Match Made in HVAC: Choosing the Right Heat Pump for Your Building

Is your building considering a switch to heat pumps? Learn the first steps to transitioning.

What is this training about?

Is your building considering a switch to heat pumps? Check out our new training, Match Made in HVAC: Choosing the Right Heat Pump for Your Building! Learn about the first steps in transitioning from fossil fuel heating and cooling systems to heat pumps for energy-efficient commercial and multifamily buildings.

Discover why heat pumps are the future of building HVAC and gain the practical knowledge you need to lead an energy upgrade with confidence.

The success of a heat pump installation depends heavily on a few early decisions made at the start of the project. Conversely, early mistakes can set projects on a path toward problems. In this training, you’ll learn how to choose the right system, avoid common pitfalls, and develop a strategic plan that is tailored to your existing building’s unique needs.

What will you learn?

By the end of this training, you will be able to:

Understand how heat pumps contribute to energy and carbon savings and the benefits of transitioning to them.
Describe the pros and cons of different heat pump systems and how they relate to the unique needs and characteristics of your building.
Identify relevant building factors and criteria that influence good heat pump decision-making.
Develop a plan to address building-specific factors such as size, use, envelope, electrical system, metering and need for backup heat.

Who is this training for?

This training is ideal for practitioners trying to navigate the transition from fossil-fueled systems to heat pump technology in existing commercial and multifamily residential buildings including:

Building Owners
Developers
Architects
Engineers
Contractors
Facility Managers
Energy Consultants

What should you expect?

Match Made in HVAC is a 2-hour training that is held virtually over zoom, by a highly knowledgeable instructor with industry experience. You are encouraged to ask questions and participate during classroom discussions and activities.

This training qualifies for 1.5 AIA (HSW), 1.5 GBCI and 1.5 PDH credits.

This training was developed in partnership with the Syracuse Center of Excellence and is currently subsidized by NYSERDA. New class dates will be periodically added to Urban Green’s event page for registration. Sign up for our interest list to be notified of the next class date.