The EPS^TM Field Guide is a valuable resource that outlines the steps required to earn an EPS and related incentives for new home construction projects. Inside the guide, you’ll find a detailed summary of EPS requirements, recommended practices and recommendations to help you achieve the best scores for your homes. Download your copy of the EPS Field Guide (English), EPS Field Guide (Spanish) today and get on the path to superior home energy performance.

• Online Trade Ally Enrollment Application

• EPS New Construction Air Barrier and Air Sealing Checklist (PDF)
• EPS English Field Guide (PDF)
• EPS Spanish Field Guide (PDF)
• Air Sealing Quick Reference Guide (PDF)
• Duct Sealing Quick Reference Guide (PDF)
• Insulation Quick Reference Guide (PDF)
• Ventilation Quick Reference Guide (PDF)
• EV Ready Installation REquirements (PDF)

Interested in building with solar or with battery storage? Check out the following resources to learn more about integrating these innovative technologies: 

• Solar Ready & Solar + Storage Ready Residential Installation Requirements
• Solar Ready Checklist
• Net Zero Installation Requirements 
• Solar + Storage Installed Requirements 

Not all direct-vent fireplaces, heat pump water heaters and smart thermostats meet EPS requirements. View a list of qualified products:

Direct-Vent Fireplaces
NEEA’s Advanced Water Heating Specification Qualified Products List
Smart Thermostat Qualified Products List
Heat Pump Water Heaters Tax Credit | ENERGY STAR

• Verifier Equipment Incentives: Form 605A (PDF)
• Solar Ready Checklist: Form 631R (PDF)
• Early Design Assistance (EDA) Incentive Application: Form 685A (PDF)
  • Includes solar, rural and 20+ home development EDA options
• Trade Ally Training and Mileage Incentive: Form 625TA (PDF)
• Builder Affordable Housing Confirmation: Form 610L (PDF)
• Payment Redirect Application: Form 640PR (PDF)
• Tankless Water Heating Incentives: Form 620TWH (PDF)
• Washington Equipment Incentive Application: Form 605WA (PDF)
• First Time Rural Builders (PDF)

Find additional information about building sciences and energy efficiency:

Oregon Department of Energy
BetterBuiltNW
Building America Solution Center
Zero Energy Project
Energy and Environmental Building Alliance
ENERGY STAR
Earth Advantage 
Home Ventilating Institute
RESNET