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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.

2008 Weatherization Specification Manual (1.19 MB PDF)


Exclusive Newsletter for Trade and Program Allies: Insider


Home Energy Performance with ENERGY STAR®

LogoSponsored by Energy Trust of Oregon, Home Performance with ENERGY STAR is a comprehensive home improvement program that offers customers of Portland General Electric, Pacific Power and NW Natural access to trained, certified home improvement contractors that deliver state-of-the-art testing and energy efficiency upgrades to maximize energy efficiency, comfort, health and safety. In addition, the program provides extensive technical training, financial incentives and business development support to participating Trade Ally contractors to help increase opportunities for energy efficiency services for every home they serve.

Visit the Home Energy Performance with ENERGY STAR program page for full details.


As a participating trade ally contractor, you can gain a competitive edge and increase business opportunities through Home Performance with ENERGY STAR. Home Performance with ENERGY STAR is a turn-key business development opportunity sponsored by Energy Trust of Oregon that includes sophisticated technical training in the building sciences, purchasing discounts on diagnostic testing equipment, access to low-interest financing and financial incentives for eligible energy efficiency measures for your customers, and cooperative advertising incentives to help reach new customers. You have the opportunity to differentiate your business in the marketplace by becoming certified by the Building Performance Institute (BPI), the national resource for residential building science. Through Home Performance with ENERGY STAR, your customers can lower energy costs by up to 30 percent and enjoy a more comfortable, safe and healthy home.


For a limited time your customers may be eligible for $150 cash back!

To be eligible they must:

  • Have a Home Performance with ENERGY STAR assessment between now and December 31, 2008.
  • After completing a Home Performance assessment and two installed energy-efficient upgrades, give your customer a $150 cash-back coupon that can be redeemed immediately.

Full details

 

Contact Us

For additional information about getting started, please email , Home Performance Account Manager or call the contractor hotline at 1-866-365-3526, option 7.

Conservation Services Group
Home Performance with ENERGY STAR customer service
P.O. Box 847
Portland, OR 97207

For general information, contact us at hes@energytrust.org or call 1-866-368-7878.

 

Photos at top: Duct sealing at a Portland-area home; a heat pump; installing new windows at Rachel Anne Apartments in Gresham