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Contractor Spotlight: Great NW Installations

Contractor Spotlight: Great NW Installations

While most plumbers default to selling standard water heaters, Great Northwest Installations takes a more forward-thinking approach. Instead of encouraging customers to replace a water heater with a standard tank when their water heater fails, Great Northwest’s...

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Contractor Spotlight: Sure Flame, LLC

Contractor Spotlight: Sure Flame, LLC

When Paul Bennet co-founded Sure Flame, LLC in 2019, his mission was to bring friendly, cost-effective fireplace repair and HVAC services to his hometown of Scappoose, OR, and the nearby Portland Metro Area. Sure Flame grew quickly by responding to families and...

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Weatherization Day is Oct. 30!

Weatherization Day is Oct. 30!

Weatherization Day is coming up and we’re here to help you make the most of it. Weatherization Day celebrates the Weatherization Assistance Program which helps low-income households reduce energy costs while making their homes more durable and energy efficient. At...

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Contractor Spotlight: Stutzman Services, Inc.

Contractor Spotlight: Stutzman Services, Inc.

Stutzman Services is dedicated to shaping the future of the water industry, and serves the plumbing, well-water and landscaping needs across Oregon’s central Willamette Valley. With nearly 50 team members, Stutzman Services provides exceptional service with a...

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Contractor Spotlight: Toad’s Plumbing

Contractor Spotlight: Toad’s Plumbing

Tyler Redinger set out to start his own plumbing company, Toad’s Plumbing, in April 2021, with 13 years of experience under his belt and the goal of making his customers happy.  Energy efficiency plays a big role when it comes to making Toad’s customers happy. “I...

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Utility Spotlight: Umatilla Electric Cooperative

Utility Spotlight: Umatilla Electric Cooperative

Umatilla Electric Cooperative, or UEC, has been selling energy and serving its member-owners in the Columbia Basin and Blue Mountain country of Northeastern Oregon since 1937. Today, UEC serves about 8,697 members and 14,497 meters.

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Comfort Ready Home Contractor Spotlight – Cisco and Sons

Comfort Ready Home Contractor Spotlight – Cisco and Sons

When Cisco Narez began his insulation business, he had more than 30 years of experience under his belt and two green employees ready to pitch in — his sons Francisco and Juan — who spent their first year learning the ins and outs of the business. The key to Cisco and...

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Cash-in With the Greener Water Heater Promotion

Cash-in With the Greener Water Heater Promotion

Water heater installers, take note! This summer, each heat pump water heater you install could put extra cash in your wallet. From May 10 to Aug. 31, contractors who participate in the Greener Water Heater promotion will earn up to $400 for each qualifying heat pump...

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Benefits of Joining Comfort Ready Home

Benefits of Joining Comfort Ready Home

As a weatherization, HVAC or high-efficiency water-heating contractor, you are a go-to resource for homeowners who want to make improvements that increase the comfort of their homes and help them save on utility bills. Expanding your knowledge and honing your...

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Welcome to Comfort Ready Home

Welcome to Comfort Ready Home

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Comfort Ready Home, a new partnership between Northwest utilities and Bonneville Power Administration, that’s all about affordable home energy-efficiency upgrades.

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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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