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Mini-Split Heat Pump Basics Webinar Recording

Have you heard hvac mini split heat pump head in leed certified building energy vanguard webinarall the buzz about mini-split heat pumps and wondered if they're for you? Are you interested in learning how they work and why they're getting all that buzz? Did you know that not all mini-splits are ductless?

Well, here's your chance to learn the fundamentals. You can watch Energy Vanguard's recorded webinar on mini-split heat pumps for the minimal fee of $12. Fill out the form at left to register.

Here's what's covered:

  • Benefits
  • Zoning
  • Variable capacity
  • Inverter technology
  • Air flow
  • Special considerations (e.g., cold weather performance, dehumidification)

Once we receive your registration and payment, we'll send you the link to the recording.

The presenters of this recorded webinar are Kristof Irwin, president of Positive Energy in Austin, TX and Allison A. Bailes III, PhD, president of Energy Vanguard. You can read their bios below.

Is this webinar for you?

The intended audience is residential construction industry professionals (builders, trade contractors, HERS raters...) who don't know much about mini-splits as well as interested parties outside of the construction industry who have enough technical knowledge to understand the basic HVAC principles covered.

Presenters

Kristof Irwin headshot mini split heat pumps webinarKristof Irwin has been working to increase the comfort, health, and efficiency of homes for the past eleven years. A retired research scientist and electrical engineer, he has been building and testing high-performance homes in Austin, Texas since 2001. He holds a Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering (Electrophysics), is a certified RESNET Rater and Rater Trainer, and a member of the RESNET Technical Committee. He is also an HVAC designer and a certified Diamond Designer for Mitsubishi's mini-split heat pumps. A long-time member of Austin Energy’s Green Building Program, Kristof is active in the local and national high-performance building community (AEGBP, TXSES, EEBA, ACI, RESNET).

describe the imageAllison Bailes is a writer, speaker, teacher, HVAC designer, juggler, and president of Energy Vanguard. Dr. Bailes, who received a PhD in physics from the University of Florida, is on the RESNET Quality Assurance Committee and the Advisory Council for Green Building Advisor. Despite being in Who's Who of American Women - The Millenium Edition, he is not a woman.

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