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All About ADUs
2018-12-05 08:30 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.Increasing rates of prospective home buyers are interested in building an ADU on their property, and 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. This course is intended to help brokers 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.
Become an ADU Specialist!
Display your tiny home expertise and credentials with our ADU Specialist designation. You must be an Earth Advantage Broker, take this All About ADUs course, and pass the ADU Exam to earn the ADU Specialist credential. Here’s how it works:

Already an EA Broker? Attend the All About ADUs course & take the ADU Exam.
Not yet an EA Broker? Attend the All About ADUs course, complete EA Broker (either online for 7 CEs or live for 14 CEs) & 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

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

Top 10 Best Practices for Today’s Homebuilder
2018-12-04 08:30 - 17:30 | Hood River Library, 502 State Street, Hood River, OR, 97031, United States
Join BetterBuiltNW for this free one-day training and learn the latest and greatest techniques being used today to build energy efficient homes.
This training will cover our Top 10 “Good, Better & Best” approaches to quality home construction and will share practical insights from the job site. The topics presented will help you stay on top of your game and increase the energy efficiency, comfort and durability of the homes you’re building.
Gain info that every builder must know to stay on top of building code changes and ahead of homebuyer expectations.
Attendees will learn about:

Common barriers to energy-efficient home construction
Building science fundamentals & moisture management
Ways to improve envelope design & performance
Advanced mechanical systems, lighting, & appliances
New + existing utility programs & energy-efficiency incentives

The last hour of the training will consist of a behind-the-walls guided tour of a local energy efficient home. Hear directly from the builder and rater who will be on hand to answer questions and talk about the typical features that go into energy efficient homes and the homeowner benefits that they provide.
CEs: 8 CEs with CCB, AIA LU|HSW, ICC (pending approval) & 4 units with BPI
Audience: Building industry professionals (builders, raters/verifiers, architects, subcontractors, & code officials)
Instructors: John Spillman, BetterBuiltNW
Questions? Contact Training@BetterBuiltNW.com or 503-968-7160 x20.
This training brought to you thanks in part to:

Top 10 Best Practices for Today’s Homebuilder
2018-12-03 08:30 - 17:30 | Home Builders Association of the Tri-Cities, 10001 W Clearwater Ave, Kennewick, WA, 99336, United States
Join BetterBuiltNW for this free one-day training and learn the latest and greatest techniques being used today to build energy efficient homes.
This training will cover our Top 10 “Good, Better & Best” approaches to quality home construction and will share practical insights from the job site. The topics presented will help you stay on top of your game and increase the energy efficiency, comfort and durability of the homes you’re building.
Gain info that every builder must know to stay on top of building code changes and ahead of homebuyer expectations
Attendees will learn about:

Common barriers to energy-efficient home construction
Building science fundamentals & moisture management
Ways to improve envelope design & performance
Advanced mechanical systems, lighting, & appliances
New + existing utility programs & energy-efficiency incentives

The last hour of the training will consist of a behind-the-walls guided tour of a local energy efficient home. Hear directly from the builder and rater who will be on hand to answer questions and talk about the typical features that go into energy efficient homes and the homeowner benefits that they provide.
CEs: 8 CEs with AIA LU|HSW, ICC (pending approval) & 4 units with BPI
Audience: Building industry professionals (builders, raters/verifiers, architects, subcontractors, & code officials)
Instructors: John Spillman, BetterBuiltNW
Questions? Contact Training@BetterBuiltNW.com or 503-968-7160 x20.
This training brought to you thanks in part to:

All About ADUs
2018-11-16 08:30 - 12:30 | 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.Increasing rates of prospective home buyers are interested in building an ADU on their property, and 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. This course is intended to help brokers 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.
Become an ADU Specialist!
Display your tiny home expertise and credentials with our ADU Specialist designation. You must be an Earth Advantage Broker, take this All About ADUs course, and pass the ADU Exam to earn the ADU Specialist credential. Here’s how it works:

Already an EA Broker? Attend the All About ADUs course & take the ADU Exam.
Not yet an EA Broker? Attend the All About ADUs course, complete EA Broker (either online for 7 CEs or live for 14 CEs) & 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

Questions? Contact Heather Kendall at hkendall@earthadvantage.org or 503.968.7160 x20.

