Forms and Resources
Enroll:
- Membership is free and open to Construction Contractors Board–licensed and insured contractors building new single family and multifamily residences in Oregon.
Steps to become a New Homes trade ally:- Submit your Energy Trust Trade Ally Application or contact , Energy Trust trade ally coordinator, at 503-459-4070.
- Submit your New Homes Addendum Application, listing any specific certifications you would like associated with your record.
- Complete the Faxable Request Form for Certificate of Insurance and submit to your insurance carrier(s).
After you submit all of the required application materials, we will review your application and you will receive a letter confirming your trade ally status.
Learn About Technical Specifications:
- ENERGY STAR® New Homes requires that ENERGY STAR qualified homes be performance tested by an approved technician to ensure that systems and equipment work as designed. Specifically technicians test:
- Duct systems for heating and cooling systems: Tested maximum leakage must be less than 0.06 CFM per square foot of floor area or 75 CFM@ 50 Pa, whichever is greater.
- Heat pump refrigerant charge and airflow: Technicians test using either the CheckMe!™ program, Honeywell’s Service Assistant®, or other approved methods using the manufacturer’s guidelines.
Additional information on performance testing requirements can be found at Northwest ENERGY STAR.
- A Performance Testing Field Guide is available to guide technicians through the process and specifications. To request a printed copy, please call the trade ally coordinator at 1-877-283-0698 and press option 1.
Training:
- Each technician must receive performance testing training. The program will help offset the cost of heat pump and commissioning training. Contact the trade ally coordinator at 1-877-283-0698 for more details.
Purchase Equipment:
- Incentives of up to $1,200 per trained technician are available to help offset the cost of equipment purchases.
Market:
- A Cooperative Marketing Fund with incentives of up to $1,500 are available to help you market services for ENERGY STAR qualified homes.
- Locate homebuilders already participating in the ENERGY STAR New Homes program.
Contact the trade ally coordinator at 1-877-283-0698 or eshomes@energytrust.org for more information on program and training requirements.