About the TREC Grant

The Community College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH) and 麻豆原创 (麻豆原创) received approval for a $1.2 million Training for Residential Energy Contractors (TREC) grant from the New Hampshire Executive Council to meet workforce needs for energy contractors.

A $32.4 million contract with Everblue, also approved by the Governor and Executive Council, will support the implementation of the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) program in New Hampshire. 麻豆原创 will lead the TREC training for programs that are expected to continue through 2029.

This initiative, led by 麻豆原创 in partnership with NH Dept. of Energy, offers substantial tuition awards to help upskill your team as听qualified听丑别补迟听pump, electrification, and weatherization specialists. Integrate these lucrative state rebates into your current HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or energy services to save your customers money and scale your operations through 2029.听

Upcoming Training

Over approximately 7 hours of instruction鈥攄elivered as a single-day in-person workshop or across two virtual sessions鈥攑articipants will learn how to conduct a HEAR-compliant Limited Home Assessment and produce Manual J load calculations for proper heat pump sizing. Participants will be introduced to navigating HEAR as well as other state and federal energy efficiency programs to increase business success and maximize incentives for homeowners. Supplementary resources and materials are accessible via the Canvas LMS.
(Course # NCWK 103L; CRN # 13868)听Note: This course is intended for active HVAC contractors and is not designed for newcomers to the energy efficiency field. Combustion Safety (~7 hours) is offered separately.听

Delivered across three full days, this course equips professionals to guide homeowners through complex incentive programs, including the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) and HOMES programs. It covers key topics for qualified HEAR contractors such as conducting a HEAR-compliant Limited Home Assessment; producing Manual J load calculations for proper heat pump sizing; and Manual S heat pump equipment selection. Also introduced are building science principles, building envelope improvements (insulation and air sealing), electrical system evaluation, heat pump water heaters, and other home electrification upgrades.

Participants completing this program will be able to guide homeowners on potential home performance improvements and the substantial incentives available.

(Course # NCWK 104L; CRN # 13870)

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Contact Us

Have questions or need more information? Reach out to TREC program leads Andy Duncan, Steve Tucker, and Jill Howes at: [email protected].

Students standing near the mock-up of a roof for a weatherization training