Trusted Partners
The NW Energy Collaborative Works With Real People Who Share Our Values And Vision To Improve Buildings, Elevate Comfort And Create Energy Efficient Living. Our Trusted Partners Are Friendly, Reliable, And Trustworthy Experts That Provide Exceptional Service.
Insulation, Air-sealing and Ductwork
NW Energy Collaborative Trusted Partner Relationship: The NWECB team has verified multiple homes with work performed by Noe and his Team. Providing meticulous detail to insulation work on new and existing buildings, they understand the importance of air-sealing to increase a building’s energy efficiency and occupant comfort. They work with multiple types of insulation including: Batt, Blown-in, and Spray-foam to provide the correct solution for their clients. They also provide insulation and sealing of duct work. With high-quality services at a reasonable price, we invited them to join the Collaborative in July of 2022.
All West Coast Insulation is a locally owned and operated, we do our very best to provide our community with outstanding service and quality products. Every member of our team takes pride in the level of service they provide and we always try to exceed your expectations. Good insulation can save you energy and money, and we do the work properly so you can be sure whatever you put in is working the way it should to keep your building protected against harsh temperatures. It is critical that this work is done correctly.
Serving: Portland Metro, and Surrounding Areas
“Noe was recommended to me by another service provider. I had multiple bids from other insulating contractors before I got one from All West Coast. They were the most competitive, didn’t try to upsell me and the only company to advise on the energy trust rebate.”
Comfort Insulation Specialists, LLC is a locally minority owed business specializing in weatherizing homes and businesses. The owner Ernesto “Ernie” Melo has worked in the home efficiency industry for 20+ years. He started Comfort Insulation Specialists in 2018 to provide he highest quality evaluation and installation of ventilation, insulation, fans, and energy saving tools.
NW Energy Collaborative Trusted Partner Relationship: Ernesto and his team are extremely accurate, fair, and experienced with an amazing track record of providing weatherization to hundreds of homes in the Portland Metro Area. The NWECB team has known CIS for many years and verified multiple homes with insulation work that CIS was performed. We invited them to join the collaborative in June of 2022.
Serving: Portland Metro, and surrounding areas including Woodburn, Salem, Hood River, Seaside, Lincoln City
“I couldn’t be happier with Ernesto’s work. I contacted him for an estimate on my attic problem and my experience was amazing! Ernesto explained my several issues in a very straightforward and understandable way. He really took the time to let me ask any questions I had, regardless of how minor or seemingly insignificant.””
Solar Energy and Storage Contractors
Elemental Energy is a leader in residential, commercial, and mobile system installation in Oregon and Southern Washington, as well as in South America, Central America, Africa, and Asia in partnership with Twende Solar. Solar Power World, the industry’s leading news source, selected us as one of the nation's top solar contractors each year from 2013 to 2022—and as the #1 rooftop residential solar installer and energy storage installer in the Pacific Northwest in 2018.
NW Energy Collaborative Trusted Partnership: NW Energy Collaborative has engaged in numerous solar installation projects with Elemental Energy. Elemental Energy maintains a strong reputation among the top solar contractors in the northwest. Our relationship was further solidified when Tyler Dotten, a close friend and reliable partner, transitioned from his prior solar company to join the Elemental Energy team. We are currently involved in multi-family, and commercial solar ventures, all aimed at securing Energy Star certifications. Undoubtedly, Elemental Energy stands out as the premier solar company in the Pacific Northwest.
On a personal note, Elemental Energy stepped up when one of our principal owners encountered a significant issue with their home’s solar system when the previous installer remained unresponsive to their warranty requests. However, Elemental Energy's team promptly dispatched a professional to address the problem that week.
Serving: Oregon and Washington State
““There isn’t another solar company I could imagine doing business with.”
”Support throughout the process was responsive, and I always felt well taken care of. They were also very open and accommodating to my feedback on design and overall system performance.””
Heating & Cooling, Weatherization and Water Heating Specialists
Balanced Energy Solutions + Construction has been in the game for almost 20 years. We've seen a lot, and we've done a lot. But most importantly we've learned a lot and we're always learning. Building science changes. New materials and new technologies come along. We're always improving our processes and working on making sure we have the right team in place for your job. As we are always learning to be better at what we do, you will benefit.
NW Energy Collaborative Trusted Partnership: We have known Gregg and his team for a few years. There is a palpable passion for helping homeowners reduce utility bills and lower their carbon footprint. The NWECB team has worked on many projects with Balanced Energy Solutions from air-sealing, insulation, and installing HVAC systems. We invited them to join the collaborative in September 2022.
Serving: Portland Metro, Oregon
“I loved working with Balanced Energy Solutions. We started working with them on a simple job of blown in insulation and weather proofing an older house. Then found ourselves looking to remodel a few years later and could think of no one that we were more excited to work with on our job. Gregg’s team was professional and really worked hard to understand what we wanted, then came up with some very creative uses of space for our home. We couldn’t have imagined the home we have now before we started with his team.”
