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Measure Overview HVAC
2026-02-17 08:30 - 09:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom
Join Energy Trust for this free introductory training on the basics of HVAC. This presentation will cover the types of HVAC within the Home Retrofit Program, how they work, and considerations for replacement and installation. This training is designed for trade allies, community partners, or anyone interested in a basic understanding of HVAC.

Home Retrofit Trade Ally Orientation – Part 1
2026-02-18 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-03-18 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-15 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-05-20 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-06-17 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-07-15 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-08-19 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-09-16 09:00 - 10:00 and 3 more dates | 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

Home Retrofit Specifications Manual Orientation – Part 2
2026-02-19 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-19 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-16 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-21 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-18 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-16 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-20 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-09-17 09:00 - 11:00 and 3 more dates | Zoom
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.

Measure Overview Weatherization
2026-02-24 08:30 - 09:30 | Zoom
Join Energy Trust for this free introductory training on the basics of Weatherization. This presentation will cover the types of weatherization materials within the Home Retrofit Program, as well as considerations for replacement and installation. This training is designed for trade allies, community partners, or anyone interested in a basic understanding of home weatherization.

Commercial Battery and Microgrid Training by Mayfield Renewables
2026-02-25 08:30 - 17:00 | Energy Trust of Oregon, 920 SW 6th Ave, Suite 900, Portland, OR, 97204, United States
Energy Trust is hosting Mayfield Renewables to give a one-day training on microgrid feasibility, codes and standards, and best practices. This technical training event will take place at the Power + Light Building on the 10th floor.
Mayfield Renewables is an Oregon-based engineering consultancy focused on complex commercial design and well regarded for their quality education. This day of training will provide an overview of microgrid system planning and design considerations as well as current electrical codes, standards and requirements for PV+BESS systems. Any solar trade ally staff are welcome to attend. The conversations may be most useful to individuals working in commercial design, technical assessment and sales, and electricians, but install crews are encouraged to attend as well. NABCEP CEUs are available.
Details:
Date: February 25, 2026
Time: 8:30am to 5:00pm
Location: Energy Trust of Oregon 920 SW Sixth Ave, #1003, Portland, OR 97204

Solar + Storage Trade Ally Enrollment Webinar, March 2026
2026-03-11 08:00 - 09:00 | Webinar
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. Register here
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

Solar + Storage Trade Ally Enrollment Webinar, April 2026
2026-04-08 08:00 - 09:00 | Webinar

Solar + Storage Trade Ally Enrollment Webinar, May 2026
2026-05-13 08:00 - 09:00 | Webinar
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. Register here:
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

Solar + Storage Trade Ally Enrollment Webinar, June 2026
2026-06-10 08:00 - 09:00 | Webinar
