Massachusetts Invests $13.4 Million in Heat Pump Training Network
Key Highlights
- Over $13.4 million was allocated to expand HVAC and heat pump training across 13 Massachusetts community colleges.
- Funding will support facility upgrades, equipment purchases, and curriculum development to meet employer demand.
- The program aims to train at least 500 students, enhancing workforce capacity in clean energy technologies.
CANTON, Massachusetts — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced more than $13.4 million in funding to launch a statewide Heat Pump and HVAC Training Network across 13 Massachusetts community colleges.
The initiative, led by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center and supported by the Department of Energy Resources, is designed to expand training capacity, upgrade facilities, and prepare students for careers in HVAC and heat pump installation and service.
State officials said the program is expected to support at least 500 additional learners and help address workforce demand tied to increasing adoption of heat pump systems and energy-efficient technologies.
Funding will allow participating colleges to establish or enhance training centers, invest in equipment, and expand access to workforce programs. The initiative also includes the development of a shared heat pump curriculum, a standardized instructional framework, and English for Speakers of Other Languages resources to improve accessibility.
The 13 community colleges receiving funding include Berkshire, Bristol, Bunker Hill, Cape Cod, Greenfield, Massasoit, MassBay, Middlesex, Northern Essex, North Shore, Quinsigamond, Roxbury, and Springfield Technical community colleges. Individual awards range from approximately $555,000 to $1.25 million.
According to the administration, the program is intended to align training with employer needs and support long-term workforce development in the clean energy and HVAC sectors. Officials said the effort will help expand access to career pathways while supporting the state’s energy and building performance goals.