Energy Auditor Training Grant Program

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Energy Auditor Training Grant Program
Type Program
Sponsor Organization Office of State and Community Energy Programs
Top Organization Department of Energy
Creation Legislation Inflation Reduction Act
Website Website
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.
Program Start 2023
Initial Funding $40 million[1]
Duration Until funds are expended
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.[2]

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Goals

  • Expand the pool of trained energy auditors across the U.S.[3]
  • Increase the capacity for energy efficiency improvements in buildings.
  • Support job creation in the energy efficiency sector.

Organization

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 Director of the Office of State and Community Energy Programs.

Partners

  • No specific partnerships are listed, but the program collaborates with state energy offices and educational institutions.

History

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

The program was initially funded with $40 million to support the training of energy auditors.[4] These funds are used by states to develop training programs, with the requirement of matching or leveraging additional resources.

Implementation

Implementation includes:

  • Grant distribution to states based on competitive applications.
  • Development of training curricula focused on energy auditing skills and certifications.
  • Monitoring of training outcomes and job placements for program effectiveness.

The program will continue until the allocated funds are fully expended.

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Social media

  • No specific social media accounts for this program; follow the Department of Energy for updates.

References

  1. ↑ "Energy Auditor Training Grant Program". https://www.energy.gov/scep/energy-auditor-training-grant-program. Retrieved January 30, 2025. 
  2. ↑ "Energy Auditor Training Grant Program". https://www.energy.gov/scep/energy-auditor-training-grant-program. Retrieved January 30, 2025. 
  3. ↑ "Energy Auditor Training Grant Program". https://www.energy.gov/scep/energy-auditor-training-grant-program. Retrieved January 30, 2025. 
  4. ↑ "Energy Auditor Training Grant Program". https://www.energy.gov/scep/energy-auditor-training-grant-program. Retrieved January 30, 2025. 
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