Renewable-Energy Grant Program Renewed

The recently-enacted federal tax bill inclued an extension of the Section 1603 (Renewable Energy) Grant Program. This is great news for those of you considering solar or other renewable energy projects in 2011.

Click here to read more about the extension included in the tax bill and click here to read more about the 1603 Grant Program in general.

Update on Energy Tax Credits

The recently passed tax package included an extension of the Homeowner's Energy Efficiency Tax Credit, however, in 2011 the credit value will be reset to pre-Stimulus levels.

More details can be found in the following article:

http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20101220-705202.html

Bottom line... To get the most out of the Homeowner's Efficiency Tax Credit, act before the end of 2010! Call James River Air today at (804) 358-9333.

Creative Solution by our Commercial Service Team

Wendell East in our Commercial Service Department faced a challenge... how to get a huge water heater into a room when it wouldn't fit through the door! His ingenious solution - build a stand and roll it in! We're proud to have Wendell on our team of technicians that are able to do whatever it takes to get things done for our clients!

Richmond Times Dispatch Article - Solar Idea House

Our Solar Idea House was featured in an article in the Times Dispatch - Click here to read!

News Story on NBC12.com about Solar Idea House

Please check out the news story and video about our Idea House at NBC12.com!

Solar Idea House Website

Please visit our new website dedicated to our Solar Idea House - http://www.solarideahouse.com/

2010 Cash for Clunkers Promotion

We are proud to announce that our 2010 Cash for Clunkers Promotion has begun! Now through November 15, 2010, both residential and commercial customers can take advantage of special offers.

See http://www.jamesriverair.com/special2.html for more details!

James River Air - BPI Gold Star Accredited!

We at James River Air air proud to announce that we are now a BPI (Building Performance Institute) Gold Star Accredited Contractor - the first and currently the only one in the Central Virginia area!

Our Residential Operations Manager, Tom Pugh, is both a BPI Certified Building Analyst and Envelope Professional.

Click here to see BPI's website and Click here to read a great article on what BPI Certification means.

Basically, the BPI's focus is on reducing the energy use of existing homes. They realize, as do we, that all systems in a house are inter-related. When looking to replace your home comfort system, you also need to consider insulation and the building as a whole. As a Gold Star contract, James River Air can help you do that.

Call or e-mail us today to learn about our Energy Audits and about our BPI Certification!

Solar Panel Support Installation at Idea House

Here are some pictures of the installation of the supports for our solar panels at our idea house. Using a motor, they will rotate to get optimal sunlight!

JRAC Solar System Now Up and Running!

We are proud to announce that our solar system is now hooked up and functioning! Call James River Air at (804) 358-9333 to discuss practical green solutions for your home or business.

James River Air Headquarters - Solar Project

Our solar system installation at our headquarters is nearing completion! All framing and panels are installed, we just have some final electrical hookup to do. Check out this slideshow of the progress so far:

Weekend Job @ Intuit, Fredericksburg

Here are some pictures of our commercial service department techs hard at work in the brutal 90 degree weather this past Saturday!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/49151315@N05/sets/72157623859478157/

Article - Times Dispatch

James River Air's Idea House was featured in the Richmond Times Dispatch! Link below!

Energy efficiency paying off in reduced utility bills Richmond Times-Dispatch

Updated Pictures of the Hungary Idea House

Our Hungary Idea House is coming along quickly! Here is a slideshow of the most recent pictures from the site. Call us at 358-9333 for more info about the project.

Kick Off Planning Meeting - Idea House

Monday, March 15th, James River Air president met with representatives from Earth Craft to discuss the plan for our idea house. Here are some pictures from the meeting as well as a video explaining Hugh's vision and motivation for the Idea House.

More Progress at the Idea House

Here are some new pictures from our Idea House. New footings and preparing for the new subfloor. We are reusing materials wherever possible. Call us for more info! 358-9333.

Richmond Home and Garden Show - 2010

Come see our booth at the 2010 Richmond Home and Garden Show! Info at http://www.agievents.com/shows/display.cfm?showID=63&showtypeid=4&src=&sfid=74

Ford Transit Vans

James River has switched over several of our technicians from traditional vans, like E-250s, to Ford Transit Vans. With these, we get close to 20 miles a gallon instead of the 10-11 miles a gallon we get with the E-250s. It's all part of our focus on reducing energy usage both here at James River and for our clients.

Here's the size difference between the old vans (in this case, a Sprinter) and the new Ford Transit vans:

Residential Half Price Sale

Attention Richmond area homeowners: we are now offering our residential Half Price special! Call today for details or to set up an appointment!

James River Idea House - Part 2

James River Air Conditioning has begun work on our "Idea Houses", located on Hungary Rd. We are gutting the houses (recycling / disposing of all waste appropriately) and will be installing the latest in practical energy-saving heating, cooling, electrical, and plumbing equipment. This is the second video as we begin this project.

James River - Idea House - Part I

James River Air Conditioning has begun work on our "Idea Houses", located on Hungary Rd. We are gutting the houses (recycling / disposing of all waste appropriately) and will be installing the latest in practical energy-saving heating, cooling, electrical, and plumbing equipment. This is the first video as we begin this project.

Welcome to our Blog

Welcome to the new blog for James River Air Conditioning!