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The Minnesota Department of Commerce was awarded $2.8 million for the Training for Residential Energy Contractors (TREC) grant. Commerce will facilitate a Workforce Advisory Group throughout the grant period to recommend programmatic changes and guide specifics of program design, implementation, and evaluation. These meetings are open to the public. Register for upcoming meetings occurring on March 13, 1:30 PM CST and April 10, 1:30 PM CST at the links provided. |
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For more details about the program, visit Department of Energy’s TREC Program website.
Residential energy contractors are defined businesses, non-profits, and individuals that provide residential energy efficiency, electrification, and other energy services.
Goals of the program:
- Reduce the cost of training contractors and their employees;
- Provide testing, licensing, certifications, business set up, recruitment;
- Upskill current workers and support professional growth;
- Partner with nonprofits to develop a workforce program that attracts and trains diverse workers to deliver energy efficiency programs.
TREC grant funds will be released in two ways: the creation of a Request for Proposals (RFP) to lead an entrepreneurship growth program for residential contractor businesses, and a Tribal set-aside. Commerce intends to release a competitive RFP in late Spring 2025.
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