know your Existing Buildings trade ally coordinator.
Ask questions about incentive eligibility and qualifying upgrades.
Learn more about trade ally benefits, resources and support.

Who should attend? • Contractors who are newly enrolled in the Trade Ally Network.

Current trade allies who want to learn more about network benefits.
Owners or sales staff who sell energy efficiency projects to customers.
Administrative staff who process incentive applications.

Register now.
Skype meeting link: https://meet.icf.com/aaron.lazelle/1D2OUII2 (link active 15 minutes before webinar)
Skype dial in information: 1.855.423.6338 (Conference ID: 466594)
Questions? Email us at events@energytrust.org, or contact Aaron Lazelle, regional trade ally coordinator, Existing Buildings at 1.541.460.1517.

Home Retrofit Specifications Manual Orientation – Part 2
2019-07-18 09:00 - 11:00, 2019-06-20 09:00 - 11:00, 2019-05-16 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

Home Retrofit Trade Ally Orientation – Part 1
2019-07-17 09:00 - 10:00, 2019-06-19 09:00 - 10:00, 2019-05-15 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

Bend Trade Ally Networking Event
2019-07-11 16:30 - 18:30 | The Pour House, 61276 S Hwy 97, Bend, OR, 97702
You’re invited to this free and informal networking event, hosted by Energy Trust of Oregon at The Pour House in Bend, on Thursday, July 11, from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Energy Trust representatives will be available to share midyear updates in the Residential, Existing Buildings and Multifamily programs and answer questions. Highlights will include details surrounding the launch of a residential air conditioning incentive and the adoption of “Savings Within Reach” into Multifamily applications.
Pizza, Salad and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided free of charge.
Space is limited, so please RSVP by following the included link.
P.S. Thank you to those who were able to attend our Spring event. We will also be hosting a more traditional forum later in the Fall.

All About ADUs
2019-06-07 08:30 - 12:30 | Earth Advantage, 623 SW Oak St, Suite 300, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
This half-day course is intended for professionals looking to increase their knowledge about Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) development in order to respond to increasing client demand for properties with ADU potential.
Increasing rates of prospective home buyers are interested in building an ADU on their property, and real estate professionals can be on the cutting edge of this emerging development trend to help homeowners/developers understand site eligibility, development process and costs, and the return on investment of ADUs. This course is intended to help real estate professionals understand the basic planning and building regulations for ADU development in Portland and provide some insight on ADU regulations in the broader Portland Metro area.
Promote your new ADU expertise and become an ADU Specialist!
(This is an optional designation and it is not required in order to attend the All About ADUs course).

Steps to becoming an ADU Specialist:

You must be an Earth Advantage Accredited Professional

Earth Advantage Broker (EA Broker)
Accredited Green Appraiser (AGA)
Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP)

Take the All About ADUs course
Pass the online ADU Exam to earn the ADU Specialist credential.

If you are:

Already an Earth Advantage Accredited Professional (EA Broker, AGA or SHP)?

Attend the All About ADUs course
Take the online ADU Exam ($29).

Not already an Earth Advantage Accredited Professional? (in no particular order)

Earn your Earth Advantage Accredited Professional designation

EA Broker (live or online)
AGA (online)
SHP (live)

Attend the All About ADUs course

Take the ADU Exam for free!

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Understand what makes a property ADU-ready/eligible
Learn what is involved in the process of getting approved to build an ADU
Analyze taxation, valuation and financing options for ADUs
Understand the ADU design, permitting, and building process (attached, detached, and garage conversion)
Gain access to resources to help your clients plan for their ADU (including a budget sample, contract types, development rebate programs, and more)
Gain insight on ADU regulations in the broader Portland Metro area
Get answers to your ADU-specific questions & network with other brokers about this specialized topic

All About ADUs
2019-05-17 08:30 - 12:30 | Earth Advantage, 623 SW Oak St, Suite 300, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Gain Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) expertise and become an ‘ADU Specialist’!

This half-day course is intended for professionals looking to increase their knowledge about Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) development in order to respond to increasing client demand for properties with ADU potential.
Increasing rates of prospective home buyers are interested in building an ADU on their property, and real estate professionals can be on the cutting edge of this emerging development trend to help homeowners/developers understand site eligibility, development process and costs, and the return on investment of ADUs. This course is intended to help real estate professionals understand the basic planning and building regulations for ADU development in Portland and provide some insight on ADU regulations in the broader Portland Metro area.
Promote your new ADU expertise and become an ADU Specialist!
(This is an optional designation and it is not required in order to attend the All About ADUs course).

