On July 17, 2023, the DOE announced $150 million in grant funding for states to begin training residential energy contractors. The State-Based Home Energy Efficiency Contractor Training Grants Program will provide funding for states to reduce the cost of training, testing, and certifying residential energy efficiency and electrification contractors. Also referred to as Contractor Training Grants, the program will provide states with funds to develop and implement workforce training programs for residential efficiency and electrification projects.
Workers trained by the Contractor Training Grants will be prepared to implement energy upgrades that could potentially qualify for rebates under the Home Energy Rebates Program.
Additionally, DOE released the Administrative and Legal Requirements Document, which provides guidance for states, territories, and Washington, D.C. to apply for formula funding that assists with the development and implementation of the Contractor Training Grant programs.