We are now a proud member of the Northwest Trade Ally Network. As a trade ally, we’ll be able to work with utility companies to get you the greatest savings possible on your energy-efficient lighting projects.

“The Northwest Trade Ally Network makes us aware of all the utility incentives available to our customers. Now, before we submit a proposal, the network will review it and make suggestions to help us increase savings for our customers,” says Forrest Hillyer, [P2]’s Northwest Regional Sales Manager.

Funded by Bonneville Power Administration, the Northwest Trade Ally Network keeps its members informed about regional utility incentive programs – the network partners with over 80 utility companies to offer incentives on energy-efficient lighting projects. The network also provides the latest news on energy-efficient lighting technologies and offers training workshops in different Northwestern cities each month.

“We act as a resource for contractors, distributors and manufacturers, helping them facilitate lighting projects and get as much savings as possible for their customers,” says Andy Gerde, a Northwest Trade Ally Network representative.

To ensure all trade allies are reliable, qualified partners, the Northwest Trade Ally Network checks references for each company applying to become a trade ally. Companies must provide at least three energy efficiency lighting projects where substantial energy savings has been achieved.

“When it comes to checking references, we’re very thorough. We don’t want to recommend a company that doesn’t have a reputation for quality work,” says Andy.

For more information about the Northwest Trade Ally Network, go to www.northwest-lighting.org.