Geothermal Heat Pump System Accredited Installer Training

An intensive and practical three-day course covering the design and installation of geothermal heat pump systems for residential and light commercial projects is slated for June 23 – 25, 2009, at the Iowa Energy Center's Energy Resource Station in Ankeny.

Participants will gain hands-on experience using real geothermal heat pump equipment and piping loops. The course is taught by an instructor affiliated with the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA). Each participant will receive a full set of IGSHPA training and reference materials. Attendees will be able to qualify for accreditation to become an IGSHPA installer.

For more information call the Iowa Energy Center's Energy Resource Station, (515) 965-0755, or download a course brochure online, www.energy.iastate.edu. Space is limited and registration is required.

The Iowa Energy Center is a research, demonstration and education organization dedicated to improving Iowa's energy efficiency and use of renewable energy. The Energy Center has established a number of programs to address energy-related issues and their associated economic and environmental benefits.