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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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Women-Owned Business Spotlight: Total Quality Air

Women-Owned Business Spotlight: Total Quality Air

For years, Rosie Garcia’s husband, Carlos, worked for HVAC businesses and spent stretches on the road away from the family. Eventually, the pair decided to venture out on their own and started Total Quality Air in Pasco, WA. They moved into a tiny office building with...

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Outreach Specialist Spotlight: John Heflin

Outreach Specialist Spotlight: John Heflin

When John Heflin landed his first job as a Comfort Specialist at an HVAC company, he quickly became hooked on helping homeowners save money and solve home comfort problems. Now, as a Comfort Ready Home Outreach Specialist, Heflin is helping connect distributors and...

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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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