On-demand online trainings available anytime
Our online courses incorporate short videos, presentation recordings, activities and resources from recognized leaders in green building and real estate. Professionals can gain accreditations, continuing education credits, and a greater understanding of how high performance homes can meet or exceed energy code while also benefiting their clients.
BUILDING INDUSTRY
Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP)
Gain cutting edge design & building best practices that are critical to success in today's housing market.
45L Tax Credit: What You Need to Know
An overview of what it takes to qualify for the different tax credit levels (single-family residential only).
Heat Pumps: Mastering Design Principles
Dive into the intricacies of ASHPs, demystifying their design principles and ensuring proper application.
Heat Pumps: The Ultimate Installation Guide
Ensure the longevity and efficiency of your systems, bridging the gap between design and commissioning.
Heat Pumps: The Art of Commissioning
An imperative final step to ensure optimal system operation, longevity, and client satisfaction.
High Performance Home Site Visits
Take a behind-the-walls look at the features and benefits of high performance homes.
Zero Energy Homes: Updates & Cost-Effective Approaches
Hear about the latest developments and cost-effective approaches to ZE construction in the NW region.
Top 10 Best Practices for Today's Homebuilder
Learn the latest and greatest techniques being used to build energy efficient homes.
Building with Ducts in Conditioned Spaces
Analyze and apply strategies for building with ducts located inside a home's conditioned envelope.
Using Building Science to Inform Envelope Design
Explore how properly designing & constructing a building's envelope is essential for a comfortable, healthy, durable, energy-efficient home
Practical Solutions for Selecting and Installing Exterior Insulation
Explore the how-to’s behind adding exterior insulation to wall assemblies
Exterior Air Barrier Details in the NW
Learn tried-and-true construction details and designs for integrating an exterior air barrier into your building process.
Balanced Ventilation Approaches for Healthy Indoor Air
Review the primary field-proven options for balanced and filtered ventilation in high performance homes.
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Simple Steps to Improve Ductwork Installations
How to design/install modern HVAC systems to ensure comfortable, healthy, energy efficient homes.
Installation Elements for ERVs & HRVs
Learn about the use cases for HRVs/ERVs and how to navigate the strategies & pitfalls to help ensure an effective installation
Design & Quality Control Best Practices for ERVs/HRVs
Gain insight into the proper design and installation of ERV & HRV balanced ventilation systems
How to Cost Effectively Build Zero Energy Homes
Eliminate barriers to ZE home construction and earn a 'Zero Energy Professional' designation.
'Zero Energy Professional' Accreditation Exam
Take the post-training exam and earn the 'Zero Energy Professional' accreditation.
Green Building Principles and Programs (SHP Module 1)
Learn how homes can be energy, water, & resource efficient while maintaining safety, comfort, and health.
Applied Building Science Fundamentals (SHP Module 2)
Take the mystery out of tight homes and moisture management.
High Performance Building Envelopes (SHP Module 3)
Gain an in-depth understanding of various high performance wall and roof assemblies.
Mechanical Systems & Performance Testing (SHP Module 4)
Explore design and product options for residential mechanical and energy systems.
Health, Materials, & Water (SHP Module 5)
Explore the rationale for building a healthy indoor environment & conserving natural resources.
2018 WSEC-R: Code Compliance Overview
Gain an overview of significant changes and requirements in the 2018 WA Residential Energy Code.
2018 WSEC-R: Build Tight & Ventilate Right Options
Learn about air leakage and ventilation options to meet and exceed the 2018 WA Residential Energy Code and 2018 WA International Mechanical Code.
2018 WSEC-R: Balanced Ventilation with ERVs & HRVs
Learn about balanced ventilation and ERV/HRV options to meet and exceed the 2018 WA Residential Energy Code.
2021 WSEC-R: Market Trends, Builder Choices, and Resources
Compare the current code to the new proposed 2021 WSEC, gain resources, and review example scenarios to achieve specific energy credit requirements.
HOME ENERGY SCORE & HOME RETROFIT
Introduction to Building Science Fundamentals (Module 1)
Gain a deeper understanding of how building science affects the performance of existing homes.
Energy Retrofitting (Module 2)
Evaluate potential energy retrofits and use this knowledge to promote new upgrade opportunities to your customers.
Connecting the HES and Your Business to the Bigger Picture (Module 3)
Learn about opportunities for business growth and professional development while making the case for energy efficiency.
Oregon Home Energy Score - What Brokers Need to Know
Learn how this voluntary home energy labeling program works throughout the State of Oregon.
Assessor Mentoring - Oregon Home Energy Score
Mandatory for participating assessors of the Oregon Home Energy Score program.
Assessor Orientation - Oregon Home Energy Score
Mandatory for participating assessors of Oregon's Home Energy Score program.
Assessor Pre-Construction Designation - Home Energy Score
Optional for participating assessors of Home Energy Score programs.
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADUs) & MIDDLE HOUSING
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Primer
Gain an understanding of ADU development across the U.S. and become eligible to earn the 'ADU Specialist' accreditation.
'ADU Specialist' Accreditation Exam
Take the post-training exam in order to earn the 'ADU Specialist' professional accreditation.
Oregon ADU Zoning Updates: HB2001 & Portland Residential Infill Project
Gain ADU implementation updates per OR House Bill 2001 & PDX Residential Infill Project.
Middle Housing Zoning Updates for Bend & Beyond
Learn about the impacts of HB2001 & SB458 in Bend, Oregon and across all large cities in Oregon
Portland's Residential Zoning Update: RIP 2
A review of zoning updates per OR House Bill 2001 & PDX Residential Infill 2 Project
Manufactured Homes as ADUs
A comprehensive look into manufactured homes as an affordable ADU option
Appraising ADUs
Appraisers, today more than ever, need a thorough understanding of the role ADUs play in the real estate market.
REAL ESTATE
Earth Advantage Broker
Become an 'EA Broker' & gain green home expertise to meet consumer demand
Anatomy of a Green Home
Communicate the benefits of green & energy efficient home features in your market.
Making Savvy Energy & Solar Upgrades
Explore how energy efficiency upgrades and solar PV systems can enhance existing homes.
Top 10 Green Broker Resources
Bolster your recommendations by knowing the most valuable client "green" resources.
How Homebuyers Ask for Green (Without Saying the Word)
Refine your marketing approach to helping clients sell, buy or upgrade to a green home.
Millennials & Smart Homes Are Changing Real Estate
Learn how the largest consumer segment & smart devices are changing home expectations
Oregon Home Energy Score - A Statewide Opportunity
Learn how this voluntary home energy labeling program works throughout the State of Oregon.
APPRAISAL
Appraising Green Homes: Construction Methods & Trends
Learn the differences between energy efficient, green, and code-built homes.
Appraising Green Homes: Valuation Techniques & Applications
Learn to apply different valluation approaches in order to produce well-supported appraisals.
Energy Matters: New Training for Commercial Building Valuation
Competently evaluate the role energy & building performance play in the appraisal process.