Energy Trust
Trade Ally Network participants receive:
Valuable cash incentives
for you and your customers for completion
of energy-efficiency projects such as
new high-efficiency heat pumps, gas furnaces,
home insulation and high-tech windows
Financial assistance and discounts for training and equipment purchases
Technical assistance
including access to efficiency and renewable
energy experts
On-site training of the residential programs and guidance in completing all incentive applications
Training designed to
fit the needs of individual contractors.
Specialized technical training ranges
from duct efficiency testing to techniques
that increase sales of high-efficiency
heating and cooling equipment
Cooperative advertising
funds for qualified and approved advertising
Publicity through the
Energy Trust website, program case studies
and news releases
Promotional materials,
including program brochures for each
measure, contractor yard signs and door
hangers
Ongoing communication
of program offers, new program processes
and unique techniques to improve sales
and installation of energy efficiency
equipments
Exclusive incentive features, which include financing and multi-measure bonuses
Awards and recognition
for major contributions to improving
energy efficiency
What trade ally membership involves
You must attend a program training session to become a Home Energy Solutions trade ally. Contractors who attend this training will learn how to:
Promote the Home Energy Solutions program
to their customers and support the sales
and installation of appropriate energy-efficiency
equipment
Participate in continuing training to
enhance their ability to recommend energy-efficient
equipment and operations to their customers
Maintain current trade ally membership documents, including insurance documents and certifications
Install appropriate equipment and weatherization
measures to meet the energy-efficiency
needs of their customers
Provide accurate and timely submission of all participant incentive paperwork within program guidelines
Contact Us
For more information on the Home Energy Solutions
Trade Ally Network, contact Trade Ally Coordinator, Noëlle Saint-Cyr at 503-523-4837.
Photos at top: Duct sealing at a Portland-area
home; a heat pump; installing new windows at Rachel
Anne Apartments in Gresham
Home Energy Solutions Trade Ally Network Membership Renewal
All Home Energy Solutions trade allies must renew their membership in 2008 to remain active in our network. Renewal will provide an opportunity to update and expand trade ally information posted on our website. As part of the process, trade allies will be required to attend a special training session that covers program requirements and trade ally benefits. Please contact , Energy Trust Trade Ally Coordinator with questions at 503-459-4070.
$50 bonus coupon, in addition to the regular incentives when you install a qualifying high-efficiency heat pump between April 1, 2008, and June 30, 2008.
