For Trade Allies

For Trade Allies

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Trade Allies are industry partners who directly support Atlantic City Electric business customers in achieving their energy efficiency goals. Trade Allies assist in a variety of projects, including retrofits, end-of-life equipment replacements, tune-ups of existing equipment, and much more.

Our Trade Ally Network includes:

  • Equipment suppliers
  • General or installation contractors
  • Energy service companies (ESCOs)
  • Engineering/design/architectural firms
  • Energy management consultants

Trade Allies can also submit applications for incentives on behalf of Atlantic City Electric business customers, and may perform the work associated with the installation or tune-up.

Many of our programs require Trade Allies to be approved prior to submitting applications for incentives or performing installations. This ensures our customers receive exceptional quality services and products from reputable contractors and distributors.

Are You Required to Be an Approved Trade Ally?

 Required
Direct InstallYes
Prescriptive and CustomOptional
HVAC Tune-upOptional
Building Tune-upOptional
Monitoring-Based Commissioning (MBCx)Yes
Retro-Based Commissioning (RCx)Yes
Engineered SolutionsTier 1 Required, Tier 2 Optional
Instant DiscountRequires program distributor

Benefits of Becoming an Approved Trade Ally

  • Ability to participate in Atlantic City Electric energy efficiency programs and obtain incentives for our mutual customers
  • Opportunities to attract new business or increase project scope
  • Opportunity to list your business information in the Trade Ally Directory
  • Invitations to Trade Ally-only industry trainings or events
  • Program communications to stay current on program updates and training opportunities
  • Annual recognition event for top performing Trade Allies which is shared on social media outlets
  • Ability to co-brand with pre-approved marketing materials and to enhance your customer proposals
  • Program outreach support for customer meetings and application support
  • A dedicated Trade Ally portal with tools and resources to assist your business

How to Become an Approved Trade Ally

If you are interested in becoming a Trade Ally, please submit your online applications or view the requirements for each program below.

Additional Requirements:

  • All Trade Allies, regardless of program, must attend the regularly scheduled meetings to stay in good standing.
  • All Trade Allies must sign new agreements at the start of each triennium or if there is an update.
  • Trade Allies from Triennium 1 (T1) who did not reapply for Triennium 2 (T2) only need to submit new agreements for the new triennium. There is no expiration date on the approvals.
  • All Trade Allies must remain active in the program by submitting online applications (OLAs).