The State of Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources was awarded a $1,154,250 Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of Energy's State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041) to expand the Clean Energy Internship Program and implement a new Heat Pump Installation Apprenticeship Program. The grant will support the training of 200 existing workers, 20 new workers, and 80 contractor firms to enhance the state's clean energy workforce. Key initiatives include expanding the internship program to include high school students and launching the new apprenticeship program focused on heat pump installation. These programs aim to support the stated goals of the Department of Energy's TREC program and contribute to the state's efforts to advance energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainability across Rhode Island.
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