James River Air Conditioning

Winner of Our 2011 Free Maintenance Agreement Chosen

2012-01-12T06:30:00.000-08:00

We are pleased to announce that Mr. S. Johns of Richmond, Virginia is the winner of our 2011 Free Maintenance Agreement promotion.

Starting mid-2011, we began a promotion where you were entered in a drawing for a free maintenance agreement (up to $200 value) if you signed up for our mailing list.

We have renewed the promotion for 2012, so please enter here to be eligible for the next drawing! Please note we won't spam you and you can opt out anytime.

Congratulations to Mr. Johns!

Job Fairs - Thursday 1/12, 1/19, and 1/26 - 4 PM - 7 PM

2012-01-04T05:41:00.000-08:00

We are excited to announce three upcoming Job Fairs:

Thursday 1/12, 1/19, and 1/26, from 4 PM - 7 PM each day.

Come by our office at 1905 Westmoreland St, Richmond, VA 23230 and let's talk about your future! Experienced HVAC techs, plumbers, electricians, submit your application online and then come by during the fair to meet our management team!

Dedication of Dominion Conservation Classroom at the State Fair of Virginia

2011-10-05T12:45:00.001-07:00

James River Air was honored to be invited to participate in the dedication of the Dominion Conservation Classroom at the State Fair of Virginia yesterday. Below are some pictures of event along with a description of the classroom.

James River Air installed the geothermal heat pump, solar system, and energy monitoring systems. If you're at the fair, stop by and check it out!

Dominion Conservation Classroom
Presented by Virginia Carolina Buildings

The Dominion Conservation Classroom is a classroom for year-round learning about best practices in environmental conservation. It models the latest in energy-efficient construction: both energy conservation and energy generation technologies.

Objectives

Ø Construct a model building to demonstrate best practices in energy conservation in the building trades.
Ø Build a classroom to conduct year-round educational programs and to promote conservation-education.
Ø Centralize a variety of existing and planned conservation-education programs in one site at The Meadow Event Park.

Audience / Users

Ø 1,600+ 4th Grade students from Hanover and Caroline counties who take part in Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience training each spring, sponsored by the Hanover-Caroline Soil & Water Conservation District.
o Planning meetings by the Hanover-Caroline Soil & Water Conservation District staff to plan these classes.
Ø Seminars for small groups of farmers conducted by The Hanover-Caroline Soil & Water Conservation District.
Ø Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and other youth groups to use for merit-badge, education, and general meeting space.
Ø State conservation agencies (VADCR, VADOF, VADGIF, etc.) for year-round meetings, conferences, seminars, and other conservation-related activities.
Ø Meeting and classroom space for Virginia’s Agricultural Extension Service along with local 4-H & FFA clubs.
Ø Small-group meeting space for trade show promoters.
Ø Heritage displays (African-American, Native American, etc.) during the annual State Fair of Virginia (11 days at the end of September).
Ø Staff meetings, board functions, and other SFVA-related uses.

Specifications of the Classroom

Ø A 24’ X 40’ steel-framed, steel-sided pavilion, built in 2009, was converted into the Classroom.
o A bathroom and a porch were added to the back to enable students to view the North Anna River to the west.
Ø Icynene® foam insulation, the most advanced and best performing insulation system available, was sprayed inside the walls and inside the roof of the Classroom. The insulation expands and fills gaps and potential air leaks, creating a tight building envelope, contributing to significantly lower electricity usage for winter heating and summer air conditioning.
Ø The Classroom is heated and cooled, in part, by the natural temperature of the earth (which is between 50° to 60°F year-round) through geo-thermal pipes buried 6’ in the ground; a high-efficiency geothermal heat pump transfers energy through a 3.0 ton Westinghouse 23 SEER super heat pump. A sealed and insulated duct system distributes the air throughout the Classroom.
Ø An array of twelve (12) 250-watt photovoltaic solar panels (3.0 kW total) collects solar energy and converts it to electricity, which is then used to power the Dominion Conservation Classroom. Unused electricity generated through the array feeds into the grid at The Meadow Event Park to reduce electricity purchased from the electric utility, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative.
Ø Interior lighting in the Classroom is provided by LED standard keyless light fixtures with screw-in LED light bulbs. LED stands for “Light-emitting diode,” invented in 1962. While more expensive to purchase than incandescent light bulbs, LED’s present many advantages: lower energy consumption, longer lifetime, improved robustness, smaller size, faster switching, and greater durability and reliability.

