Resources

Find ratepayer and contractor resources below. Use the filters in the sidebar to sort by type and tag. Interested in TECH program development and results? Visit our Results & Reporting page.

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Report

The Role of Electric Panels in Rapid, Affordable Home Decarbonization

This report by Build It Green covers topics such as why home electrification matters, the issue with electrical panels, and strategies to avoid panel upsizing.

Tags: Contractor, HPWH, HVAC

Technical Guidelines

Job Aids for the Retrofit Installation of Heat Pump Water Heaters

Job Aids are a visual field guide for contractors to use in the field and for educators to use while training. This document provides step-by-step instructions for HPWH retrofit installations with accompanying photos demonstrating the installation process. It was informed by a pool of subject matter experts and advisory groups and has been successfully piloted by contractors in the field.

Tags: Contractor, HPWH

Design Guidelines for Home Electrification

This document goes through a host of home types to help homeowner or contractor plan-ahead to enable the all-electric life without forcing a service upgrade.

Tags: Contractor, HPWH, HVAC

Flyer

Learn & Earn Process for Distributors/Manufacturers

You and your staff can get hands-on, personal experience with heat pump technology through TECH Clean California’s Learn & Earn program. This program awards free heat pump water heaters to participating contractors, which allows more personal experience with the technology so you can share that experience with customers.

Tags: HPWH, Incentives

Training

Thermostatic Mixing Valve Training Course

Host: AEA

Course Description: This course engages contractors about the importance and value of installing a thermostatic mixing valve with every heat pump water heater installation. Thermostatic mixing valves are code in many jurisdictions and a program requirement for California’s heat pump water heater programs, including TECH Clean California. Max Rohr of Caleffi Hydronic Solutions presents on how to install and use TMVs for heat pump water heater systems in existing homes.

Tags: HPWH