$9 Million in Grants Available to Train Building Efficiency Workforce

The California Energy Commission will award up to $9 million to create a workforce trained in advanced technologies and strategies for making new and existing buildings more energy efficient.

The Energy Commission is soliciting applications to provide up to $4.5 million for training on the installation of advanced energy efficiency measures and construction practices in new home construction projects. Up to $4.5 million will be awarded to provide training to install advanced energy efficiency measures in existing buildings located in disadvantaged communities.

These funding opportunities are available to individuals and public and private entities except for publicly owned utilities. Applications must be received by 3 p.m., June 4, and match funding of at least 50 percent is required for each application.

To connect and partner with other potential applicants on this or other funding opportunities, visit the California Energy Commission Networking Hub on LinkedIn.

For questions about the solicitation, contact Crystal Presley-Willis, at (916)-654-5067 or Crystal.Presley-Willis@energy.ca.gov.