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 Rebates for Multifamily Projects

This video breaks down how property owners and managers of multifamily buildings can save big with energy efficiency upgrades—and unlock custom rebate options tailored to their property’s unique needs. Take a tour of a successful real world project in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, where an apartment building upgraded their heating and cooling, windows, and central water heating systems.

Related: Resources for landlords and property owners

Living in Comfort With a Cold Climate Heat Pump

When a multigenerational family living in the mountains between Washington and Idaho decided it was time for a new heating system, they knew they would need something that works even in very cold temperatures. Hear about why they chose a cold climate heat pump — and how its reliable heating and cooling has been a game-changer.

Green Home Upgrades: Planning for Energy Efficiency

People everywhere are looking to make home energy upgrades in order to save money and boost comfort, but many don’t know where to start. Where are the opportunities to make the biggest impact? What are the best ways to use rebates and incentives?

This video is all about helping homeowners understand their home so they can plan their next project, work with contractors and take advantage utility rebates and federal incentives.

Related: Resources for homeowners

Digging Into the Benefits of Ground Source Heat Pumps

What makes ground source heat pumps an underground force to be reckoned with?
Also known as geothermal heat pumps, these fantastic systems use the Earth’s consistent temperature to achieve the highest efficiencies while delivering comfort in the coldest conditions. Learn how ground source heat pumps work, what scenarios are best for installation, and more about rebates that help you get them installed.