Press Releases

Adam’s Armor Foundation and Halco Home Solutions Deliver Warmth to a Community Member in Need

March 4, 2025

The Adam’s Armor Foundation and Halco Home Solutions provided a free furnace installation for Penny Haremza, the widow of longtime Halco technician Jim Haremza, after discovering her furnace was unsafe. Halco swiftly replaced the unit, ensuring her home was warm again. Penny expressed deep gratitude, calling it a miracle, especially as the installation coincided with Jim’s birthday. This act of kindness honors the legacy of both Jim and Adam Scott, two respected craftsmen, whose impact continues through the Adam Scott Memorial Scholarship and the foundation’s ongoing support for the trades.

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Halco Wins 2024 NY-GEO Top Job Award for Groundbreaking Retrofit Project at CEO Hal Smith’s Historic Residence

November 18, 2024

Halco is thrilled to announce that it has been honored with the 2024 NY-GEO Top Job Award for its ambitious and visionary geothermal retrofit project at the residence of Halco’s CEO, Hal Smith.

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6 Graduates of Wayne-Finger Lakes Technical Training and Career Center Signing Day

June 7, 2024

Halco is excited to welcome six graduates from the Wayne-Finger Lakes Technical Training and Career Center to our team starting July 8, 2024. These talented individuals gained hands-on experience through internships and technical training in HVAC, electrical, and mechanical trades.

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The Adam’s Armor Foundation Inc.: Honoring the Legacy of Adam Scott through Generosity and Compassion

December 11, 2023

The Adam’s Armor Foundation is pleased to announce a significant step forward in its mission to provide support and comfort to families in need. The foundation has proudly selected a deserving family to receive a new HVAC system installation, furthering its commitment to honoring the legacy of Adam Scott by spreading warmth and compassion within the community.

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Halco Announces Adam B. Scott Memorial Scholarship to Honor Legacy of HVAC Technician

March 23, 2023

The Adam B. Scott Memorial Scholarship was established to honor Adam’s legacy by supporting young men and women pursuing a career in the trades.

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Senator May, Mayor Olson and Industry Officials to be part of May 23rd ‘Top Job’ Award Presentation to Local Business

May 22, 2019

On the 23rd, Sunderlin will open his house to the press, elected officials and the community for the award ceremony.

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“HEATSMART CNY” MAKES IT EASIER AND MORE AFFORDABLE TO INSTALL MODERN, CLEAN HEATING AND COOLING SOLUTIONS

November 13, 2018

Expensive annual heating and cooling bills may be a thing of the past for many homes and buildings in the Central New York region with the new HeatSmart CNY campaign.

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SYRACUSE WELCOMES LAUNCH OF HEATSMART CNY

November 7, 2018

Campaign awarded $500,000 from NYSERDA to support installation of heat pumps for efficient clean heating and cooling across CNY, including funding for workforce development and low-income households.

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Geothermal Heat Pump Tax Credits Approved by Congress

February 9, 2018

WE DID IT – Geothermal Tax Credits Approved by Congress. Courtesy of NY-GEO and the national Geothermal Exchange Organization.

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Halco Enters the High Pressure Water Jetting Industry

June 15, 2016

Halco Energy has added high pressure water jetting to the complete line of plumbing services currently available to their customers in Central and Upstate New York.

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Elisabeth Bodnaruk Earns Radon Certification

January 6, 2016

Elisabeth Bodnaruk has earned certification as a Radon Measurement Specialist and Radon Mitigation Specialist. The certifications were conferred by the National Radon Safety Board (NRSB) and Rutgers University. *Courtesy of Seneca Daily

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Halco Opens Window & Door Division

November 22, 2015

Halco Energy has added windows and doors to the complete line of home comfort products it offers homeowners in the Finger Lakes area. Recently, Janice Sipp joined the company to manage the division. *Courtesy of Seneca Daily

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Halco Honored For Trade Fair Benefiting Local High School Students

October 19, 2015

The Finger Lakes Workforce Investment Board recently honored Halco as a founding member of Finger Lakes Works with their Hands (FLWWTH). *Courtesy of Seneca Daily

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Local Nonprofit Launches Energy-Efficient Home Heating Program

September 15, 2015

HeatSmart Tompkins Goes Public With Press Release, Installer Partners for Much Anticipated Program. Press release courtesy of Matthew Johnston with HeatSmart Tompkins.

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Halco Energy Graduates Four in Solar Industry’s Most Prestigious Certification

June 18, 2015

Four of Halco’s solar professionals have earned the industry’s leading recognition of installation expertise from the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP®). NABCEP is the most highly respected and well established national certification organization for renewable energy professionals.

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Halco Owner Selected to Present at 2014 ACI National Home Performance Conference

March 14, 2014

Hal Smith, owner of Halco, will speak on Home Performance at ACI’s National Home Performance Conference, April 29-May 1 in Detroit, Michigan.

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Halco Receives Award From DOE

December 30, 2013

Courtesy of ACCA*

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Halco Energy Receives Best in Country 2013 from U.S. Department of Energy

December 10, 2013

Hal and Tammy Smith, co-owners of Halco, located in Phelps, NY, are this year’s recipients of the Best in the Country award through the U.S. Department of Energy for Market Leadership, Energy Savings and Sales and Marketing Innovations with Home Performance with ENERGY STAR®.

