2019 Energy Trust of Oregon Bend Trade Ally Forum

Join Energy Trust of Oregon for this free, informative event to network with other industry professionals, learn about 2020 incentives, receive technical training, and discuss your questions and feedback with Energy Trust staff. The Trade Ally Forums are your best way to connect with Energy Trust staff and hear the latest updates – tailored for each location. Breakfast and parking are provided.

• 2019 Forum Schedule and Locations

• Bend - Thursday, October 17 from 8:00am - 12:00pm. McMenamins Old St. Francis School

Bend Agenda (tentative):

• 8:00am - 8:20am: Hot breakfast and networking

• 8:20am – 8:40am: Welcome and Vendor Introductions (Michael Colgrove; Energy Trust Executive Director)

• 8:40am – 9:00am: City of Bend Community Climate Action Plan Update (Cassie Lacy; City of Bend Senior Management Analyst)

• 9:00am – 9:30am: Regional Economic Update (Damon Runberg; Oregon Employment Department Regional Economist)

• 9:30am – 9:50am: Break and Vendor Networking

• 9:50am – 10:40am: Breakout Session A (pick one)

• Father Lukes Room: Residential and Multifamily program updates

• Energy Trust program staff will be providing an overview of upcoming incentives changes for 2020.

• Theatre Pub: Welcome to Energy Trust of Oregon

• New to Energy Trust and our trade ally network? Join this session to learn more about the history of Energy Trust, benefits of joining our trade ally network, and an overview of our program offerings.

• Ramber Room: Solar program updates and Oregon Solar Energy Industries Association (Part 1)

• 10:40am – 11:00am: Break and Vendor Networking

• Make sure not to head out early. We will be drawing winners of the fabulous giveaways our vendors are bringing during this time.

• 11:00am – 12:00pm: Breakout Session B (pick one):

• Father Lukes Room: Residential and Multifamily program updates (repeated)

• Energy Trust program staff will be providing an overview of upcoming incentives changes for 2020.

• Theatre Pub: Central Air Conditioning Training

• Bruce Manclark will be facilitating a training on the ins and outs of air conditioning including the following: Season Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER), Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER), AHRI review and best practices for air conditioning system selection and installation.

• Ramber Room: Solar program updates and Oregon Solar Energy Industries Association (Part 2)