Solutions for Business Trade Allies are contractors, engineers, ESCOs, architects and consultants who have been educated on the Program and have agreed to follow the program’s rules and processes. Trade Allies are important outreach partners. They help businesses learn about our energy efficiency programs and incentives.
Looking for a Trade Ally? Use the “Trade Allies” menu to search by a specific industry category or scan a master list of Trade Allies, in alphabetical order by company name. [Download PDF 40kB]
What do Trade Allies think about the program? One lighting contractor said, “The APS incentives have really opened up the market. They help owners reduce the upfront investment.” An equipment supplier noted, “The APS incentives are really attractive. I can't imagine why a business wouldn't want to do this.“
Trade Allies qualify for discounted registration fees for Solutions for Business workshops and have access to program marketing tools. If you are interested in becoming a Trade Ally, contact us at (866) 277-5605 or e-mail APS.solutionsforbusiness@kema.com.
Upcoming Trade Ally Events:
Stay tuned for updates.
New Tools for Trade Allies
Application Tools
Marketing Tools
Data Center Energy Efficiency Tools
Trade Ally Sales Training & Financing Workshop: June 3rd, 2010
Download the presentations from the Sales Training & Financing Workshop.
Financing Option presentation
Find out about the new partnership between APS and National Bank of Arizona to offer financing for qualifying customers.
Sales Training
Energy efficiency industry expert Dean Laube shares his insights on selling energy efficiency.
Program Updates
As of June 1st, 2010, the Solutions for Business program has made several important changes to incentive levels. Keep up to date by downloading this presentation.
Trade Ally Boot Camp: November 5th, 2009
Download the presentations from the Boot Camp.
What a Difference an “H“ Makes
Michele Negley reviews common electricity concepts and terms. These building blocks will help trade allies understand the factors that influence energy costs and savings calculations.
Power of Information
Cody Graves highlights the Energy Information Service and connects its value to the services provided by trade allies.
Time Wasters: Avoiding Common Problems
Bill Biesemeyer reveals common errors and omissions that slow down the application process. These tips will help trade allies to prepare incentive applications that sail through review. Bill touches on the “TRC” and highlights the deal/no deal issues.
Selling Energy Efficiency
How can energy efficiency compete? Jennifer Rivera highlights the value of efficiency, how it relates to renewable energy solutions and suggests techniques for pitching energy efficiency.
Lighting Solutions Break-Out Presentation
Michele Negley and Ian Hamilton present program lighting measures and give tips and information to speed the application process.
HVAC Solutions Break-Out Presentation
Ed Walsh and Tarek Salameh give the ins and outs of program HVAC incentives and give tips on submitting successful applications. Learn to navigate the alphabet soup (EER, IPLV, SEER, and COP) and when to go Custom.
Custom Solutions Break-Out Session
Bill Biesemeyer and Joe Fernandi break down the Custom application process; what measures fit, what's required and how an incentive is calculated. Common examples of Custom projects are reviewed, as well as tips for speeding up the application process. |