Example Training Projects
NYSERDA supports a variety of projects across the state providing training and experience to both new and existing workers in clean energy industries though several funding opportunities, including:
- PON 3981 – Energy Efficiency and Clean Technology Training Program
- PON 3715 – Building Operations and Maintenance Program
- PON 4595 – Offshore Wind Training and Skills Development
These initiatives are designed to ensure that New York energy efficiency and clean technology businesses have an adequate supply of new and existing workers with the necessary occupational skills, credentials, and experience to participate in the clean energy economy.
The example training projects highlighted below illustrate the variety of technology areas, the mix of training providers, and the types of training program formats funded through NYSERDA Workforce Development programs.
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| Project Name | Primary Organization | Partners | Projected Target to be Trained | Description | |
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| HVAC and Building Management Systems Training | 32BJ Training Fund | Certus Controls | 605 | Local 32BJ is designing and delivering comprehensive training on Heating, Ventilation and Air Condition (HVAC) and Building Management Systems (BMS) to union members, many of which reside and/or work in environmental justice communities in New York City. Completion of this 11-week course, available in both English and Spanish, will allow 32BJ to support the development of a sustainable pipeline of workers in the HVAC and building trades. | |
| Building Operations and Maintenance Training | 32BJ Training Fund | Realty Board on Labor Relations, Inc. (RAB) ; Albanese Organization, Inc.; MBD Community Housing Corporation; Charles H. Greenthal & Co.; Douglas Elliman | 250 | 32BJ will develop and implement an enhanced training program for management companies with union contracts. The program will include pre-training needs assessment, customized curriculum, training and on-site coaching, and post-training management review. Building service workers will be trained, and the program will become a regular 32BJ course offering. | |
| Building Operations and Maintenance Training | AKF Engineers | Tishman Speyer Properties | 32 | AKF Engineers will develop training for and train Tishman Speyer Properties' operations and maintenance staff, focusing on chief operating engineers regarding best practices and effects on energy consumption. Using a Real Time Energy Management system in place for the properties in question, AKF plans to facilitate sustained energy savings, develop the training as a blueprint for providing additional training and inspire other large property owners and managers in New York to follow suit. The trainings will be recorded as online modules to ensure they reach operating staff at Tishman Speyer long after this scope of work ends. | |
| Whole Building Energy Efficiency and Clean Technology Construction Training | Andromeda Community Initiative | Solar One and Andromeda Academy of Construction Trades | 60 | Andromeda Community Initiative (ACI) will take a “Whole Building Approach” to train and certify persons in need seeking to become entry-level construction workers with skills and understanding in energy efficient building operations and maintenance, green weatherization and restoration, and carbon emissions reduction. ACI’s seven-week offering, which will provide DOB certifications, GPRO certifications and certifications in green building operations and maintenance, will expose individuals to green building work both within buildings as well as on their envelope; skills will cover aspects of both restoration, efficiency and new construction. ACI will then work to place graduates in entry-level construction and building operations and maintenance jobs throughout NYC, particularly targeting those employers relevant to energy efficiency, weatherization, and overall carbon reduction. | |
| Building Operations and Maintenance Training | Association for Energy Affordability (AEA) | Prestige Management | 51 | The Association for Energy Affordability (AEA) is partnering with Prestige Management to provide a customized training and mentoring program designed to upgrade the skills of staff members supporting multifamily properties in the NYC Metropolitan area covering over 5 million square feet. Additionally, they will screen and identify new candidates for an on-the-job training program. | |
| Electric Vehicle Training | Capital Region BOCES | n/a | 50 | The BOCES will develop and deliver training introducing electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle technologies into their automotive training programs. | |
| Energy Storage Systems Training | City Tech | n/a | 43 | New York City College of Technology (City Tech) is developing a training program to expand the capacity of its tuition-based course offerings and address the need for energy storage installers in New York State. Under the project, City Tech will recruit and train low-income workers, including veterans and individuals residing in environmental justice communities, in two cohorts: New workers will be introduced to energy storage systems and existing workers will learn about advanced energy storage/microgrids with distributed energy resources. Graduates will be eligible for academic credits towards the college's engineering baccalaureate degrees and advancement in clean energy careers. Curricula developed under the program will be made available to city agencies and non-profits, enabling them to train flexible workers who will thrive in the new multi-source approach to achieving low-cost, low-carbon, resilient power. | |
| Architectural Retrofit Training | CUNY Building Performance Lab | Manhattan Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIANY) | 304 | The City University of New York (CUNY) Building Performance Lab is developing a course in the architectural aspects of retrofits to address the overwhelming need for retrofitting resulting from New York City's new emissions reduction mandate. The 10.5-hour course will be geared towards existing and emerging architects, engineers and energy consultants, including immigrants and people of color, who design and specify the architectural aspects of retrofits. Participants will have the opportunity to earn architectural and engineering continuing education credits, eventually leading to a certification in combination with similar trainings offered through CUNY's industry partners. | |
| Green Jobs Initiative | District Council 37 Education Fund (DC 37) | Association for Energy Affordability, Envirolution 1, Energy Economic Development Corporation | 120 | The District Council 37 Education Fund (DC 37), the largest public employees union in New York City (NYC), is developing a Green Jobs Initiative to enhance the skills of nearly 4 dozen occupations in the green jobs economy. DC 37's curriculum offers fundamentals and advanced study, each offering the opportunity for continuing education units and professionally recognized credentials that lead to career paths and advancement in multiple sectors, including renewable energy, green technology, building sciences, and environmental conservation and engineering. In addition to incumbent members, DC 37 intends to empower and prepare candidates who have been pre-qualified for NYC's civil service exam; many reside in environmental justice zones. | |
| Staten Island Clean Energy Academy | Energy Economic Development Corporation (Energy EDC) | Staten Island Jewish Community Center (SIJCC), Green Teach LEADers (GTL) , LIFE3, Soulful Synergy, Willdan | 104 | The training will be targeted and focused to align with existing Con Edison incentive programs, with the goal of training professionals who can help meet the green house gas emissions reduction and energy efficiency goals set by recent city and state policies. Training will be customized to ensure participants are equipped to understand building electrical and thermal systems which are the two main systems responsible for a building energy's consumption. Target audience will be residents of Staten Island and surrounding communities. | |
