Energy SkilledTM heat pump water heater programs include important content on heat pump water heater installation, equipping students to install and specify high quality, next generation heat pump water heater systems.
Heat Pump Water Heater Installation programs include Knowledge Areas such as the differences between a heat pump water heater (HPWH) and other residential water heater systems, HPWH sizing, and communicating with a customer on the impacts of a HPWH.
The following certifications and training programs have been recognized as Energy Skilled for heat pump water heater installation.
Energy Skilled Recognized Programs:
| Organization | Logo | Recognized Program | Recognized For |
|---|---|---|---|
Sheet Metal | Air | Rail | Transportation (SMART) Local 265 |  | SMART Local Union No. 265 Training Program | HPWH Installation HP Installation and Comfort Advising |
Sheet Metal Workers Local 104 Bay Area Industry Training Fund |  | Sheet Metal Workers' Local 104 & Bay Area Industry Training Fund - Building Trades Service Apprenticeships Program | HPWH Installation HP Installation and Comfort Advising |
TECH Clean California |  | ENERGY STAR Heat Pump Water Heater Manufacturers Action Council (ESMAC) Heat Pump Water Heater Education for Your Program (email Paul Campbell: paul.campbell@icf.com to incorporate ESMAC training into your workforce development program) | HPWH Installation |
TECH & ESMAC Heat Pump Water Heater Education | HPWH Installation | ||
Barnett Plumbing & Water Heaters |  | Barnett Plumbing & Water Heaters Training Program | HPWH Installation |
A. O. Smith University |    | Voltex® AL Smart Heat Pump Certification | HPWH Installation |
Premier® AL Smart Heat Pump Certification | |||
Proline XE® AL Smart Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heater Certification | |||
Urban Green Council |  | Heat Pump Water Heating Systems Installation for Plumbers | HPWH Installation |
HVAC U, LLC |  | Heat Pump Water Heaters 101 | HPWH Installation HP Installation and Comfort Advising |
D+R LEARN |  | Residential Heat Pump Water Heater Installation Course Bundle | HPWH Installation |
Plumbers Local One Trade Education Fund |  | Heat Pump Water Heater Systems Installation for Plumbers | HPWH Installation |
Electrify My Home |  | Efficient Electric Water Heating Course | HPWH Installation HP Comfort Advising |
UA Local 22 Plumbers and Steamfitters |  | UA Local 22 Apprenticeship Program | HPWH Installation |
PG&E Workforce Education & Training Energy Centers |  |
| HPWH Installation |
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If your organization provides training and/or credentials related to the job scope 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.