360-891-2002 6603 N.E. 137th Ave. Vancouver, WA 98682 Licensed, Bonded, Insured WA Contractors #: TRITEHI952LL OR CCB #: 161426 Servicing All Brands 24 HOUR SERVICE HEAT PUMPS AIR CONDITIONING DUCTLESS HEAT PUMPS FURNACES GAS FIREPLACES www.tri-techheating.com CH522489 The NW Ductless Heat Pump Project, an initiative of the Northwest Energy Eficien- cy Alliance, recently honored Entek Corporation with the Marketing Excellence award. This award recognizes in- stallers who demonstrate out- standing performance in cus- tomer education efforts to raise awareness of the beneits of ductless heating and cooling systems. Entek provides ser- vices to customers of Clark Pub- lic Utilities and Cowlitz PUD in Washington state; both utilities help support the NW Ductless Heat Pump Project. “It is our pleasure to honor Entek for their impressive ef- forts in helping customers un- derstand the many advantages of ductless systems,” said Du- Wayne Dunham, energy coun- selor for Clark Public Utili- ties. “They are providing local homeowners with excellent service, increased comfort and decreased heating bills.” Typically installed in less than a day, highly eficient duct- less systems can serve a home’s primary heating and cooling needs. Convenient, quiet and controlled by remote, these systems evenly heat rooms at a fraction of the cost of ineficient baseboards, wall heaters and electric furnaces. Upgrading to a ductless system can reduce electric heating costs by 25 to 50 percent, saving homeowners money for the long term. Entek has increased busi- ness through customer educa- tion and marketing outreach by highlighting the rewards of ductless technology. “Working with Clark Public Utilities, Cowlitz PUD and the NW Ductless Heat Pump Proj- ect, we’ve been able to meet the needs of more homeowners by offering and promoting duct- less systems,” said Allan Shero, company president. “Customers appreciate the added comfort and lower energy bills, and our ield professionals appreciate how easy they are to install. It’s been a pleasure to work collab- oratively to increase awareness throughout our local market.” Ductless systems are surg- ing in popularity, thanks in part to Northwest utilities collabo- rating as members of the NW Ductless Heat Pump Project to bring this product to the North- west market. These efforts have led to the installation of more than 71,000 units in Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washing- ton for a savings of 248,500,000 kWh—enough electricity to power nearly 23,000 homes for an entire year. “We are proud to work with local installers like Entek who are dedicated to promoting the widespread adoption of ductless systems through high-proile marketing and education,” said Eugene Rosolie, conservation manager for Cowlitz PUD. “We know that the utilities and in- stallers, together with the NW Ductless Heat Pump Project, have made a difference in edu- cating homeowners on why this proven technology helps cus- tomers enjoy increased eficien- cy and comfort.” Area homeowners can vis- it www.ENTEKhvac.com to discover more about ductless heating and cooling systems, and contact ENTEK to identi- fy available incentives in your area. Clark Public Utilities is a customer-owned public utility that provides electric service to more than 185,000 customers throughout Clark County. Visit www.clarkpublicutilities.com/ index.cfm/your-home/heat- ing-and-cooling/electric-heat- ing-systems/ductless-heat- pump-program/ to learn about Clark Public Utilities’ ductless heat pump program. Cowlitz PUD, founded in 1936, is a Public Utility Dis- trict located in Longview. It serves 48,500 electric cus- tomers in Cowlitz County. Visit www.cowlitzpud.org/ heat_pumps.php to learn about ductless system rebates offered by Cowlitz PUD. The Northwest Ductless Heat Pump Project is an initia- tive of the Northwest Energy Eficiency Alliance (NEEA), an alliance of more than 100 Northwest utilities and energy eficiency organizations work- ing on behalf of more than 13 million energy consumers. NEEA leverages its regional partnerships to effect market transformation by accelerating the adoption of energy-eficient products, services and practices. Since 1997, NEEA and its part- ners – including Avista Utilities, Bonneville Power Administra- tion, Chelan County PUD, Clark Public Utilities, Cowlitz PUD, Eugene Water & Electric Board, Energy Trust of Oregon, Idaho Power, NorthWestern Energy, Paciic Power, Puget Sound En- ergy, Seattle City Light, Sno- homish County Public Utilities, and Tacoma Power – have saved enough energy to power more than 600,000 homes each year. For more information, go to www.neea.org. ered decks that lead seamlessly into the beautiful landscaping in the yard create an outdoor living space that can be enjoyed year round. “Combining their passion for the design of their new space with the desire to use the home for entertaining friends and family gatherings this space will be perfect for the way they live. Having host- ed family events, bible stud- ies, gardening groups, and the all the grand kids for years, this new design and addition- al space will take events that had always been enjoyable and make them spectacular.’’ For home address, go to www.remodeledhomestour. com. For more information on A.C.T. Builders, visit www.act- builders.org on the internet. C14 The Reflector JUNE 4, 2014 Window Cleaning Interior & Exterior Event Lighting We Can Provide Lights WINDOWS & EXTERIORS 360-553-9996 [email protected] CH519429 June 7th & 8th 10 am to 5 pm View 5 freshly remodeled projects throughout Clark County. Meet the Pros and explore the possibilities in technology, luxury and design! Tickets available at Columbia Credit Union branches or online at www.remodeledhomestour.com Sponsored by CH521926 Pre-Season A/C Tuneups Only $ 89! Reg. $119 CH522347 This is not a commitment to lend. Consumer Loan License NMLS-3240, CL-3240 Looking to Purchase, Reinance or Remodel? 360.836.5279 SALMON CREEK 360.314.4690 VANCOUVER 360.687.0538 BATTLE GROUND Call one of our Sr. Mortgage Specialists Today! Mortgage Your CH522330 Remodeled Continued from page C13 Entek Corporation wins Marketing Excellence Award Installer honored for introducing customers to the beneits of ductless heating and cooling systems BUILDERS performed a whole house renovation with an addition on this Battle Ground-area home, one of ive on this year’s Clark County Remodeled Homes Tour. For home addresses, visit www.remodeledhomestour.com. TO PROTECT THE HOMES (AND OWNERS) PARTICIPATING IN THE TOUR, VISITORS ARE ASKED TO PLEASE OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING RULES: 1 Full TiCkeT pRiCe will Be CHaRGed FoR eaCH GuesT, CHildRen 12 and undeR aRe FRee. 2 sHoes musT Be Removed BeFoRe enTeRinG Home. BooTies may Be pRovided aT THe Homes FoR youR use. iF BooTies aRe pRovided, you will Be asked To Remove youR sHoes and weaR THe BooTies. youR CoopeRaTion in THis maTTeR is appReCiaTed. THe paRTiCipaTinG RemodeleR and/oR HomeowneR Has THe RiGHT To ReFuse enTRy To anyone wHo will noT Remove THeiR sHoes. 3 CaRpool iF possiBle, paRkinG may Be limiTed. 4 no sTRolleRs oR HaRd BaCkpaCk CaRRieRs. 5 no Food oR dRink in THe Homes. 6 no smokinG aT any loCaTion. 7 no pHoToGRapHy oF any kind (sTill oR video) allowed. 8 no peTs. 2014 CLARK COUNTY REMODELED HOMES TOUR Photos courtesy of BIA of Clark County Remodeled Homes Tour