What is this training about?

If your New York City building is considering a switch to heat pumps, take this updated training, Match Made in NYC: Choosing the Right Heat Pump for Your Building! Learn about the first steps in transitioning from fossil fuel heating, cooling, and water heating systems to heat pumps for energy-efficient commercial and multifamily buildings.

The success of a heat pump installation depends on key early decisions– this training will help you choose the right system, avoid common pitfalls, and develop a strategic plan tailored to your building’s needs. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to the field, you’ll discover why heat pumps are the future of building HVAC and water heating and gain the practical knowledge you need to lead an energy upgrade with confidence.

Note: This revised training covers all of the content from an earlier course, Match Made in HVAC: Choosing the Right Heat Pump for Your Building, with additional information about heat pump water heating and a focus on New York City buildings. 

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 your unique building.
• Identify building factors and criteria that influence good project decision making for retrofits.
• Start developing an action plan to evaluate building-specific factors such as size, use, and existing infrastructure.

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 New York City commercial and multifamily residential buildings including:

• Building Owners
• Developers
• Architects
• Engineers
• Contractors
• Facility Managers
• Energy Consultants

What should you expect? 

Match Made in NYC is a 3-hour training that is taught live, by a highly knowledgeable instructor with industry experience and will be held in-person at Urban Green Council’s Training Room at 39 Broadway, New York, NY 10006. You are encouraged to ask questions and participate during classroom discussions and activities.

This course is expected to qualify for 2.5 AIA (HSW), 2.5 GBCI and 2.5 PDH credits.

This training was developed in partnership with the Syracuse Center of Excellence and is currently subsidized by NYSERDA.

Host: Urban Green Council