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Partnering for Success With Wattsmart® Trade Allies

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Important Updates from Rocky Mountain Power Wattsmart Business

As of April 1, 2025, Evergreen Energy Partners is now a primary implementer for Wattsmart® Business, and we’re here to support you!

We have some new resources and important updates to share. Learn how these changes will affect you:

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New enrollment. As trade ally network administration has moved, all agreements need to be renewed. We’ve streamlined the application process for those already on the program. Trade allies will have until May 30, 2025, to reapply without any gaps in benefits, including the listing on our Find-a-Trade-Ally search tool.

Here’s what to do:

  1. You will receive a separate email with a personalized code, once you have this code you can complete your enrollment application. Please complete your enrollment application within 30 days.
  2. Fill out the requested information on the enrollment link.
  3. Upload required documents:
      • Certificate of insurance
      • W-9
      • Business license
      • Contractors license
      • Direct Deposit ACH enrollment

    The form submission will update contact information on the customer website and enroll you for participation. Your renewal is complete!

     

    Meet your support team.

      • New Midstream implementer: Energy Solutions. Starting April 1, 2025, Energy Solutions will become the new implementer of the Wattsmart® Midstream program. While there are no equipment or incentives changes to the program, distributors must complete and sign a new participation agreement prior to submitting projects for payment. Distributors will receive resources and training on Energy Solutions’ application system, Iris. All claim applications for qualified equipment sold on or after January 1, 2025, will be accepted through Iris beginning April 1, 2025.
      • HVAC and other mechanical offerings. For those who participate in HVAC or other mechanical offerings with Wattsmart, you will have new points of contact with Evergreen Energy Partners for prescriptive and custom non-lighting measures. If you would like to participate, kW Engineering staff will be the representatives to support you. Aside from their in-person energy audits and site visits, feel free to reach out with any questions at WattsmartBusiness.com/Contacts.
      • Lighting-only offerings. Trade allies will continue to work with their current field specialists.
      • Whole building new construction/major renovation projects, please continue to work with jballance@resource-innovations.com
      • Enbridge Gas projects, please reach out to bgilchrist@resource-innovations.com.

    A return to “trade ally.” We are reinstating the term “trade ally” instead of “vendor.” It’s a small thing, but we feel it better represents our collaborative relationship with you.

    New Resources

    • Refreshed website. The Trade Ally website now contains valuable program information and updates. Check out the new content at the same online address: WattsmartBusiness.com.
    • Improved visibility. We have a new site and layout for the Find-a-Trade-Ally tool: WattsmartBusiness.com/FindATradeAlly
    • Coming soon! – New application portal. To ensure the quickest processing times and subsequent payments to you, we are working on a streamlined application process. Watch for further updates and trainings in the next couple of months.

    Better yet, come see us in person at our annual trainings:

    We’re happy to support you! Don’t hesitate to reach out to your outreach representative for support. For a full list of our contacts visit: WattsmartBusiness.com/Contacts.

    Program Updates – We Want Your Input

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    We remain interested in your feedback. The program will be holding sessions later in 2024 to hear your thoughts. If you would like to be included, please contact your outreach specialist to ensure you’re invited to one of these sessions.

    We know you’re busy, and submitting documentation and applying for incentives takes a few minutes. But it’s time well spent, because:

    • It’s valuable for your customer, your reputation and the environment.
    • It will get you in the habit of using the Lighting Tool and submitting documentation. Then, the next time there is a promotion like Wattsmart Madness, you’ll be ready!
    • You’re never left to do it alone; the Wattsmart Business outreach team is available to help you speak with customers, explain all aspects of the incentives and enter a Lighting Tool.

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    Together, we can offer options to help businesses save.

    New Talent on the Team

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    Meet Zach Jeffers, Outreach Specialist

    Zach joined the outreach team in December. His professional background is in the lighting/LED space. He has a degree in sustainability, with a renewable energy and technology focus from Arizona State University. Outside of work, he enjoys watching professional sports, playing golf and softball and hanging with his wife, two dogs and three cats.

    Next Up, Angela Hoang, Energy Engineer

    Angela has been working as an engineer on the team since November. Her professional experience includes working as an energy engineer for the past five years. She is a graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in biosystems engineering. Some of her favorite hobbies include practicing yoga, rock climbing, running and being a newlywed.

    Also, meet Molly Roth, Associate Marketing Manager

    Molly brings her marketing experience from sports teams and the restaurant industry. Molly has a bachelor’s degree in communications with an emphasis in public relations from Brigham Young University. When not working, she enjoys doing anything outdoors, especially in the summer. In addition, she is a foodie, with pizza and sushi being two of her favorite things to eat.

    Finally, there is Sebastian Zuniga, Data Analyst

    Sebastian, or Sebas (SeaBass), is our newest team member. He will use experience gained in customer success and global renewal management to help the team learn from collected data. Sebas attended Salt Lake Community College and is certified in Salesforce Sales Operations. He’s passionate about spending time with his loved ones, learning about world history, staying up on current events and watching NBA basketball.

    Charter Schools, Health Services and More Are Ready For Savings

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    Random cold-calling can be time-consuming. That is why the Wattsmart team has targeted specific businesses that may be unaware of the Wattsmart savings opportunities but could benefit from an upgrade.

    Summer is the perfect time to talk to local charter schools about energy efficiency opportunities. To support our vendors in this endeavor, postcards went out to Idaho and Wyoming charter schools in June. The message was that now is a good time to reduce operating costs.

    An additional group we mailed to recently is health services—doctors, dentists, physical therapists, laboratories, etc. Upgraded lighting can vastly improve patients’ experiences. Others we plan to contact include auto repair shops and eating/drinking establishments.

