If you’re an HVAC or home improvement contractor in Pennsylvania, Penn Heat Pump Pathways (PHPP) is your resource for finding reliable workers and training for your existing team. Approved employers will receive wage reimbursements and no cost training for your existing employees. Additionally, you’ll have full access to our database of skilled workers looking for a job.
Program Benefits
Build a reliable pipeline of workers.
Connect with new workers who have already completed foundational heat pump training.
Upskill your team without carrying all the costs.
Send your existing staff to training that is aligned with state programs and future market needs, with support available to reduce financial burden.
Be heat pump ready.
Keep your business competitive by building the skills needed to meet growing demand for heat pump installations.
Access sales opportunities.
Eligible employers will qualify to be listed as Penn Energy Savers Program Qualified Contractors and install heat pumps for participating households.
Improve quality and reduce callbacks.
Workers are trained on best practices in installation, diagnostics, and customer communication, supporting better outcomes in the field.
Use data to manage your workforce.
Within our data management tool, you can also track the training status of your employees. Access data that showcases the pipeline of future talent.
Who Can Participate
Employers operating in Pennsylvania may participate in the PHPP program. Participants must be legally registered to do business in Pennsylvania and comply with all applicable state and local requirements. Employers may have either employees who receive a W2 or subcontractors who receive a 1099.
Become an Approved Employer
Apply below to access wage reimbursements and no-cost employee training, as well as our exclusive database of qualified job seekers.
Download the Penn Heat Pump Pathways Guidance Manual
The PHPP Guidance Manual includes information for all three groups we serve: workers, trainers, and employers. Within, you will find program benefits, eligibility requirements, and full guidance on participating in the program.
Become a Qualified Contractor
PHPP supports the Penn Energy Savers Program (PESP) Qualified Contractor. All eligibility requirements are described at length on the Penn Energy Savers website.
To qualify, individuals must complete PHPP training or successfully pass the North American Technician Excellence (NATE) Air to Air Heat Pump Specialty Exam, in addition to meeting PESP eligibility requirements.
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