Greensavers was started in 2007, Robert Hamerly started GreenSavers with the belief that contractors can do better. '“We believe that while it’s important to keep costs down, we need to value the efficiency and overall quality of the systems we’re putting into homes. GreenSavers specializes in expertly designed, energy efficient systems that perform reliably over time. In particular, we install efficient HVAC systems, new insulation, and Milgard windows”.
Northwest Energy Collaborative Partnership: We have know Robert and his team for many years. There is a palpable passion for helping homeowners reduce utility bills and lower their carbon footprint. The NWECB team used worked on many projects with GreenSavers from air-sealing, insulation, and installing HVAC systems. We invited them to join the collaborative in August 2021.
“These folks are great! Competitive pricing and amazing service. Save yourself the time and start with GreenSavers!”
The Heat Pump Store specializes in the sales and installation of ductless heating and air conditioning systems. Ductless is all we do and we do them right – the right equipment, the right application, and the right people!
The Heat Pump Store was founded in 2007 by Jeff and Jan Pratt in Monmouth, Oregon with a pilot program sponsored by Bonneville Power Administration and Monmouth Power & Light. This pilot project helped provide important energy efficiency data to the regional utility programs demonstrating that ductless heat pumps were the right high efficiency technology for the Northwest. Out of this passion for ductless technology that brings people More Comfort for Less Money, The Heat Pump Store was born.The specialize installation of heat pumps.
Northwest Energy Collaborative Partnership: Sara is one of the most genuine, hard-working people in the HVAC industry. Her passion to help people and “get a heat pump in every home” has led her company to be the best in mini-split Heat Pump design and installation. We invited them to join the collaborative in January of 2023
Serving: Portland and Bend, Oregon - all with a satisfaction guarantee
“We had a heat pump installed by the heat pump store and it was amazing service. From the installer Brandon to the electrician Jon right up to jan Prast the lady with the answers. Awesome crew”
Real Estate Agents and Brokers
Chandra Ashford and her Team (Portland House Hunters) are truly unique. They are prolific in their passion to support home buyers and sellers. According to RMLS data, there as many licensed real estate agents as there are homes for sale in the Portland area. Chandra is one of the few we list as a trusted partner her. They are a rare breed of real estate agent. They are passionate, honest, and will work tirelessly to sell your home or help you find a new one.
Northwest Energy Collaborative Partnership: After working with hundreds of real estate agents in the Portland Metro area, there are only a few with bonafide integrity and authenticity, like Chandra and her team. We have been working with Chandra providing Home Energy Scores and Floor plans through our in-house Home Services division, Portland Home Energy Score, for more than five years. If you are buying or selling a home, Chandra, is a clear choice!
Serving: The Portland Metro Area
Engineering & Commissioning
NorthWest Engineering Services, Inc. is a leader in the industry, providing engineering services supplemental to design and installation that ensure high-performance building systems become a reality. Our goal is to optimize facility performance, comfort, and energy efficiency. We work in various facilities and are experienced with all types of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Our staff members apply established engineering principles, in-depth knowledge of systems gained from hands-on experience, and an ability to work cooperatively with project team members to properly test, validate, and optimize building systems. We specialize in complex projects that require a comprehensive understanding of system interaction and its application to specific facility types. Our highly credentialed project engineers and field technicians adhere to standards from: the Associated Air Balance Council (AABC), AABC Commissioning Group (ACG), Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), Building Commissioning Association (BCxA), Energy Management Association (EMA), National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB), Pacific Northwest NEBB Chapter (PNEBB), and the US Green Building Council (LEED) among others, and actively participate in organizations that promote continuing education and adherence to the highest standards of the profession. Services include Commissioning (CX), Testing, Adjusting & Balancing (TAB), Building Envelope Testing (BET), Building HVAC Tune-Up (BHT), Fire Smoke Damper Testing (FSD), Cleanroom Performance Testing (CPT), Energy Assessment Services (EAS), and more…
Northwest Energy Collaborative Partnership: We have had a relationship with the President, Tom Prevish, Ph.D., PE, CEM, for about six years. Tom is a fantastic leader with a vast knowledge of everything energy, science, and engineering, from working with NASA on the Space Shuttle to hydrogen fuel cells to teaching as an adjunct professor for local colleges devoting his time to promoting STEM careers to youth.
Serving: Oregon, Washington, Idaho and beyond
“COMMISSIONING: “I have had the pleasure of working with NorthWest Engineering Services, Inc. for just about two years. In this time, I have found their team to be one of the best commissioning teams I have dealt with... I respect their findings and recommendations very much as I find them to be very meticulous in their work.””