Hands-on Heat Pump Training

Join us for an in-person, hands-on workshop designed for contractors. Choose from two dates and two locations to fit your schedule.

TWO LOCATIONS: 
May 12; Sangre De Cristo Electric Association, 29780 North U.S. Highway 24 Buena Vista
May 13; San Luis Valley Rural Electric Cooperative, 3625 U.S. Highway 160 West Monte Vista
COST: Free
TIME: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM  
Light breakfast and lunch provided

CERTIFICATION: ESCO Employment Ready Certification (Energy Skilled Recognized for Heat Pump Installer)
ELIGIBILITY: Contractors serving consumers within Tri-State Member System service areas
TRAINER: Arthur Malechek, Jr., Pueblo Corporate College at Pueblo Community College

Why Attend?
√ Earn your ESCO Employment Ready Certification (Energy Skilled Recognized for Heat Pump Installer).
√ Enjoy a light breakfast and lunch on us.
√ Receive a tool kit valued at approx. $100.
√ Enter to win a $500 gift certificate for a thermal imaging camera!

Heat pumps are now a core part of residential HVAC — even in the cold and mixed climates served by Tri-State. As cold-climate technology and electrification reshape system design, utility incentives increasingly depend on proper airflow, duct performance, and commissioning.

Contractors who test and optimize systems reduce callbacks, improve customer satisfaction, and unlock more program opportunities.

CONTRACTOR BENEFITS
• Hands-on diagnostic skills
• Reduced callbacks
• Improved customer satisfaction
• Prepared for utility rebate programs
• Earn additional incentives through
Tri-State’s Trade Ally Incentive Program

TECHNICAL TOPICS
• Health & safety
• Static pressure testing
• Duct pressure mapping
• Airflow measurement
• Duct leakage testing
• System charge verification

QUESTIONS?  
Contact Michael Johnson: tradeally@tristategt.org

REGISTER HERE FOR EITHER CLASS