About This Course

This “Geothermal 101” 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

1. Identify the structure, eligibility, and incentive mechanisms of New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program for new construction projects. 2. Describe how ground source heat pump systems function and where they can be effectively applied across building types and energy strategies. 3. Assess the efficiency, cost savings, environmental benefits, and long-term value of geothermal systems, including the role of incentives. 4. Understand the importance of training, certification, standards, and multidisciplinary collaboration in successfully delivering geothermal projects.