The fundamental goal of this project is to be a catalyst for growth in energy management business opportunities and jobs in the economically challenged southeastern segment of the state of north…

The fundamental goal of this project is to be a catalyst for growth in energy management business opportunities and jobs in the economically challenged southeastern segment of the state of north carolina. This will be accomplished through achieving the following objectives and outcomes: objectives and outcomes • training: over the 3-year performance period of the grant, FSU and partners will train 70-100 individuals in the greater fayetteville region in skills associated with optimizing energy efficiency and environmental performance of commercial and institutional buildings. This training is being offered through three pathways: • (a) trades/technician-focused pathway providing energy management assessment and implementation skills for 30-40 incumbent workers who desire to enhance capabilities in carpentry, HVAC, electrical, and solar panel installation and repair, through training to be offered by fayetteville technical community college, with preparation leading to industry recognized leadership in energy and environmental design (leed) certification; (b) management-focused pathway, through energy management curriculum to be incorporated in a new bachelor's degree program in construction project management to be launched by FSU, anticipated to enroll 20-30 FSU students; and (c) industry professionals pathway, providing preparation for those already engaged in jobs related to energy management with training leading to the industry-recognized designation of certified practitioner in energy management systems, anticipated to enroll 20-30 advanced incumbent workers. Across all training initiatives IT is projected that at least 30 will earn industry recognized certifications. • building assessments: complete 50-70 building energy efficiency assessments by the end of the 3-year performance period of the grant. The assessments will be completed by faculty-led student teams, in collaboration with the local public utility-fayetteville public works. Assessments will be incorporated into the curriculum at both ftcc (for technician focused training participants) and FSU (for students enrolled in the construction project management program). All trainees will perform at least one energy audit as part of their training. • sustainability: to help sustain building energy assessment services after completion of the grant, the team will work with appropriately qualified organizations to encourage and assist at least one organization to become a certified energy star service provider. Justice 40 initiative