This special event features a presentation from a leading thinker in Research and Design at a firm pioneering CHPWH installations, along with interactive training, and a manufacturer trade fair during Heat Pump Week.

Recording date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Where: Pipe Trades Training Center, San Jose, CA
Find out more: Event flyer

Presenter
Evan Green is a Research Engineer highly experienced in applying Commercial Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWH) to Domestic Hot Water Systems in Multifamily and Commercial buildings. As a member of Ecotope’s Technology Transformation Team, he works closely with HPWH manufacturers to optimize the design of new products; with utilities to test the efficiency and reliability of various plumbing configurations, and performs post-installation monitoring, analysis, and troubleshooting of HPWH systems. He is a subject matter expert in Ecotope’s education and training program for developers, installers, and utilities.

Objectives
Participants will be able to

• Receive an overview of commercial heat pump water heater technology
• Gain training on how to design, size, and install a CHPWH system
• Learn about the different types of CHPWH systems (central, small commercial packaged, and more)
• Explore CHPWH technology and have questions answered directly by manufacturers

 
Brought to you by 
PG&E Energy Centers, Pipe Trades, New Buildings Institute, and the Advanced Water Heating Initiative

Sponsored by
PG&E Energy Centers

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