Home Energy Makeover Contest Sponsors
LEAP would like to extend our thanks to Albemarle County and the City of Charlottesville for their support of the 2010 Charlottesville Area Home Energy Makeover Contest and dedication to helping their citizens save money on energy and water bills.
The local sponsors below have provided financial and in-kind support for LEAP's 2010 Home Energy Makeover contest. We thank them for providing outstanding energy efficiency improvements for our contest winners.
Major Contractor Sponsors
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Abrahamse & Co. - General Contracting and carpentry for both contest winners.
Abrahamse & Company Builders, a custom general contractor, produces a high quality product emphasizing health, energy efficiency, and durability. Our reputation for providing excellent customer service comes from earning our clients’ trust as we educate them in the building process. With our passionate belief in the whole house as a system, we agree that LEAP’s philosophy will help sustain our environment. We are proud to participate in a program whose goal is the wellbeing of our future. 1020 Linden Ave. Charlottesville, VA 22902, 434.295.9379
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Airflow Systems - Brooks' home: removed old gas furnace and outside unit; replaced with new furnace, reconfigured supply ducting in attic to make a two zone system for the house.
Our certified, factory-trained and educated sales and installation professionals will work with you to discuss the latest in technologies, resource conservation techniques and comprehensive HVAC options so that you can make an informed, cost-effective and energy-efficient decision. In fact, Airflow Systems, Inc. prides itself on the extensive knowledge and training of our team. Most of our technicians are NATE (North American Technician Excellence) certified and are pursuing Energy Star certification. In addition, as one of Central Virginia’s premier heating and air conditioning contractors, we are a recognized leader in the field of geothermal heat pump installations of residential systems and pioneered the marketing of geothermal heat pumps in this region.
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Albemarle Heating and Air - Kruse home: new ducting in crawl, supply to attic and new returns in rooms,and new air handler and heat pump. Mold remediation services provided.
Albemarle Heating & Air, Inc. since 1988, a performance based company dedicated to helping our customers with sincere attention to their needs. We provide solutions for heating and cooling systems, building science, moisture management, indoor air monitoring and testing, system analysis, mold issues, and odor control. Airflow Diagnostics is the home energy assessment arm of our business. We have been HVAC Contractor of the Year 2 years in a row by Charlottesville’s Peoples Choice. We have been ranked in the top 10 companies nationally by our industry peers. Our mission is to keep you healthy, save you money and make you comfortable. We may be reached by calling 434.293.4556
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Anchor Insulation - Brooks home: sprayed open cell foam on underside of roof deck
Anchor Insulation Systems is Charlottesville’s premiere spray in place foam insulation and air barrier provider for both residential and commercial applications. We are certified BioBased, Demilec, Bayseal and Air Krete dealers offering the highest quality insulation products available. All the materials we use are healthy, formaldehyde free, and safe for the home. We are based in central Virginia and provide installations throughout the region and the neighboring states. We are a Virginia Class A contractor. We are a proud member of the BBB with an A rating. We are certified with the Building Performance Institute, and Air Barrier Association of America. We offer full home energy audit services through certified BPI building analysts. Anchor Insulation has full weatherization and air sealing experience. We have helped charter Platinum LEED projects and collaborated with the University of Maryland on the award winning LEAFHouse at the 2007 Solar Decathlon. We insulated Charlottesville’s first and only Health House project with the American Lung Association. Watch our video segment with Bob Vila in the media section of our web site www.va‐ais.com Thank you for considering Anchor Insulation for you insulation needs. We are looking forward to hearing about your next project.
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Creative Conservation - Brooks' home: Cleaned out old insulation in attic, blew cellulose insulation in new areas.
Creative Conservation’s goal is to educate homebuilders, homeowners, and commercial contractors on the benefits of insulation and waterproofing systems. We have an excellent combination of product knowledge, construction experience, and reliability to help design the best insulation package for you. Creative Conservation was founded in 1981, serving Central Virginia with cutting edge insulation and waterproofing technology. As a fully licensed and insured contractor in the Charlottesville area, we serve homeowners, homebuilders and commercial contractors. We offer insulation packages designed for the most energy efficient home. Our services include duct cleaning & sealing, conditioned crawls & attics and basement waterproofing. We also perform comprehensive energy audits, including blower door testing, thermal imaging and an in‐depth report explaining all improvements that can be made to improve energy performance in their home. We are accredited, certified and/or members of LEAP/LEED, BPI, Abaa, NARI, ICAA, ICYNENE, NCFI, Insulate America and Earth Craft of Virginia. Visit our website at www.creativeconservation.com. Call us today: Toll Free 1‐800‐798‐1127 or 434‐878‐3227. Email any questions or requests for information to sales@creativeconservation.com. Our Sales staff will assist you through design construction and completion of every job.
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Weatherseal - Kruse home: cleaned out old insulation, put down pool liner in crawl, sprayed closed cell foam on crawl wall, blew cellulose insulation in the walls, and sprayed open cell foam on the underside of the roof deck.
Weatherseal Insulation Co. LLC is a locally owned and operated business serving the needs of the Charlottesville area for over 30 years. We offer smart solutions for improving your home’s energy efficiency using the best information, equipment and materials available. As both Building Analysts and Building Envelope Specialists we are proud to have met the rigorous standards required for certification by the Building Performance Institute. As a full service insulation company our product line includes all available materials including sprayed foam, cellulose and fiberglass allowing us to choose the best option for every job. Our installers are full time employees of the company and are among the most experienced in the industry, ensuring quality, professional workmanship. Looking beyond insulation we also specialize in advanced air sealing, crawl space encapsulation and full home energy audit services. Call 434.974.1818
Contractor and Retail Sponsors
APM Construction - Home Performance Assessment of Kruse home.
Better Living - Both houses: provided building materials to contest winners.
Durrett's Drywall - Kruse home: patched holes made in the plaster while blowing cellulose.
E3/Greentech - Providing Home Energy Management System for homeowners.
Jane Covington Restoration - Sponsor support for contest.
Leslie Burns Design - Provided free design consultation to ten finalists in Makeover Contest.
Key Green Energy - Provided home performance assessments for two contest finalists.
Nature Neutral - Donated new sliding door for Brooks' house.
Smart Building Audits - Provided home performance assessments for two finalists, including Brooks' house.
Virginia Home Performance - Provided home performance assessments for two finalists.
Utility Sponsors
A special thank you to Dominion Virginia Power, a major sponsor of our contest.
Albemarle County Service Authority
Charlottesville Gas
Charlottesville Water
Media Sponsors
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