Heat Pump Fundamentals
Free heat pump training for commercial real estate
Build the knowledge you need to confidently recommend, specify and support electric heat pump solutions for commercial real estate.
Heat Pump Fundamentals helps close the knowledge gap for professionals working in building electrification and decarbonization, with a focus on mid-tier commercial buildings, including B and C Class assets.
Since launching, the program has reached more than 300 commercial real estate professionals through a mix of in-person workshops, online sessions and industry events. Participants have awarded the training a 90%+ approval rating.
Who should attend
This training is designed for:
- Commercial building designers, architects and mechanical engineers
- Commercial property owners, developers and asset managers
- Commercial building facility managers
- Commercial HVAC suppliers and installers
What you will learn
In just a few hours, participants gain practical insight into:
- The benefits of electrifying heating systems
- Heat pump applications for commercial buildings
- Managing HVAC energy use to reduce Scope 1 GHG emissions
- Driving asset value by future-proofing building systems
- Key business case and technical considerations for electrification projects
Flexible training formats
Heat Pump Fundamentals has been delivered through:
- In-person workshops
- Interactive online sessions
- Industry conference programming
- Sector-specific learning streams tailored to different commercial real estate audiences
The program is designed to provide practical, market-ready knowledge that participants can immediately apply to real-world retrofit and electrification projects.
Participant feedback
“It was an excellent course. I learned a lot and the presenter was exceptional.”
“It was well worth the time spent to understand the direction our industry is heading in.”
“Overall, this was a great introduction to heat pumps!”
Participants receive a Certificate of Completion that may be applied toward continuing education credits.
Heat Pump Fundamentals is presented by Toronto Hydro in collaboration with Toronto 2030 District, ASHRAE Toronto and HRAI.
Our next session will be offered Fall 2026. Please sign up here if you wish to be on the list for early registration