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Meet the Contest Sponsors and Co-Sponsors

Delta Montrose Electric Association
11925 6300 Road, Montrose, CO 81402
2119 H 75 Road, Austin, CO 81426
(970) 249-4572;
www.dmea.com

Delta Montrose Electric Association (DMEA) is a private, non-profit cooperative owned by the 30,000 members it serves in Southwestern Colorado. DMEA has been nationally recognized for its leadership and marketing prowess in promoting new technologies that use electricity in environmentally sustainable ways.


Colorado Energy Science Center
1626 Cole Boulevard, Suite 375, Lakewood, Colorado 80401
(303) 216-2026
http://energyscience.org 


Our Mission is to increase the understanding and appreciation of energy science and technology in order to enable decision-makers to adopt energy practices that produce economic benefits, reduce environmental impacts and increase the sustainability of energy supply. The three founding members, Battelle, Bechtel, and the Midwest Research Institute, who share in the management of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, provided start-up funding in 2000. CESC has been approved for 501(c)3 status. The U.S. Department of Energy is supporting the organization by providing CESC the use of the NREL Visitor Center.

Our Co-Sponsors


Whitey’s Home Improvement 
with Certainteed Windows 
 16543 6275 Road, Montrose, CO 81401
(970)249-9603, (970) 874-3665   
www.whiteyshomeimp.com 

WHITEY'S has been in the Home Improvement Business for over 58 years, right here in the local area. Specializing in Solid Vinyl Insulated Siding, Colored Steel and Fiberglass Roofing, Solid Vinyl Insulated Glass Replacement Windows and Patio Doors, Insulated Entry Door Systems, Larson Solidcore Stormdoors, Seamless Aluminum Raingutter, Steel Patiocovers & Carports, and Awnings. We also do Mobile Home Insulated Roof Systems and Improvements.

WHITEY'S is owned and operated by Norvan and Mary Huff. Lee Huff, their son, and Duane Ping, their son-in-law, work with them in the business. This gives you the security of continued quality and service into the future when you choose WHITEY'S to do your Home Improvement Project.                                                top

Accent Windows
962 North Townsend Ave., Montrose, CO 81404
970-249-6645
1-877-280-3700
 www.accentwindows.com

Accent Windows is a Colorado based company with manufacturing facilities in Denver, Colorado and St. Louis, Missouri. Accent Windows manufactures high quality replacement windows and doors specifically designed to withstand the climates extreme changes. Accent Windows operates throughout Colorado and Missouri and has additional offices in Montana, Wyoming, New Mexico and Utah. Here at Accent Windows we build, guarantee, and install all our products, as well as offer a lifetime, non-prorated transferable warranty. Accent Windows does not sub-contract, making it easy for you to deal with only one company for the duration of your project. Our integrity and hard work has created a solid reputation for fair and honest business practices and high quality home improvement products. This philosophy and lots of help from loyal employees has helped us to become one of the " The Nation's Largest Home Remodelers ."                                                                                 top

InterMountain Energy with ClimateMaster
3500 N. Townsend
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 240-1279
  www.intermountainenergy.com


InterMountain Energy has sold and installed over 325 geothermal heat pumps throughout the Western Slope since it began in 1998. It is the most experienced GeoExchange technology company on Colorado’s Western Slope. InterMountain Energy is a wholly-owned DMEA subsidiary, but also has marketing support agreements with 3 neighboring electric cooperative: Grand Valley Power, Gunnison County Electric, and San Miguel Power Association. In 2005, DMEA has asked InterMountain Energy to establish a Market Development Division that focuses on promote energy efficiency and renewable energy development and leverages DMEA's expertise through energy industry, government and other partnerships throughout North America. 

ClimateMaster, Inc., headquartered in Oklahoma City, leads the world in the design and manufacturing of water source heat pumps for geothermal, commercial, industrial and residential applications. ClimateMaster, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of LSB Industries, also headquartered in Oklahoma City. For more information about ClimateMaster, visit www.climatemaster.com.     

       

  Olathe TrueValue with Marathon Water Heaters 
  321 Main Street
  Olathe, CO 81425
  (970) 323-5708




Serving the community since 1980. We stock Marathon Water Heaters in 50, 85, and 1205 gallon sizes.

Marathon Water Heaters started as a simple idea: build the most energy efficient and longest lasting electric water heater possible. To learn more, go to www.marathonheaters.com .                                                      top

House of Lights with TCP Lighting
2305 S. Townsend Unit E, Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 252-1921

House of Lights offers quality lighting fixtures at great prices, including a full range of compact fluorescent lighting program from Technical Consumer Products.

