2025 Trade Ally Forum Survey Topics

Trade Ally Forum Purposes:

Community Building: To foster a vibrant community of practitioners dedicated to advancing energy efficiency and renewable energy, providing opportunities to connect, collaborate, and share best practices that inspire collective impact.

Growth and Learning: To empower trade allies with the knowledge, tools, and resources they need to grow professionally, stay informed about industry trends, and enhance their ability to deliver impactful energy solutions to customers.

Celebrating Contributions: To recognize and celebrate the invaluable contributions of trade allies in driving energy innovation, while aligning efforts toward a shared vision of a sustainable and energy-efficient future.

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* 1. Which is the primary Trade Ally Forum you will you attend?

Central Oregon

Portland Metro

Southern Oregon

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* 2. What type of staff from your company attends the Trade Ally Forum?

Installers

Owners

Administrative staff

Sales staff

Project managers

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Which type of learning do you prefer?

Presentation format

Hands-on format

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Which of the following technical and industry-focused topics would be your priority to see at the in-person Trade Ally Forums? (rank by priority)

Emerging technologies in energy efficiency and renewable energy

Solar for All: What to expect in 2026

Federal incentive programs

Whole Home Energy Modeling

Applying the latest energy codes and standards

HVAC efficiency and heat pump technology

Incentive changes by specific trade (HVAC, insulation, windows, etc.)

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* 5. Which of the following business development and growth topics would be your priority to see at the in-person Trade Ally Forums? (rank by priority)

Marketing your business as a clean energy professional

Strategies for growing your customer base

Navigating Energy Trust incentive programs

Recruitment, training, and retention in the energy sector

Promoting whole home upgrades

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* 6. Are you interested in networking with other trade allies? If yes, which focus of networking? (select all that apply)

Identify trade allies to partner with on projects

Brainstorm solutions for workforce development challenges

Meet trade allies to which you can refer customers

Not interested in networking

Other (please specify)

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* 1. Which is the primary Trade Ally Forum you will you attend?

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* 2. What type of staff from your company attends the Trade Ally Forum?

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* 3. Which type of learning do you prefer?

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* 4. Which of the following technical and industry-focused topics would be your priority to see at the in-person Trade Ally Forums? (rank by priority)

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* 5. Which of the following business development and growth topics would be your priority to see at the in-person Trade Ally Forums? (rank by priority)

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* 6. Are you interested in networking with other trade allies? If yes, which focus of networking? (select all that apply)

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* 7. Other comments or suggestions?