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SUMMARY:Overcoming Heat Pump Objections
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nHeat pumps are quickly gaining traction as a preferred space and water heating technology. California has a goal of 6 million installed heat pumps by 2030\, and state policy trends indicate that new gas furnace and water heaters will not be permitted after 2030. While the path forward for heat pumps seems clear\, the technology is still foreign to most homeowners. To meet the state goals\, contractors and other industry professionals much arm themselves with the knowledge\, backed by data\, to dispel misconceptions about heat pumps. Join us in the class to bolster your knowledge and learn best practices for responding to such objections. \n  \nLearning Outcomes: \nAs a result of attending this class\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe how the shortcomings of older heat pumps have been overcome by technological advancements\nExplain why heat pumps are the perfect fit for California’s climate and better alternatives to gas furnaces\nEmphasize the drawbacks of gas appliances\nDevelop a consultative strategy to ease their client’s anxieties over switching to heat pumps\n\n  \nTarget Audience: \n\nArchitects\nContractors\nElectricians\nGeneral\n\n  \nPrerequisite(s): \n\nN/A\n\n  \nLearning Units: \n\nN/A\n\n  \nInstructor Information: \nLarry Waters \nLarry Waters is the founder of Electrify My Home\, a first-of-its-kind electrification company specializing in residential electrification and workforce training. Larry has over 40 years of HVAC trade experience in service\, installation\, sales\, and management with a specialization in home performance. In early 2014 Larry’s focus shifted to replacing gas furnaces with high-efficiency heat pumps. Larry is NATE and BPI-certified and serves on multiple boards and committees aiming at propelling the movement to #ElectrifyEfficiently. \nLearning Level: \nIntermediate Class: Content is appropriate for individuals who possess a fundamental understanding of the topic and have familiarity with basic terminology and methodology of the subject matter. Attendees should have the capacity to participate in instructor-led exercises requiring synthesis and application of concepts. \nSpecial Instructions: \nThis is a live webinar presented via Microsoft Teams and internet access is required.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/overcoming-heat-pump-objections/
CATEGORIES:Southern California Edison
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