Steps to becoming an ADU Specialist:

You must be an Earth Advantage Accredited Professional

Earth Advantage Broker (EA Broker)
Accredited Green Appraiser (AGA)
Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP)

Take the All About ADUs course
Pass the online ADU Exam to earn the ADU Specialist credential.

If you are:

Already an Earth Advantage Accredited Professional (EA Broker, AGA or SHP)?

Attend the All About ADUs course
Take the online ADU Exam.

Not already an Earth Advantage Accredited Professional? (in no particular order)

Earn your Earth Advantage Accredited Professional designation

EA Broker (live or online)
AGA (online)
SHP (live)

Attend the All About ADUs course

Take the ADU Exam for free!

Advanced lighting controls workshop for design and building professionals
2019-05-02 07:30 - 16:00 | White Stag Building, 70 NW Couch Street, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
Advanced lighting controls offer the opportunity to balance the visual environment, enhance space flexibility and improve occupant satisfaction while saving significant amounts of energy and improving maintenance cycles. Designing and implementing these high-quality control systems can also help differentiate contractors and designers from competitors.
In this free one-day, hands-on workshop, brought to you by Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) and Energy Trust of Oregon, participants will learn industry best practices and strategies before tackling an example project. This comprehensive workshop, offered through Lighting Design Lab, will introduce participants to modern lighting control strategies and equipment with instruction on how to effectively implement them in various projects. The workshop will cover system design, installation, sequence of operations and startup. Training participants will then apply these best practices to design demonstration systems and program the controls hardware of two industry leading manufacturers.

Presenter:
Shaun Darragh, senior lighting specialist, Lighting Design Lab
Shaun Darragh has enjoyed more than 30 years in the lighting industry as an award-winning architectural lighting designer, design instructor, daylighting and sustainability specialist, lighting control system consultant, and theatrical designer. Prior to rejoining the Lighting Design Lab in 2017, he led several lighting design studios—most recently Luma Lighting Design in Seattle.

Shaun has a long background of teaching and consulting on sustainability issues, human factors, lighting, daylighting and lighting controls. He recently developed and implemented a comprehensive education curriculum for the Lighting Design Lab and serves as an instructor for the University of Washington College of the Built Environments.

Earth Advantage Broker
2019-04-30 - 2019-05-01 | Earth Advantage, 623 SW Oak St, Suite 300, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
The Earth Advantage Broker accreditation course provides real estate professionals with a competitive edge in communicating features and benefits for green and energy efficient home opportunities in their market.
Are you prepared to meet increasing homebuyer demand for healthy, comfortable, efficient homes?
A nationwide study in 2016* found that 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 home over another AND that they would be willing to pay more for a healthier home. Policies and programs are also growing the green home market, such as the City of Portland Home Energy Score Program and the more than 1 in 3 new homes built in Oregon that have earned an EPS® from Energy Trust of Oregon demonstrating they perform an average of 22% better than code-built homes.
The big picture shows a dramatic rise in the popularity of green and energy efficient homes that provide a healthier living environment and greater energy, water, and resource efficiency. Stay on top of your game by becoming an Earth Advantage Broker so you can continue to exceed homebuyer expectations with savvy information and recommendations.
A ‘Newly Remodeled’ Training
Earth Advantage Broker was updated in 2018 and now provides the most relevant and must-know green home information designed to help real estate professionals.
New resources. New activities. New modular approach:

The Anatomy of a Green Home
Making Savvy Energy & Solar Upgrades
Millennials & Smart Homes Are Changing Real Estate
How Homebuyers Ask for Green (Without Saying the Word)
​Top 10 Green Broker Resources

WHEN & WHERE
Tuesday, April 30 – Wednesday, May 1, 2019
1.5 Days Classroom + 2 Green Home Site Visits

April 30 – Classroom (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) | 7 CEs
May 1 – Site Visits (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM) | 3 CEs (location TBD)
May 1 – Classroom (1:00 PM – 5:00 PM) | 4 CEs

Learn how to upgrade or sell a green home and market yourself as a green professional.
Homebuyers and sellers rely on their real estate agents to provide influential guidance, and yet a 2017 report by the National Association of Realtors** shows that only 39% of realtors are comfortable answering clients’ questions about energy efficiency. Homebuyers with ready access to the internet will expect you to know more and be a trusted advisor in their purchasing decisions. Being a ‘green professional’ means you are ahead of the curve and understand how houses are changing. In order to best serve your clients, you will be expected to have earned a green designation proving that you have knowledge of the green home market, can discuss green features and benefits, and recommend the best ways to upgrade.
Earn the Earth Advantage Broker Accreditation
Take the course & pass the accreditation exam in order to become an EA Broker. Earth Advantage provides marketing support in the form of logos and a professional listing on the accredited professionals registry to help you display and promote your green credential to future clients.
