Discover upcoming opportunities to help you gain high-performance building skills, connect with industry professionals, and grow your career in Oregon's residential construction industry.
September
TUES September 15
8:30 AM
Online
The Whole Home Approach Case Study #2
Join Energy Trust as we discuss a real-world example from start to finish. This presentation focuses on a home in Oregon as we follow a process from Home Energy Assessment through multi-measure recommendations. This training is great for Community Partners, Trade Ally Contractors and anyone interested in a walkthrough of gathering information and detailed decision making.
COST: NO COST
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WED September 16
5:00 - 7:00 PMPortland, OR
Oregon Tradeswomen Social Hour
Oregon Tradeswomen welcomes tradesworkers in our region to join our monthly gatherings to connect, network, discover opportunities, and give or receive support. Join us to share how you're doing and spend a little time with your community. Light refreshments are provided.
COST: NO COST
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THURS September 17
4:30 - 6:30 PMPortland, OR
Home Performance Guild September 2026 Monthly Member Meeting
Cost matters, but it rarely explains the whole decision. Drawing from recent contractor customer surveys and nationwide homeowner research, Bill Hoelzer, Founder of Volta Strategies, will share, through his presentation titled "What homeowners actually want: Lessons learned from thousands of surveys," what the data reveals about the roles of specificity, trust, and follow-through. After a brief overview, the conversation will open up to the marketing, lead generation, sales, and customer communication questions Guild members would most like to explore.
Portland’s Green Construction Contractor Development Program is creating a new on-ramp for small contractors interested in green construction, home performance, residential retrofits, and PCEF-funded work. Earth Advantage is leading delivery of the Residential Pathway, which includes hands-on introductory training, BPI-aligned education, and financial support for eligible participants. Shaun Hassel, Workforce Training Manager at Earth Advantage, will present on how the program works, who it is designed to serve, and the training and credential opportunities beginning this fall. Guild members will also learn how they can connect contractors in their networks with the program and help strengthen Portland’s growing home performance workforce.
Come check out our Contractor Resilience Corner, a space just for contractors to learn simple, practical ways to take care of themselves and support a healthier team. We’ll share hands-on practices you can use in your day-to-day life.
COST: NO COST
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FRI September 18
Bend, OR
Go Clean Energy Conference - Bend
The Go Clean Energy Conference is an annual, one-day event that will be held at Oregon State University Cascade in Bend, Oregon on September 18, 2026. It is designed for individuals, businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies interested in practical clean energy solutions. The conference highlights Oregon’s strong incentives and financing options, helping participants lower energy bills, increase resilience, and make sound long‑term investments.
COST: NO COST
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SAT September 19
Bend, OR
Residential Construction Career Day - Bend
Central Oregon Residential Career Day is an in person event for people interested in and considering careers in green building. The day is structured as a series of sessions with builders, trainers, energy professionals, and workforce leaders, and will offer information about career pathways in new home construction, HVAC and heat pumps, building performance, and other in-demand sectors! Register today to attend and learn how you get involved in sustainable residential construction! This is hosted in partnership with Earth Advantage and the City of Bend. Lunch will be provided.
COST: NO COST
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SAT September 26
Bend, OR
Green Homes Tour - Bend
Meet the homeowners, architects, builders, designers, and contractors behind some of Central Oregon's most innovative projects. Learn how they reduced energy use, improved indoor air quality, embraced all-electric living, incorporated renewable energy, and designed buildings that are better for people and the planet.
Whether you're planning a remodel, dreaming about building a home, curious about electrification, or simply looking for inspiration, the Green Building Tour offers ideas you can take home.
COST: NO COST
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TUES September 29
8:30 AMOnline
Weatherization Impacts on HVAC Performance
Join Energy Trust and guest presenter Eli Caudill for a presentation detailing the impacts of weatherization upgrades on HVAC performance. The presentation covers diagnostic testing results and summarized impacts of a variety of weatherization upgrades. This training is great for Trade Ally Contractors, Community Partners, and anyone interested in understanding the impacts of weatherization upgrade levels.
COST: NO COST
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Various Dates
Various Locations, OR
Volunteer with Catalyst Partnerships NW
Join us as Taking Ownership PDX presents their powerful, community-rooted model for supporting Black and Brown homeowners through critical home repairs, retrofits, and housing stability services. This session will highlight how their work helps residents remain in their homes, avoid displacement caused by rising repair costs, and build long-term wealth and equity in neighborhoods that have faced historic and systemic disadvantages. Attendees will gain insight into their impact, approach, and the broader movement to preserve homeownership and strengthen community resilience across Portland.
