Clean Energy Extension Past Events

Please join us for a series of online public discussions and information-sharing sessions regarding the opportunities and challenges associated with solar PV development and installation in western Massachusetts.  UMass Clean Energy Extension is currently working with members of the Western Massachusetts state delegation (State Senator Jo Comerford and State Representative Mindy Domb), as well as a planning committee of solar photovoltaic (PV) stakeholders and experts, to plan the Forum.

This webinar will provide a brief overview of solar development in Massachusetts to date, explain the basics of the newly updated state solar incentive program (SMART), and discuss how the program interacts with municipal bylaws.

Modern, cold-climate heat pumps provide highly controllable, energy-efficient heating and cooling to a variety of building types. For a solid introduction to heat pump and variable refrigerant flow (VRF) technology, join the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center and UMass Amherst’s Clean Energy Extension for a repeat of last fall’s sold-out workshop. This fast-paced session will address how VRFs work, comparisons to other heating and cooling equipment, how to identify appropriate applications, architectural factors, case studies, how to obtain Massachusetts incentives toward installation costs, and next steps to including VRF in your projects.

Calling architects, building owners and managers, energy professionals, and HVAC contractors for an introduction to energy-efficient heat pump and variable refrigerant flow (VRF) technology. This training will include how these technologies work, comparisons to other heating and cooling equipment, how to identify appropriate applications, and how to earn incentives toward installation costs from MassCEC. Additionally, case studies will be presented as well as next steps for including VRF in your projects. Presented By JS Rancourt, DXS New England (Daikin distributor) and Greg Hosselbarth, Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating For those who qualify, 2 AIA LU/HSW continuing education credits are available.