| Building Operations and Maintenance Training | Energy EDC Corp. | The Archdiocese of New York, Green Tech Leaders (GTL), AEA, KAWI Energy Group, Soulful Synergy, LCC, Learn & Innovate For Education, Enablement, Empowerment (LIFE3) | 200 | Energy Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) will identify specific energy efficiency areas that are similar across the ADNY buildings portfolio and develop an accessible and replicable training program solution that will address those issues. They will develop a training framework and structure that allows for various stakeholders to engage with energy efficiency education at a breadth and depth that is best suited for their individual needs. EEDC aims to develop a training mechanism that will assist the energy management department to assist them with recruiting and hiring interns who will support the building operators with implementing energy efficiency projects. | |
| Building Operations and Maintenance Training | FS Energy, LLC (FirstService Energy) | Solar One, Steven Winter Associates | 650 | FS Energy and partners will train operations and maintenance staff and property managers on sustainable operations with a focus on HVAC. | |
| Energy Bootcamp | Green City Force | Solar One, Soulful Synergy | 45 | Green City Force (GCF) is developing an Energy Bootcamp for graduates (ages 18-24) of its AmeriCorps workforce preparedness program. The training is based on a "pre-apprenticeship" framework, offering exposure, basic foundation training and hands-on experience as well as a direct connection to industry for full-time employment. The Energy Bootcamp prepares participants for residential energy efficiency retrofits serving low-to-moderate income families and builds on its Green Building Professional (GPRO) certification as well as its ROOTS of Success environmental literacy program. Bootcamp graduates have the opportunity to move on to more advanced technical trainings and/or gain employment with GCF's energy service partner companies, including Franklin Energy, Ameresco, and Constellation. | |
| Energy Service Learning Pre-apprenticeship Program | Green City Force | New York City Housing Authority | 50 | Green City Force (GCF) is creating an" Energy Service-Learning Pre-apprenticeship," creating the essential first step for un- or underemployed young adults to enter a clean energy career pathway. The program will train graduates from GCF's AmeriCorps program, recruited in partnership with the New York City Housing Authority, on electric lighting and post-construction appliances, solar panel maintenance and energy monitoring, preparing them for work on residential energy efficiency retrofits serving low-to-moderate income families. Graduates will leave the training with a firm foundation in environmental literacy, professional certifications, and meaningful hands-on experience. | |
| Building Operations and Maintenance Training | Housing Works | Solar One | 31 | Housing Works will partner with training partner Solar One to provide green operations and maintenance training for building staff members. Training will focus on building science, HVAC efficiency, air sealing and insulation, lighting, and water conservation topics. | |
| Energy Efficiency Training Pipeline | Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) | n/a | 70 | Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) is creating a comprehensive energy efficiency training pipeline for underemployed and low-income individuals that encompasses soft skills as well as job-related, on-the-job training, and college coursework, enabling opportunities for advancement in the building trades and energy efficiency-related careers. The project will help expand HVCC's existing, credit-bearing coursework to address the need for critical mid-level skill development in advanced building materials, building envelop sealing, and energy efficiency heating, cooling, and building control systems. Industry partners have committed to offering experiential learning opportunities, including job "immersion" experiences, internships, and mentoring, for students at all levels, with opportunities for job placement upon training completion. | |
| HVCC Welding & Fabrication for Offshore Wind | Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) | n/a | 75 | Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) will offer welding, fabrication and assembly education, training and certification programs aimed at building a robust workforce pipeline for the Capital Region’s Offshore Wind (OSW) initiative. Along with community partners, HVCC will target student recruitment from Priority Populations who live in urban and rural disadvantaged communities. Foundational skills training will be provided by the Contractor’s Capital Region Educational Opportunity Center (EOC). The program will train individuals and provide industry-recognized certifications to individuals eligible for Priority Population. This project will significantly impact the OSW industry by contributing a local skilled technical workforce. | |
| Energy Storage and Microgrid (ESM) Training | IBEW (NYS Labor Management Cooperation Committee) | n/a | 129 | The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) is developing an Energy Storage and Microgrid (ESM) training and certification (ESAMTAC). Specifically, the course will prepare electrical contractors and electricians for the safe and effective assembly, testing, commissioning, maintenance, repair, retrofitting and decommissioning of ESM systems. The goal is to integrate the training into the IBEW apprenticeship curriculum, elevating the specialty skills and knowledge required to safely work on energy storage and microgrid projects and ensure a continued supply of trained electrical workers. | |
| Advanced Lighting Controls Training | IBEW (NYS Labor Management Cooperation Committee) | n/a | 120 | The IBEW Labor Management Cooperation Committee (LMCC) training addresses the need for an updated apprentice/journeyman electrician course in the area of advanced lighting controls offered by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). The proposal includes equipment purchases as well as new curriculum, which will include wireless controls, among other updated technologies. The 16-hour training is comprised of lectures and hands-on experiences and will be offered to IBEW members as part of IBEW's registered electrical apprenticeship program at 15 training centers statewide. | |
| Advanced Building Controls & Electrical Upskilling for SUNY Facilities and Energy Professionals | Interstate Renewable Energy Council | Slipstream | 97 | The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) and its partner Slipstream will design and deliver an advanced building controls technologies and building electrification training program designed to increase the performance of higher education facilities by upskilling energy managers, plant utility engineers, and facilities directors. The program will be launched in partnership with the State University of New York University at Albany and the State University of New York System Administration, representing all 64 SUNY campuses across the state. IREC and Slipstream will collaborate to develop educational modules geared to both existing and new workers in a highly interactive hybrid training program to help integrate knowledge of new technologies into daily operations. Examples specific to SUNY will be a key feature of the training, but the broader curriculum will be suitable for scaling to other institutions of higher education in New York and beyond, and the groundwork for such scaling will be laid during the project period. | |
| Building Operations and Maintenance Training | Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) | Winn Companies | 222 | The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) will partner with Winn Companies and the National Apartment Association Education Institute to provide training and certification opportunities and access to a hands-on training lab for operations and maintenance staff members. These O&M workers support multifamily properties in NYC, Westchester, and Rochester, as well as multifamily military housing at Fort Drum. | |
| Energy Efficiency and Clean Technology Training | Isaac Training & Education Center | n/a | 132 | Isaac Training & Education Center (ITEC) will advance its course offerings to include curricula that are solely focused on high-efficient and clean technology training. To complement this effort, ITEC will also increase the size of its Mini-Split Lab and build out a Geothermal Lab to ensure all participants are able to translate what is learned in the class into real life, hands-on training in the lab. The training is geared toward HVAC technicians who are already in the field. | |
| Building an Inclusive Offshore Wind Workforce | LaGuardia Community College | Siemens | 50 | LaGuardia Community College will work with Siemens and other offshore wind developers and contractors to build the workforce needed for an emerging offshore wind industry in the New York City (NYC) metro area. The first year of the project will consist in analysis of the NYC emerging wind industry training needs and gaps and the second year and a half will include training for wind service technicians as well as other technician level positions involved in cabling and foundations. | |