Home Retrofit Specifications Manual Orientation – Part 2
2018-11-15 09:00 - 11:00, 2018-10-18 09:00 - 11:00, 2018-09-20 09:00 - 11:00, 2018-07-19 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.

Home Retrofit Trade Ally Orientation – Part 1
2018-11-14 09:00 - 10:00, 2018-10-17 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

Ventilation For High-Performance Commercial Buildings
2018-11-05 09:00 - 16:00 | Portland Center for Architecture – AIA, 403 NW 11th Ave, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
Learn more about ventilation and best practices for its design and installation in high performance buildings.
Training topics include the following:

Understanding HRVs, ERVs, Cross-Flow, Counter Flow, Wheels
Best Practices for a Range of Building Types
Sizing, Selection and specification guidelines
Ventilation Standards; Where We Are, Where We Are Going
Duct Design and Control Options
Controls for CAV, DCV, VAV Flow Options, and Building Control Integration
Retrofit Opportunities Utilizing DOAS and High Performance Heating & Cooling

This event is free and lunch will be provided.

Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP)
2018-11-02 09:00 - 17:00 | Earth Advantage, 623 SW Oak St, Suite 300, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Join the Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP) program and learn cutting edge design and building best practices from our expert instructor, Stephen Aiguier of Green Hammer, as he guides participants through the entire spectrum of high performance building 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 who are looking to take their projects to the next level of quality. Each of the six monthly modules can be taken individually and provide participants with an opportunity to gain valuable information and eliminate common barriers to high performance building via:

Lecture, discussion, hands-on exercises, & short assignments
Guest speakers that share past projects, experiences, & expertise on issues that are critical to building quality homes successfully
Two tours of under-construction or recently-completed green certified homes with builders & raters on-site to explain approaches, reveal cost/benefit analysis, & answer questions
A final project that progresses throughout the course and puts principles into practice by guiding participants in designing their own high performance building or research project

​A certification exam at the end of the course allows participants to earn the designation of an accredited Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP). Earth Advantage also provides logos and marketing support to help SHPs gain visibility as informed green building professionals.
The SHP accreditation program was first offered in 2008 and has since has been offered over 20 times across Oregon, all the while maintaining a longstanding reputation for depth, applied learning, and outstanding quality. SHP is complementary to other industry credentials, like LEED AP, LEED GA, SBA, CPHC, BPI, HERS, and others. SHPs are architects, builders, developers, remodelers, raters/verifiers, subcontractors, planners, engineers, third-party verification program staff, real estate professionals, appraisers, educators, and building operators who value quality craftsmanship, whole system thinking, and sustainable practices.

Learning Objectives

Overcome common barriers & misconceptions of high performance building
Analyze the costs & benefits of incorporating green building products and approaches
Take advantage of financial incentives and technical assistance offered by governments, utilities and nonprofits
Identify the full breadth of building best practices from site layout to flooring selection
Enhance your knowledge of building science & how a home functions as a system
Establish a sustainable design goal by incorporating energy, water, & resource efficiency while maintaining a comfortable, durable, healthy building
Develop marketing strategies & support to strengthen the business case for green building
Gain a builder/designer-centric approach to achieving the following certification standards: Passive House, Zero Energy, Earth Advantage®, LEED®, EPS, ENERGY STAR, Living Building Challenge, & more.

