Heat Pump Technologies for Space Conditioning and Water Heating
Heat Pump HVAC
Heat Pump Water Heating
Residential
On-Demand
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At a Glance
Cost
Free
Duration
2 hours
About This Course
This on demand course provides an overview of electric heat pumps for both space and water heating, both ducted and ductless systems, including air-source, ground-source and water-source. It covers heat pump technology, operation, efficiencies, advantages and disadvantages as well as optimal installation factors for space conditioning and water heating. This introductory course is ideal for contractors and building inspectors, as well as homeowners considering installing heat pumps of any kind.
Instructor
Name
Steve Easley
Bio
Steve Easley is an internationally recognized construction consultant specializing in solving building science related problems and educating building industry professionals. His work focuses on increasing quality of construction, sustainability, and reducing costly mistakes that lead to construction defects and call backs. Steve is a frequently requested speaker because of his practical approach to building science. He is known for his dynamic speaking style and his unique ability to explain complex concepts in simple terms that can be easily integrated into practice. Steve has hosted hundreds of best practice building science videos, including the California Energy Commission's Measured Home Performance videos. He has also co-hosted hundreds of television and radio programs, including over 100 shows on the Discovery Channel's Your New House. Steve’s mission is helping industry professionals build & remodel structures that are durable, energy efficient, healthy and comfortable to live and work in. He has more than 30 years of industry experience, performing thousands of job site quality surveys and presenting building science seminars around the world. Steve was a tenured Professor of Building Construction and Contracting at Purdue University for 10 years. He is nationally known speaker on the subject of cost effective, practical approaches to quality assurance, and high performance buildings. His goal and mission is helping building professionals achieve structures that are durable, energy efficient, healthy, and comfortable to live and work in.
Provider
PG&E
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