Denver Regional Council of Governments Building Decarbonization
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collaboration team management data access data analysis mentorship data collection decision making research hvac program developmentCategory: Building Decarbonization | Research | Program Development | Decision-Making Support
The Building Decarbonization Coalition is working with the Denver Regional Council of Governments to implement part of the Decarbonization Program. The demand for qualified contractors to install cold-climate heat pump technology is rising nationwide. Increased incentives from Federal, State, and Local Governments, Utilities, and the Private Sector have encouraged end-users to invest in heat pump technology. Consequently, the HVAC industry has experienced an influx of services, resources, incentives and programs dedicated to guiding contractors and consumers through the growing landscape of resources. However, this expansion has also led to an overload of administrative requirements and disjointed resources, creating barriers to efficient adoption.
To address these challenges, BDC and DRCOG will be creating an online Contractor Navigation Hub (CNH). The CNH aims to be a streamlined, "One-Stop-Shop" resource for HVAC and Home Efficiency Contractors to simplify the adoption of cold climate heat pump technology in their services.
Learners will organize and analyze key training and licensing requirements and decarbonization rebate/incentives opportunities and to support the development of the Contractor Navigation Hub.
Week 1: Research Licensing / Contractor Finders and/or Rebates / Incentives
- Develop a spreadsheet that provides the licensing sites across the Denver
- Evaluate the best methods for spreadsheet maintenance and organization.
Week 2: Data Collection & Preparation
- Clean and organize data for analysis.
Week 3: Data Analysis
- Identify trends, anomalies, and correlations.
Week 4: Reporting & Recommendations
- Present a final report summarizing insights and how they can inform the development of the Contractor Navigation Hub.
- Recommend ways BDC can share findings with stakeholders.
Each learner contributes 46 hours over 4 weeks, either individually or as a team.
The employer will provide:
- Data Access and Tools
- Guidance with Data Analytics, Organization, Presentation
- Mentorship on Building Decarbonization
- Regular Feedback Loops
- Collaboration with Policy/Planning Teams
Providing specialized, in-depth knowledge and general industry insights for a comprehensive understanding.
Sharing knowledge in specific technical skills, techniques, methodologies required for the project.
Direct involvement in project tasks, offering guidance, and demonstrating techniques.
Scheduled check-ins to discuss progress, address challenges, and provide feedback.
Supported causes
The global challenges this project addresses, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Learn more about all 17 SDGs here.
About the company
The Building Decarbonization Coalition (BDC) aligns critical stakeholders on a path to transform the nation’s buildings through clean energy, using policy, research, market development and public engagement. The BDC and its members are charting the course to eliminate fossil fuels in buildings to improve people’s health, cut climate and air pollution, prioritize high-road jobs, and ensure that our communities are more resilient to the impacts of climate change.