For Contractors

Interested in becoming a member of RePower's Trade Ally Network?

RePower has established a network of skilled energy-efficiency contractors to serve the Island community. Contractors interested in becoming a trade ally should review and complete the documents below and submit to Seth Kolodziejski, trade ally manager, at seth.kolo@csgrp.com or 206.866.0218.

RePower forms

• RePower Trade Ally Participation Agreement
• RePower Trade Ally Grant Reporting Template
• $3,500 Whole House Energy Upgrade Incentive Application
• RePower Reward Incentive Application
• Whole House Air Sealing Incentive Application
• RePower Oil, Propane and Wood Incentive Application

RePower resources

• RePower marketing and program materials
• RePower Trade Ally Problem Response Procedure
• 2012 RePower Weatherization Specifications Manual
• RePower Trade Ally Quality Control Policies and Procedures
• Watch these short videos of RePower guidelines for energy efficiency measures and installations:
  • Side attic insulation
  • Post and beam insulation
  • Knee-wall insulation
  • Dense-pack wall insulation

Regional building science resources

• Home Performance Washington: Residential energy professionals focused on the whole house approach to upgrading homes.
• Northwest Ecobuilding Guild: A community of builders, designers, suppliers, homeowners, and partners concerned with ecological building in the Pacific Northwest.

National building science resources

• Affordable Comfort Inc: A national nonprofit organization focused on providing information, education and best practices in Home Performance and weatherization.
• Building Performance Institute (BPI): A leading developer of technical standards for Home Performance and weatherization work recognized across North America.
• Efficiency First: Efficiency First unites the Home Performance workforce, building product manufacturers and related businesses and organizations on issues of global warming and energy costs.
• ENERGY STARŪ: A joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy aimed at increasing the use of energy-efficient products and practices.
• Everblue: A national training organization for BPI Certification, Residential Network (RESNET) Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Rater, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional, Solar & Wind Professional, Carbon Accounting Manager, and more.

Diagnostic Equipment Discounts

RePower trade allies will receive a 50% discount on diagnostic equipment including blower door systems, duct blaster systems, and infrared cameras purchased from Retrotec and Minneapolis Blower Door. Equipment discounts are available on a first come, first serve. Trade allies are eligible for a maximum of two sets of discounted equipment per contractor. Discounts on infrared cameras are limited to models less than $4,000 (i.e. Flir I7, E30bx, and E40BX).

Retrotec Order Form

The Energy Conservatory Order Form

Keep checking our website for Trade Ally Network updates and information.