The Minnesota Department of Commerce (“Department”) seeks proposals from residential energy contractors for the Training for Residential Energy Contractors (TREC) grant program. The training program will support the successful implementation of the TREC program, which aims to increase the number of skilled residential energy contractors in Minnesota. The selected vendors will ensure contractors are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform and expand their businesses in meaningful ways for client ease in receiving energy efficiency home upgrades.
The Training for Residential Energy Contractors (TREC) grant program was established by Section 50123 of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) oversees the administration, requirements, and funding associated with the TREC grant and defines residential energy contractors as businesses, non-profits, and individuals that provide residential energy efficiency, electrification, and other energy services.
Additional information can be found on the TREC website: https://mn.gov/commerce/energy/consumer/energy-programs/trec.jsp
When and where can I apply? From Monday, October 27, 2025, until Wednesday, December 31, 2025, applications to the Training for Residential Energy Contractors (TREC) grant program will be accepted for eligible applicants throughout Minnesota. The RFP will be posted publicly online on the Department’s RFP page (found at https://mn.gov/commerce/business/rfp.jsp)
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