Comfort Supply announced a Certified Green Contractor program to recognize HVAC contractors who make special efforts to be environmentally friendly with respect to the equipment installed and practices on the job site and in the office. 

Homeowners who hire these green certified contractors can be assured that the work will be done professionally and with an eye toward environmental friendliness. HVAC contractors will earn points by executing green tasks.  Once contractors generate 100 points, Comfort Supply will verify certification and award successful contractors with special graphics for uniforms, vehicles and correspondence. Comfort Supply will list certified green contractors on their web site and blog and in their newsletter. 

To qualify, contractors must accumulate 100 points by establishing environmentally friendly policies, such as:

• Establishing a recycling program for glass at your shop. (5 points)
• Establishing a recycling program for aluminum at your shop. (5 points)
• Establishing a recycling program for plastic at your shop. (5 points)
• Establishing a recycling program for paper and cardboard at your shop. (5 points)
• Establishing a recycling program for copper at your shop. (10 points)
• Establishing a recycling/reclamation program for refrigerant. (10 points)
• Using recyclable office supplies or supplies made with recycled materials. (5 points)
• Purchasing equipment and supplies in bulk and work to economize shipments. (10 points)
• When possible, buy supplies and equipment from suppliers within 500 miles. (10 points)
• Encourage carpooling to job sites. (10 points)
• Use hybrid, flex-fuel or biodiesel powered vehicles. (20 points)
• Perform regular maintenance on vehicles. (10 points)
• Appoint someone to head up a green initiatives program and to hold employees accountable for green practices. (10 points)
• Purchase green power for jobsite trailers. (20 points)
• Keep jobsite clean and free of debris. (10 points)
• Maintain tools and equipment to extend life. (5 points)
• Dispose of old tools and equipment properly. (10 points)
• Hold at least one meeting per year in which green issues and ideas are addressed and evaluated. (10 points)
• Earn four points for each high-efficiency HVAC unit properly installed (16 Seer and above).
• Earn six points for each complete geothermal HVAC unit properly installed.

For more information or to participate:

Comfort Supply

800-467-4235