Technical Consumer Products (www.tcpi.com) is a recognized leader of the development and marketing of energy efficient lighting products in the industry with major concentration in the compact fluorescent lighting marketplace (CFL). TCP began as a supplier to major U.S. companies such as General Electric, Osram Sylvania, and others. Today, it markets through select distribution channels to the industry. TCP's prime manufacturing, coupled with raw material global procurement and superior engineering, has accelerated TCP to the forefront of the energy saving lighting market. TCP’s success in the commercial and industrial segments was further augmented by TCP's entrance into the consumer segment through retail, offering a competitive product that is designed to fit residential applications, yet provide industrial quality for a premium value product.     top   


Energy Outreach Colorado
225 E. 16th Avenue, Ste. 200, Denver, CO  80203-1612
(303) 825-8750

http://www.energyoutreach.org/
Energy Outreach Colorado is the only organization in the state that raises money to help Coloradoans pay energy bills. Its mission is to make home energy more affordable for Colorado’s low-income residents through energy bill payment assistance, weatherization programs and conservation education. Since its inception in 1989, the organization has distributed more than $50 million to fund these programs. Energy Outreach Colorado is an independent, nonprofit organization that relies on private donations and foundation grants.                              top

 

Building Performance Institute
10 Hermes Rd.Suite 200
Malta, NY  12020
518.899.2727
518.899.1622 (FAX)
http://www.bpi.org

The Building Performance Institute, Inc., headquartered in Malta, New York, is an independent, third party provider of building science based certification and accreditation credentials for individuals and firms involved in the delivery of building performance improvement.  BPI credentialing services are delivered through a national network of affiliated organizations. To ensure the highest levels of performance, BPI conducts ongoing quality assurance and requires continuing professional training and education in order to retain use of the BPI mark.  top

 
  Best Appliance Sales and Service
  2180 East Main St., Montrose, CO 81401
  (970) 240-9798

Locally Owned and Operated by The "Best" Family of Montrose. We carry quality name brands of: Refrigerators, Dishwashers, Ranges, Microwaves, Washers & Dryers, Range Hoods, Garbage Disposals, Trash Compactors, Built-in Ovens & Cooktops, Complete Home Entertainment Systems, and much more!!                                                                                                                                          top


Alpine Bank  
2770 Alpine Drive, Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 240-0900

www.alpinebank.com

At Alpine Bank, we offer what other banks offer, but with a very big difference. We provide local, friendly, professional service on a one-on-one basis for all of your banking needs. We have been committed to building strong and enduring relationships with our customers. We realize that managing your money can be complex.                                                                                                                                                     top

GTS ENERGY STAR Home Sealing 
1036 Hwy 65,
Austin, CO 81410

Gary Tollefson at (970) 835-3825 

tolle2@aol.com

Certified ENERGY STAR Partner and Colorado E Star Energy Rater.  Offering blower door testing and energy home sealing serving the Western Slope.                                                                                                       top

 

Master Touch Living Systems 
Darrell Weingard at (970) 252-7340
www.yourbestair.com/today 
www.healthylivingair.com
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 Is Your House or Office Making You Sick? Do you or someone you know suffer with allergies, asthma, sinus problems or headaches?  Clear the air of smoke, toxins, mold & other pathogens. Reproduce the clean, fresh scent of a thunderstorm using Certified Space Technology as recommended by radio talk show hosts Doug Rye, Pat Boone, Dr Laura and others! Enjoy air & water purification technology at its best.

Call now for your FREE 3 day evaluation of our whole house filterless technology.                                       top

Excellent Insulating Systems 
Brian McElhiney at 970-241-8356
PO Box 40274, Grand Junction, CO 81504

Cellulose insulation specialists                                                                                                                       top                                          

Dennis Hughes Insulation 
(970) 434-8164

Cellulose insulation specialists                                                                                                                       top

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West Star Bank
(970) 240-6000; 1500 East Oak Grove Road, Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 874-1442; 488 Highway 92, Delta, CO 81416
(970) 856-3133; 105 South Grand Mesa, Cedaredge, CO 81413

                                                    www.weststarbank.com

Strong, proactive, responsive and trustworthy - that's WestStar. We bring personal attention, exceptional service, competitive products and services, and a commitment to a successful banking relationship to every customer, large or small. Our Associates are enthusiastic, committed, and proud to be a part of our team. We help fuel the economies of the communities we serve by providing superior financial services to businesses and individuals. We provide long-term value to our shareholders by exceeding the expectations of all of our stakeholders. With a history nearly 30 years in the making, and 23 locations throughout Colorado to serve our customers, we're committed to excellence in all we do. We're proud to be a wholly owned subsidiary of Vail Banks, Inc. Expect more from WestStar Bank. Expect Action.

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