The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041) awarded the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) a $1,416,380.00 Formula Grant on July 1, 2024. This grant supports NCDEQ's efforts to promote energy efficiency, renewable energy adoption, and workforce development across North Carolina. Key initiatives funded under this award include operating energy efficiency rebate programs, enhancing grid resilience, and providing training for energy-related...
The Department of Energy awarded a $2,397,420 Formula Grant under the State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041) to the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) effective January 1, 2025. The grant requires NCDEQ to administer DOE funds from the Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund Capitalization Grant Program in accordance with federal regulations and state policies. NCDEQ is tasked with prudently and efficiently managing the federal funds to accomplish the program's objectives,...
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) awarded the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) a $2,999,170 Formula Grant under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program (CFDA 81.128) to support a variety of energy efficiency and conservation projects across the state. The grant period runs from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2026. Key products and services funded through this grant include conducting energy audits, implementing building retrofits,...
The South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff's Energy Office (SCEO) was awarded a $2,397,600 Formula Grant under the U.S. Department of Energy's State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041). The grant will fund SCEO's "Training for Residential Energy Contractors (TREC)" program, which aims to train, test, and certify 330 residential energy efficiency and electrification workers within a 48-month timeframe. At least half of the resources will focus on training new workers, with a particular...
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) was awarded a $1,248,470 Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of Energy's State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041) with a performance period from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026. The grant funding will be used for three primary objectives: 1) Providing technical training and rebate program administrative orientation to encourage and enable participation in existing trade businesses, 2) Developing curriculum and testing/certification for a...
The U.S. Department of Energy awarded a $11,674,260 Formula Grant under the State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041) to the Texas State Energy Conservation Office (SECO), a division of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. The grant will enable SECO to implement its workforce development plan through subcontracting with an experienced building performance and renewable energy training provider. The program will train 2,240 workers, including 896 from underserved or underrepresented populations, in...
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) awarded a $1,288,200 Formula Grant to the North Dakota Department of Commerce to train 232 workers, including 46 Justice40-focused workers, in building energy auditing. The grant, provided under the DOE's State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041), will be used to establish or plan for an energy auditor training program in partnership with Bismarck State College and North Dakota State College of Sciences. The average cost per individual is $6,000 to cover training and...
The U.S. Department of Energy awarded a $1,259,230.00 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 fund the training of 155 existing workers and 90 new workers in four main components: a new home energy rebate advisor training program, expansion of the existing energy auditor and weatherization training installer programs, a new heat pump installer program, and a new electrification...
The Department of Energy awarded a $2,420,420 Formula Grant under the State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041) to the Kentucky Energy & Environment Cabinet. The grant aims to recruit new workers into existing workforce training programs in HVAC, electrician, and insulation fields, as well as support worker retention, with a focus on engaging disadvantaged communities. Over the 2-year grant period from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026, the Cabinet plans to train 435 individuals, with a...
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded a $1,614,510 Formula Grant under the State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041) to the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE). This grant will allow NDEE to engage with experienced workforce training and development organizations to expand the number of people in Nebraska who can improve the energy efficiency of the state's housing stock. The funding will support NDEE in issuing a competitive solicitation to identify sub-recipients, such as...