Live Webinars
Join BPI’s live webinars to explore the latest in building science, energy efficiency, healthy housing, and industry best practices. Hosted by experts and designed for professionals, our webinars offer practical insights, real-world examples, and continuing education opportunities.
Please note that a small registration fee applies to some webinars for participants who are not GoldStar Contractors or BPI Test Centers. Be sure to review each webinar description for details. All webinars qualify for 1.5 BPI CEUs.
Upcoming Webinars
July
14
Heat Pump Water Heaters from Conventional Homes to Smaller Spaces: Split Systems are the Future
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
3:00 PM EST
This webinar explores how heat pump water heaters actually work, the practical problems created by integrated tower designs, and why split systems are rapidly becoming a practical solution for contractors and homeowners across single-family, manufactured, multi-family, and ADU applications. You’ll see performance comparisons, real-world efficiency data, and clear guidance on when and why to consider split systems.
Get ready to move beyond the limitations of tower units and deliver better hot water solutions that prioritize customer comfort and long-term satisfaction.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify where split-system heat pump water heaters can provide advantages for contractors and homeowners
- Compare the advantages of splits over unitary towers
- Evaluate the potential energy savings and efficiency improvements offered by split-system heat pump water heaters
Rod Williams was born in Australia and is currently the President of Eco-logical. After completing his commerce studies, he left home to see the world at age twenty-three. His first overseas trip saw him catch the Trans-Siberian railroad across Russia which excited him for more adventure.
He has lived and worked in Australia, France, Switzerland, London and Newburyport Massachusetts and conducted business in forty countries during his business development career. He has always had a keen interest in history and what makes people tick in each of those societies.
During the last 15 years he has worked in the energy efficiency and electrification industry whilst living in Santa Cruz California with his wife Sheila and youngest daughter, Sophie. He considers himself bi-coastal, but in his case, meaning West Coast USA and East Coast Australia.
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July
23
BPI’s Healthy Housing Principles: An Overview of a New, Free, and Innovative Course for CA Residents
Thursday, July 23, 2026
3:00 PM EST
The Eight Principles of Healthy Housing are important for understanding how homes affect occupant health, comfort, safety, and durability. These principles, such as “Keep it Dry” and “Keep it Pest Free”, are essential knowledge for contractors, HVAC technicians, real estate professionals, community health workers, and homeowners wanting to create healthier living environments
The Healthy Housing Principles course sits at the intersection of housing quality, occupant health, and energy efficiency; a critical focus area in the push for electrification, and driven by the evidence that indoor environments significantly influence respiratory health, injury risk, and chronic disease outcomes.
In this webinar, participants will be introduced to the Eight Principles of Healthy Housing while also learning about a new, free, self-paced online course designed to support preparation for the BPI Healthy Housing Principles (HHP) Certificate Exam. We'll explore each principle and demonstrate the course's engaging video-based lessons, interactive activities, and real-world examples. Attendees will also learn about the course structure, available resources, and how to access the training at no cost.
July
28
Preparing Your Business: Succession Planning Part 3
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
3:00 PM EST
This session focuses on what it takes to prepare your business for long-term success. You’ll explore how to build stronger business acumen within your team, interpret key financial ratios, and position your company for a stronger valuation.
By the end of the session, you’ll have a clearer roadmap for strengthening both leadership capability and financial health so your company is truly ready for its next chapter.
Learning Objectives:
- Preparing your successor for business leadership
- Interpret key financial ratios and their relationship to company performance and valuation
- Compare strategies for business valuation and methods for extracting value from the company
Bill Kinnard is the President of Grandy and Associates. He has over 30 years of experience in Business Training, HVAC Sales, Service Management, Sales Management and Customer Service. He has worked with companies both large and small and has a unique ability to connect with people. He is an individual with a real passion for teaching contractors to better understand their businesses and help their employees become superior performers.
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August
12
Heat Pump Water Heaters: Why Split Systems Matter
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
3:00 PM EST
Integrated “tower” heat pump water heaters were an important first step in electrification, but real-world installations reveal significant frustration and limitations around space, noise, comfort, condensate management, and performance. Split systems solve these challenges while delivering superior efficiency, homeowner comfort, and installation flexibility.
This webinar explores how heat pump water heaters actually work, the practical problems created by integrated tower designs, and why split systems are rapidly becoming a practical solution for contractors and homeowners across single-family, manufactured, multi-family, and ADU applications. You’ll see performance comparisons, real-world efficiency data, and clear guidance on when and why to consider split systems.
Get ready to move beyond the limitations of tower units and deliver better hot water solutions that prioritize customer comfort and long-term satisfaction.
*This webinar is held in partnership with San Diego LEARN and is for CA residents ONLY.
Learning Objectives:
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Identify where split-system heat pump water heaters can provide advantages for contractors and homeowners
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Compare the Advantages of splits over unitary towers
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Evaluate the potential energy savings and efficiency improvements offered by split-system heat pump water heaters
