Energy Trust of Oregon values the role contractors play in helping Oregonians make their homes more comfortable and less expensive to heat and cool.
In recognition of that role, Energy Trust has recruited experienced contractors to form the Multifamily Home Energy Solutions Trade Ally Network. The network comprises heating and cooling contractors, insulation specialists and window installers.
A list of existing Multifamily trade allies.
For our Contractor Guide and Installation Specifications, see the links on the right.
A comprehensive FAQ for contractors.
For information about incentives for multiple unit dwellings see our new Small Multifamily (2-4 units) properties page.
We hope you will take steps to become a trade ally. Please contact us for more information.
Benefits to the contractor
Energy Trust offers trade ally network participants:
- Valuable cash incentives for you
or your customers, for completing
projects such as new high-efficiency
heat pumps, gas furnaces, home insulation
and high-tech windows.
- Technical assistance, including access
to efficiency and renewable energy
experts.
- 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 Energy Trust's
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
equipment.
- Awards and recognition for major contributions to improving energy efficiency.
What we ask
Contractors who choose to participate in the trade ally network are encouraged to:
- Promote Multifamily Home Energy Solutions 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.
- Verify and report installations of
energy efficient equipment with accuracy
and timeliness.
- 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 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