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|ProgramType=Program | |ProgramType=Program | ||
|OrgSponsor=Office of State and Community Energy Programs | |OrgSponsor=Office of State and Community Energy Programs | ||
|TopOrganization=Department of Energy | |||
|CreationLegislation=Inflation Reduction Act | |CreationLegislation=Inflation Reduction Act | ||
|Purpose= | |Purpose=Trains people for energy auditing jobs in homes and businesses, boosting skills to cut energy use, lower bills, and reduce emissions through efficiency improvements nationwide. | ||
|Website=https://www.energy.gov/scep/energy-auditor-training-grant-program | |Website=https://www.energy.gov/scep/energy-auditor-training-grant-program | ||
|ProgramStart=2023 | |ProgramStart=2023 | ||
|InitialFunding=$40 million<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/scep/energy-auditor-training-grant-program |title=Energy Auditor Training Grant Program |accessdate=January 30, 2025}}</ref> | |InitialFunding=$40 million<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/scep/energy-auditor-training-grant-program |title=Energy Auditor Training Grant Program |accessdate=January 30, 2025}}</ref> | ||
|Duration=Until funds are expended | |Duration=Until funds are expended | ||
|Historic= | |Historic=No | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Energy Auditor Training Grant Program''' provides funding to states to train individuals to become energy auditors for residential and commercial buildings. By enhancing the skills of the workforce to identify energy efficiency opportunities, the program seeks to reduce energy use, cut down on utility costs for consumers, and contribute to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/scep/energy-auditor-training-grant-program |title=Energy Auditor Training Grant Program |accessdate=January 30, 2025}}</ref> | '''Energy Auditor Training Grant Program''' provides funding to states to train individuals to become energy auditors for residential and commercial buildings. By enhancing the skills of the workforce to identify energy efficiency opportunities, the program seeks to reduce energy use, cut down on utility costs for consumers, and contribute to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/scep/energy-auditor-training-grant-program |title=Energy Auditor Training Grant Program |accessdate=January 30, 2025}}</ref> | ||
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This program is managed by the Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) within the U.S. Department of Energy. It involves a competitive grant process where states apply for funding to develop or expand energy auditor training programs. Leadership comes from the Director of SCEP, with program managers overseeing the allocation and impact of the grants. | This program is managed by the Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) within the U.S. Department of Energy. It involves a competitive grant process where states apply for funding to develop or expand energy auditor training programs. Leadership comes from the Director of SCEP, with program managers overseeing the allocation and impact of the grants. | ||
The leader of the program holds the title/position of | The leader of the program holds the title/position of Director of the Office of State and Community Energy Programs. | ||
==Partners== | ==Partners== | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
Authorized by the | Authorized by the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022, this program was specifically designed to bolster the energy efficiency workforce. It was launched in response to the increasing need for skilled auditors to support the growth in energy efficiency initiatives across the country. Key events include the announcement of funding opportunities in 2023 and the selection of states for grant awards, aimed at training hundreds of new auditors. | ||
==Funding== | ==Funding== | ||