How to Become a Trade Ally

Steps to Become a Trade Ally for:

Business Rebates

1. Review the sample Trade Ally Application to understand program requirements.
2. Email your interest to participate to BusinessRebates@oppd.com. This will start the process to become a Trade Ally.
3. An OPPD representative will reach out to you. They will provide a link to the required rebate program training modules and assessment.
4. Complete the module(s).
5. Take the assessment (a score of 80% or higher is required on the assessment to move forward in the process).
6. Email a copy (screenshot) of your assessment score showing 80% (or higher) to BusinessRebates@oppd.com. Once received, a copy of the current year Trade Ally Application will be sent back to you.
7. Complete, sign and return the current year Trade Ally Application to BusinessRebates@oppd.com.
8. Once the completed Trade Ally Application is received, an account will be created for you.
9. Receive notification by OPPD of your acceptance into the program. This will include a link with instructions and steps to activate your account and choose a password.
10. Start entering rebates on behalf of your customers.
    
    NOTE: If you intend to submit rebates for custom projects, you must complete a Custom Request for Information (RFI). An OPPD representative will walk you through that more in-depth process after understanding your interest in that rebate type.

Solar Rebates

Contractors must meet the following requirements in order to apply to be an OPPD COG Trade Ally:

• Have a local, physical commercial office where OPPD and customers can visit
• Be in business for at least 12 months under the same corporate name
• Have submitted at least two COG interconnection applications through OPPD within the last 12 months
• Have an active NABCEP solar installer license OR have systems designed by a NABCEP certified designer
• Have liability and workers compensation insurance and provide proof of insurance

1. Contractors who meet these requirements can apply to become a Trade Ally by completing this form.
2. OPPD will review the application and contact you if additional information is needed.
3. After all requirements are met and all required documents are provided, the prospective Trade Ally evaluation period begins.
   • The evaluation period lasts a minimum of 6 months and requires a minimum of 3 additional COG interconnections through OPPD
   • During this time, OPPD will routinely survey mutual customers to ensure the information being provided is fair, complete, and accurate
   • Contractors who regularly violate the terms of the Trade Ally Agreement will be denied participation in the Trade Ally program
4. Contractor is admitted to the Trade Ally program and may begin applying for rebates on behalf of customers.