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Heat Pumps: The Ultimate Installation Guide

Ensure the longevity and efficiency of your systems, bridging the gap between design and commissioning.

Overview
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Following our first session on system design, this session is dedicated to one of the most critical aspects of HVAC – the installation. A proper installation ensures the longevity and efficiency of the system, bridging the gap between design and commissioning.

This training is a result from collaboration with a group of industry partners, ensuring a relevant and practical guide to HVAC installation challenges. Bruce Manclark will host our lead speaker, Matt Ryan of Petra Heating & Cooling, who is an HVAC contractor with decades of experience. He brings practical insights and solutions to common and complex installation challenges that are relevant to a variety of building industry audiences.

Matt will cover key areas such as:

Optimal setups for both outdoor and indoor units.
Piping details, from choosing the right bend to ensuring solid connections
Essential start-up procedures to ensure efficient and durable system operation

Benefit from industry-vetted knowledge and Matt’s many years of experience in order to enhance your HVAC installation process.

This session is a part of a three-part series on how to effectively design, install and commission air source heat pumps (ASHPs) in residential homes.

This series has been developed by and for building industry professionals (builders, designers, HVAC contractors, raters, and beyond) to better understand ASHP applications and to provide tangible design principles and construction practices that can be integrated into your building process.

Attend this 'Heat Pump Mastery' webinar series to gain field-tested recommendations from building professionals on the following critical topics:

Mastering Design Principles

Trainers: Bruce Manclark (Earth Advantage) & Greg Davenport (Mitsubishi)

The Ultimate Installation Guide

Trainers: Bruce Manclark (Earth Advantage) & Matt Ryan (Petra Heating & AC)

The Art of Commissioning

Trainers: Bruce Manclark, Matt Ryan, Marc Cregeur (Earth Advantage) & Mike Frey (Noyes Development)

It's imperative to highlight that cold climate ASHPs are no longer emerging equipment — they're mature technologies, ready and reliable for any climate. Their stellar reputation eliminates prior misconceptions and stands as a testament to their adaptability.

Moreover, the efficiency and effectiveness of ASHPs aligns well with advancing energy codes across the NW region and makes them ideal candidates for certifications such as ENERGY STAR and a viable pathway towards unlocking substantial 45L Tax Credits and incentives.

Join us to gain info and insights on how to select appropriate heat pump equipment according to your unique project objectives.

Note: We encourage you to also rattending the ‘45L Tax Credit: What You Need to Know’ training offered as an on-demand course as a helpful precursor to this series.

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When & Where
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Online course available on-demand

On-demand training format consists of a series of a 5-10 minute video divided into sections. Users can start or stop their viewing at their own pace and easily resume the course at another time.

CEs & Cost
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Continuing Education Credits
AIA LU/HSW: 1 CE
OR CCB: 1 CE
BPI: 0.5 CEs
ICC: 0.1 CE
NATE: 1 CE

Course Fee
No cost

*This training made possible thanks to BetterBuiltNW

Audience
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Architects, Builders/Contractors, Code Officials, Consultants, Developers, Engineers, Home Inspectors, Program Representatives, Raters/Verifiers, Real Estate Professionals, Remodelers, Subcontractors, Third-Party Verification Program Staff

Instructor(s)
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Bruce Manclark: Bruce is a nationally recognized leader in residential consulting on energy efficiency, energy efficiency technical training, implementation of conservation programs, and quality control testing. Bruce brings his comprehensive understanding of proper HVAC system installation through more than 40 years of practical experience to help clients such as the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA), Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), and Energy Trust of Oregon to develop HVAC, new homes and existing homes program strategies. In April 2016, he was inducted in the Building Performance Industry Hall of Fame recognized for his significant and lasting contributions to the building performance industry over the course of his career.

Matt Ryan: Matt is the COO and Co-Owner of Petra Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. Matt grew up with close ties to the HVAC industry and joined the trade himself at the age of 19. In 2006 he and his wife, Sarah, started their company from their home garage in Portland with a drive to partner with high performance builders. Petra has worked with Energy Trust and Earth Advantage for well over a decade, also gaining solid partnership and respect from many leading green builders in the area over the last nearly 18 years. Today, Petra operates with 25 employees from a 6000 square foot warehouse and office in Clackamas and is committed to continuing education and development for leading HVAC energy efficiency in Oregon and SW Washington.