As the geothermal industry sets its sights on increasing its commercial market share and promoting its technology, many are concerned about the lack of awareness and understanding among contractors, engineers, architects, and others involved in building construction and maintenance. But there are efforts underway to increase awareness and training to promote familiarity with these systems.
In July 2013, “National Certification Standard for Ground Source Heat Pump Personnel” was published as part of an effort to increase the deployment of geothermal heat pump (GHP) systems. The report published personnel certification standards for workers involved in every step of a GHP project.