    Wattsmart has proactively reached out to these customer segments in an effort to generate leads for you, our vendors. After we identify an opportunity, the first question we ask a customer is if they have a preferred vendor. If they do not, we refer them to our Premium Vendor Network. It pays to be Premium!

    If you have existing customers that fall into these categories, now is a great time to reach out to them again to see what energy efficiency opportunities may exist. Below are links to the cards that were already sent. You can print them out and present them when you visit any of these businesses. Contact the Wattsmart Business team if you need support with this or any other program.

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    Featured Vendor – Codale Electric Supply

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    Congratulations to our Wattsmart Lighting Madness promotion winner, Codale Electric Supply, Inc. of Salt Lake City. Codale was founded in 1975 and has been a Wattsmart vendor for more than 15 years.

    They were the top finisher with 868,488 kWh in savings. For their efforts, they earned a $10,000 incentive and a personalized Rocky Mountain Power case study which will be included in an upcoming Wattsmart Wednesday segment on Fox13.

    Let us know if you think we should offer more promotions like this one by taking our brief, one-question survey in the email you received. 

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    Video: Start Your Savings With Engine Block Heater Controllers

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    Three Reasons Your Customers Will Appreciate You for Recommending a Smart Engine Block Heater Controller

    In cold weather, your customers with diesel motors know that starting them up in the morning is a struggle. An engine block heater can help. But old-school timers on block heaters can overuse electricity because they aren’t smart enough to run only when needed.

     

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    1 – Save energy

    Newer, more efficient smart engine block controllers are superior to older block heater timers because they use variables such as ambient temperature to know when to operate. This helps  reduce block engine warmer run times. When setting preheat times using a block timer alone, one must plan for the worst-case scenario. But smart controllers dynamically adjust schedules for optimal efficiency.  

    2 – Save time

    Smart engine block controllers are easy to install and program. After that is done, less daily labor is needed.

    3 – Save money

    Energy savings come from not running equipment longer than necessary or when it’s not needed. More savings come from a $125  incentive* available for products found on the qualified product list.

    Energy savings come from not running equipment longer than necessary or when it’s not needed. More savings come from a $125  incentive* available for products found on the qualified product list.

    Watch this brief video that demonstrates a real-world situation. See how simple the installation is and which equipment can benefit from engine block heaters.

    Get started today. Contact your outreach specialist to connect your customers with an expert or to get questions answered.

    * Idaho Incentives    Utah Incentives, p7    Wyoming Incentives, p12

     

    Wattsmart Lighting Madness Winners 2024!

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    Codale Electric Supply was our first-place finisher in the Wattsmart Madness promotion!

    They earned:  

    • A $10,000 performance incentive for their effort.  
    • A personalized case study ad.
    • A feature on an upcoming segment of Rocky Mountain Power’s Wattsmart Wednesday on Fox 13!

    Congratulations!

    Additionally, congratulations to our semi-finalists. The runner-up was Lighting Maintenance & Service, Inc. (LMS).

    For finishing second, they earned

    • A $5,000 performance incentive.
    • A personalized case study ad.
    • A feature in an upcoming Rocky Mountain Power social media post.

    In third place was DiVi Energy, LLC, and in fourth place, Conserve-A-Watt Lighting. Both will receive

    • A $2,500 performance incentive.
    • A personalized case study ad.

     

    Thank you to all our vendors who participated and helped their customers save energy through incentives.

    Recap of a Successful Casper, Wyoming 2024 Training

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    This year, we kicked off our annual Wattsmart Business vendor training in Casper, Wyoming, where we connected with local vendors to discuss program changes. This included incentives for lighting and non-lighting, as well as new measures available in the state.

    We took vendors deep into the lighting world through our ‘ANLC (or advanced network lighting controls) Escape Room.’ This fun activity covered various control strategies, such as dimming, occupancy sensing, high-end trimming, etc., amongst other key items in NLC (networked lighting controls) to solve the puzzle.

    Throughout the event, there were raffles, giveaways, and, of course, great food!

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    Utah Training Event

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    Look for an email invitation to our annual 2025 Wattsmart Business and Wattsmart Homes Vendor event in Sandy, Utah, on April 30, 2025, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  

    The goal of this event is for you to come away saying, “Wow, I learned some good stuff.” We will share the agenda soon. In the meantime, know that:

    • It will be an interactive, expo-style event again.
    • New this year, you can consult with our marketing experts for promotional tips about how to grow your business and reputation.
    • You’ll learn about available Wattsmart Business incentives. 
    • We will review the 2025 Utah program changes.  
    • We can discuss and ask questions about current trends and technologies in today’s energy-saving market. 
    • You should enjoy breakfast.
    • Plan on taking home some fun and useful gifts! 
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    Emily Donohue, Energy Efficiency Engineer 

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    As an energy efficiency engineer, Emily focuses on measure development and technical review for residential and commercial spaces in the Pacific Northwest.  

    Before joining Evergreen in 2024, she was the lead engineer at DNV servicing ─ the DTE Commercial and Industrial program. In this role, she provided technical leadership, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, which resulted in the high-performance delivery of 4,000+ energy efficiency projects annually. Additionally, Emily conducted detailed data analysis using regression models and the International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol (IPMVP) framework to validate energy savings across various commercial and industrial projects.  

    Emily received her bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Michigan State University (Go Green) and her master’s degree in sustainable energy engineering from Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland. Obtaining her master’s degree from Ireland allowed her to live overseas for three years and travel around Europe. Emily enjoys spending time hiking and being outdoors in Michigan’s short summers. She has a rescue cat named Socks, who is the love of her life. Emily is pictured here with her partner, Cathal, on a trip to Paris, France.   

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