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Heat Pump & VRF Workshop by MassCEC and UMass Clean Energy Extension
MassCEC and UMass Energy Extension invite you to attend a repeat of our popular in-depth introduction to energy-efficient heat pump and variable refrigerant flow (VRF) technology. This training will explain how these systems work, how they compare to other heating and cooling equipment, how you can identify appropriate applications, and how to access incentives toward installation costs. Case studies as well as next steps for including VRF in your projects will be included.
You have a choice of two dates and locations: April 9 in Boston, or April 25 in Westborough, MA. The same material will be presented each time.
Who Should Attend
- Architects (2 AIA LU/HSW continuing education credits available)
- Building owners and managers
- Energy professionals
- HVAC contractors
Trainers
JS Rancourt, DXS New England (Daikin distributor)
Greg Hosselbarth, Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating
Schedule
9:00 am – 9:30 am: Check-in, coffee
9:30 am – 12:30 pm: Training
- Introduction to Heat Pumps and VRF
- VRF Heat Pump System Equipment Options
- Ventilation Solutions and Peripheral Technologies
- Q&A
- 15-minute break
- Financial Incentive Programs for VRF
- How to Include VRF in Your Projects
- Case Studies
- Q&A
Register for April 9 in Boston here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/heat-pump-vrf-workshop-april-9-2019-tickets-58792162942
Register for April 25 in Westborough here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/heat-pump-and-vrf-workshop-april-25-2019-tickets-57119016516
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