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Contractor Spotlight: Right Now Plumbing and Heating

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...

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Checking in on the Comfort Ready Home YouTube Channel

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...

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Field Specialist Spotlight: New to the Team in 2024

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...

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Contractor Spotlight – Peak Heat Pumps

Contractor Spotlight – Peak Heat Pumps

Who They ArePeak Heat Pumps & Electric is a woman-owned and family-operated team serving Corvallis, OR, and the surrounding Mid-Willamette Valley. At the helm are Gretchen and Brian, a husband-and-wife duo who bring years of expertise and a dedication to comfort...

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Mike Hughes: A Lifelong Connection to Energy

Mike Hughes: A Lifelong Connection to Energy

Comfort Ready Home’s Field Team Manager, Mike Hughes, grew up learning about energy. With his father working as an energy educator for Eugene Water & Electric Board in Oregon, Mike’s path was paved with lessons in conservation and innovation. Soon, he found...

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Women-Owned Business Spotlight: Energy Exteriors NW

Women-Owned Business Spotlight: Energy Exteriors NW

A Business Built on Trust Erin Ennis’s journey into owning her own business was serendipitous. She stumbled into the construction industry while seeking opportunities to enhance her own home; with her background in sales and entrepreneurship, she was able to turn her...

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Women-Owned Business Spotlight: The Heat Pump Store

Women-Owned Business Spotlight: The Heat Pump Store

For over 13 years, Sarah Moscatello has owned and operated The Heat Pump Store, one of the premier HVAC companies in the Pacific Northwest. Headquartered in Northeast Portland, and with locations up and down the Willamette Valley, her business has long specialized in...

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Mike Stothers and the Craft of Energy Efficiency

Mike Stothers and the Craft of Energy Efficiency

Since the 1990s, Mike Stothers has been interested in the intersection of energy efficiency and architecture. In his years working as a carpenter, he developed an eye for detail and an appreciation for the craftmanship of a beautiful house. He also understood that...

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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.

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