When & Where
Portland, OR
Earth Advantage Classroom
623 SW Oak Street, Third Floor, Portland, OR 97205 (map)
November 2, 2018 – April 6, 2019
6 monthly 2-day modules
All classes will take place from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Individual modules can be taken in random order over multiple sessions to achieve SHP accreditation

Course Modules
Portland, OR
Fall 2018

Module 1: Green Building Market & Integrated Design
Nov 2 & 3

Module 2: Building Science Fundamentals
Dec 7 & 8

Module 3: High Performance Building Envelopes
Jan 11 & 12

Module 4: Mechanical Systems and Performance Testing
Feb 8 & 9

Module 5: Health, Materials, and Water
Mar 8 & 9

Module 6: Final Presentations and Certification Exam
Apr 5 & 6

Continuing Education

AIA: 84 total LU/HSW for all 6 modules; 14 per module (pending approval)
BPI: 35 total units for all 6 modules; 7 per module 1-5 (pending approval)
CCB: 84 total CEs for all 6 modules; 14 per module
CPHC: 14 CEs for module 2 & 7 for module 3
OCHI: 84 total CEs for all 6 modules; 14 per module
Living Future Accred: 14 total CEs for modules 2-3; 7 per module 2-3 (available upon request)
OR Real Estate Agency: 84 total CEs for all 6 modules; 14 per module
OR Appraiser Board (ACLB): 28 total CEs for modules 4-5, 14 per module 4-5
EA Broker Renewal: 84 total CEs; 14 per module
AGA Renewal: 84 total CEs; 14 per module

Course Fee

$1375 | Earth Advantage (EA) Builders, EA Remodelers, EA Brokers, Accredited Green Appraisers, & Minority and Women Business Enterprise Certification (M/WSB) Certification
$1475 | Energy Trust Trade Allies, HBA Members, AIAs, PHnw Members & Sustainable Building Advisors
$1600 | General Admission
$275 | Individual Modules

Discounts

$100 Early Bird Discount ends Oct. 6
$100 Group Discount for 2 or more
Energy Trust of Oregon trade allies working with EPS New Construction are eligible for partial reimbursement for this course. Please contact eps@energytrust.org for more information.
Full-tuition scholarships are not available at this time. Fill out the Interest Form linked below to receive updates.

Questions? Contact Heather Kendall at hkendall@earthadvantage.org or 503.968.7160 x20.

Trade Ally Forum - Portland
2018-10-25 08:00 - 12:00 | Sheraton at Portland Airport, 8235 NE Airport Way, Portland , OR, 97220, United States
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Energy Trust will hold the Fall Trade Ally Forums this October in Bend, Grants Pass, Klamath Falls, Pendleton and Portland.
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.

AESP Certificate of Excellence in DSM Program Management
2018-10-23 08:00 - 16:30 | Cadmus, 720 SW Washington St., Portland, OR, 97204, United States
AESP is starting new intake for “Certificate of Excellence in DSM Program Management” The certificate course is designed to provide you with the knowledge and tools needed to excel as a demand-side management professional. In this cohort-based program, you complete 6 courses and a Capstone project, to earn the Certificate of Excellence in DSM Program Management. A new cohort is beginning now, with final coursework and capstone to be completed in Portland on October 23-25, 2018.
COST
$1499 or 10 points – AESP member
$1999 – non-member
Details at https://www.aesp.org/page/DSMcertificate or contact quinn@aesp.org for more information.

Trade Ally Forum - Pendleton
2018-10-23 08:00 - 11:30 | Red Lion Hotel, 304 SE Nye Ave, Pendleton, OR, 97801, United States

All About ADUs
2018-10-19 08:30 - 12:30 | The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave, Bend, 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!

Display your tiny home expertise and credentials with our ADU Specialist designation. You must be an Earth Advantage Broker, take this All About ADUs course, and pass the ADU Exam to earn the ADU Specialist credential. Here’s how it works:

Already an EA Broker? Attend the All About ADUs course & take the ADU Exam.
Not yet an EA Broker? Attend the All About ADUs course, complete EA Broker (either online for 7 CEs or live for 14 CEs) & take the ADU Exam for free!

