SOS America’s certified minority division, SOS Kendu, has officially been named a Solar & Storage Trade Ally of the Energy Trust of Oregon. This elite designation, combined with our established history as an LED Lighting Trade Ally through SOS NetZero, solidifies our position as the region’s premier end-to-end partner for utility-subsidized smart infrastructure.
About the Energy Trust of Oregon
Since 2002, Energy Trust has been helping people in Oregon and Southwest Washington live better through energy savings and clean energy solutions. As a nonprofit funded through customer utility bills, they don’t answer to shareholders or make decisions based on the bottom line. Their focus is on helping communities improve lives today while creating a sustainable future for generations to come. Through their services and incentives, they help communities reduce energy costs in their homes, businesses, and organizations, and support utilities and communities in achieving their clean energy goals.
Innovation Meets Incentive
At SOS America, our mission has always been to provide “Innovative solutions for a smarter, sustainable future”. By securing Trade Ally status, we are taking a massive step toward making that future affordable today.
For years, our SOS NetZero division has served as a Trade Ally for high-efficiency LED lighting, helping commercial and industrial clients in Oregon drastically reduce their energy footprint through maximized rebates. Now, we are bringing that same level of financial expertise and utility-vetted quality to the residential and commercial solar sectors.
For our residential and commercial partners, this means the high-performance solar and battery storage systems showcased at our Technology Innovation Center now come with a significantly lower price tag as it has been for our LED Lighting solutions.
Why This Matters for Our Clients
- Exclusive Savings: Our clients can now stack federal incentives (up to 30%) with exclusive Energy Trust cash rebates available only through certified Trade Allies.
- Guaranteed Quality: This status isn’t just a badge—it’s a promise. Every installation undergoes rigorous third-party verification to ensure it meets the highest standards of the Oregon energy grid.
- Simplified Execution: We handle the “red tape.” From incentive applications to technical design, SOS manages the paperwork so our clients can focus on their own operations.
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The SOS Kendu Advantage
As our Certified Minority Division, SOS Kendu is uniquely positioned to lead this charge. This new certification enhances our ability to win municipal bids and government contracts that prioritize diversity and proven technical excellence.
By integrating these financial incentives into our broader ecosystem—alongside smart streetlights and EV charging—we are providing a “bundled” value proposition that is unique in the trillion-dollar Smart City market.
Ready to upgrade your infrastructure? Visit us at our Technology Innovation Center to see these systems in action and get a custom quote including your exclusive Energy Trust incentives, or click HERE to schedule a free discovery session.
Written by Patrice Tsague – CEO of SOS America
