Month: September 2023

The Career Skills Training program will offer up to $10 million in grants, intended to address the limited qualified green building workforce across the country, and to support the implementation of national energy efficiency improvements sparked by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act. September 20, 2023 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) …

DOE announces $10 million grant program for green building skills training Read More »

SB 49 is now pending approval from Governor Gavin Newsom. September 19, 2023 The California Assembly unanimously approved SB 49, followed shortly by passing the Senate in a concurrence vote. Senator Josh Becker’s bill supports the buildout of solar, storage, and transmission projects alongside California highways. If passed by Governor Newsom, the law would require …

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With the undeniable momentum from last weeks’ RE+ 2023 trade show in Las Vegas, which boasted big names like Van Jones, Kal Penn, and Senator Jon Ossoff, a staggering 41,000 attendees, and a record number of exhibitors showcasing products, it would be understandable if you overlooked yet another pivotal moment signaling the continued maturation of …

Center for Model Policy Development brings unity to clean energy transition Read More »

RE+ 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada, among the largest clean energy events in North America, kicked off with a rousing pep rally that celebrated the unprecedented milestones achieved by the industry in just the past year. In opening remarks, Senator Jon Ossoff gave commendations to panel manufacturer Qcells for its “steadfast investment in and belief …

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