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Overview

After participating in this course, you will be able to:

• Identify key heat pump technologies: air-to-refrigerant, geothermal, hybrid systems, and chillers.
• Integrate renewable solutions like energy recovery, PV pairing, and off-peak strategies for efficiency.
• Apply practical methods to design Net Zero systems and cut fossil fuel reliance.
• Stay informed on current tech, codes, and future trends in clean heat.
• Use clean heat options to lower carbon footprints and promote sustainable building practices.

Description
Clean heat technologies are transforming the way we approach energy efficiency and sustainability. This introductory course explores the fundamentals of heat pump systems and their role in reducing carbon footprints through innovative clean heat strategies. You'll gain a clear understanding of current technologies, their limitations, and practical applications shaping the future of heating solutions.

From air-to-refrigerant and geothermal heat pumps to hybrid systems and renewable energy integration, this session covers key concepts like COP, energy recovery, and off-peak demand strategies. We'll also look ahead to emerging trends, system design for Net Zero, and evolving codes. Perfect for engineers, energy professionals, and sustainability advocates, this course combines technical insight with real-world examples to help you stay ahead in the clean energy revolution.

Who Should Attend
Architects, Architectural Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Planners, Developers, Facilities Engineers 

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Syllabus

Welcome, Introductions, Seminar Preview and Learning Outcomes

Introduction to Clean Heat Technologies

• Overview of heat pump technologies and how heat pumps can be implemented in “Clean Heat” Strategies. 1/2
• Importance of Reducing Carbon Footprint. 3/4
• Current technologies limitations, applications. 1

Heat Pump Technologies

• Understanding COP (Coefficient of Performance) in Air to Refrigerant based Heat Pumps. 1.5
• Geothermal Ground Source Heat Pumps. 2
• Hybrid Systems. 2.2
• Heat Pump Chillers. 2.4

Renewable Energy Integration

• Energy recovery systems. 2.6
• Photovoltaic paired systems. 2.8
• Off-Peak demand strategies. 3.0
• Renewable options. 3.2

Practical Application and Future Trends

• Putting together systems to achieve Net Zero. 3.4
• Where technology and code development is going. 3.6
• Group activities and discussions. 3.8
• Q&A session and wrap-up. 4.0

Questions and Answers, Feedback on Achievement of Learning Outcomes

Instructor

John F. Daly, PE, LEED AP, CPD, CBIE

John is a professional engineer and certified plumbing designer. With over 35 years of professional experience, he is currently Vice President/Director of Mechanical/Plumbing Engineering with Trautman Associates, a 50-person architecture and engineering firm headquartered in Buffalo, NY. As vice-president of Trautman Associates,

Mr. Daly is the director of the Building Systems Group. He is also a member of ASPE (American Society of Plumbing Engineers) and a frequent speaker and instructor for schools and industry groups.