Federal Tax Incentives - EnergyStar – Information on federal tax credits for all things electrification.
Colorado Heat Pump Tax Credit – Information and contractor listing for Colorado heat pump tax credit.
4CORE - CARE & Energy Smart – Programs offering assistance for energy audits and weatherization.
Weatherization Assistance Program – Income-qualified program offering assistance for weatherization and electrification projects.
Rewiring America Savings Calculator and Rebate Finder – A resource for homeowners to enter home info and find savings estimates, comparisons, and rebate/tax incentive eligibility.
LoveElectric Contractor Resources and Calendar – Upcoming training events and webinars.
LoveElectric Training Webinar Recordings – LPEA co-sponsored trainings on Manual J & S, Airflow, Refrigerant Charge, and more.
Department of Energy (DOE) Energy Skilled Heat Pump Programs
Tri-State Quality Install Contractor Training – Training modules required to become an LPEA Quality Install Contractor.
Special thanks to CEE trainer Dan Wildenhaus for providing links to many of these resources:
Commissioning Resources
- ACCA 5 Quality Installation Specification
- Energy Star Commissioning Checklist - New Homes
- Clean Heat Program Heat Pump Commissioning Form
Overall Guides
- Air Source Heat Pump Installer and Consumer Resources | Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (neep.org)
- Building America Cold Climate Heat Pump Sizing and Selection Guide
- Heat Pump Best Practices Retrofit Installation Guide
Load Calcs
- ASHRAE Design Conditions Lookup – get designs conditions specific to the location.
- HVAC Sizing Tool - BetterBuilt NW – room by room load calc.
- YouTube video training - HVAC Sizing Tool Training
- NEEP Desgn Load Calculation Tools – Load calc tools list.
- HVAC Design Data Collection Forms – print forms for collecting field data.
Sizing and Selection
- ACCA Manual S technical manual
- NEEP Equipment Selection Tool – equipment selection based on load inputs.
Tools and Apps for Pressure and Airflow Testing
- MeasureQuick – Measurement and commissioning tools.
- TEC support videos – Airflow testing how-to guides.
- TEC Smart Apps video – TEC calculator app how-to guide.
Controls
- Thermostat Settings Support Sheets – How to guides for programming various thermostats.
- Switchover Guide – How-to guide for setting balance point or switchover temperature in dual-fuel systems.
- Controls Guide – Advanced thermostat settings to get the most from a heat pump system.
LiDAR Based Tools for Heat Load Calcs
- Conduit Tech (LIDAR scanning tool for take-offs and load calcs)
- Amply | Design Software for Heat Pump Pros
Recommended Practices in HVAC
- HVAC School For Techs by Techs - Main site
- HVAC School For Techs by Techs - Tech Tips
- HVAC School For Techs by Techs - Videos
Miscellaneous Trainings
- DOE Building Science Training Modules – Training that covers a wide variety of energy related topics.
- BPI Building Science Principles Certificate – Learn how different systems in a home interact and affect comfort, health, and safety.
Weatherization
- BPA Weatherization Best Practices
- Weatherization Best Practices – Older resource, based in Midwest.
- NREL Standard Work Specifications – Descriptions of works specifications for retrofit measures like weatherization, duct improvements, and ventilation.
BPI Building Science Principles Certificate – Learn how different systems in a home interact and affect comfort, health, and safety.
SWEEP Heat Pump Performance and Cost Study – Southwest specific study of heat pump system performance and comparison to other heating methods.
DOE Cold Climate Decision Tool – Enter building and design info to get a list of recommended systems.
AHRI Directory – Look up performance specs of any certified system.
Air-to-Water Systems with Thermal Storage – Performance of air-to-water systems with thermal storage and load shifting.