About Abby Thompson

Abby is HeatSpring's Product Marketing Manager located in Boston, Massachusetts. She is passionate about people and education, particularly in diversifying the burgeoning fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Abby works with instructors to build new courses and engages with our community of students and experts through HeatSpring Magazine and social media.

Data Center Essentials for Executives: A Beginner’s Guide

In the 21st century, all companies are information technology (IT) companies… most just don’t know it yet.
Jon Koomey helps executives modernize their IT organizations to speed up innovation, reduce costs, and increase revenues in his Data Center Essentials for Executives: A Beginner’s Guide
In this short course, Jonathan Koomey boils down what he’s learned as one […]

Deep Boreholes in GSHP Systems: Pressure Considerations & Installation Practices

Factors such as space limitations are forcing engineers to utilize deep boreholes to meet design requirements for Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP) systems.
In such cases, hydrostatic pressures must be considered to ensure successful installation can take place. This short course, led by expert Ryan Carda, P.E., focuses on the necessary calculations along with the recommended […]

NEW Corporate Renewable Energy Purchasing Training

Many U.S. companies are seeking to purchase renewable energy…
Major potential benefits include securing long term energy supplies; substantial cost savings; reduced price volatility; compliance with government regulations and reporting requirements; achieving corporate sustainability goals; and general brand enhancement. These benefits are driving accelerating corporate commitments towards direct clean energy purchasing.

Despite this enthusiasm, only a few […]

Geothermal HVAC Design: From Building Loads to Bore Field Design

Learn geothermal HVAC design fundamentals, with emphasis on building load (residential, commercial and institutional) development, leading to bore field specification.
Watch Al’s lectures (one introductory, the other highly technical), and download a Geothermal HVAC Design Performance Simulator excel file in his brand new, $45 HeatSpring course.

Who should enroll?

Engineers, HVAC contractors, building owners, and those who […]

Building Automation Systems and Open Building Systems: Design Specs

Building Automation Systems (BAS) specifications are a required piece of any building construction, upgrade or retrofit project.
Learn about Building Automation Systems and Design Specifications for Open Building Systems in Ron Bernstein’s latest course.

Typically developed by a consulting engineer, a good specification can significantly enhance the effectiveness and usability of a project. A bad specification can […]