Check out HeatSpring's new free course for construction teams - Construction Communication Methodology

Heat Pumps

Geothermal

Fundamentals: Geothermal

Michael Simons • Last updated 02/2021

4.6/5 (view ratings)

394 students

1 module

1:07 hours

3 assignments

Course description

Fundamentals: Geothermal

Ground Source Heat Pumps (GSHPs), or geothermal, take advantage of the constant temperature of the ground to keep buildings comfortable. An alternative to gas or electric heating, GSHPs can help eliminate the use of fossil fuels in the home. Like ASHPs, they can heat, cool, and supply domestic hot water.

This course will provide an overview of GSHP mechanics and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of their installation in new construction projects.

Objectives

Participants will:
- Learn more about how clean energy solutions improve home performance and customer satisfaction
- Understand how a GSHP works
- Understand the advantages and disadvantages of installation and control
- Understand the economic risks and benefits of GSHPs

Ready To Sign Up Today? Click Here to Enroll

Full course outline

Module 1 - Fundamentals: Geothermal

Geothermal 101 (1:07 hours) (01:07:54 hours)

Instructor

Michael Simons

Training & Development Manager, Abode Energy Management

In leading Abode’s training and development programs, Mike seeks to help people find joy in their work as they employ sound building science concepts that enhance customer experience. Having helped multiple home performance contractors grow strong through training thoughtful building analysts. Mike is focused on getting people to think the right way away about the... Learn more

Ratings

4.6

93 reviews

394 students have taken this course

by Yash Sen 07/13/2023

One must watch for basic understanding of geothermal.

by David McClish 11/30/2022

I took this to see if it would be worth our techs taking some of these courses. I really liked the free course and I will most likely be taking one of the paid courses. I am going to have a few of our technicians take this same one for some feed back but believe they will find it as informative as I did. Thank very much.

by eric mallinson 06/21/2021

Awesome

by Nicole S 06/18/2021

by Senyo Ador, Sesenergi Eco Solutions Enterprise 05/29/2021

Awesome course. Looking forward to continuing my education in GSHP technology.

view all ratings

Free

Rolling Admissions

Enroll and Start Instantly

Take this course Buy for your team

Frequently asked questions

How does this course work?

This is a free course. Enroll today and get access to all of the materials instantly. The lecture video and other materials are available any time.

How long do I have access to the materials?

For free courses there is no guarantee for how long the course materials will be available.

Is there a certificate of completion?

Certificates of completion are only provided to HeatSpring Membership subscribers. This course has not been approved by any credentialing organizations (NABCEP, AIA, USGBC etc) for Continuing Education Credits (CEUs). This course is for self education purposes only and completion does not indicate a level of professional expertise or credential.

Can I register multiple people?

Yes, this is a free course so you can share this page with other people from your group.

Show all FAQs

Students who took this course also took

Heat Pumps Geothermal

Entry Level Geothermal Professional Certificate Training

The best way to get into the geothermal heat pump industry. Six modules of videos, discussion, reading, homework assignments, and quizzes led by the author of the IGSHPA Installation and Design manual.

The use of technology such as cookies allows HeatSpring to operate and improve the functionality of our website and derive insights about our audience.

You can read more about our privacy policy here.