The purpose of this american rescue plan funded grant is to decrease air pollution, energy burden, and unemployment in detroit's east side

The grantee will administer their community-driven ican program activities. By equipping detroit's underserved residents with skills in solar installation and energy-efficient retrofits, the recipient and partners envision these individuals leading the community toward energy efficiency and improved public health. Activities: activities will include a solar installation certification class offered to unemployed veterans for the north american board of certified energy practitioners (NABCEP) photovoltaic (PV) exam, an energy efficiency retrofitting class, and door-to-door outreach and public education through community forums. Outcomes: the anticipated deliverables are environmental job training in solar installation and energy efficient upgrades. The expected outcomes are trained community educators, a skilled solar and green building workforce, as well as community leaders in energy democracy. The intended beneficiaries of the project are the residents of detroit, michigan. Subrecipient: no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.