Community Energy Association is hosting a two-part webinar that targets HVAC contractors interested in learning more about dual fuel heating systems (or hybrid heating) including right-sizing, equipment selection, balance points, control strategies, and quality installations.

Although content will be geared towards HVAC contractors, builders, renovators, designers, energy advisors, building officials and all building professionals are welcome to join.

Topics will include:

• Right-sizing hybrid heating systems based existing, or planned retrofits and contractor utilization of CSA F280 compliant load calculations combined with field experience.
• Importance of ductwork considerations with existing homes including airflow testing to determine duct capacity for a hybrid heating system.
• Overview of balance point calculations (i.e. capacity or economic based) including the use heat pump performance curves and load calculations to determine the balance point and equipment switchover.
• Review of control options and strategies for contractors installing and configuring hybrid heating systems.
• Outline of key attributes to achieve quality installations that achieve optimized equipment performance including ducting enhancements, filtration, and proper commissioning.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Points through BC Housing are pending.

Event is free of charge. If you can’t attend – no problem! We’ll provide the slide deck and a link to the recording to all those who have registered.

About the Presenter

Rob Pope, Senior Consultant, Ecolighten Energy Solutions

Rob started working in the HVAC industry in the mid 1970s where he began his apprenticeship in high-end custom homes, quickly earning tickets in sheet metal, refrigeration and gas fitting. During this time, he installed, serviced and began designing the first wave of energy-efficient systems such as condensing gas furnaces and boilers, heat recovery ventilation, heat pumps and solar thermal. Rob was the Mechanical Consultant on the first residence in Canada to achieve a Canadian LEED® certification. As an active member of the industry he has served as an executive member of the HVCI and TECA industry associations, advocating for higher standards and better education for its members.