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

Trade Ally Forum - Bend
2018-10-19 08:00 - 12:00 | McMenamins Old Saint Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., Bend, OR, 97701, United States

Trade Ally Forum - Klamath Falls
2018-10-18 08:00 - 10:30 | Oregon Institute of Technology: College Union (Building 2) – Mt. Bailey/Theilsen Room, 3201 Campus Dr., Klamath Falls, OR, 97601, United States

Trade Ally Forum - Grants Pass
2018-10-17 08:00 - 12:00 | Bethany Presbyterian Church, 741 NW 4th St, Grants Pass, OR, 97526, United States

Existing Buildings Trade Ally Orientation Webinar
2018-10-16 08:00 - 08:45 | 27501 SW 95th Ave., Suite 980 (Building C9), Wilsonville, OR, 97070, 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.
Registration link: https://www.regonline.com/registration/Checkin.aspx?EventID=2527653
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 Efficiency Forum 2018
2018-10-11 08:00 - 2018-10-12 15:00 | The Grove Hotel – Boise, ID, 245 S. Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID, 83702, United States
Home Efficiency Forum is an annual event that brings together Northwest building professionals of all kinds to discuss and advance energy-efficient building practices in residential new construction. This year, the theme is Building for the Future. This two-day event offers trainings, networking opportunities and the chance to shape the future of residential building practices.

Early Bird Rate: $350. Save $100 and register by August 31, 2018.
Standard Rate: $450. Register September 1—October 1, 2018.
Utility Rate: $250. Please email info@BetterBuiltNW.com with your name, utility and email address to receive a registration promotional code.
Presenter Rate: $250. Presenters will receive promotional codes for registration.
Energy Trust of Oregon Co-op Rate: $250. If you are an Energy Trust trade ally, please email info@BetterBuiltNW.com with your name, email address and company name to verify your status and to receive a registration promotional code. You can use Energy Trust’s Oregon training incentive funds for reimbursement for the conference registration fee. You can email eps@energytrust.org to request the application for training reimbursement or it can be found on the verifier website https://www.newhomesverifier.com/resources. Complete the form and email it to eps@energytrust.org.
Sponsor Rate: $0—$250. Sponsors will receive promotional codes for registration. The rate is dependent on sponsorship level.

Zero Energy Ready Oregon (ZERO) Sustainable Building Week Open House
2018-10-10 16:30 - 19:30 | Portland Center for Architecture – AIA, 403 NW 11th Ave, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
Attend an open house during Sustainable Building Week that’s all about Zero Energy Ready Oregon (ZERO)!
Learn best practices for building zero energy and how you can get involved in getting Oregon on the path to zero energy by 2030. We’ll enjoy beer, wine, pizza, and salad in AIA Portland’s attractive space.
Find out more about the ZERO coalition at our website: www.zeroenergyreadyoregon.org and follow us on twitter @ZEReadyOregon.

Energy Trust of Oregon - Real Estate Ally Orientation
2018-10-10 09:00 - 10:00 | Webinar
When you become a real estate ally with Energy Trust, you can help provide energy-efficient solutions to homebuyers and sellers while strengthening your own business.
Benefits of participation:

Access free materials and content to help you market energy-efficient products and upgrades to your customers.
Stand out as a designated energy-efficiency champion.
Gain customer leads through Energy Trust’s real estate ally directory.
Leverage EPS™, an energy performance scoring tool, to sell top-quality newly constructed homes.

Learning Objectives

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

Energy Efficient Home Site Visit in Bend
2018-10-03 11:00 - 12:30 | Bend, OR, The exact addresses for the homes will be emailed to those that RSVP a few days prior to the event., OR, United States
Join this guided CE tour and gain a behind the walls look at a high performing energy efficient home in Bend.
Every 1 in 3 new homes built in Oregon receive an EPS® verifying their energy performance, and the average EPS-rated home in Oregon performs 22% more energy efficient than a code-built home.
Energy Trust of Oregon invites building professionals to attend this guided tour of an under-construction high performing EPS home in order to find out how they’re built and what it takes to achieve the EPS standard. Hear directly from the home builder and Energy Trust of Oregon staff about the typical features that go into EPS homes and the homeowner benefits that they provide: A more comfortable, durable home with healthier air quality and cost-saving energy efficiency.
Learning Objectives

