GreenHomes America, the leading national provider of HomePerformance Contracting (HPC) services, recently signed franchise agreementswith three HVAC companies: Auburn, Maine-based Thayer Corporation; LongIsland’s Master Mechanical; and Southeastern Virginia’s Energy EfficientSolutions. The agreements will further the franchisees’ commitments to homeenergy efficiency by equipping them with GreenHomes America’s proven businessmodel, including the use of a whole-home approach based on building scienceprinciples to lower homeowners’ energy bills by at least 25 percent.
“These companies have demonstrated great value to theircustomers by offering services and efficiency advice that extend far beyondwhat most HVAC companies offer,” says Brett Knox, President of GreenHomesAmerica. “We look forward to helping them further their commitments toexceptional value-focused customer service by equipping them with the samestrategic Home Performance services that have helped over 10,000 customers savemoney on their utility bills and improve their comfort.
Thayer Corporation, founded in 1981, was built on oneprimary core value, "to provide unparalleled customer service.” Because of the company’s commitment to customer service, within a shorttime Thayer Corporation emerged as one of the largest, most successful HVACcompanies in the state of Maine. Currently owned and operated by Dan Thayer,the company serves the state with more than 50 employees and a fleet of over 40service and installation vehicles dispatched from regional offices throughoutMaine.
Master Mechanical, founded in 1995, specializes incomfortable, cost-effective solutions using a full range of HVAC servicesperformed by factory-trained personnel. “As a company that is dedicated tooffering the best service possible to our customers, it seemed natural to gowith GreenHomes America,” said Master Mechanical Principals Jamie and JoeBonifazio. “They have a reputation as being an industry leader in HomePerformance and have a proven track record. The fact that they have served over10,000 customers nationwide speaks for itself.”
Chuck Worley, founder and owner of Energy EfficientSolutions, began his career as a sales professional in the HVACR industry. Hissuccess at delivering cost-effective and efficient heating and coolingsolutions to his customers quickly earned him the distinction as the top salesprofessional in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Worley claims he owes his success tohis “best value” strategy, which provides customers with tiered options fortheir heating and cooling needs. In 2001, Worley used his years of salesexperience to form Energy Efficient Heating & Cooling with the goal ofproviding the very best in indoor comfort solutions to Peninsula home andbusiness owners. To respond to increasing customer demand for increased servicesfrom their HVAC technicians, Worley renamed his company to form EnergyEfficient Solutions in 2009 and has been delivering total home comfortsolutions ever since.
Several factors can be cited for the growth in demand forHome Performance services. The energy savings, which can save homeowners asmuch as 60 percent on their utility bills, are often a key factor in theirdecision to pursue a home energy assessment and energy upgrades.
Incentives and rebates from the federal government,individual states and utility companies have helped make Home Performance workmore affordable.
A growing consumer interest in “green” products and servicesthat help lessen our carbon footprints.
Improved indoor comfort and air quality — especiallyimportant to families who suffer from uncomfortable drafts and allergies causedby air leaks or poor insulation.
“With their excellent reputations, focus on quality andsolid operating foundations, these three franchises are ideal partners forGreenHomes America in their regions,” said Knox. “We look forward to offeringHome Performance services to more communities across the nation through thehelp of our growing franchise network.”
For more information:
www.greenhomesamerica.com
