Feel-Good Homes: How to choose the right heat pump @GreenHomeInstitute
Feel-Good Homes: How to choose the right heat pump  @GreenHomeInstitute
Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Drew Tozer runs an HVAC company in Toronto called Foundry Heat Pumps. He's also the author of the best-selling book Feel-Good Homes: How to choose the right heat pump for a comfortable, healthy, sustainable home.

This course is an easy first step for any homeowner and developers interested in heat pumps and/or wants to solve comfort and health problems in their home. It's meant for average homeowners without building science or HVAC experience, so it avoids technical details and industry jargon. It covers the ideas from Drew Tozer's best-selling book 'Feel-Good Homes'. Contractors and professionals seeking to learn more about heat pumps to assist their clients will also benefit from this session.

Bonus: We will draw for a lucky attendee to win a copy of the book Feel Good Homes and all attendees will get a free PDF copy.


Continuing Education Units (CEUS) submitted 1 hour in*

• Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI)
• Building Performance Institute (BPI) NonWholeHouse
• Submitted for American Institute of Architects - AIA (HSW)
• Certified Green Professional (NARI & CGP)
• Certified GreenHome Professional (CGHP) Pillar(s): Energy, Health
• American Institute of Building Designers (AIBD)
• State Architect / Builder License may be applicable
• Building Science Institute (BSI) Verifier
• Society of American Registered Architects (SARA)


Lessons Learned

1. **Understand** the importance of choosing the right heat pump to improve indoor air quality and promote a healthier living environment.
2. **Analyze** how proper HVAC systems can enhance safety by removing risks related to poor ventilation and carbon monoxide buildup.
3. **Introduce** sustainable heating solutions that not only provide comfort but also contribute to the overall welfare of the community by reducing environmental impact.
4. **Articulate** the benefits of heat pumps in enhancing home comfort and well-being, making it accessible knowledge for homeowners regardless of their background in building science.


Need CEUS?
Take the Quiz here:
greenhomeinstitute.thinkific.com/courses/feel-good-homes-how-to-choose-the-right-heat-pump


Speaker: Drew Tozer

By trade, Drew is an NRCan-registered energy advisor with expertise in building science and hands-on experience improving homes.

He's a strong advocate for homeowner education and heat pumps as a tool to solve problems that matter to homeowners.
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