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Workforce Development & Training 

Upskill your team for the clean energy transition.

We deliver custom training programs designed to equip your team with the skills needed to excel in today’s clean energy initiatives. Our programs combine onsite data expertise, technical precision, and cost-saving strategies to prepare your workforce for success.

Advanced HVAC Load Calculations course

The Advanced HVAC Load Calculations course prepares participants for professionals in the clean energy sector, focusing on residential HVAC load calculations using Manual J and Wrightsoft software. Delivered through ten comprehensive modules, students gain hands-on experience and foundational knowledge in building science, energy efficiency, electrification, HVAC systems, heat pumps, and proper load calculations.

Students will familiarize themselves with the New York State Clean Heat Program, which offers rebates and financing to support the adoption of energy-efficient heat pump technologies across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. They will also have the opportunity to participate in a capstone project where students will be able to produce a load calculation of an existing building.

The instructors are Jhonatan Alvizurez and Cristian Kim.

The initiative is a collaboration between Kawi Energy Group, Soulful Synergy, and Willdan Clean Energy Academy (WCEA).

Program Benefits & Career Incentives

Career Pathways:

Contractors, HVAC technician, solar installer, energy auditor, building performance specialist.

Hands-On Learning:

Real-world tools, Wrightsoft software, and field-based simulations.

Access to Incentives:

NYS Clean Heat Program rebates and regional energy-efficiency programs.

Sustainability Focus:

Contribute to decarbonization and energy-efficient building practices.

Student Testimonials

“During my studies in HVAC Load Calculations come, I acquired an understanding of the principles and methodologies to truly determine the heating and cooling requirements of any building, whether residential or commercial. I learned to calculate sensible and latent loads, examine building envelopes, ascertain internal heat gains, and consider weather data records.

As such, I am confident in the use of industry-standard software and manual methods to satisfactorily size HVAC systems using the best possible criteria for comfort, energy efficiency, and appropriate codes and standards. This training has enabled me to produce HVAC designs for buildings to meet their specific needs, thus rendering the equipment either oversize or undersized.”

Arsalan Umer

“I really enjoyed the Advanced HVAC Load Calculation course. I learned a lot of useful information, and the instructors made the class both dynamic and engaging. They were very knowledgeable and always patient, taking the time to answer every question and making sure we understood the concepts. I truly appreciate the effort and dedication the instructors put into the class—it made the whole learning experience even more valuable. I left the course feeling more confident and better prepared for real-world applications.”

Victor Pena Gomez

Hands-on instruction during the “Capstone Lab – Auditing Instrument Techniques,” where Kawi engineers trained participants on key energy auditing tools and calculations.

Case Studies

Impact in Action

Demonstrated results across sectors and building types 

Case 1: Healthcare & Administrative Facilities 

Size: Multiple sites

Audit Type: ASHRAE Level 2 Energy Audits

Annual Savings: Over 200 metric tons CO₂e reduced annually

Cost After Incentives: $150,000 in utility and state incentives were secured

Measures: LED lighting upgrades, Boiler tuning, Low-flow fixtures, Demand Control Ventilation (DCV), Weatherstripping, Electrification readiness assessments (e.g., heat pump feasibility, panel capacity evaluation), Envelope improvements (e.g., insulation, window performance), Passive ventilation strategies, Rooftop Unit (RTU) replacement with heat pump systems

Case 2: Commercial & Institutional (Multifamily & Mixed-Use Properties)

Size: Three pilot buildings across Manhattan and Brooklyn (representative of a 100+ building portfolio)

Audit Type: ASHRAE Level 2 Energy Audits under the NYSERDA Onsite Energy Manager Program

Annual Savings: Over 300 metric tons CO₂e reduced annually; estimated energy savings of over 25%

Measures: LED lighting upgrades, HVAC right-sizing and retro-commissioning, Envelope upgrades (insulation, glazing, infiltration control), Electric panel and transformer capacity evaluations, Heat pump transition planning, Domestic Hot Water (DHW) system upgrades, Demand-controlled ventilation (DCV), Load modeling for retrofit phasing, Energy Management Plan (EMP) development, Incentive eligibility mapping (NYSERDA, utility programs)

Case 3: Commercial Office and Retail (Historic 21-story building)

Size: 21-story mixed-use building

Audit Type: ASHRAE Level II Energy Audit and Full Retro-Commissioning (RCx)

Annual Savings: 

  • $348,512 in annual energy cost savings 
  • Over 1,000,000 kWh electricity saved 
  • 1,571 Mlbs of steam saved 

Payback Period: 3.4 years (simple payback) 
NPV (10%): Over $2.6 million

Measures: Lighting control upgrades (occupancy sensors in stairwells, basements, egress areas), VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) opportunities, Sensor recalibrations, Steam trap replacements, Pipe insulation, HVAC sequencing and schedule optimization, Economizer logic tuning, Functional performance testing for AHUs and DHW systems, Envelope assessments (infiltration control, glazing review), Current Facility Requirements (CFR) development, Siemens BMS optimization 

Case 4: Commercial Warehousing & Logistics 

Size: 92,500 ft² pilot facility (total portfolio: 800,000+ ft² across six buildings) 

Audit Type: ASHRAE Level II Energy Audit and Retro-Commissioning (RCx) under Local Law 87, Preliminary Decarbonization Planning aligned with Local Law 97

Annual Savings: Over 103,000 kWh of electricity 
10,000 therms of natural gas $24,000 in annual utility cost savings

Payback Period: Under 3 years (simple payback)

Measures: HVAC and DHW schedule resets, Insulation repairs (e.g., uninsulated piping), DHW system optimization, Rooftop unit (RTU) control logic corrections, Control system reprogramming, GHG benchmarking for LL97, Electrical capacity and panel readiness review, Heat pump adoption feasibility, Portfolio-wide compliance matrix and capital planning strategy 

Case 5: Commercial & Multifamily 

Size: Varied (program-wide QA/QC across hundreds of buildings)

Audit Type: QA/QC Field Verification and Inspection Services for Utility Incentive Programs

Cost After Incentives: Kawi verified over $3M in eligible incentives, providing valuable insights and support

Measures: Air-source heat pumps (ASHPs), Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) systems, Control sequence validation, HVAC system installation quality (weatherproofing, condensate management, sensor placement), Issue resolution (e.g., misconfigured controls, defrost logic errors), Documentation compliance (model verification, commissioning records), Programmatic feedback to improve installer training and incentive eligibility 

Case 6: Commercial / Industrial (Light Manufacturing)

Size: 49,000 square feet 
Audit Type: ASHRAE Level II Energy Audit with Decarbonization and Electrification Readiness

Assessment 
Annual Savings: 

  • 198,074 kWh electricity 
  • 11,148 therms natural gas 
  • $61,413 annual utility cost savings 
  • 116.4 MTCO₂e projected annual emissions reduction 

Payback Period: 6.55 years (simple payback) 
NPV (10%): $270,760

Measures: LED lighting retrofits (production and office zones), Electronically commutated (EC) motor upgrades, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) on dust collectors and HVAC fans, Pipe insulation (DHW and heating loops), Demand-Controlled Ventilation (DCV), Heat pump retrofit plan for office HVAC, HVAC schedule resets and override elimination, Panel capacity evaluation for phased electrification, eQUEST modeling and process load simulations, LL97 compliance benchmarking and emissions forecasting, Development of Current Facility Requirements (CFR)

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