| Building Operations and Maintenance Training | Lefrak Estates LP/Realty Operations Group | Steven Winter Associates | 101 | Realty Operations Group will partner with training partner Steven Winter Associates to create structured operations and maintenance training for staff members responsible for building system operations in properties covering 22 million square feet. The classroom and hands-on training program will be incorporated into on-boarding procedures for new hires and updated as new systems are installed. A mentoring program will be developed to utilize the skills of senior staff and sustain the training in future years. | |
| Building Operations and Maintenance Training | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | The Refrigeration Institute, CUNY Building Performance Lab | 44 | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in partnership with The Refrigeration Institute and CUNY Building Performance Lab will establish an apprenticeship program for its building operators. The Apprenticeship Program will include new hires and additional training for existing building operators. | |
| Building Operations and Maintenance Training | Montefiore | NYC College of Technology, Enhanced Building Solutions, Gotham 360, The Partnership for Quality Care | 50 | Montefiore and its partners will provide training to mechanics, electricians, machinists, maintenance, plumbing, and engineering staff. These training courses include building operations, efficiency, resiliency, and monitoring. | |
| Energy Efficiency Workforce Training | New York State Weatherization Directors Association (NYSWDA) | Workforce Development Board of Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida Counties and Mohawk Valley Workforce Development Board | 338 | New York State Weatherization Directors Association (NYSWDA) is developing a new energy efficiency training for low-income and environmental justice populations in the City of Utica. The training will lead to Building Performance Institute certifications and continuing education units for energy auditors, quality control inspectors, HVAC technicians, entry-level crew people and on-site crew leaders, providing new and existing workers with opportunities for upskilling and advancement in the energy efficiency industry. | |
| Electric Vehicle Training | Niagara BOCES | n/a | 50 | The BOCES will develop and deliver training introducing electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle technologies into their automotive training programs. | |
| Green Collar Prep | Nontraditional Employment for Women (NEW) | Solar One, Envirolution, NY Committee for Occupational Safety and Health, Consortium for Worker Education | 75 | Nontraditional Employment for Women (NEW) is developing a new, training program to prepare low-income women, particularly women of color, for jobs and apprenticeships in the green collar economy. Offered free of charge to participants, "Green Collar Prep" (GCP) will build on the foundational skills acquired in NEW's core apprenticeship program, Blue Collar Prep and NEW at Night, by integrating content directly linked to sustainability and efficiency practices and providing students with comprehensive training in environmental literacy and construction techniques. GCP will be a hands-on course that encompasses skills training, soft skills workshops, physical conditioning, mentoring and networking opportunities with subject matter experts, and site tours that focus on environmental stewardship in the construction industry. GCP will further provide students with connections to necessary training certifications as well as employment opportunities with apprenticeship partners and contractors, ensuring that women are equally represented in the sustainable construction industry. | |
| High-Performance Building Training | North American Passive House Network (NAPHN) | Building Energy Exchange (BEEx), Passive House Academy (PHA) | 3,380 | North American Passive House Network (NAPHN) is partnering with the Building Energy Exchange (BEEx) and Passive House Academy (PHA) to train technical professionals on high-performance buildings. NAPHN's project builds on its successful Passive House training to create a pipeline of training from introductory courses ("primers") to intensive professional certifications that are recognized worldwide. The training initiative will serve as a staircase of educational tools that provide entry points for careers in building design, real estate, material supply and construction as well as public policy and academia. Its overall goal is to train decision-makers in building design and construction to meet New York's 80x50 climate action commitments. | |
| iManifold HVAC Training | North Park Innovations Group | n/a | 460 | North Park Innovations (NPI) Group is expanding its existing product line of HVAC training units, including high-efficiency residential ductless mini split, air source heat pumps with inverter technology monitoring, and virtual support, and air filtration with state-of-the-art measure and verify (M&V) equipment. Additionally, NPI is developing curriculum on heat pump optimization, artificial intelligence and machine learning HVAC engines, its trademarked iManifold indoor air quality diagnostics platform, and theory on proper air filtration. NPI is working with United Associates and select accredited New York State educational institutions to train existing workers and vocational students on the curriculum and its newly developed product line. The goal is to develop a pipeline of skilled HVAC workers trained on the latest high-tech platforms for the clean energy economy. | |
| Building Operations and Maintenance Training | NYS School Facilities Association | School Facilities Management Institute, Northwest Energy Efficiency Council | 107 | NYS School Facilities Association will collaborate with school districts and offer Building Operator Certification training for school facility directors and maintenance workers. | |
| Building Operations and Maintenance Training | NYS School Facilities Association | Northwest Energy Efficiency Council (NEEC), School Facilities Management Institute (SFMI) | 115 | The New York State School Facilities Association represents over 700 K-12 facilities and maintenance staff across the state and provides continuing education, networking and is a source of information and best practices to its members. The project will train K-12 facilities and maintenance staff on energy efficiency techniques and best practices that would lead to lower energy costs and usage at their facilities. | |
| Building Operations and Maintenance Training | NYU Medical Center | EME Consulting Engineering Group | 130 | NYU Medical Center and EME Consulting Engineering Group will create an in-house continuing education program and provide training to refrigeration shop mechanics and helpers, commissioning managers, HVAC staff, engineering managers and helpers, and plumbing staff. | |
| Building Operations and Maintenance Training | Related Management | Steven Winter Associates, CUNY BPL | 109 | Related Management and partners will provide training to staff members in the following roles: central engineering, general management, resident management, and handypersons. Training topics include Building Management System operations and data analytics, steam distribution systems, boiler operations and maintenance, stack effect concepts, and LL84 and LL87 awareness. This program will also establish a mentoring model utilizing senior staff. | |
| Building Operations and Maintenance Training | Research Foundation of SUNY on behalf of SUNY Polytechnic Institute | College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering | 121 | Investing in technician skills training, SUNY Poly is expanding their established Partner Aligned Training Hub (PATH) model that includes: 1) Learning Management System (LMS) for on-line self-directed education; 2) Curated Curriculum Development (CCD) for on-line and in-class instruction; and, 3) Training Test-bed Laboratory (TBL) that will add the ZEN "living laboratory" with an existing digital twin of its' Building Management System for simulated hands-on experiential learning. The system is organized into four skill levels from custodian-to-technician-to-engineer-to-manager. It will demonstrate this model with Employee Training Delivery to: 121 of NY-CREATES facility operation personnel responsible for the day-to-day operation of over 1.7 million square feet complex of mission critical cleanrooms, data centers, research laboratories, classrooms, and a high school; and, to an additional 175 FO personnel as a regional training hub serving our co-located industry partners, regional chip fab operators, and transitioning veterans from Fort Drum. | |
