Cooperative Agreement DEEE0011551

This Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Information Dissemination, Outreach, Training and Technical Analysis/Assistance program (CFDA 81.117) provides $3,800,000 to the California Green Building Council to expand the building decarbonization workforce in Los Angeles County, Los Angeles City, and across California. The project aims to address new building decarbonization requirements through time-bound training programs, student assessment tools, certification standards, and outreach materials. Key activities include developing a pipeline of workers skilled in building performance standards and retrofits, enhancing partnerships with trade and labor organizations, and producing materials to attract attendees and trainers. The project period runs from January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.