Making Savvy Home Energy Upgrades

March 9, 2017 | 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Overview
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How energy efficiency upgrades can enhance existing homes

What are the incentives for energy efficiency, comfort, and home health upgrades in Oregon? With a working knowledge of the incentives and programs that are available, you can answer this question effectively and empower clients to close on older homes with good energy upgrade potential.

Participants will learn what enables a home to perform well, use less energy, and deliver superior comfort. You will also come away with tools to direct clients to the most cost effective upgrades with the greatest benefits.

Learning Objectives:

  • Discover the many homeowner benefits of energy efficiency upgrades
  • Understand how effectively guiding your clients to make upgrades can help your business
  • Gain an understanding of typical upgrades that can improve a home's performance
  • Learn about local programs and resources that you can refer to your clients
  • Learn about energy scores and green home certifications
  • Identify resources available for financing, appraising and insuring green and energy efficient homes
Questions? Contact Heather Kendall at hkendall@earthadvantage.org or (503) 968-7160 x20.

CEs & Cost
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$10 | General Admission 

Audience
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Real Estate Professionals

Instructor(s)
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John Spillman
John Spillman: John is a trainer and technical consultant with Earth Advantage. He teaches classes to energy auditors, builders, architects/designers, real estate professionals and building code officials. John has been promoting sustainable building and energy efficiency in both new and existing residential construction with Earth Advantage since 2009. John’s construction background is in residential remodeling. He is a LEED for Homes Quality Assurance Designee and Green Rater. John earned a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from University of California, Davis.
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