Powering Up HVAC Expertise on Ducted Heat Pumps
Over 30 heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) professionals participated in a ducted heat pump workforce training in Glenwood Springs on May 7th. This training provided valuable instruction on the installation of heat pumps into existing homes with central air systems.
Thanks to gains in efficiency in the past decade, cold-climate heat pumps are capable of heating a home in temperatures below -10 degrees fahrenheit, while providing cooling in summer as an added benefit. Many residents are interested in installing heat pumps in both new and existing homes, leading to a growing demand for a skilled workforce to install and maintain them.
The training was hosted by the Garfield Clean Energy and Clean Energy Economy for the Region (CLEER) team with sponsorship from CD Jones, Holy Cross Energy, Xcel Energy, Walking Mountains Science Center, City of Glenwood Springs, Town of Carbondale, Community Office for Resource Efficiency and Energy Smart Colorado.
Interested in a heat pump for your home? Reach out to our energy coaches to learn about options and financial incentives!
Registration closes soon for the Thermal Energy Networks Exchange in Glenwood Springs
On Friday, June 6th Garfield Clean Energy, CLEER and the Colorado Energy Office are hosting “TENs Together: A Technical Exchange for Communities and Developers” - a collaborative meeting designed to advance the deployment of geothermal heating and cooling (Thermal Energy Networks, ground source heat pumps, networked heat pumps, district energy, and integrated heat recovery systems). The Exchange will bring together project developers, local governments, and key stakeholders to share technical and financial insights and resources.
We welcome keynote speaker Kathy Hannun, CTO of Dandelion Energy, who recently announced a partnership with Lennar Corporation, one of the nation’s largest homebuilders, on one of the most significant residential geothermal heat pump deployments in US history. Most of the day is reserved for regional project roundtables, issue-specific panels, breakout groups and networking. Participants will leave with deeper knowledge, new connections, and practical information to implement strategic thermal projects in their communities. Some of the panelists and case studies of note include: Bedrock Energy, City of Denver, CO Department of Water Resources, CO Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission, representatives from Gunnison County, Winter Park, Steamboat Springs, Vail, Pitkin County, Breckenridge and many others.
Friday, June 6th from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at CMC, Glenwood Springs, CO. Registration is required.
Today’s Building Codes Are an Investment in Tomorrow
A change is in progress statewide that will lower operating costs and save energy for new buildings in our area.
Building and energy codes generally set a minimum standard of safety and durability in new construction. They are a tool to manage the ongoing expense of living in our homes and doing business in our public and commercial buildings. Nowadays, energy codes are generally updated every three to six years along with other building codes. Hear from Heidi McCullough, a Buildings Specialist with CLEER, regarding important updates to building codes in Colorado. Read more..
