About the TREC Grant

The Community College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH) and Lakes Region Community College (LRCC) received approval for a $1.2 million Training for Residential Energy Contractors (TREC) grant from the New Hampshire Executive Council to meet workforce needs for energy contractors.

A $32.4 million contract with Everblue, also approved by the Governor and Executive Council, will support the implementation of the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) program in New Hampshire. LRCC will lead the TREC training for programs that are expected to continue through 2029.

This initiative, led by Lakes Region Community College in partnership with NH Dept. of Energy, offers substantial tuition awards to help upskill your team as qualified heat pump, electrification, and weatherization specialists. Integrate these lucrative state rebates into your current HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or energy services to save your customers money and scale your operations through 2029. 

Upcoming Training

Home Energy Rebates 101

Dates: October 22 and 23 (Virtual Sessions)
Times: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $300 per person (TREC covers $240 for eligible participants, remainder is $60.)
Registration: Register Now! (Course # NCWK 103L; CRN # 14126)

Designed specifically for experienced HVAC professionals, Home Energy Rebates 101 provides the essential knowledge required to meet the qualification standards for New Hampshire’s Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) program under the Training for Residential Energy Contractors (TREC) initiative.
 
Over approximately 7 hours of instruction—delivered in two virtual sessions—participants will learn how to conduct a HEAR-compliant Limited Home Assessment and produce Manual J load calculations for proper heat pump sizing. Participants will be introduced to navigating HEAR as well as other state and federal energy efficiency programs to increase business success and maximize incentives for homeowners.
 
Register Now! (Course # NCWK 103L; CRN # 14126)
 
Home Energy Rebates 101

Date: November 18 
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: LRCC
Cost: $300 per person (TREC covers $240 for eligible participants, remainder is $60.)
Registration: Register Now! (Course # NCWK 103L; CRN # 14137)

Designed specifically for experienced HVAC professionals currently installing heat pumps, Home Energy Rebates 101 provides the essential knowledge required to meet the qualification standards for New Hampshire’s Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) program under the Training for Residential Energy Contractors (TREC) initiative.
 
Over approximately 7 hours of instruction—delivered as a single-day in-person workshop or across two virtual sessions—participants will learn how to conduct a HEAR-compliant Limited Home Assessment and produce Manual J load calculations for proper heat pump sizing. Participants will be introduced to navigating HEAR as well as other state and federal energy efficiency programs to increase business success and maximize incentives for homeowners. Supplementary resources and materials are accessible via the Canvas LMS.
 
Register Now! (Course # NCWK 103L; CRN # 14137)

TREC in the News

Laconia Daily Sun

Caledonian Record

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Contact Us

Have questions or need more information? Reach out to TREC program leads Andy Duncan, Steve Tucker, and Jill Howes at: [email protected].

Students standing near the mock-up of a roof for a weatherization training