Energy SkilledTM heat pump programs include important content on newer heat pump technology and best practices, equipping students to install or evaluate high quality, next generation heat pump systems. Heat pump programs can be recognized under one of two job scopes:
- Heat Pump Comfort Advising programs cover engaging with a customer to evaluate their home for a heat pump system. Heat Pump Comfort Advising Knowledge Areas include understanding the importance of proper load calculation and system selection, dual fuel system best practices, and the impacts of installing a heat pump.
- Heat Pump Installation programs cover the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of a heat pump system. Heat Pump Installation Knowledge Areas include the use of smart diagnostic and commissioning applications, airflow estimation or measurement, and duct leakage evaluation.
The following certifications and training programs have been recognized as Energy Skilled for heat pump comfort advising and/or heat pump installation.
Energy Skilled Recognized Certifications:
| Organization | Logo | Recognized Program | Recognized For |
|---|---|---|---|
North American Technician Excellence | Image
 | NATE Certification with Heat Pump Service SpecialtyNATE Certification with Heat Pump Installation Specialty | HP Installation and Comfort Advising |
HVAC Excellence | Image
 | HVAC Excellence Heat Pump ServiceHVAC Excellence Heat Pump Installer | HP Installation and Comfort Advising |
HVAC Excellence Employment | HP Installation |
Energy Skilled Recognized Programs:
Energy Skilled was developed by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to indicate receipt of recognition and is not an endorsement by DOE. Reference to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the United States Government or any agency thereof.
If your organization provides training and/or credentials related to either of the job scopes above, you can find instructions on how to submit training programs and certifications to become recognized at the Energy Skilled Recognition website.
If you have questions about Energy Skilled Recognition, check out the FAQs on the What is Energy Skilled? page or contact Pacific Northwest National Laboratory at energy.skilled@pnnl.gov.