Geothermal 101: An IGSHPA Overview

Course Description

This “Geothermal 101” New Construction Program Partner Network training provides an overview of New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program new construction pathways alongside a comprehensive introduction to ground source (geothermal) heat pump systems, their applications, benefits, and workforce requirements. The session explains how the program incentivizes energy-efficient building design through tiered pathways and partner participation, while highlighting geothermal technology as a flexible, high-efficiency solution aligned with electrification and decarbonization goals. It also emphasizes the importance of understanding customer needs, leveraging available incentives, and engaging trained professionals. The presentation concludes with a detailed overview of evolving industry standards, training programs, and certification pathways designed to support workforce development and ensure high-quality geothermal system design, installation, and inspection.

Recorded March 23, 2026

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the structure, eligibility, and incentive mechanisms of New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program for new construction projects.
• Describe how ground source heat pump systems function and where they can be effectively applied across building types and energy strategies.
• Assess the efficiency, cost savings, environmental benefits, and long-term value of geothermal systems, including the role of incentives.
• Understand the importance of training, certification, standards, and multidisciplinary collaboration in successfully delivering geothermal projects.

About the Instructor:

Course Outline

• Applications

• Benefits of the Technology

• Utilizing Other Organizations

• Understanding Your Consumer

• Available Incentives

• Training & Credentials

• Resources