Workforce and Community Wellness: De-Escalation Part I
2026-07-21 08:30 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom
Join Energy Trust for a presentation focused on human-centered skills for the field, office and more. Presenter Tiffany Purn from Skill Demand Energy will be leading this two-part training on building safety, trust and regulation during conflict. Whether you are a Trade Ally completing a call back, a Community Partner completing a home energy assessment, or an inspector completing work checks, this training is valuable for everyone.

Workforce and Community Wellness: De-Escalation Part II
2026-07-28 08:30 - 10:00 | Zoom

Solar + Storage Enrollment Webinar
2026-07-29 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-08-26 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-09-23 08:00 - 09:00, 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

NW Natural Street of Dreams Tour
2026-07-30 - 2026-08-23 | Oregon City, Oregon City, United States
This is an annual home tour hosted by the Home Building Association of Greater Portland featuring the latest residental new construction in the Pacific Northwest.

Energy Trust of Oregon's Phoenix Regional Presentation and Networking Event
2026-07-30 12:00 - 13:30 | Phoenix Plaza Civic Center, 220 North Main Street, Phoenix, OR, 97535, United States
Energy Trust invites you to a free luncheon to hear about case studies, new research and energy-savings approaches for local projects.

Come join us on Thursday, July 30, for a special in-person presentation and networking event at the Phoenix Plaza Civic Center. Attendees will enjoy catered Hawaiian food and a discussion by Energy Trust of Oregon’s commercial and industrial programs, including our Building Performance Standard Pathway offer. Learn how these programs and offers can help you meet your project’s energy efficiency and resiliency goals in the Southern Oregon region and across the state.

Home Retrofit Trade Ally Orientation – Part 1
2026-08-19 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-09-16 09:00 - 10:00, 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

Specifications Manual Orientation Part 2 (Weatherization)
2026-08-20 08:30 - 10:00, 2026-09-17 08:30 - 10:00, 2026-10-15 08:30 - 10:00, 2026-11-19 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)
2026-08-20 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-09-17 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-10-15 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-11-19 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.

BPS 101 Review
2026-09-15 11:00 - 12:00
This presentation aims to provide information regarding the Oregon Building Performance Standard (BPS). BPS is the new set of standards for existing commercial buildings in Oregon aimed at reducing energy use to support the state’s climate and energy goals. Having a general understanding of BPS is beneficial, especially for those working with existing commercial buildings.

BPS Training: Alternative Compliance Pathways
2026-09-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Forum
Oregon’s Building Performance Standard (BPS) is the new set of standards for existing commercial buildings in Oregon aimed at reducing energy use to support the state’s climate and energy goals. This presentation will give information regarding alternative compliance pathways.

BPS Training: Building Owner Portal Walk-through
2026-09-29 11:00 - 12:00
Oregon’s Building Performance Standard (BPS) is the new set of standards for existing commercial buildings in Oregon aimed at reducing energy use to support the state’s climate and energy goals. This presentation will include a walk through of the Building Owner Portal.

BPS Training: Financial Support Options
2026-10-06 11:00 - 12:00
Oregon’s Building Performance Standard (BPS) is the new set of standards for existing commercial buildings in Oregon aimed at reducing energy use to support the state’s climate and energy goals. This presentation will give information regarding financial support for BPS upgrades.

BPS Training: Exemption Application Process
2026-10-13 11:00 - 12:00
Oregon’s Building Performance Standard (BPS) is the new set of standards for existing commercial buildings in Oregon aimed at reducing energy use to support the state’s climate and energy goals. This presentation will give information regarding exemption applications.

Portland Metro Trade Ally Forum
2026-10-14 08:00 - 12:15 | 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.

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
