Best Practices for Comfort Advisors
Free training and hot breakfast presented by the Minnesota Air Source Heat Pump Collaborative
While federal heat pump incentives have changed in 2026, homeowner priorities remain the same. They’re still looking for ways to lower energy bills, improve efficiency, and find contractors they can trust for the long term. This training is designed to help you successfully meet customers where they’re at by strengthening your sales and technical skills.
Our heat pump experts have updated this year’s training with market research, new incentives guidance, and best practices so you can deliver high-quality heat pump installations with confidence.
This year, you can gain Energy Skilled Recognition for Heat Pump Comfort Advising to boost your business’ profile and visibility on Google. In addition, earn continuing education credits towards NATE certification.
This event satisfies the training requirement for the MN ASHP Collaborative Preferred Contractor Network, a lead generation tool that helps connect contractors connect with customers and secure ongoing marketing support. The staff member who would like to be listed on our webpage should attend.
Can’t make it this time? We're traveling all over the state in 2026, and there are many more opportunities. Check out our schedule here: https://www.mnashp.org/training-events!
Our heat pump experts have updated this year’s training with market research, new incentives guidance, and best practices so you can deliver high-quality heat pump installations with confidence.
This year, you can gain Energy Skilled Recognition for Heat Pump Comfort Advising to boost your business’ profile and visibility on Google. In addition, earn continuing education credits towards NATE certification.
This event satisfies the training requirement for the MN ASHP Collaborative Preferred Contractor Network, a lead generation tool that helps connect contractors connect with customers and secure ongoing marketing support. The staff member who would like to be listed on our webpage should attend.
Can’t make it this time? We're traveling all over the state in 2026, and there are many more opportunities. Check out our schedule here: https://www.mnashp.org/training-events!
Topics
Why heat pumps?
2026 Incentives & Financing
Best practices for sizing and load calculations
Ductwork & airflow
Ideal Controls
Homeowner education
Free Happy Hour for Contractors
After training, join us at Canal Park Brewing for an informal happy hour featuring complimentary drinks, appetizers, and networking. Connect with peers and meet representatives from Next Gen Rooftop Units, the commercial counterpart to the MN ASHP Collaborative.
No formal presentations or sales pitches – just a chance to access tools for your team and connect with others in the field. Contact us for more information [email protected].
Start time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Canal Park Brewing - 300 Canal Park Dr, Duluth, MN 55802
No formal presentations or sales pitches – just a chance to access tools for your team and connect with others in the field. Contact us for more information [email protected].
Start time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Canal Park Brewing - 300 Canal Park Dr, Duluth, MN 55802
Agenda
8:00 AM: Doors open, hot breakfast is served
8:15 AM: Training begins
8:15 AM: Training begins
12:00 PM: Training ends
Meet the trainer
Ian Swanson
As RTU channel manager, Ian works with commercial HVAC partners on education and training for CEE's services and projects. Ian has worked as an installer, designer, and consultant in the HVAC industry and has two decades of teaching and training experience.
Meet the Programs
The Minnesota Air Source Heat Pump Collaborative (the Collaborative) is a statewide program that strives to establish heat pumps as the preferred option for both customers and contractors when upgrading their heating and cooling systems, offering an efficient and eco-friendly alternative to traditional air conditioners.
The Collaborative is funded through Minnesota's Efficient Technology Accelerator (ETA) a partnership funded by the state’s investor-owned utilities (IOUs), administered by the Minnesota Department of Commerce, Division of Energy Resources (DER), and implemented by Center for Energy and Environment (CEE). The Collaborative is also funded by several consumer-owned electric utilities, including Great River Energy, Missouri River Energy Services, and Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency.
This project was made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Department of Commerce.
The Collaborative is funded through Minnesota's Efficient Technology Accelerator (ETA) a partnership funded by the state’s investor-owned utilities (IOUs), administered by the Minnesota Department of Commerce, Division of Energy Resources (DER), and implemented by Center for Energy and Environment (CEE). The Collaborative is also funded by several consumer-owned electric utilities, including Great River Energy, Missouri River Energy Services, and Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency.
This project was made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Department of Commerce.
Thank you to our local utility partners for supporting these events.