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Halco Awarded in 2013 Housing Innovation Awards

October 30, 2013

Halco, a local Finger Lakes contractor, was recognized for excellence in whole-house energy improvements by the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program.

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Our Service Area

Halco proudly serves homeowners across the Finger Lakes, with teams based in Phelps, Ithaca, Syracuse, and Rochester. No matter where you are, you can count on fast response times and a friendly, local team that knows your community.

Allegany

  • Alfred
  • Allentown
  • Alma
  • Almond
  • Andover
  • Angelica
  • Belfast
  • Belmont
  • Black Creek
  • Bolivar
  • Canaseraga
  • Caneadea
  • Centerville
  • Ceres
  • Cuba
  • Fillmore
  • Friendship
  • Houghton
  • Hume
  • Little Genesee
  • Richburg
  • Rushford
  • Scio
  • Swain
  • Wellsville
  • West Clarksville
  • Whitesville

Broome

  • Bible School Park
  • Binghamton
  • Castle Creek
  • Chenango Bridge
  • Chenango Forks
  • Conklin
  • Corbettsville
  • Deposit
  • Endicott
  • Endwell
  • Glen Aubrey
  • Harpursville
  • Johnson City
  • Killawog
  • Kirkwood
  • Lisle
  • Maine
  • Nineveh
  • Ouaquaga
  • Port Crane
  • Tunnel
  • Vestal
  • Whitney Point
  • Windsor

Chemung

  • Big Flats
  • Elmira
  • Horseheads
  • Pine City
  • Van Etten
  • Breesport
  • Chemung
  • Erin
  • Lowman
  • Millport
  • Pine Valley
  • Wellsburg

Chenango

  • Afton
  • Bainbridge
  • Earlville
  • East Pharsalia
  • Greene
  • Guilford
  • Mc Donough
  • Mount Upton
  • New Berlin
  • North Norwich
  • North Pitcher
  • Norwich
  • Oxford
  • Pitcher
  • Plymouth
  • Sherburne
  • Smithville Flats
  • Smyrna
  • South New Berlin
  • South Otselic
  • South Plymouth

Genesee

  • Alexander
  • Basom
  • Batavia
  • Bergen
  • Byron
  • Corfu
  • Darien Center
  • East Bethany
  • East Pembroke
  • Elba
  • Le Roy
  • Linwood
  • Oakfield
  • Pavilion
  • South Byron
  • Stafford

Madison

  • Bouckville
  • Brookfield
  • Canastota
  • Cazenovia
  • Chittenango
  • Clockville
  • De Ruyter
  • Eaton
  • Erieville
  • Georgetown
  • Hamilton
  • Hubbardsville
  • Leonardsville
  • Madison
  • Morrisville
  • Munnsville
  • New Woodstock
  • North Brookfield
  • Oneida
  • Peterboro
  • Solsville
  • Wampsville
  • West Eaton
  • West Edmeston

Oneida

  • Alder Creek
  • Ava
  • Barneveld
  • Blossvale
  • Boonville
  • Bridgewater
  • Camden
  • Cassville
  • Chadwicks
  • Clark Mills
  • Clayville
  • Clinton
  • Deansboro
  • Durhamville
  • Forestport
  • Franklin Springs
  • Hinckley
  • Holland Patent
  • Knoxboro
  • Lee Center
  • Marcy
  • Mc Connellsville
  • New Hartford
  • New York Mills
  • North Bay
  • Oriskany
  • Oriskany Falls
  • Prospect
  • Remsen
  • Rome
  • Sangerfield
  • Sauquoit
  • Sherrill
  • Stittville
  • Sylvan Beach
  • Taberg
  • Utica
  • Vernon
  • Vernon Center
  • Verona
  • Verona Beach
  • Washington Mills
  • Waterville
  • Westdale
  • Westernville
  • Westmoreland
  • Whitesboro
  • Woodgate
  • Yorkville

Orleans

  • Albion
  • Clarendon
  • Fancher
  • Holley
  • Kendall
  • Kent
  • Knowlesville
  • Lyndonville
  • Medina
  • Waterport

Steuben

  • Bath
  • Corning
  • Hammondsport
  • Painted Post
  • Prattsburgh
  • Wayland
  • Addison
  • Arkport
  • Atlanta
  • Avoca
  • Cameron
  • Cameron Mills
  • Campbell
  • Canisteo
  • Cohocton
  • Coopers Plains
  • Greenwood
  • Hornell
  • Jasper
  • Kanona
  • Lindley
  • Perkinsville
  • Pulteney
  • Rexville
  • Savona
  • Troupsburg
  • Woodhull

Tioga

  • Berkshire
  • Nichols
  • Owego
  • Richford
  • Spencer
  • Tioga Center
  • Waverly
  • Willseyville
  • Apalachin
  • Barton
  • Candor
  • Lockwood
  • Newark Valley
  • Smithboro

Wyoming

  • Arcade
  • Attica
  • Bliss
  • Castile
  • Cowlesville
  • Dale
  • Gainesville
  • Java Center
  • Java Village
  • North Java
  • Perry
  • Pike
  • Portageville
  • Silver Lake
  • Silver Springs
  • Strykersville
  • Varysburg
  • Warsaw
  • Wyoming