Navigating the Heat Pump Jungle: Ensuring Quality Installations That Deliver
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As heat pump adoption continues to accelerate, success depends on far more than simply replacing equipment. Improper sizing, poor airflow, duct deficiencies, inadequate building envelope improvements, and improper commissioning can undermine comfort, efficiency, utility savings, and electrification goals. This webinar presents a building science framework for evaluating heat pump readiness and delivering high-performing installations. Participants will learn how load calculations, airflow verification, duct performance, insulation, air sealing, ventilation, electrical readiness, and quality assurance all work together to ensure successful projects. Whether you’re a utility program administrator, contractor, or energy efficiency professional, you’ll leave with practical strategies to improve installation quality, increase customer satisfaction, and maximize long-term program outcomes.
Attendees will learn how to:
- Identify the key building science factors—including load calculations, airflow, duct performance, building envelope, ventilation, and electrical readiness—that influence successful heat pump installations.
- Evaluate a home’s heat pump readiness by assessing equipment sizing, airflow, duct systems, insulation, air sealing, commissioning, and quality assurance practices.
- Apply building science best practices to improve heat pump installation quality, enhance occupant comfort and energy performance, and support long-term electrification and utility program goals.
Speakers
”Brynn
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Brynn Cooksey Sr., affectionately known as the “Air Doctor,” is a Detroit native and the Owner of Air Doctors Heating and Cooling and HVAC U. Brynn earned that nickname for his renowned engineering solutions in the HVACR and electrical industries. After spending 15 years in the utility gas and power industry, Brynn took over his family’s heating and cooling business and rebranded it “Air Doctors” based on his industry-adopted nickname. The Air Doctors team has repeatedly reduced customers’ utility bills by 50% or more with Brynn’s award-winning building efficiency solutions.
Brynn studied HVACR Technology at Henry Ford College in Dearborn, Michigan, and HVACR Engineering Technology and Energy Management at Ferris State University. Brynn returned to his alma mater, Henry Ford College, to become a professor and teach the subjects he had learned. To this day, Brynn continues to train individuals in the industry he loves and has trained over 15,000 HVAC technicians, electricians, and energy auditors. Brynn is also a training consultant for mechanical contractors, HVACR supply distributors, weatherization agencies, and HVACR training organizations. He is a regular technical contributor for Forbes, the RSES Journal, BPA Journal, and the RSES Webinar Series. Brynn holds several degrees and certifications in the HVACR and building science industries.
In 2025, Brynn was awarded the designation of Certified Master Trainer by the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC).
In 2024, 2025, and 2026, Brynn was named one of ESCO Institute’s Top 25 Most Influential HVACR Instructors. The honor was given to instructors who significantly contributed to the HVACR industry.
In 2024, Brynn was named one of the Top 40 Under 40 industry professionals by The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration News.
In 2026, Brynn earned the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA) Energy Efficiency Champion Award for leadership and impact in energy efficiency.
In 2026, Brynn was recognized by The Oakland County Executive’s Oakland Together 40 Under 40 program, which honors dynamic leaders under the age of 40 who are making a meaningful impact in Oakland County and beyond. Now in its fourteenth year, the program spotlights individuals who live or work in Oakland County and demonstrate leadership, service, and community influenc