The Smart Energy Initiative of SE Pa is a Partner with the Pennsylvania Heat Pump Pathways. This free training is being paid for by a federal grant that was awarded to the PA DEP. One part offers free training to current employees. So please take a look at the schedule below and also let SEI know if you would be interested in sending employees to ACCA Manual J, D, S,  Heat Pump Inverter Technology Training and / or NCI: The High-Performance Approach to Heat Pump Retrofits, IF we can schedule it for the CCEDC location in October.

A few things to note about THIS particular grant. In addition to the grant paying the costs of training, it will also pay the employer a subsidy of $ 8.00 per hour of training to offset a small part of your payroll costs for each employee who attends the training. If you send an employee to a training site that is more than 50 miles away, this grant will pay for hotel stays up to the maximum government rate for that location. Call Jim Lauckner at 215-470-2684 (his cell) with any questions. Jim answers his cell 7 days a week 8 am – 8 pm.

If you know an individual interested in a career in HVAC there are other trainings (about 12 weeks) being offered to people looking to begin a HVAC career.

Please share this information with any firm or person who may be interested. I only ask that you cc Jim Lauckner at jlauckner@ccedcpa.com

Click HERE to see all of the upcoming heat pump trainings. Below are some of the included trainings you will find in the link.

Training Name: NCI: The High-Performance Approach to Heat Pump Retrofits
For: Workers who currently work in HVAC
Date: 8/27/26
Location: Standard Air & Lite Corp, Pittsburgh, PA

Training Name: ACCA Manual J, D, S
For: Workers who currently work in HVAC
Date: 9/29/26 – 10/01/26: Wilkes Barre
10/06/26 – 10/08/26: Pittsburgh
Location: Pennsylvania Air Conditioning Contractor Association (PAACCA)

Training Name: Five-Day Heat Pump Installation, Service, and Troubleshooting Fundamentals
For: Workers who currently work in HVAC
Date: 10/12/26 – 10/16/26
12/14/26 – 12/18/26
Location: PA Petroleum (PPATEC), Grantville, PA

More details can be found HERE.

Join the Water Resources Association of the Delaware River Basin (WRA) Tuesday, July 14, from 12 to 1 pm for a live webinar on careers in water and energy. Moderator Dan Pulver of Korn Ferry leads a candid conversation with Adam Bosch, Eric Hahn, and Kim Long – leaders who took very different paths in these sectors.

They will cover how these sectors are evolving, where the jobs are, and what it takes to strategically advance your career. Whether you are starting your career, planning your next chapter, or hiring for your own team, you will leave with a clearer picture of your options.

Register here.   

Register for the June 18th TEAM PA Energy Collaborative Meeting – Harrisburg at this link https://teampa.com/energyhorizons-meeting2026/

Message from TEAM PA below:

The primary topic on our agenda is the Pennsylvania Accelerated Transmission and Energy Redevelopment (PATER) initiative. Team Pennsylvania is leading a first-of-its-kind partnership with the PUC, Governor’s Office, and several other agencies and stakeholders to identify where strategic energy and transmission investments can deliver the greatest impact. The selected consulting team and project lead Tom Murphy will lead us in a presentation, conversation, and panel discussion.

We’ll also spend time discussing the recently released Pennsylvania Nuclear Energy Roadmap.

A more detailed agenda and additional information can be found on the registration page.

https://greenbuildingunited.org/event/2026-sustainability-symposium/

Now in its 16th year, the Sustainability Symposium is Green Building United’s signature annual gathering, bringing together leaders, practitioners, and advocates who are shaping the future of sustainable buildings in our region. Join us on Friday, May 15th 2026, at Temple University’s Howard Gittis Student Center for a full day of inspiring sessions, hands-on tours, and meaningful conversations that advance healthier, safer, and more equitable communities.

The Symposium showcases cutting-edge projects, bold ideas, and the people driving progress across the built environment—from high-performance design and clean energy to community-centered development. Whether you’re deep in the work or just getting started, you’ll leave energized, informed, and connected.

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Upcoming Spotlight Topic: Modernizing HVAC Systems and Saving Money with Ground-source Heat Pumps

Modernizing HVAC systems can promote healthy buildings and reduce operational costs. Increasingly buildings are tapping into a cost-effective source for their heating and cooling: the ground. Learn from Undaunted K12 about school districts that have incorporated ground-source heat pumps to support comfortable classrooms, reduce utility bills, and decrease local air pollution. This webinar will cover how this HVAC technology works, why it’s a great fit for various entities, and how project costs can be slashed with non-competitive funding available through 2034. Leave this session with an understanding of ground-source heat pumps as a modern HVAC system for buildings and how districts can unlock this transformative technology.

This is your opportunity to connect with DEP staff to ask questions and learn more about funding your energy priorities!

When:  Thursday, April 30 2026 at 12 PM (noon)

Who: Taxable entities and Tax-exempt Organizations (schools, universities, municipal governments, and other public institutions)

Join us: This live discussion will be held on Microsoft Teams, and recorded for future viewing.

Register for our next spotlight here!

SEI is sharing this information from the Penn Heat Pump Pathways organization:

We are excited to share this training opportunity for your team through the Penn Heat Pump Pathways (PHPP) Pilot Training Program. This no-cost training is designed specifically for existing HVAC workers to strengthen their skills in heat pump technology and prepare for the growing demand across Pennsylvania.

Training Details:

  *   Location: Pennsylvania College of Technology – Harrisburg, PA

  *   Dates: May 4th- May 7th, 2026

  *   Time: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

  *   Cost: FREE ($1,200 value per participant)

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Wage Subsidy: $8 Hour

  *   Cohort Size: Limited to 6–12 workers

Training Topics Include:

  *   ACCA Manual J, D & S Overview

  *   Commissioning & Quality Installation

  *   Diagnostics & System Performance Best Practices

This training provides hands-on instruction to help your team:

  *   Improve quality in the field

  *   Stay competitive in a rapidly growing market

  *   Align with upcoming opportunities like the Penn Energy Savers Program (https://www.pennenergysavers.com/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.pennenergysavers.com_&d=DwMF-g&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=6ms1mcxxKZLFtFw1IFIIWGD5oPhwkHIwY2IY-cZcLJk&m=2O5M3RAH72T1dfwc7cApMU2GhSCk8FuQ4qTgoBHODUV7S581Md1ldKaQuHEzTtta&s=YcbrzLqfqfVoQrjtX4dMxJ8Obx_ANKuiYsKPMtlSkzU&e=>)

This is a great opportunity to invest in your current workforce at no cost while positioning your business for future growth. We encourage you to register individuals from your team as soon as possible, as space is limited. As an employer, you can be eligible for an Employer Wage Subsidy to help offset lost wages incurred during training.

Please see the attached flyer for additional details. If you have any questions or would like assistance with enrollment, feel free to reach out.

To sign up, you can either use the QR code on the flyer or this link   (https://building-performance.org/phpp/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__building-2Dperformance.org_phpp_&d=DwMF-g&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=6ms1mcxxKZLFtFw1IFIIWGD5oPhwkHIwY2IY-cZcLJk&m=2O5M3RAH72T1dfwc7cApMU2GhSCk8FuQ4qTgoBHODUV7S581Md1ldKaQuHEzTtta&s=5VcTyT4znz5-WG4FBXnCWIKUhWvrcwNV-r70fDejnBE&e=>)

Thank you,

Penn Heat Pump Pathways

Tremayne Terry, CWDP | President

TixStone Solutions, Inc.

(717) 379-3802

tremayne.terry@tixstone.com

www.tixstone.com