Lead Performer: International Center for Appropriate and Sustainable Technology (ICAST) – Lakewood, CO; partner: Santa Fe Community College - Santa Fe, NM
August 24, 2022
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Lead Performer: International Center for Appropriate and Sustainable Technology (ICAST) – Lakewood, CO
Partner: Santa Fe Community College - Santa Fe, NM
DOE Total Funding: $700,000
FY20 DOE Funding: $700,000
Cost Share: $37,000
Project Term: October 1, 2021 to March 31, 2025
Funding Type: Buildings Energy Efficiency Frontiers & Innovation Technologies (BENEFIT) FOA – 2020
Project Objective
The project objective is to create an advanced curriculum to train heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) technicians in the design, installation, and maintenance of cold climate air source heat pumps (ccASHP) in existing residential and small commercial buildings. Also, to develop an experienced pool of HVAC technicians trained in the latest heat pump (HP) HVAC technologies, primarily ccASHP systems, and disseminate project findings to allow for replication and scaling of project’s successes.
Project Impact
The impact will be a curriculum package that is developed, piloted, refined, and ready for nationwide distribution. By the end of the project, 250 trainees will complete the pilot program and receive their certification.
Contacts
DOE Technology Manager: Madeline Salzman
Lead Performer: Ravi Malhotra, ICAST