Affordable Comfort Inc. (ACI)

ACI is a nonprofit trade association that strives to advance the performance of residential buildings through unbiased education.

Efficiency First

Efficiency First represents its members in public policy discussions at the state and national levels to promote the benefits of energy efficiency retrofitting and to help the home performance industry grow to meet unprecedented demand for quality residential energy improvements.

National Save Energy Coalition

The National Save Energy Coalition is a diverse group of organizations committed to federal public policy that promotes clean, sustainable, efficient energy.

Building Performance Institute (BPI)

This independent, not-for-profit organization develops national standards for residential energy efficiency retrofit work.

Home Performance with ENERGY STAR (National)

Guild member Home Performance Contractors participate in the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program, which builds on BPI standards. This national program from the U.S. EPA and U.S. DOE is sponsored locally by the Energy Trust of Oregon.

Home Performance with ENERGY STAR (Oregon)

Learn about the benefits of Home Performance with ENERGY STAR in Oregon.

Performance Tested Comfort Systems (PTCS)

PTCS is a certification program for residential heat pumps and duct systems. It is sponsored by the Bonneville Power Administration based on recommendations made by the Regional Technical Forum regarding the best practices for high performing HVAC systems

Clean Energy Works Portland (CEWP)

Clean Energy Works Portland began as a pilot program with the goal of helping 500 qualified Portland homes finance and install energy efficiency upgrades. The program is now poised to move out of its pilot phase. It will also expand to other locations in Oregon.

Energy Trust of Oregon

Energy Trust of Oregon is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to helping Oregonians benefit from saving energy and tapping renewable resources. It provides services and incentives to customers of Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural, and Cascade Natural Gas.

Oregon Residential Energy Tax Credits

The Oregon RETC program provides credits on Oregon income taxes for homeowners who install qualifying products or measures.

State Home Oil Weatherization (SHOW) Program

The SHOW Program serves Oregon households that heat with oil, propane, kerosene, butane, or wood. It provides cash rebates for installed weatherization and heating measures.

Building Science Information

Building Science Information provides objective, high-quality information about commercial and residential buildings.

Home Energy Magazine

Home Energy magazine’s mission is to disseminate objective and practical information about residential energy efficiency, performance, comfort, and affordability.

WSU Energy Program: Applied Building Science

The Washington State University Energy Program operates with the mission of advancing environmental and economic well-being by providing energy services, products, education, and information based on world-class research.