| Building Operations and Maintenance Training | RiseBoro Community Partnership | Solar One | 78 | RiseBoro Community Partnership will train property managers and operations and maintenance staff in partnership with Solar One. This program will develop an on-site training lab space and develop in-house trainers. | |
| Building Operations and Maintenance Training | Ross Energy Consulting | Energy Training Solutions, the Spry Group, Genesis, Riverside LLC and Viking Management | 53 | The Building Operator and Maintenance Training hybrid learning program is customized for existing multifamily buildings, and focuses on improving concise day-to-day activities. Utilizing a plan, do, check, act model, the training will empower building staff and management to develop a long-term plan, and address the gaps in skill and protocol to ensure efficiency building operation. The program combines off the shelf survey software as well as a video conferencing platform with augmented reality features to support the delivery of high performance targeted remote energy training. Classroom sessions will also include extensive video and animation content to enhance instruction on course concepts, diagnostic equipment and testing procedures. | |
| Building Operations and Maintenance Training | RPI | n/a | 30 | RPI will develop an application-based tool to be used by operations and maintenance staff in the field as a means of continuous improvement. | |
| Energy-Efficient Lighting Training | RPI | n/a | 906 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Lighting Research Center is creating a training program for new and existing employees of energy-efficient lighting manufacturers and installation/specification companies. Instructional content developed under this project will be made available to community colleges and similar entities to advance technical training programs in lighting manufacturing and in the lighting specification and installation profession. As students move through the course, they will have the opportunity to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and prepare for lighting certifications offered by the National Council on Qualifications for the Lighting Professions (NCQLP), creating a clear pathway to the lighting profession. | |
| Building Operations and Maintenance Training | Rural Housing Coalition | NEEC (Northwest Energy Efficiency Council) | 105 | The Rural Housing Coalition will provide Building Operator Certification (BOC) Fundamentals training to the property management and maintenance staff of the rural preservation companies in partnership with the Northwest Energy Efficiency Council (NEEC). The purpose and objective of the training is to educate the Rural Preservation Companies property management and maintenance staff on energy efficiency best practices and techniques that can be utilized by them to reduce energy consumption and costs at their respective affordable multifamily housing developments. | |
| Building Operations and Maintenance Training | Smith Engineering | Related Hudson Yards | 15 | Smith Engineering will work with Related Hudson Yards to be able to train the staff at 10 Hudson Yards to bring them up-to-speed with the complexities of their utility plants. The training will help ensure that the staff is prepared for all the challenges they may face in ensuring tenant comfort and optimal energy usage simultaneously. | |
| Building Operations and Maintenance Training | Smith Engineering | Ery Retail Podium LLC | 19 | Smith Engineering with ERY Retail Podium LLC will be able to train the staff at 20 Hudson Yards to bring them up-to-speed with the complexities of their utility plants. The training will help ensure that the staff is prepared for all the challenges they may face in ensuring tenant comfort and optimal energy usage simultaneously. | |
| Building Operations and Maintenance Training | Smith Engineering | Legacy Yard Tenant LLC | 15 | Smith Engineering and Legacy Yard Tenant will be able to train the staff at 30 Hudson Yards to bring them up-to-speed with the complexities of their utility plants. The training will help ensure that the staff is prepared for all the challenges they may face in ensuring tenant comfort and optimal energy usage simultaneously. | |
| Building Operations and Maintenance Training | Smith Engineering | Legacy Yard Tenant LLC | 13 | Smith Engineering and Legacy Yard Tenant will be able to train the staff at 35 and 55 Hudson Yards to bring them up-to-speed with the complexities of their utility plants. The training will help ensure that the staff is prepared for all the challenges they may face in ensuring tenant comfort and optimal energy usage simultaneously. | |
| Building Operations and Maintenance Training | Smith Engineering | RXR Realty Workforce Training | 60 | Smith Engineering will initiate a comprehensive training program with RXR Realty for the chief engineers, Asst. chief engineers, engineers, mechanics, and helpers to understand the current performance practices for the staff, as well as integrated optimization strategies utilizing the enhanced controls platform This program will help to identify potential energy savings measures which could be implemented if the staff is properly trained to integrate best operating and controls practices, as well as tools for monitoring system performance, tracking key performance indicators, and implementation of protocols for identifying system deficiencies and processes for correction. | |
| Building Operations and Maintenance Training | Smith Engineering | Brookfield Properties | 42 | Smith Engineering will to train staff at Brookfield Properties in a site that is cited as a top 5 energy user for a commercial property in NYC. They plan to train operations and maintenance staff at 4 sites to improve workers knowledge of operating systems and also improve the operations of the existing system. Some subjects covered in the training include chilled water systems, thermal storage systems, and building management systems. Smith Engineering will train engineering and other staff covering almost 8 million square feet. | |
| Building Operations and Maintenance Training | Smith Engineering | L&L Holdings | 10 | Smith Engineering will partner with L&L Holdings for a comprehensive training program for engineering staff at 600 3rd Avenue in New York City. They will be trained to address skills gaps in areas such as HVAC system operations, BMS capabilities and best practices for energy and demand management. The building has a large energy use and the training can result in significant energy savings. | |
| Building Operations and Maintenance Training | Smith Engineering | Brookfield Properties | 35 | Smith Engineering seeks to initiate a comprehensive training program with Brookfield for properties on Liberty Street in New York. Brookfield is the largest real estate company in the world and this site is a top 5 energy user for a commercial property in New York City. This program will help to identify potential energy savings measures which could be implemented if the staff is properly trained to integrate best operating and controls practices, as well as tools for monitoring system performance, tracking key performance indicators, and implementation of protocols for identifying system deficiencies and processes for correction. Smith Engineering will train engineering and other staff covering over 4.4 million square feet. | |
| Building Operations and Maintenance Training | Smith Engineering | Morgan Stanley | 32 | Smith Engineering plans to develop and deliver a training program for building operations and maintenance staff at Morgan Stanley & Co. in New York City. The training will improve the knowledge of workers of operating systems and also improve the operations of the existing system and will be distributed to employees Morgan Stanley for future use. Smith Engineering will train engineering and other staff covering over 2.6 million square feet. | |
| Building Operations and Maintenance Training | Smith Engineering | Brookfield Properties | 64 | Smith Engineering project aims provide staff with necessary training to improve their ability to identify cost and energy saving opportunities, proactively maintain equipment, and quickly diagnose and address problems when they arise. This project will serve to both directly lead facility staff to develop new maintenance routines and operating strategies that minimize resource use, while also leaving facility staff with enough understanding of their facility's systems so they can continue to self-sufficiently improve the operations of their facility. | |