Contributors

The Classroom is made possible through grants from The Dominion Foundation and The Cabell Foundation along with donated equipment and services by area companies.

Project Design & Management by
James River Air Conditioning Company, Inc.

The Cabell Foundation
Creative Conservation, Inc.
The Dominion Foundation
Harris Electric Co. of Virginia, Inc.
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative
Virginia Energy Services, Inc.

See Our Electric Car @ VirginiaEV.org

2011-07-19T06:54:00.000-07:00

See pictures of our electric car @ VirginiaEV.org!

http://www.virginiaev.org/ev-user-photos

Randolph Macon College - Solar Installation

2011-07-18T09:21:00.000-07:00

Here's a slideshow of photos from our recent solar install at Randolph Macon College, a very exciting project for us!

Solar Idea House wins Earthcraft's "Single Family Project of the Year" Award

2011-04-18T12:32:00.000-07:00

James River Air Conditioning, Co. Inc. of Richmond, Virginia’s “Solar Idea House” received the Single Family Project of the Year award at the 2nd Annual EarthCraft Awards held on March 24th at The Willow Oaks Country Club in Richmond, Virginia. The Single Family Project Award is recognition of the project that demonstrates the most outstanding levels of green building including energy efficiency, resource conservation, durability and sustainability. As an EarthCraft Virginia Builder Member, James River Air Conditioning, Co. Inc. of Richmond’s “Solar Idea House” was the” greenest” home of the 302 EarthCraft homes certifying in 2010 throughout Virginia. The “Solar Idea House” is available for viewings by contacting James River Air Conditioning, Co. Inc. at (804) 358-9333 or through their website at www.jamesriverair.com . The awards reception drew over 150 individuals representing nonprofit and for profit housing providers and developers, program sponsors, affordable housing advocates and those interested in creating green housing opportunities in Virginia. The reception recognized more than 220 EarthCraft Builders 60 developers throughout the Commonwealth. Remarks were conveyed from Senator Warner by David Hallock State Director. Don Ritenour, Virginia Housing Development Authority’s Managing Director of Development delivered the keynote address and accepted the Visionary Award on behalf of VHDA.

Welcome Henrico County Students to the Solar Idea House!

2011-03-22T13:21:00.000-07:00

Today James River Air was honored to welcome Nick Draper's AP Environmental Sciences Class from Deep Run High School to the Solar Idea House. We will have three more classes visiting over the next day.

We appreciate these students' interest in our project!

James River Air Featured in 2 New Articles

2011-01-04T10:39:00.000-08:00

James River Air is proud to be featured in the following two articles posted this month!

"Solar Cottage I Showcases Sustainable Technologies" - by Candace Roulo of Contractor Magazine

"Embracing a Green Business Model" - by Contractor Excellence Staff

Click through to read about the exciting new techologies we're using in our Idea Buildings. Call us at (804) 358-9333 to learn how you can use these same technologies in your home or business!

Renewable-Energy Grant Program Renewed

2010-12-22T12:06:00.000-08:00

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

2010-12-20T12:33:00.000-08:00

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

2010-11-05T05:30:00.000-07:00

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

2010-11-05T05:28:00.000-07:00

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

2010-10-07T05:02:00.001-07:00

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

Solar Idea House Website

2010-10-07T04:58:00.001-07:00

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

2010 Cash for Clunkers Promotion

2010-09-16T10:49:00.000-07:00

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!

2010-08-10T10:19:00.000-07:00

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

2010-07-02T08:17:00.000-07:00

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!

2010-05-21T11:13:00.000-07:00

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

2010-05-12T04:58:00.000-07:00

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

2010-05-03T09:39:00.000-07:00

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

2010-04-28T08:02:00.000-07:00

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

2010-04-09T11:50:00.001-07:00

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

2010-03-17T08:51:00.001-07:00

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

2010-03-12T13:56:00.000-08:00

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

2010-03-05T12:49:00.001-08:00

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

2010-03-05T12:31:00.000-08:00

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

2010-03-03T08:01:00.000-08:00

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

2010-02-19T12:08:00.000-08:00

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

2010-02-19T11:52:00.000-08:00

Welcome to our Blog

2010-02-19T10:42:00.001-08:00

Welcome to the new blog for James River Air Conditioning!