Heat Pump and HVAC Training Network
Heat Pump and HVAC Training Network supports Massachusetts community colleges in expanding hands-on training and participant services to build HVAC career pathways and address workforce shortages.
Funder: Massachusetts Clean Energy Center
Due Dates: March 18, 2026 (Strand A) | Rolling through May 15, 2027 (Strand B)
Funding Amounts: Strand A: $100,000–$1,200,000 over 12–30 months | Strand B: up to $500,000 over 12–24 months
Summary: Supports Massachusetts community colleges in expanding hands-on heat pump and HVAC training, staffing, training seats, and participant support.
Key Information: Only Massachusetts community colleges may apply; both strands require an additional year of post-program monitoring.
Description
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) provides direct funding and technical assistance to community colleges through the Heat Pump and HVAC Training Network. The program helps colleges establish or upgrade training centers, expand staffing and training seats, and strengthen wraparound and retention services. Its goal is to build career pathways for Massachusetts residents entering or advancing in HVAC mechanic and technician occupations while addressing workforce shortages that threaten building retrofit and decarbonization efforts.
Training combines classroom instruction with hands-on laboratory learning in ground- and air-source heat pumps and mini-split installation and maintenance. The program supports new entrants and incumbent workers, encourages employer and regional partnerships, and emphasizes access for underserved populations. Strand A converts prior planning awards into implementation projects; Strand B supports additional training seats for successful implementation grantees.