| HVAC and Heat Pumps Career Training Social Enterprise and Training Center | Social Enterprise and Training Center | HVCC, Capital Region BOCES | 50 | Social Enterprise and Training (SEAT) Center will train eligible 18-24 year old men and women from Priority Populations for 3-6 months in heat pump technologies and installation. Students will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on training through Interplay technology virtual simulators and provide regular, on-going career readiness classes focused on soft skills as well as best bet career counseling in the field of energy. Training will prepare students for entry- level careers with high-efficiency heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) companies. | |
| Smart Meter Installer Training Program | Solar One | Green City Force, Aclara Technologies | 45 | Led by Solar One, the Smart Meter Installer Training Program will prepare young adults (ages 18-24) from underserved communities for smart meter installation jobs with Aclara Technologies, a subcontractor of ConEdison, to upgrade decades-old electrical meter technology in New York City and Westchester County. Graduates of this 2-week training program will earn a Green Professional (GPRO) Electrical Systems (EL) certification, positioning them for advanced technical training and careers the green energy economy. | |
| Bed Stuy Green Buildings Operations and Maintenance Training | Solar One | Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation | 60 | Solar One is delivering training on energy efficient building operations and maintenance procedures to young adults (ages 18-24) from underserved communities. Upon completing this 4-week training program, students have the opportunity to earn site safety training cards as well as EPA Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting and Green Professional (GPRO) Operations + Maintenance (O+M) certifications. Strategic partnerships with local businesses ensure that students are positioned for direct entry into building maintenance and operations jobs in the multifamily residential building sector. | |
| Electric Vehicle Training | St. Lawrence BOCES | n/a | 50 | The BOCES will develop and deliver training introducing electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle technologies into their automotive training programs. | |
| On-Track-to-HVAC (OT2HVAC) | St. Nicks Alliance | Solar One | 60 | St. Nicks Alliance, in partnership with subcontractor Solar One, will conduct an 8-week, approximate 230-hour credentialed, employer-linked, comprehensive training program titled On-Track-to-HVAC (OT2HVAC). This program will combine transferable skill sets with hands-on training in high efficiency HVAC, including heat pumps. Technical training and credentials will include basic green construction skills, green building maintenance and operations, HVAC including high efficiency heat pumps, OSHA 30, NYC Dept. of Buildings 10-hour Site Safety Training, GPRO Mechanical, EPA Section 608: Safety Handling of Refrigerants, Solar One Certificates of Completion in Green Construction and Green Building Operations and Maintenance, and St. Nicks Certificate of Completion in Workplace Success Skills. St. Nicks will also offer two optional credentials: NY Fire Department’s F-60 Fire Guard and G-60 Torch Operator Certificate of Fitness. This training will be augmented with industry guest speakers, HVAC manufacturer and employer site visits and other field trips. | |
| New York Clean Energy Social Impact Partnership | Stacks + Joules | Henry Street Settlement, Tauris Tech, Enhanced | Building Solutions | 80 | Stacks + Joules will deliver advanced training in heat pump technologies and job placement support to young adults from underrepresented, low-income priority populations. The project involves a collaboration of workforce development and social service providers and focuses on developing entry-level talent needed to install, maintain and optimize residential and commercial heat pump systems, with a special emphasis on controls. The training consists of five components, each of which targets essential knowledge and skills identified by Stacks + Joules' industry advisory board. The program gives participants the opportunity to earn several certificates/credentials and be placed in a job or internship. |
| Building Automation Systems (BAS) Training | Stacks + Joules, Inc | Urban Assembly Maker Academy (UA Maker), South Bronx Community Charter High School, Lower Eastside Girls Club, Here to Here & Bronx Private Industry Council, Tauris Tech, and Tridium | 121 | Stacks + Joules is partnering with UA Maker Academy, South Bronx Community Charter High School, and the Lower East Side Girls Club, to prepare high school seniors from low-income communities and designated environmental justice areas for jobs in the Building Automation System (BAS) industry. Under the project, Stacks + Joules will teach a cohort of students in computer programming, wireless networking, HVAC and lighting controls, and automated building control systems. In addition to rigorous technical training, career exploration, hands-on learning, and close mentorship by industry professionals, the program leads to professional credentials, preparing students for careers in the energy efficiency and clean technology industry. | |
| Building Operations and Maintenance Training | Steven Winter Associates | Hudson Companies & Lisa Management | 40 | Steven Winter Associates, Inc, shall partner with the Hudson Companies and Lisa Management to create a structured operations and maintenance training program for all levels of staff that are responsible for residential building system operation in over 20 properties covering over 3 million square feet. To develop building operation and maintenance manuals along with log books and deliver classroom and hands-on instruction based on the manuals customized to the systems in the Subcontractor's portfolio. Staff members will be trained to integrate the training program into the portfolio of all New York City residential properties. The training program shall be incorporated into on-boarding procedures for new hires and shall be updated as new systems are installed. | |
| Building Operations and Maintenance Training | Steven Winter Associates | C&C Apartment Management | 265 | Steven Winter Associates, Inc. (SWA) will partner with C&C Apartment Management LLC to create a structured operations and maintenance training program for all levels of staff that are responsible for residential building system operation in nearly 100 properties covering over 8 Million square feet in Manhattan and Queens. Project activities include: develop a customized smart O&M checklist app to be used by C&C staff, develop building operation and maintenance manuals along with logbooks, and develop and deliver classroom and hands-on instruction based on the manuals customized to the systems in the buildings. The training program will be incorporated into on-boarding procedures for new hires and will be updated as new systems are installed. | |
| Building Operations and Maintenance Training | Steven Winter Associates | C&C Apartment Management | 236 | Steven Winter Associates, Inc. (SWA) will partner with C&C Apartment Management LLC (Subcontractor) to create a structured operations and maintenance training program for all levels of staff that are responsible for residential building system operation in over 75 properties covering over 7 Million square feet in the Bronx and Brooklyn. Project activities include: develop a customized smart O&M checklist app to be used by C&C staff, develop building operation and maintenance manuals along with logbooks, and develop and deliver classroom and hands-on instruction based on the manuals customized to the systems in the buildings. The training program will be incorporated into on-boarding procedures for new hires and will be updated as new systems are installed. | |
| Building Operations and Maintenance Training | Steven Winter Associates | Wavecrest Management | 354 | Wavecrest Management manages over 500 buildings in the New York metropolitan area, specializing in the management of affordable rental housing, including HUD Project Based Section 8 and tax credit properties, and cooperative/condominium developments. This training program will provide expert instruction regarding O&M best practices, the use of maintenance checklists, long-term sustainability planning, and will incorporate a mentoring program designed to support staff advancement and building performance. The training program will provide support for on-boarding training, continuous learning opportunities, and will include time to review and fine-tune the learning plan at regular intervals. | |
