Efficiency First Membership Benefits
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Online Job Board
The Efficiency First Job Board lists current employment opportunities in all aspects of the Home Performance industry, including openings for energy auditors, field technicians and administrative staff. There is no charge for job seekers to view listings or post profiles and resumes. Employers who wish to post job openings must be current members of Efficiency First. Check it out at jobs.efficiencyfirst.org.
Exclusive Webinars for Efficiency First Members
Efficiency First Webinars for members on topics ranging from financing and marketing to BPI accreditation processes.
Electric & Gas Industries Association membership
As an Efficiency First member, you qualify for a $55 discount on a first-year membership in the Electric & Gas Industries Association with access to these specially-negotiated member benefits and more:
- Business Insurance Program Discounts from Wells Fargo Insurance Services. Save an average of 10-15% on annual insurance premiums.
- Employee Benefit Program Discounts from Wells Fargo Insurance Services. Benefit programs include: medical, dental and life insurance
- Payroll Processing & Tax Compliance Program Discounts from ADP. Free first month and 22% discount thereafter on payroll processing services with implementation fee waived for members with less than 100 employees.
- Collections and Debt Recovery Program Discounts from Transworld Systems. You receive 100% of all funds collected by this agency on your behalf at discounted rates with: real-time reporting, complete control, and diplomatic approach for customer retention with collected monies paid directly to you by your customers.
Give Something Back
Give Something Back is a certified green business that donates over half our profits to nonprofits. We make office supplies fun and fulfilling, offering the best in low-priced, environmentally-friendly products for your office and lunchroom.
- We offer prices 5-15% lower than the national chains.
Registration Discount for ACI Regional and National Conferences
ACI National Conference: Baltimore, March 2011
Efficiency First members receive a discount of: $50 off early-bird registration and $150 off regular registration. Log in to view the discount code.
For more information about the conference please visit www.acinational.org
ACI Regional Conferences
Efficiency First members also receive a $50 discount on ACI regional conference registration.
Energy Conservation Institute
The Energy Conservation Institute provides training courses and tools for Home Performance companies. Efficiency First members receive:
- 5% off MSRP prices for tools and equipment.
- 10% off prices for training courses.
Treat Software from Performance Systems Development
Performance Systems Development is offering Efficiency First members a discount on Treat Software (Targeted Retrofit Energy Analysis Tool), the industry leader in building comprehensive models of a home's energy use.
- 10% off MSRP of Treat single family or multifamily software..
TruTech Tools
TruTech Tools, LTD, your one stop shop for energy audit test equipment, is pleased to offer the following benefits exclusively to Efficiency First members:
- An automatic 3% discount to Efficiency First members off the best price for ALL products on TruTechTools.com, once a simple application is filled out.
- FREE ANNUAL addition of $75 worth of TruTechTools Rewards Points to customer account (occurs on subsequent anniversaries of first purchase)
- FREE unlimited telephone & video tech support including documentation, videos etc.
- An automatic invitation to annual Private Sale Days at TruTechTools
- Automatic VIP Order handling, Efficiency First member orders get shipped first
- 5% discount off of product service preformed at TruTech Tools (eg. Calibrations, repairs, as available)
Marketing Services
EF Marketing Resources for Member Companies
Customizable resources from the Efficiency First National Marketing Working for member companies to use. Including:
- Home Performance brochure -- print and HTML versions-- explaining building science and the whole house approach
- Home Performance PowerPoint presentation to deliver to community groups
- Sample customer case studies to help you show off your work
Energy Circle / Energy Circle PRO
Energy Circle PRO is a complete web and marketing platform designed specifically to help independent energy efficiency professionals grow their businesses. The platform consists of the following features:
- Optimized, professionally designed, easy-to-manage website--over which you have full control--delivered to you in a matter of days
- Content libraries stocked with home performance-specific copy, images and video
- Unique marketing services and features to help drive lead generation, conversion and retention--Internet marketing; SEO review; newsletter service; unique password protected portal pages for each of your customers; unlimited landing pages and eCommerce stores
Visit our WEBSITE to learn more about the platform and our special offer for Efficiency First members.
EnergySavvy.com
EnergySavvy.com is a trusted source for high-quality home energy job referrals. Efficiency First members get a 50% discount on EnergySavvy.com activation fees. Visit http://www.energysavvy.com/login/efficiencyfirst to learn more and activate your account.
Right Brain Branding
Right Brain Branding provides Efficiency First members with a free web review. Contact 919-883-4355 for more information.
Warm Thoughts Communications
As the nation’s premier home performance marketing company, Warm Thoughts is pleased to offer special benefits to Efficiency First members. Sign on with us to help you generate more leads, close more sales, and improve your marketing and communication capabilities, and you’ll receive:
- 10% off on creative services for all projects for 12 months
- A FREE 1-Hour Marketing Strategy Consultation
- A FREE 20-point website grading analysis
To get started and to review how we can support your home performance efforts, visit www.warmthoughts.com or call us at 201-330-9276 today!
Home Energy Magazine
Efficiency First members receive a $20 discount on print or online subscriptions of Home Energy Magazine.
Green Builder magazine
10% discount for Efficiency First members. Green Builder magazine is the building industry's leading magazine focused on green building and sustainable development. Green Builder offers practical, cost-effective information to a community of the most advanced building professionals across the country. The magazine's nationally award-winning editorial team blends top-quality visionary content with sophisticated design to generate an unforgettable publication that addresses the most important issues of our time. For more information, visit www.greenbuildermag.com.
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