Performance Tested Comfort Systems Northwest  
Events

PTCS Heat Pump Commissioning Class
Wednesday June 24, 2009
961 12th Avenue
Longview, WA 98632
Cost: $150 per person

PTCS Duct Sealing Class
Tuesday, July 7 - Thursday, July 9, 2009
Grays Harbor PUD
2720 Sumner Avenue
Aberdeen, WA 98520
Cost: $250 per person

Contact: mneil@ecosconsulting.com
(503) 525 - 2700 x155

New fax number: 1-877-848-4074

Email forms to: forms@ptcsnw.com

Welcome to Ecos Consulting’s website designed to support contractors and utilities who are implementing
Heat Pump and Duct Sealing programs based on Performance Tested Comfort Systems (PTCS™) standards.

The purpose of this website is to allow contractors and utilities to verify that particular technicians are
certified to PTCS standards and to provide information that will help technicians meet standards.

Download the new Heat Pump form (v3) here

Download the new Duct Sealing form here

Download the ASHRAE 62.2 Webinar (PDF)





Programs

Many utilities offer conservation programs that provide financial incentives to customers who have a system installed by a PTCS™ Certified technician. Examples include: ENERGY STAR® Homes Northwest, public utilities that utilize funding from Bonneville Power Administration’s (BPA’s) Conservation Rate Credit, and Puget Sound Energy’s Air Source Electric Heat Pump program.

PTCS™ “Service Providers,” such as Ecos Consulting and Proctor Engineering, provide quality control by reviewing forms and conducting on site inspections. Feedback is provided to technicians and utilities in order to continue to improve the quality of the installations.

The Oregon Residential Tax Credit program accepts PTCS heat pump commissioning tests, but contractors must first apply to be listed as tax credit certified technician in order to qualify the installation for the tax credit. Click here for information about becoming an Oregon tax credit certified technician.

Program Standards and Examples

Below are the technical standards for PTCS™ Duct Sealing and Heat Pump Commissioning. Click on the links to download the files in Adobe Acrobat format.

Certified Technicians

To check your PTCS™ Certification number, click on the “Certified Technicians” tab above.

The Certified Technician database contains names of technicians that have been trained over the last 5-10 years, and designates what type of systems they are certified to work on (e.g. Duct Sealing in existing homes, Heat Pumps, etc). It has been compiled from various sources, such as Oregon Department of Energy, NEEA, WSU, Proctor Engineering, and Climate Crafters.

Master Technician Training Path

If you have any questions about the registry please contact:

Andres Morrison
Ecos Consulting
PTCS Program Manager
503.525.2700 x142
Fax 877-848-4074