| Building Operations and Maintenance Training | Steven Winter Associates | Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. (MSI), Urban Homesteading Assistance Board (UHAB) | 279 | This training program will provide expert instruction regarding O&M best practices, the use of maintenance checklists, long-term sustainability planning, and will incorporate a mentoring program designed to support staff advancement and building performance. The training program will provide support for on-boarding training, continuous learning opportunities, and will include time to review and fine-tune the learning plan at regular intervals. Participants include properties affiliated with Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. (MSI) and the Urban Homesteading Assistance Board (UHAB). | |
| Advanced Building Automation Systems (BAS) Training | Steven Winter Associates | Sentient Buildings | 39 | Steven Winter Associates (SWA) is partnering with Sentient Buildings to develop a comprehensive training program designed to upskill existing HVAC contractors and broaden their experience with the design, installation, and commissioning requirements of Building Automation Systems (BAS) systems. The training program will serve mechanical and plumbing contractors looking to acquire new skills in advanced building technologies and will further attract a new generation of technology-savvy, environmentally-minded workers to the field. | |
| Air-to-Water Heat Pump (AWHP) Training | Steven Winter Associates | Sanden | 64 | Steven Winter Associates (SWA) is partnering with Sanden, a manufacturer of a CO2-based Air-to-Water Heat Pumps (AWHPs), to train contractors on AWHP retrofits for domestic hot water systems in multi-family buildings. The technology serves as a cost-efficient, non-invasive upgrade to existing boiler rooms, promising to reduce on-site emissions and promote a 100% carbon-free future. The training will target both existing mechanical and plumbing contractors as well as new workers, enabling them to install and sign off on system startups without the need for lengthy and costly input from manufacturers and energy consultants. Bringing the capabilities in-house will further help reduce the time needed to complete these projects and bring retrofits to the scale needed to meet statewide climate goals. | |
| NYCHA Energy Efficiency and Clean Technology Training | Steven Winter Associates | New York City Housing Authority; Kinetic Communities Consulting | 201 | SWA is partnering with the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) to develop and deliver a comprehensive training program designed to upskill existing NYCHA Heating Plant Technicians (HTPs). The staff targeted for this project conduct operations and maintenance on NYCHA developments located in Manhattan, Bronx, and Queens. The goal of this project is to customize, develop, and deliver high performance heating plant and distribution system training in direct response to the skills gaps identified. | |
| Building Electrification Training | Steven Winter Associates | n/a | 2000 | Steven Winter Associates will develop and deliver online trainings focused on residential and commercial topics related to building electrification. | |
| Building Operations and Maintenance Training | Steven Winter Associates | Dunn Development Corp | 38 | Steven Winter Associates (SWA) will partner with Dunn Development Corporation to create a structured operations and maintenance training program for Dunn Development staff members responsible for residential building system operation in properties covering over 2.3 million square feet. SWA will develop and deliver both classroom and hands-on technical training, create standardized manuals, develop on-boarding training for new hires, and create a mentoring program that will leverage the skills of senior staff to sustain the program in future years. | |
| Building Operations and Maintenance Training | Steven Winter Associates | A&E Real Estate | 63 | Steven Winter Associates (SWA) will work with subcontractor A&E Real Estate to create a training program for staff members supporting properties covering over 4.25 million square feet. The hands-on training program will be integrated into on-boarding procedures for new hires and will be supplemented by a mentoring program utilizing the skills of senior staff to sustain the training in future years. | |
| Building Operations and Maintenance Training | Steven Winter Associates | Douglas Elliman Property Management | 383 | Steven Winter Associates (SWA) is partnering with Douglas Elliman Property Management to develop a customized training and mentoring program designed to upgrade the skills of staff members responsible for system operation in properties covering over 27 million square feet. | |
| Building Operations and Maintenance Training | Steven Winter Associates | New York University | 550 | Steven Winter Associates (SWA) will partner with New York University to provide a structured training program for staff members responsible for building system operation at properties covering over 13 million square feet. 550 | |
| Building Operations and Maintenance Training | Steven Winter Associates | Robert E. Hill | 59 | The real estate firm, Robert E. Hill, Inc., will partner with Steven Winter Associates (SWA) to create a structured training program for operations and maintenance staff members responsible for system operation in multifamily residential properties covering over 2.2 million square feet. | |
| Building Operations and Maintenance Training | Steven Winter Associates | The Feil Organization | 75 | The Feil Organization is partnering with Steven Winter Associates (SWA) to develop and deliver a training program for building operations and maintenance staff members responsible for supporting properties covering over 9.8 million square feet. | |
| Building Operations and Maintenance Training | Steven Winter Associates | Douglas Elliman Property Management | 383 | Steven Winter Associates will partner with Douglas Elliman Property Management to create a structured operations and maintenance training program for all levels of staff that are responsible for residential building system operation in properties covering over 27.6 million square feet. Steven Winter Associates will train maintenance and contractor staff covering almost 23 million square feet. | |
| Building Operations and Maintenance Training | Steven Winter Associates | Century Portfolio Training | 207 | Steven Winter Associates will partner with Century to create a structured operations and maintenance training program for all levels of staff that are responsible for residential building system operation. Training will consist of classroom and hands-on instruction developed by Steven Winter Associates and customized to the systems in Century's portfolio. Century strongly believes that this NYSERDA funding program offers a chance to develop a portfolio-wide system that would increase safety, cleanliness, building performance, sustainability, and quality of life in its buildings through training on best practices, use of checklists, quality control, and collaborative work/coaching with maintenance staff to set and achieve goals for personal advancement and building performance. | |
| Building Operations and Maintenance Training | Steven Winter Associates | L+M Development Partners | 113 | Steven Winter Associates will partner with L+M to create a structured operations and maintenance training program for all levels of staff that are responsible for residential building system operation. Training will consist of classroom and hands-on instruction developed by Steven Winter Associates and customized to the systems in L+M's portfolio. L+M strongly believes that this NYSERDA funding program offers a chance to develop a portfolio-wide system that would increase safety, cleanliness, building performance, sustainability, and quality of life in its buildings through training on best practices, use of checklists, quality control, and collaborative work/coaching with maintenance staff to set and achieve goals for personal advancement and building performance. Steven Winter Associates will train maintenance and contractor staff covering over 2.8 million square feet. | |
