Little Rock, Ark. — Comfort Systems USA Energy Services, a subsidiary of Comfort Systems USA announced that it has opened an office here. This office will bring five to 15 new jobs into Arkansas in the next 24 months.

In addition to providing direct support on Energy Services projects and complementing existing resources of Comfort Systems USA Energy Services, the Little Rock office offers energy consulting for customers with emphasis on green buildings, sustainability project management, energy modeling, energy audits, energy savings measurement and verification, turn-key energy projects, existing building commissioning, new construction commissioning and energy procurement consulting.

“We are excited to expand our ability to deliver high-value services to Comfort Systems USA customers,” said W. Brewster Earle, president of Comfort Systems USA Energy Services. “Our ability to deliver solutions to help our clients lower their operating costs, make informed decisions regarding their energy use and continue to identify opportunities for operational efficiency is greatly enhanced by the talented team we have assembled in Little Rock.”

Vice President Timothy P. Staley, an engineer with a background in energy-related consulting engineering services, runs the Little Rock office.

Staley's experience includes energy and design consulting, commissioning, sustainability project management, managing energy supplies, energy procurement consulting, facilities maintenance and project management. Staley has more than 20 years of experience in energy efficiency and commissioning, and has worked with various businesses.

“I am truly honored to be joining the Comfort Systems USA Energy Services team,” said Staley. “The opportunity to combine our unique energy consulting services with the depth of resources offered by Comfort Systems USA is very exciting and will ultimately yield exceptional value for clients.”

Comfort Systems USA was ranked as the nation's third largest mechanical contractor in CONTRACTOR's 2009 Book of Giants with revenue in excess of $1.3 billion. It has 74 locations in 59 cities around the nation. Additional information is available at www.comfortsystemsusa.com.