About the TREC Grant

The Community College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH) and ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï (ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï) received approval for a $1.2 million Training for Residential Energy Contractors (TREC) grant from the New Hampshire Executive Council to meet workforce needs for energy contractors.

A $32.4 million contract with Everblue, also approved by the Governor and Executive Council, will support the implementation of the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) program in New Hampshire. ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï will lead the TREC training for programs that are expected to continue through 2029.

This initiative, led by ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï in partnership with NH Dept. of Energy, offers substantial tuition awards to help upskill your team asÌýqualifiedÌý³ó±ð²¹³ÙÌýpump, electrification, and weatherization specialists. Integrate these lucrative state rebates into your current HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or energy services to save your customers money and scale your operations through 2029.Ìý

Upcoming Training

Home Energy Rebates 101

Date: November 18Ìý
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï
Cost: $300 per person (TREC covers $240 for eligible participants, remainder is $60.)
Registration: (Course # NCWK 103L; CRN # 14137)

Designed specifically for experienced HVAC professionals currently installing heat pumps, Home Energy Rebates 101 provides the essential knowledge required to meet the qualification standards for New Hampshire’s Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) program under the Training for Residential Energy Contractors (TREC) initiative.
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Over approximately 7 hours of instruction—delivered as a single-day in-person workshop or across two virtual sessions—participants will learn how to conduct a HEAR-compliant Limited Home Assessment and produce Manual J load calculations for proper heat pump sizing. Participants will be introduced to navigating HEAR as well as other state and federal energy efficiency programs to increase business success and maximize incentives for homeowners. Supplementary resources and materials are accessible via the Canvas LMS.
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(Course # NCWK 103L; CRN # 14137)
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Home Energy Advisor

Dates: December 3, 10 and 17
Times: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $850 per person (TREC covers $680 for eligible participants, remainder is $170.)
Registration: (Course # NCWK 104L; CRN # 14143)

Designed for clean energy professionals, HVAC and home performance contractor sales teams, energy auditors, and advisors, Energy Rebates Advisor is a multi-day training program focused on the intersection of home comfort advising and New Hampshire’s residential energy efficiency incentive programs for existing homes. It is brought to you by the energy experts at ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï’s Training for Residential Energy Contractors (TREC) initiative.
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Delivered across three full days, this course equips professionals to guide homeowners through complex incentive programs, including the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) and HOMES programs. It covers key topics for qualified HEAR contractors such conducting a HEAR-compliant Limited Home Assessment; producing Manual J load calculations for proper heat pump sizing; and Manual S heat pump equipment selection. Also introduced are building science principles, building envelope improvements (insulation and air sealing), electrical system evaluation, heat pump water heaters, and other home electrification upgrades. Participants completing this program will be able to guide homeowners on potential home performance improvements and the substantial incentives available.
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(Course # NCWK 104L; CRN # 14143)

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Contact Us

Have questions or need more information? Reach out to TREC program leads Andy Duncan, Steve Tucker, and Jill Howes at: [email protected].

Students standing near the mock-up of a roof for a weatherization training