| Building Operations and Maintenance Training | Steven Winter Associates | St. Nicks Alliance, Catholic Charities Training | 58 | Steven Winter Associates will partner with both St. Nicks Alliance and Catholic Charities to create a structured operations and maintenance training program for all levels of staff that are responsible for residential building system operation. Training will consist of classroom and hands-on instruction developed by Steven Winter Associates and customized to the systems in both portfolios. St. Nicks and Catholic Charities strongly believe that this NYSERDA funding program offers a chance to develop a portfolio-wide system that would increase safety, cleanliness, building performance, sustainability, and quality of life in its buildings through training on best practices, use of checklists, quality control, and collaborative work/coaching with maintenance staff to set and achieve goals for personal advancement and building performance. | |
| Building Operations and Maintenance Training | Steven Winter Associates | Allied Partners Residential Management | 382 | Steven Winter Associates, Inc. will partner with Allied Partners Residential Management and Building Media Inc. to train a wide range of building operations and maintenance workers supporting 44 large properties in New York City. Workers will be trained in the field and in the classroom to resolve skills gaps in areas such as codes and HVAC system operations and maintenance. Workers will be trained covering over 15 million square feet. | |
| Building Operations and Maintenance Training | Steven Winter Associates | RXR Realty (Commercial) | 60 | Steven Winter Associates, Inc. will partner with RXR Realty to provide classroom and field training for building operations and maintenance staff. The work encompasses 11 large properties in Manhattan. Training will be customized to support changes in the building marketplace such as energy management systems and building management systems and controls. Building operations and maintenance staff will be trained. They are responsible for covering over 11 million square feet of buildings. | |
| Building Operations and Maintenance Training | Steven Winter Associates | RY Management Co., Inc. (RY), Bronx Pro, and Hersha Hotels and Resorts (Hersha) | 245 | This training program will provide expert instruction regarding operations and maintenance best practices, the use of maintenance checklists, long-term sustainability planning, and will incorporate a mentoring program designed to support staff advancement and building performance. The training program will provide support for on-boarding training, continuous learning opportunities, and will include time to review and fine-tune the learning plan at regular intervals. | |
| Building Operations and Maintenance Training | Steven Winter Associates | Bernstein and Real Estate and Empire Realty Trust (ESRT) | 157 | Bernstein and Real Estate and Empire Realty Trust (ESRT) are seeking to increase safety, cleanliness, building performance, sustainability, and quality of life in their buildings through training on best practices, use of checklists, quality control, long-term sustainability planning and collaborative work/coaching with maintenance staff to set and achieve goals for personal advancement and building performance in their New York City buildings. They will train staff through both classroom and online/video-based training resources customized to the mechanical systems in the buildings. | |
| Building Operations and Maintenance Training | Steven Winter Associates | Durst Organization, Glenwood Management, Grogan & Associates | 186 | The participating building management firms are seeking to increase safety, cleanliness, building performance, sustainability, and quality of life in their buildings through training on best practices, use of checklists, quality control, long-term sustainability planning and collaborative work/coaching with maintenance staff to set and achieve goals for personal advancement and building performance in their New York City buildings. They will train staff through both classroom and online/video-based training resources customized to the mechanical systems in the buildings. | |
| Building Operations and Maintenance Training | Steven Winter Associates | RSA | 192 | SWA will partner with RSA to develop building operation and maintenance manuals, along with interactive O&M checklists hosted on a mobile application; develop and deliver classroom/online and video-based instruction customized to the mechanical systems in the Subcontractor’s portfolio, and integrate the training program into each participating property owner's complete portfolio of New York City properties. The training program shall be incorporated into on-boarding procedures for new hires and shall be updated as new systems are installed. | |
| Building Operations and Maintenance Training | Steven Winter Associates | Phipps | 233 | Steven Winter Associates, Inc. will provide instruction regarding O&M best practices, long-term sustainability planning, and will incorporate the creation of a coaching and mentoring program designed to support staff advancement and building performance. The training program will provide support for on-boarding training, continuous learning opportunities, and will include time to review and fine-tune the learning plan at regular intervals. | |
| Net Zero Carbon Training | Steven Winter Associates - Net Zero | SUNY New Paltz | 538 | Steven Winter Associates (SWA) is partnering with a consortium of 24 private, public, and educational organizations to develop a suite of net zero carbon trainings for both new and retrofit projects based on Passive House principles. The training will be made available to State University of New York (SUNY) faculty, students, staff and any partners involved in enhancing the operation, retrofit and construction of ultra-high-performance buildings. The training is a direct response to Governor Cuomo's Executive Order 88 directing state agencies and authorities to improve the energy efficiency of state buildings and meet the high-performance goals for zero net carbon construction set forth by the SUNY Chancellor. | |
| Building Operations and Maintenance Training | SUNY Brockport | NYPA | 27 | SUNY Brockport will provide training to plant utility engineers, technicians, mechanics, electricians, and supervisors. Training shall include use of the New York Energy Manager (NYEM) system and Green Professional (GPRO) Operations and Maintenance curriculum Key staff will receive coaching to become peer leaders and train others in future. | |
| Energy Storage Technology Workforce Training Program | SUNY Polytechnic Institute | n/a | 75 | SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) is developing a training program to increase the number of engineers, scientists, and technicians in the energy storage and clean energy industry. In collaboration with BMW, IBM, Eonix, Magnolia Optical and Custom Electronics, SUNY Poly will educate high school graduates, college students, and current un- or underemployed, low-income workers on all aspects of rechargeable batteries, including assembly, testing, post-mortem analysis, and recycling, and provide hands-on experience through lab training and internships in the energy storage and clean energy industry. The training will result in a new certificate program for recent high school graduates and supplement SUNY Poly's existing senior capstone project requirement leading to a Clean Energy Concentration certificate. | |
| Community Climate Leadership Project | SUNY Research Foundation on behalf of University at Buffalo | People United for Sustainable Housing (PUSH) Buffalo | 60 | The University at Buffalo (UB) School of Architecture and Planning and People United for Sustainable Housing (PUSH Buffalo) will provide a cooperative training program. The joint curriculum, to be offered at the UB South Campus and the PUSH Sustainability Workforce Training Center, will provide energy efficiency and clean technology training to graduate students, disadvantaged communities, and priority populations. This innovative, experiential learning model will prepare trainees for decent, stable, and living-wage employment and will provide energy efficiency and clean technology training to graduate students, disadvantaged communities, and priority populations. The project will also prepare “citizen architects” to take a greater role in advocacy on behalf of their communities. 60 | |
