Comfort Ready Home Blog
Energy-efficient residential insulation, windows, HVAC and high-efficiency water heating resources for contractors and utilities.
Contractor Spotlight: Elite Comfort Systems
Defined by Core Values Elite Comfort Systems in Idaho Falls, Idaho, is a growing company. Their success stems from professionalism and personalized attention, with a priority on preventing HVAC issues with top-notch maintenance services—a combination of skills that...
NEEA Hot Water Innovation Prize
Midea’s split-system heat pump water heater concept wins Hot Water Innovation Prize Big innovation for small spaces Midea has won the NEEA-led Hot Water Innovation Prize for its compact split-system heat pump water heater concept. The design pairs a small indoor tank...
Contractor Spotlight: Petersen Plumbing
Generations of Service The Petersen family has been rooted in the Eugene/Springfield, Oregon, area for nearly 140 years, and Petersen Plumbing is proud to be a fourth-generation business. Bernard Petersen is at the helm, working alongside his wife, brothers, sons, and...
Contractor Spotlight: 509 Energy
Left to right: Cong Nguyen, Todd Williams, Justin Crider, Nate Lynn. An Inclusive Approach Todd Williams, Owner of 509Energy, views his service to customers and HVAC equipment through a special lens. This outlook has been shaped by his years of quality assurance...
Contractor Spotlight: EcoView Windows & Doors Northwest
Craftsmanship and Care The team at EcoView Windows & Doors Northwest takes pride in doing the job right from start to finish. In fact, that’s how the business began. “Our owner, Brian, worked in the window industry for years and wanted to give customers a true...
Contractor Spotlight: Product Air
Integrity is Good for Business Product Air is a fast-growing residential HVAC company built around education, integrity, and genuine customer connection. Led by brothers Sergey and Eli, the company has scaled from 5 to 25 employees in just two years. Product Air began...
Contractor Spotlight: Right Now Plumbing and Heating
Building a Legacy of Excellence in Montana’s Trades After seven successful years in business, Right Now Plumbing and Heating has established itself as a trusted multi-generational family enterprise in the Missoula area. With owner Joe at the helm and his son Dillon...
Contractor Spotlight: Total Comfort Weatherization’s 50 Years as a Full Service Go-to for Energy Efficiency
Celebrating 50 years of Great Service Originally started in 1975 by Jerry Page, Total Comfort Weatherization was created with the vision of insulating every wall in the Mid-Willamette Valley. Total Comfort representative Jeremy Anderson recalls the story, “Back then,...
Checking in on the Comfort Ready Home YouTube Channel
BPA’s Comfort Ready Home (CRH) program has been adding new videos to the CRH YouTube channel that demonstrate practical ways to make homes in the Northwest more comfortable and energy efficient. Here are some recent highlights: Boost Energy Efficiency & Maximize...
Contractor Spotlight: Columbia River Plumbing’s Commitment to Service and Community
Tanner and Desiree Lindstrom are the dynamic duo at the helm of Kennewick-based Columbia River Plumbing. Together, they bring a perfect blend of diverse and complementary skills to their business: Tanner is a seasoned plumber with over 29 years of experience and...
Celebrate Weatherization Day: Four Ways to Make Your Home More Comfortable and Save on Utility Bills
Every year on October 30th, we celebrate Weatherization Day and raise awareness about the importance of making homes more energy efficient and comfortable. Weatherization Day highlights the success of the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), which has been helping...
Field Specialist Spotlight: New to the Team in 2024
With more Northwest utilities and contractors prioritizing home energy efficiency and weatherization, the Comfort Ready Home field team has made adjustments to bolster support throughout the region. Three Field Specialists, Aaron Lazelle, Colton Taxdahl, and Miesha...
Connect with a Field Specialist for customized support
A Comfort Ready Home Field Specialist in your region can provide assistance with outreach and technical support for the latest weatherization, HVAC and water heating technologies. Your Field Specialist can also connect you with information about local utility incentive programs and help you work with your residential customers to save energy.
