Get Your Students Heat Pump Ready

Qualifying schools are eligible for up to $15,000 in heat pump equipment per school location, helping students to gain real-world, hands-on experience with the technology. While funding lasts.

Instructors are encouraged to take multiple manufacturer trainings. The instructor(s) who attend the manufacturer trainings will be expected to be the instructor teaching students on the product(s) the school receives. Equipment eligibility is based on instructor(s) completion of the manufacturer training for the respective product(s). Funding is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis only while supplies last—don't miss this opportunity!

• ESCO Institute’s High-Performance Heat Pump and Heat Pump Water Heater courses
  • ESCO Institute curriculum and credentialing support
• Certificate-earning, manufacturer-led instructor training(s)
• Qualifying schools are eligible for up to $15,000 in heat pump equipment through TECH Clean California
  • Equipment eligibility is prioritized for new participating schools. Funding is limited and available only while supplies last
• Referral gift card for the first 10 instructors who refer another instructor to the program, while supplies last

1. Instructor completes the interest form and selects training sessions. Do not complete the interest form for anyone but yourself
2. Instructor completes free ESCO's High-Performance Heat Pump and Heat Pump Water Heater courses, as well as required manufacturer trainings
3. Qualifying schools must submit equipment selection forms by January 8, 2027
4. Qualifying schools will receive equipment between January 2027 and March 2027 – subject to availability
5. Must Install equipment in school within 90 days of receipt, no later than May 14, whichever comes first, and submit geotagged photos of the unit(s)
6. Instructors must integrate heat pump content into a relevant curriculum
7. Instructors submit an impact summary by June 11, 2027

ESCO Institute offers a comprehensive 10-chapter course that equips instructors with the knowledge and tools to master modern heat pump systems, from initial cost analysis to advanced diagnostics. Topics include inverter technology, heating load calculations, and cutting-edge installation practices.

This free access is for instructors only. Registered proctors can login to the proctor resource center here to view the course. Instructors at school recognized by the state of California that are not proctors can call 800-726-9696 to get a free account to access the course.

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LG Heat Pump Water Heater training & Residential Light Commercial HVAC Essentials

(2-day course, in-person)

• Sept. 23 – 24: LG Orange Academy, Orange, CA, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Sept. 30 – Oct. 1: ECCO Supply Academy, Sacramento, CA, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  
  

Daikin RAQA & FIT Heat Pump HVAC Training

(2-day course, in-person)

• Sept. 18 – 19: Irvine, CA, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Oct. 16 – 17: Irvine, CA, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Nov. 13 – 14: Irvine, CA, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  
  

Mitsubishi Heat Pump HVAC Training

(live virtual webinar)

• Sept. 18: 8:00 – 11:30 a.m.
• Nov. 20: 8:00 – 11:30 a.m.
  
  

Fujitsu Airstage Heat Pump HVAC Training

(live virtual webinar)

• Sept. 25 – 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
• Oct. 23 – 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Eco-logical Heat Pump Water Heater Training

(live virtual webinar)

• Oct. 2: 8:00 – 10:30 a.m.
• Nov. 6: 8:00 – 10:30 a.m.
  
  

A. O. Smith / State / American Heat Pump Water Heater Training

(live virtual webinar)

• Sept. 25: 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
• Oct. 9: 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
• Oct. 28: 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Nov. 18: 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
• Dec. 4: 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
  
  

Bradford White AeroTherm G2 Heat Pump Water Heater Training

(live virtual webinar)

• Sept. 23: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
• Oct. 15: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
• Nov. 5: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
• Dec. 3: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.

• Abram Friedman Occupational Center (LAUSD)
• Adroit Technical Institute
• American College of Healthcare and Technology
• Ata College
• Capstone College
• Center for Employment Training (Coachella, Colton, El Centro, Oxnard, San Diego, San Jose, Santa Maria)
• Central Coast Energy Services WE&T Center
• College of the Desert (COD)
• CTE of Goodwill of Silicon Valley
• Cypress College
• DeHart Technical School
• Fresno City College
• Gavilan College
• HVAC Training Academy (trade school) San Dimas
• Intercoast Colleges - Sacramento
• Intercoast Colleges - West Covina

• Jobtrain Inc
• Los Angeles Trade Technical College
• Sheet Metal JATC Modesto
• Mt San Antonio College
• National Career Education
• North American Training Center (NATC)
• Orange Coast College
• Palomar College Escondido Campus
• PHCC Academy of San Diego
• PHCC Los Angeles
• Richmond Build Green Jobs Academy
• Riverside City College
• San Bernardino Valley College
• San Diego College of Continuing Education
• San Francisco City College
• San Joaquin Delta College
• SJVC Rancho Mirage
• Sheet Metal Industry JATC No. Ca. Valley (Mather)

• Sheet Metal JATC San Diego
• Sheet Metal Workers' Local 104, Castroville, CA, JATC
• Sheet Metal Workers' Local 104, Fairfield, CA, JATC
• Sheet Metal Workers' Local 104, Livermore, CA, JATC
• Sheet Metal Workers' Local 104, San Jose, CA
• SJVC Lancaster
• SJVC Temecula
• Slawson South East Occupational Center (LAUSD)
• Tri-Counties Sheet Metal Workers Apprenticeship Santa Maria JAC
• Tri-Counties Sheet Metal Workers Apprenticeship Ventura JAC
• UA Local 38 JATC (San Francisco)
• UA Local 38 Training Center (Santa Rosa)
• West Valley Occupational Center (LAUSD)

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