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Distributor membership

Be part of the Alliance of Energy Professionals

Alliance members are recognized experts in energy solutions, and they're knowledgeable about BC Hydro programs and incentives.

If you work in commercial and industrial settings, you can become an Alliance member to help your business customers apply for incentives.

Benefits

  • Get recognition and exposure through BC Hydro
  • Help your customers apply for program incentives
  • Get BC Hydro program support and program updates
  • Receive commercial and industrial customer referrals from BC Hydro
  • Attend education, program and networking events
  • Receive industry updates
     

Apply for membership

To become a member of the Alliance you'll need to provide business and technical credentials.

Application checklist: requirements and documents

  • A B.C. business license (BC Registry or local jurisdiction), valid for at least two years prior to application, and a GST number. The license(s) must be active in all jurisdictions served by the applicant.
  • A WorkSafeBC registration number and good standing with the agency.
  • Five customer references (three for energy management projects).
  • One-year limited warranty for customers on all parts, full service and support for customers and businesses for approved lighting technologies, proof of sufficient stock of listed products.
  • Proof of a general liability insurance policy of not less than $2 million, with BC Hydro named as an additional insured.
     

Steps to becoming an Alliance member

  1. Fill out and submit the online application form.
  2. We review your application. We'll acknowledge receipt of your application within two weeks and outline the next steps which will include a request for required support documentation.
  3. After careful review and approval, we'll send you an Alliance agreement for your signature along with the schedule of services you're qualified for. Your application isn't complete until we've received the required documentation and a signed agreement.
  4. We approve your application. Once we've received your signed Alliance agreement, we'll provide you with onboarding information and your Alliance ID. Your customers will need your Alliance ID to apply for incentives.
     


 

Before you proceed, please ensure you have 1) Certificate of insurance 2) Five references 3) Five years of experience promoting and selling energy management equipment