COST: NO COST
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October
THURS October 1
8:00 AMOnline
Building Science Principles Part I
Join Energy Trust for this virtual two-part training designed for contractors or community-based organizations that are interested in learning how various components of a home interact to affect the home’s overall performance. At no cost to them, Energy Trust Trade Allies and Community Partners that complete this two-part training are eligible to take the BPI Building Science Principles Exam (normally $109) and earn their Building Science Principles (BSP) Certification of Knowledge.
COST: NO COST
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FRI October 2
8:00 AMOnline
Building Science Principles Part II
Join Energy Trust for this virtual two-part training designed for contractors or community-based organizations that are interested in learning how various components of a home interact to affect the home’s overall performance. At no cost to them, Energy Trust Trade Allies and Community Partners that complete this two-part training are eligible to take the BPI Building Science Principles Exam (normally $109) and earn their Building Science Principles (BSP) Certification of Knowledge.
COST: NO COST
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MON - FRI October 5 - 9
Portland, OR
Sustainable Building Week
Sustainable Building Week offers a week of events to break down siloed thinking to improve cross-disciplinary education, connectivity, and future collaboration to promote sustainable practices and design across the city of Portland and beyond.
COST: NO COST
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WED October 7
4:00 - 6:00 PMOnline
Cómo Trabajar en Proyectos Sostenibles y Ahorro de Energía
Celebra la Semana de Construcción Sostenible con nosotros y asiste a "Cómo Trabajar en Proyectos Sostenibles y Ahorro de Energía", presentada por José B. Una introducción a construcción sostenible y que es lo que significa trabajar en los proyectos de program de mejoras para el hogar. Discutiéramos las oportunidades en Construcción Verde, que necesita para trabajar y los beneficios de construcción sostenible. Clase será en español.
Celebrate Sustainable Building Week with us by attending "How to work in Sustainable and Energy-Saving Projects", taught by José B. An introduction to sustainability in construction and what it means to work on home retrofit projects. We will also discuss the opportunities within Green Construction, what is takes to work in the world of sustainability, and the benefits of sustainability in construction. Class will be in Spanish.
COST: NO COST
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TUES October 13
5:30 - 7:00 PMPortland, OR
Level Up! Finance and Taxes Demystified
Level Up! is Oregon Tradeswomen's educational social hour where we will welcome subject-matter experts to discuss topics to enhance your life and career. These sessions are FREE and open to everyone!
COST: NO COST
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WED October 21
5:00 - 7:00 PMPortland, OR
Oregon Tradeswomen Social Hour
Oregon Tradeswomen welcomes tradesworkers in our region to join our monthly gatherings to connect, network, discover opportunities, and give or receive support. Join us to share how you're doing and spend a little time with your community. Light refreshments are provided.
COST: NO COST
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Various Dates
Various Locations, OR
Volunteer with Catalyst Partnerships NW
Join us as Taking Ownership PDX presents their powerful, community-rooted model for supporting Black and Brown homeowners through critical home repairs, retrofits, and housing stability services. This session will highlight how their work helps residents remain in their homes, avoid displacement caused by rising repair costs, and build long-term wealth and equity in neighborhoods that have faced historic and systemic disadvantages. Attendees will gain insight into their impact, approach, and the broader movement to preserve homeownership and strengthen community resilience across Portland.
COST: NO COST
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November
WED November 18
5:00 - 7:00 PMPortland, OR
Oregon Tradeswomen Social Hour
Oregon Tradeswomen welcomes tradesworkers in our region to join our monthly gatherings to connect, network, discover opportunities, and give or receive support. Join us to share how you're doing and spend a little time with your community. Light refreshments are provided.
COST: NO COST
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December
TUES December 8
5:00 - 7:00 PMPortland, OR
Sustainable Building Monthly: Holiday Party
Join us for the end-of-year Holiday Party as SBM, ASHRAE Oregon, and partners come together for a festive evening of good food, drinks, and warm community vibes to close out 2026. This celebration is all about connection, bringing together colleagues, collaborators, and new friends from across the sustainability and building industries. Come unwind, share gratitude, and enjoy a cozy, more-the-merrier gathering as we toast to another year of progress and partnership.
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