This $1,848,620 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Energy's State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041) will support the Mississippi Development Authority's efforts to increase workforce training for energy-related occupations in Mississippi. The grant will fund the state's plan to contract with 6 existing training providers to offer reduced-cost training programs. The program aims to expand the types of industry credentials offered through apprenticeship programs and conduct broad education...
The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041) has awarded a $1,288,200 Formula Grant to the North Dakota Department of Commerce to train 232 workers, including 46 focused on the Justice40 initiative. The grant will partner with Bismarck State College and North Dakota State College of Sciences to establish an energy auditor training program. The sub-recipients will use the funding to pay for training and certification fees for the BPI Building Analyst-Professional...
This $983,610 State Energy Program (SEP) Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (CFDA 81.041) aims to promote energy efficiency and reduce energy demand growth through specific state energy programs implemented by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA). The grant funding will support ADECA's efforts to develop home energy rebate programs, implement energy efficiency upgrades, provide clean energy workforce training, and facilitate the adoption of...
The U.S. Department of Energy awarded a $1,259,230 Formula Grant to the Executive Office of the State of New Hampshire, Department of Energy, under the State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041). The grant will be used to train the workforce in New Hampshire as outlined in Provision 50123. The state plans to partner with Lakes Region Community College (LRCC) to implement training with four main components: creating a new home energy rebate advisor training program, expanding LRCC's existing energy...
The Department of Energy awarded a $1,296,870 Formula Grant under the State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041) to the Alaska Energy Authority (AEA), doing business as Aidea, to support the Alaska Home Energy Efficiency Training (AK HEET) workforce development program. This program will provide training in three key areas: 1) building envelope air sealing and insulation, 2) heat pump consultation and installation, and 3) contractor education on program eligibility, rebates, and compliance. The grant...
This $1,303,340 formula grant award from the U.S. Department of Energy's State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041) will support the State of Maine's Governor's Energy Office in training the state's workforce as outlined in Provision 50123. The grant funds will be awarded to 2-4 subrecipients to invest in local workforce development initiatives, with a focus on serving disadvantaged communities and underrepresented groups. The goal is to train 100 new workers, 100 existing workers, and 20 contractors in...
This $3,517,680 Formula Grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) under the State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041). The grant will be used by the New Jersey Department of Treasury, acting as the Public Utilities Board Commission, to train 400-600 contractors and workers over a 4-year period in energy efficiency-related occupations. Specifically, the grant funding will cover training tuition costs and provide wraparound support services to engage 80-120 new workers, 200-300 existing...
The U.S. Department of Energy's State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041) has awarded a $10,321,930 Formula Grant to the State of California Energy Commission's Energy Resources, Conservation and Development Division. The grant funding will be used to train the California workforce on residential electrification, energy efficiency, and decarbonization initiatives. Specifically, the Energy Commission plans to utilize the grant funds to support and expand existing state programs that develop a skilled...
The Department of Energy (DOE) awarded a $900,000 Cooperative Agreement to the University of Alabama's Office for Sponsored Programs Division under the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Information Dissemination, Outreach, Training and Technical Analysis/Assistance program (CFDA 81.117). The project, titled "ALABAMA BUILDING TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT CENTER: EXPERTS IN SUSTAINABLE BUILDING AND THE HUB FOR CULTIVATING FUTURE BUILDING ENERGY PROFESSIONALS," will run from October 1,...
This is a $6,021,760 Formula Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy under the State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041). The grant was awarded to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Office of Energy (FDACS OOE) to support the state's efforts to move towards a more diverse, stable, and reliable energy portfolio. The key products and services to be delivered under this grant include: Training 450 new electricians, plumbers, HVAC installers, and energy auditors annually...