Essential Resources
Resources to inform and support your knowledge about heat pumps.
Introduction to Heat Pumps
This excellent resource from the Building Science Education Solution Center will give you all the baseline knowledge needed to understand heat pumps.
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Decision Matrix and Design Guide
In this guide created by CEE, you will learn how to choose the most suitable type of heat pump system according to the specific requirements of your project.
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Guide to Installing in Cold Climates
This guide from NEEP is a comprehensive source for sizing & selecting air-source heat pumps in cold climates.
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Building America Resource
From the DOE’s Building Technology Office comes a short and sweet resource to aid sellers of high-efficiency heat pump equipment.
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HVAC Employee Recruitment Toolkit
From DOE, an easy-to-use document filled with recruitment messages, graphics, and strategies to get the students and the workers you need. Informed by experts, experienced contractors, and educators, this toolkit will save you time and money while increasing your success.
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Home Improvement Savings Tool
To assist with those kitchen-table conversations and creating bids, ENERGY STAR has launched a simple web tool that uses a zip code search to highlight utility rebates and federal tax credits.
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Controls Guide
Great guide from Slipstream for options with thermostat controls, particularly with ducted dual-fuel ASHPs.
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Right-sizing Heat Pumps
Air Source Heat Pumps perform best and meet savings goals when sized appropriately in this piece from Slipstream.
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Heat Pump Replacement Checklist
Important specifications that can contribute to a complete and quality installation, from PNNL.
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Grading the Installation of HVAC Systems
Provides a methodology for evaluating the installation quality of unitary HVAC systems, from RESNET.
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Quality Installation and Commissioning
Proper system commissioning minimizes installation faults and significantly improves performance, from PNNL.
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Consider using Smart Tools
Smart diagnostic tools can be a breakthrough for HVAC contractors, as explained in this DOE resource.
Learn how
Accreditations and Certificates
From ACCA, see why contractors may want to demonstrate that they meet quality installation standards.
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Guide to Sizing and Selecting for Cold Climates
This resource from NEEP assists installers in sizing and selecting ASHPs for residential cold climate applications.
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Switchover Guide Ducted Dual-Fuel Air Source Heat Pumps
From ComEd, this guide is designed to provide options and opportunities particularly with ducted dual-fuel air source heat pumps.
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Cold Climate Heat Pump Sizing Support Tools
This resource from NEEP helps to select products that are sized to best match the heating needs of a heating zone.
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