Heat Pump Fundamentals

Heat pumps are being installed in buildings across Toronto in response to increasing electrification efforts, evolving building standards, occupant expectations, risk mitigation and the drive to increase asset value.

Together with Toronto 2030 District, the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI), and the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), we've recently launched Heat Pump Fundamentals — a free training program that's designed to help address the knowledge gap for professionals who play key roles in the electrification and decarbonization of heating systems.

Who would benefit from taking a Heat Pump Fundamentals course?

These courses are designed for professionals working in the mid-tier commercial building sector. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Commercial building designers, architects and mechanical engineers
• Commercial property owners, developers and asset managers
• Commercial building facility managers
• Commercial Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) suppliers and installers

Course offerings

Each course is designed and delivered by trusted and experienced industry members in Toronto to help build the knowledge you need to champion and implement electric heat pump systems effectively. The courses are tailored by profession, as follows:

Upon completion of any of the courses listed in the table above, participants will leave with a deeper understanding of their business case, the ability to confidently recommend and specify electric heat pump solutions, and the exciting opportunity to build momentum for the electrification of heating systems; supporting local, national and international climate goals.

How to sign up

The first series of Heat Pump Fundamentals courses will take place in person from February 18, 2025 to February 26, 2025. Enrolling is quick, easy and completely free of cost. Visit HRAI's website to learn more and sign up.

Have a question?

Please contact Toronto 2030 District by email at toronto@2030districts.org.