STEM for Marine Energy Resource Portal

Marine energy technologies play an important role in the growing renewable energy industry, but there are not enough workers to fill open jobs in the industry. To continue to spur innovation and growth in these exciting technology areas, the industry needs to inspire the next generation of marine energy workers. The U.S. Department of Energy […]

September 14, 2021

Department of Energy STEM Rising

STEM Rising is your go-to resource for all-things-STEM at the U.S. Department of Energy. Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, commonly known as STEM, are the essential building blocks to accomplishing the U.S. Department of Energy’s mission from coast to coast. STEM Rising inspires, educates, and sparks lifelong success in STEM by sharing resources & events from the National Labs, National Nuclear […]

Weatherization Training Providers

These organizations provide a variety of trainings and services to the Weatherization Assistance Program network. Most have been accredited by IREC (Interstate Renewable Energy Council) to provide training on one or more of the four Home Energy Professionals (HEP) certifications. These include Quality Control Inspector, Energy Auditor, Retrofit Installer, and Crew Leader. For a current […]

Training the Workforce for High Performance Buildings: Report

Today’s high-performance buildings place new skill and knowledge demands on facility managers, building operators, engineers, equipment installers, and other onsite technicians. Skill deficiencies among these professionals can prevent high performance buildings from delivering on their promise, adversely impacting their energy savings, indoor environmental quality, cost effectiveness, and long-term viability. Utilities, program administrators, and policymakers can […]

Credential Finder For Sustainable Careers

Use this credential finder to look for credentials in the sustainability, clean technology, and renewable energy field! For example, searching for “energy” brings you credentials such as Certified Energy Manager, Energy Management Professional, Energy Auditor, & more. Try your own keyword search and find a credential to further your career: https://credentialfinder.org/

Federal Funding Opportunities for Local Decarbonization (FFOLD)

Many federal funding opportunities exist for advancing local decarbonization efforts. Navigating those opportunities and making strategic decisions on how to best utilize the funds available can be challenging. This tool helps local governments prioritize and leverage existing federal funding to advance system-wide energy transition goals—from block grants and technical assistance to competitive grants, loans, and […]

November 2, 2021

U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Buildings Initiative

Better Buildings is an initiative of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) designed to improve the lives of the American people by driving leadership in energy innovation. Through Better Buildings, DOE partners with leaders in the public and private sectors to make the nation’s homes, commercial buildings, and industrial plants more energy-efficient by accelerating investment […]

April 1, 2023

Emissions Reduction Planning: A Framework

Through the Better Climate Challenge, the Department of Energy developed a Framework for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Planning that provides guidance to organizations seeking to reduce GHG emissions across their portfolio. The process described in this framework helps organizations develop an actionable plan that identifies solutions, prioritizes measures, and lays out a phased pathway to […]