See first-hand what envelope design and mechanical system features are included an EPS-rated home
Understand the differences between a code-built home and a EPS built home
Learn about utility programs and incentives to support above-code building
Hear directly from the home builder about strategies and benefits of high performance building
Translate energy efficiency into health/comfort/savings/durability benefits that will resonate with different homebuyers

Energy Efficient Home Site Visit in Medford
2018-10-03 11:00 - 12:30 | Medford, OR, The exact addresses for the homes will be emailed to those that RSVP a few days prior to the event., OR, United States
Join this guided CE tour and gain a behind the walls look at a high performing energy efficient home in the Medford area.
Every 1 in 3 new homes built in Oregon receive an EPS® verifying their energy performance, and the average EPS-rated home in Oregon performs 22% more energy efficient than a code-built home.
Energy Trust of Oregon invites building professionals to attend this guided tour of an under-construction high performing EPS home in order to find out how they’re built and what it takes to achieve the EPS standard. Hear directly from the home builder and Energy Trust of Oregon staff about the typical features that go into EPS homes and the homeowner benefits that they provide: A more comfortable, durable home with healthier air quality and cost-saving energy efficiency.
Learning Objectives

See first-hand what envelope design and mechanical system features are included an EPS-rated home
Understand the differences between a code-built home and a EPS built home
Learn about utility programs and incentives to support above-code building
Hear directly from the home builder about strategies and benefits of high performance building
Translate energy efficiency into health/comfort/savings/durability benefits that will resonate with different homebuyers

The Cost Effective Pathway to Zero Energy Homes
2018-10-03 09:00 - 10:00 | Webinar
Overview
The State of California’s building code requires that all new buildings in CA be built to zero energy standards by 2020, and the Governor of Oregon issued an executive order in 2017 that requires all new homes to achieve a zero energy ready standard by 2023. A rapidly increasing number of architects and builders in Oregon are stepping up to the challenge by creating zero energy homes and have been doing so for many years. The question is, how can this be achieved cost effectively?
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.
Do you live in the Bend or Medford areas? If so, you can attend an in-person broadcast of the webinar followed by a local market discussion and Q&A with local Zero Energy home certification providers. Then join Energy Trust for an energy efficient home site visit afterward.

9:00 AM -10:00 AM | The Cost Effective Pathway to Zero Energy Homes webinar in-person broadcast
10:00 AM -10:30 AM | Zero Energy Homes & Your Local Market discussion and Q&A
11:00 AM-12:30 PM | Partner Event: Energy Efficient Home Site Visits in Bend and Medford (provided by Energy Trust of Oregon)

Please indicate in the registration form below if you would like to attend one or more of these events in Bend or Medford. Exact locations of the live broadcasts and site visits will be announced soon and provided via email prior to the webinar.
Learning Objectives

Learn how to achieve zero energy construction using the most cost-effective approaches available.
Understand how utilizing integrated design process, passive house-inspired 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.

All About ADUs
2018-09-28 08:30 - 2018-10-19 12:30 | 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.Increasing rates of prospective home buyers are interested in building an ADU on their property, and 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. This course is intended to help brokers 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.
Become an ADU Specialist!
Display your tiny home expertise and credentials with our ADU Specialist designation. You must be an Earth Advantage Broker, take this All About ADUs course, and pass the ADU Exam to earn the ADU Specialist credential. Here’s how it works:

Already an EA Broker? Attend the All About ADUs course & take the ADU Exam.
Not yet an EA Broker? Attend the All About ADUs course, complete EA Broker (either online for 7 CEs or live for 14 CEs) & take the ADU Exam for free!

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

Home Retrofit Trade Ally Orientation – Part 1
2018-09-19 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.

Home Retrofit Specifications Manual Orientation – Part 2
2018-08-23 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.

Home Retrofit Trade Ally Orientation – Part 1
2018-08-22 09:00 - 10:00 | Webinar
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.
