Heat Pump Technology Training

Denver’s Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency (CASR) issued an RFP to develop a hands‑on training program for heat‑pump technology, aiming to expand the skilled workforce for building electrification. The city set aside up to $3 million in total funding, with individual contracts capped at $1 million and a 36‑month term. The award was split between Bloc Power, LLC and Lincoln Technical Institute, Inc., both tasked with delivering curriculum, labs, and certification pathways for Denver’s heating‑and‑cooling technicians. The program supports the city’s climate goals by increasing the proportion of workers trained in heat‑pump installation by at least 23 % annually through 2035. • Total budget: $3 M (up to $1 M per vendor) • Contract term: 36 months • Scope: hands‑on workforce training, curriculum development, and certification for heat‑pump technology • Awarded to: Bloc Power, LLC and Lincoln Technical Institute, Inc. • Funding source: Climate Protection Fund (voter‑approved special revenue)