Grants and Contributions:
Title:
HVAC-R skills gap assessment for low carbon technologies
Agreement Number:
EAE2420
Agreement Value:
$249,950.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 19, 2024 - Mar 31, 2025
Description:
The objective of this project is to assess and address the skills needed for technicians to install and maintain air source heat pumps for residential HVAC in Ontario. Workshops will identify necessary training changes to support the transition to clean technologies.
Organization:
Natural Resources Canada
Expected Results:
The Proponent will expedite upskilling the current gas technician workforce by: • evaluating existing curriculum and training standards • assessing licensed technicians' capabilities against industry needs • identifying necessary additional training and upskilling for HVAC technicians.
Location:
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, CA L4W 0A5
Reference Number:
115-2024-2025-Q1-15464
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
HEATING, REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING INSTITUTE OF CANADA
Program:
Contributions in support of Energy Efficiency
Program Purpose:
The objective is to improve energy efficiency in Canada. Canadian energy users in the industrial, residential, commercial/institutional, and transportation sectors must have access to the information and qualified expertise required to make informed choices on energy consumption in the marketplace. Across all of these sectors, products that use energy and affect energy consumption will be a specific focus.