Boost Your Building Science & Heat Pump Knowledge with the Building Systems PRO Badge Heat pumps are replacing furnaces and air conditioners across the US. For professionals in solar, HVAC, construction, and energy efficiency, one of the next waves of opportunity lies in comprehensive building systems – heat pumps, building science, and load calculations… Continue reading “Boost Your Building Science & Heat Pump Knowledge with the Building Systems PRO Badge”
New Course Announcement: Avoiding Main Panel Upgrades Home electrification is accelerating rapidly, but there’s a bottleneck that’s been frustrating homeowners and professionals alike: the dreaded main panel upgrade. If you’ve worked on the residential side, you know the story all too well. A homeowner wants to install… Continue reading “New Course Announcement: Avoiding Main Panel Upgrades”
Understanding Refrigerant Types and Classifications: Essential Knowledge for the EPA 608 The stratospheric ozone layer serves as Earth’s protective shield against harmful ultraviolet radiation. Decades of refrigerant emissions have created what scientists call the “ozone hole,” which causes environmental damage with real consequences, like increased skin cancer rates, reduced crop yields,… Continue reading “Understanding Refrigerant Types and Classifications: Essential Knowledge for the EPA 608”
HeatSpring Partners with Skillcat to Deliver Foundational HVAC Training We’re excited to announce a new partnership between HeatSpring and Skillcat to help HVAC contractors build stronger teams. Bringing together HeatSpring’s industry-leading specialized training with Skillcat’s platform for fundamental HVAC education creates a more complete learning ecosystem for the trades.… Continue reading “HeatSpring Partners with Skillcat to Deliver Foundational HVAC Training”
You can make money selling heat pump water heaters My gas water heater failed and dumped water all over my basement floor. It was a big mess and a huge pain in the neck. To avenge that waste of time, money, and energy we’re offering a great “Heat Pump… Continue reading “You can make money selling heat pump water heaters”
“Introduction to Heat Pumps” now free for members and their guests We keep installing more and more heat pumps. Everybody should know what heat pumps can (and can’t) do so we find the best applications and avoid the biggest pitfalls. Starting today, for a limited time, we’re offering “Introduction to Heat… Continue reading ““Introduction to Heat Pumps” now free for members and their guests”
Why are Homeowners Choosing Heat Pump Water Heaters? The way Americans heat their water is steadily shifting. As homeowners increasingly seek a more energy-efficient lifestyle, heat pump water heaters are emerging as a compelling part of the equation. The numbers tell the story: more than 190,000 heat pump… Continue reading “Why are Homeowners Choosing Heat Pump Water Heaters?”
Residential Heat Pump Water Heater Installation Course – now free for members Ever install a heat pump water heater? The DOE expects heat pump water heaters to increase from 3% to 61% of the electric water heater market by 2029. We need a lot more qualified installers, so starting today, for a… Continue reading “Residential Heat Pump Water Heater Installation Course – now free for members”
O&M Training for Commercial Heat Pump Water Heaters (CHPWHs) We just launched “Commercial Heat Pumpe Water Heater Operations and Maintenance”. If you’ve got one of these systems, O&M training is a must. Commercial heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) are generally efficient and reliable, but issues can arise due to… Continue reading “O&M Training for Commercial Heat Pump Water Heaters (CHPWHs)”
How to Become an IGSHPA Certified Residential Geothermal Designer The International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA) Certified Residential Designer (CRD) program is a comprehensive training course that equips professionals with the expertise to design efficient and sustainable ground source heat pump systems for homes. Throughout the program, participants… Continue reading “How to Become an IGSHPA Certified Residential Geothermal Designer”
How can we make heat pump retrofits easier? WARNING: if you’re a climate-minded clean energy professional, this will be hard to listen to. This American Life is my favorite podcast, and David Kestenbaum is among my favorite producers on the show. So I was really excited to see… Continue reading “How can we make heat pump retrofits easier?”
Contractors Say Better Training Would Help Them Sell More Brands create structured training programs because they increase loyalty, decrease user error, and improve customer satisfaction. Think IronRidge certification, Carrier’s Authorized Dealer program, or Microsoft certification. Education is a powerful form of marketing and the foundation for all product sales.… Continue reading “Contractors Say Better Training Would Help Them Sell More”
Your Definitive Guide to EPA 608 Technician Certification The HVAC industry is booming. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers is projected to grow 9% from 2023 to 2033 – significantly faster than the average for all… Continue reading “Your Definitive Guide to EPA 608 Technician Certification”
BPI “Building Science Principles” (BSP) prep course now free for members If you’ve ever thought about expanding into weatherization projects, energy audits, heat pumps, or building efficiency upgrades – this one is for you. BPI’s Building Science Principles (BSP) certificate is the gateway to a career in building performance. Getting your… Continue reading “BPI “Building Science Principles” (BSP) prep course now free for members”
How to Get Your IGSHPA Accredited Installer (AI) Certification The IGSHPA Accredited Installer Certification is a program designed for professionals in the ground-source heat pump (GSHP) industry. It equips learners with the knowledge and skills needed to install GSHP systems, which are growing in popularity as an energy-efficient and… Continue reading “How to Get Your IGSHPA Accredited Installer (AI) Certification”
Here Come the Heat Pump Water Heaters! The U.S. heat pump water heater (HPWH) market has doubled in the last five years, and the DOE expects HPWHs to increase from 3% to 61% of the electric water heater market in the coming years. That means going from… Continue reading “Here Come the Heat Pump Water Heaters!”
Heat Pump Technician Certification Training – Now Free for HeatSpring Members There’s a shortage of certified technicians who know how to work safely with refrigerants – so starting today, for a limited time, EPA 608 Technician Certification is free for HeatSpring members. Brynn Cooksey teaches the course. Brynn is one of… Continue reading “Heat Pump Technician Certification Training – Now Free for HeatSpring Members”
Heat Pump Retrofits – Let’s Not Screw Them Up You’ve probably heard a lot of hype around heat pumps. States (e.g. New York, Maine, California) are setting aggressive targets and encouraging more heat pump installations because they are a big part of how we can meet climate goals. But… Continue reading “Heat Pump Retrofits – Let’s Not Screw Them Up”
Siegenthaler’s “Air-to-Water Heat Pump Fundamentals” now free for Members (and their friends) Heat pumps are getting really popular and we need more people to install them. If you know somebody who might make the jump, here’s a fun way to give them a nudge: Starting today, for a limited time, “Air-to-Water Heat… Continue reading “Siegenthaler’s “Air-to-Water Heat Pump Fundamentals” now free for Members (and their friends)”
How to get money for heat pumps in New York The state of New York wants more heat pump installations, so they created the NY Clean Heat Program. NY Clean Heat pays qualified contractors for every heat pump installation that meets their standards. To participate in the program, you need… Continue reading “How to get money for heat pumps in New York”