Getting the Workforce Heat Pump Ready

With federal incentives pushing home energy improvements across the nation, building professionals trained to install heat pumps are essential. Several organizations, supported by the US Department of Energy (DOE), are working to increase the quality and quantity of heat pump training programs. In this session, you will hear about open-source instructor resources on heat pumps and other building science topics, as well as an online training program on advanced heat pumps, including cold climate applications. You’ll hear from several pilot programs working to scale up heat pump training, including one in a disadvantaged community in Houston, Texas. Another pilot program is addressing all levels of the career journey, including recruitment, instruction, job placement, and career development. Learn best practices for your heat pump workforce development program, how to get your training program recognized by the Department of Energy, and how to set prospective heat pump technicians up for success in this age of heat pump fervor.