Trade Ally Program
What is a Trade Ally?
A Trade Ally is a trusted contractor, installer, vendor, or service provider that works in partnership with a utility to support energy efficiency, demand response, or electrification programs. Trade Allies help educate customers, recommend and install eligible technologies, ensure work meets program standards, and assist with incentive or rebate processes.
Why become a Trade Ally?
- In-Person Program Training – Stay current with program requirements and best practices
- Direct Utility Contacts – Quick access to answers for utility-related questions
- Expert Support – Guidance from experienced energy efficiency professionals
- Program Updates – Regular notifications on new and existing incentive programs
- Free Website Listing – No-cost listing on RPU’s website to help promote your business
Become a Trade Ally Today!
What to do:
- Complete the Trade Ally Application Form.
- Email the completed form to the Trade Ally contacts listed at the bottom of this page.
- Once your form is received and approved, your business will be added to our Trade Ally Listing.
Starting a project and looking for an RPU Trade Ally to work with?
Find an RPU Trade Ally for your project by visiting the RPU Trade Ally Listing.
Upcoming Events
Trade Ally Commercial Customer Appreciate Luncheon – TBD
Have questions?
Reach out to a Trade Ally Team Member:
Shae Hanson – Commercial Coordinator Lydia Tate – Residential Support Specialist
shanson@rpu.org ltate@rpu.org
507-280-1618 507-280-1537
Contact Us
RPU Service Center
4000 East River Rd NE
Rochester, MN, 55906
Business Hours
RPU Service Center Lobby Hours:
Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm
RPU Customer Care by phone: 507-280-1500
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Report an Outage
Electric Outage: 507-280-9191
Water Outage: 8am-5pm:
507-280-1500
Water Outage: 5pm-8am:
507-280-9191