IGSHPA GSHP Commercial System Design Workshop
Sept 23 & 24 at Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY
NY-GEO is pleased to announce that IGSHPA will be offering the first two-day, instructor-led training for the new Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP) Commercial System Designer certification!
We've secured space at Skidmore College to host this in-person workshop. It's designed for participants who have completed the core courses or possess a strong understanding of the relevant concepts. This highly interactive workshop offers a comprehensive approach to designing commercial GSHP systems, including hands-on examples.
A certification exam is available for those who wish to earn the GCSD (GSHP Commercial System Designer) certification upon course completion. The program is built around the CSA/ANSI/IGSHPA C448 Series:25 standard and emphasizes practical application, system performance, and single-point design responsibility.
This workshop is ideal for:
-Professional Engineers (P.Eng., P.E.)
-Designers working on commercial GSHP systems
-HVAC professionals with relevant credentials and GSHP experience
Register and receive 50% off the list price for the full training and certification suite, a $5,400 value for just $2,700!
Please read the IGSHPA press release for additional details, or reach out to info@igspha.org.
To register for the class, click HERE
Simplifying Decarbonization: Single Packaged Heat Pumps
WEBINAR with CEU - October 8, 2025
This comprehensive course offers HVAC professionals a deep dive into single packaged heat pump systems. It covers system design, operational principles, and hands-on maintenance strategies across diverse building applications. Attendees will explore core heat pump technology, refrigerant cycles, airflow management, and advanced features (such as variable-speed components and integrated control systems) with a strong focus on energy efficiency, occupant comfort, code compliance, and effective troubleshooting. The course equips participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to select, install, commission, maintain, and troubleshoot single packaged heat pump systems, ensuring reliable, efficient, and sustainable performance.
To register for the webinar, click HERE
NYSERDA On-The-Job Training Funds Available for Drillers/Driller Helpers - NYSERDA’s On-the-Job Training (OJT) Program provides funding to clean energy businesses to reduce the financial risk of hiring and training new employees. The program provides wage reimbursement up to 75% of a new hire’s wages for their first 16-24 weeks of employment and assistance with the development of training plans. New York State businesses hiring and training new drillers and driller helpers to work on ground-source heat pump projects are eligible to apply for this funding. Public Opportunity Notice (PON) 3692 website here. NYSERDA holds “virtual office hours” on the OJT program from 2:00 to 3:00 pm on the third Thursday of each month. Alternatively, contact Andrew.Piper@nyserda.