| Clean Tech Pre-Apprenticeship Program | SUNY Ulster | YouthBuild of Ulster Co., Citizens for Local Power, Kingston Land Bank, City of Kingston Office of Community Development, Ulster Co. Sheriff | 448 | SUNY Ulster is partnering with a number of community stakeholders in Ulster County and the City of Kingston to expand the pre-apprenticeship programs for the clean technology fields in the region. Under the project, YouthBuild and Ulster County Sheriff's office will recruit high-risk youth and incarcerated individuals to participate in a green jobs training on building envelope, heating, cooling and automation systems, photovoltaics and passive solar technology. The courses lay the foundation for stackable micro-credentials that students can earn on their path towards an Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) in Clean Technology degree, or layer with degrees outside of the Clean Tech field. In addition to wrap-around services provided by the Ulster County Office of Employment and Training, trainees have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in green building techniques and repairs through the Kingston Land Bank. Graduates are eligible for continuing education credits as well as Building Performance Institute and Passive House certifications leading into job placement with local contractors. | |
| Building Operations and Maintenance Training | Sustainable Investment Group | S. L. Green Realty Corp; AETOS Imaging, LLC | 158 | SIG (Sustainable Investment Group) will build out a state-of-the-art online learning management system (LMS) that continuously educates, prepares and sustains a diverse pool of building operators, maintenance workers and other significant staff within the entire SL Green portfolio. This initiative is designed to address skills gaps, using replicability and sustainability best practices proven to result in significant energy and non-energy savings outcomes. The project will use industry-recognized content, standards, best practices; imbedding a mentoring program to serve employees from disadvantaged communities. | |
| Building Operations and Maintenance Training | The City College of New York | West Harlem Group Assistance, 3Q Innovation, Inc. | 250 | The City College of New York, Continuing and Professional Studies (CCNY CPS) will partner with West Harlem Group Assistance and 3Q Innovation, Inc. to train building operations and maintenance personnel supporting multi-family residential buildings in Harlem. Workers, including some underserved individuals, will be trained in energy use analytics and optimization managements system. The City College of New York, Continuing and Professional Studies (CCNY CPS) aims to make quality educational programs available to the community. | |
| Building Operations and Maintenance Training | The Cooper Union | Smith Engineering | 19 | The Cooper Union is partnering with Smith Engineering to train the facilities management, chief engineer, facilities engineers, staff, faculty, and student interns to build on the progress of increasing our energy efficiency and sustaining efficient operations. This project also aims to establish a shadowing and mentoring program and a culture of proactive system maintenance, monitoring and verification, and energy management. The project also includes mentoring of facilities engineers and student interns to be become trained as BMS controls engineers. | |
| Building Operations and Maintenance Training | The Cooper Union | Smith Engineering | 38 | The Cooper Union will train staff members in engineering, building operations, and energy efficiency and mechanical engineering interns. This program will develop a new for-credit course, HVAC and Energy Efficient Buildings. Later phases of the program will extend training to additional engineers and interns. | |
| Green Jobs Training Program | The HOPE Program | Green Jobs Training Center | 140 | The HOPE Program is partnering with the Green Jobs Training Center to deliver comprehensive training to prepare residents of disadvantaged communities for careers in the green energy and infrastructure field. The 12-week, full-time program covers a wide range of green building topics, preparing trainees for positions in the green infrastructure and maintenance, clean technologies, and energy efficiency sectors. In addition to developing environmental literacy, students gain valuable skills in energy efficiency retrofitting, solar power installation, landscaping, energy auditing, and more. Industry-recognized certifications are a key part of the curriculum, providing trainees with the most relevant and current knowledge, and a competitive advantage to their job search. | |
| High-efficiency HVAC and Heat Pump Training | The HOPE Program | Solar One | 80 | The HOPE Program will collaborate with Solar One to train participants from priority populations on high-efficiency HVAC and heat pumps. They will be enrolled in essential skills training at HOPE with the intention of completing HVAC and heat pump training. Then a subset of participants will be enrolled in hard skills training with Solar One, followed by placement into internships, apprenticeships, or jobs. This 5-week, 150-hour technical skills training includes: 30-hr green construction, 60-hr green building operations and maintenance, with a focus on HVAC and heat pumps; OSHA 30-hour safety, DOB 10-hour site safety training, Urban Green GPRO mechanical certification; and EPA section 608 certification. | |
| EV Training | Tompkins Seneca Tioga BOCES | n/a | 20 | Tompkins Seneca BOCES will create an entry-level Heat Pump Training Program (HPTP) and will identify, recruit, and train individuals to become gainfully employed in green energy construction focusing on high-efficiency heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and heat pump installation. Training will focus on: entry-level construction trade training focusing on basic HVAC concepts and heat pump installation including industry recognized credentials and employability skills shall be taught through the Soft Skills Pro training platform designed by Soft Skills USA. | |
| Building a Green Collar Workforce | Ulster BOCES | n/a | 126 | Ulster BOCES will integrate energy efficiency and clean energy technology into its existing HVAC and Electrical Construction/Maintenance career pathways program offered at its Career and Technical Education Center in Port Ewen, NY. The integration of these areas of study will help meet the local construction industry contractor's need for qualified employees. Ulster BOCES will help prepare 126 high school students for green careers as HVAC technicians and electricians through classroom technical and soft skills introduction and a variety of WBL opportunities, including internships. Students will be provided with valuable hands-on, real-world experiences that will help them develop into valuable employees to support energy efficiency work in Ulster County. | |
| GPRO Construction Management | Urban Green Council | n/a | 250 | Urban Green Council seeks to develop and deliver training to upskill existing workers on its Green Professionals Building Skill (GPRO) Construction Management (CM) program. The training is intended to provide construction teams with the practical knowledge and skills needed to create energy-efficient, sustainable buildings while minimizing incremental costs. GPRO CM is a certificate program that focuses on Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) to integrate green practices into trainees' core knowledge so they understand how to integrate energy efficiency into their work. The training consists of a 7-hour IPD course, 3 hours of training from online elective modules, and an exam leading to the GPRO CM certificate. | |
| GPRO Goes Virtual | Urban Green Council | SEIU-32BJ, HXE Partners, Vornado, Solar One, Green City Force | 500 | Under GPRO Goes Virtual, Urban Green will train new and existing workers, including Priority Populations, enabling them to advance their skills in Urban Green's best-in-class Operations and Maintenance and Building Fundamentals trainings. By purchasing a new Learning Management System (LMS) system, modifying two GPRO courses for online use and curating a library of additional resources, Urban Green Council will shift training from the classroom to a more accessible and flexible online option that is easy to use and reach a wider audience. The LMS will provide students with engaging new elective content that is relevant to the staffing and technologies in their building. | |
| Building Operations and Maintenance Training | Urban Green Council | Weill Cornell Medicine | 43 | Urban Green Council and partners will develop and deliver a comprehensive, in-house, tiered training program for operations and maintenance staff members supporting building operations for the Weill Cornell Medicine campus. | |
| Building Operations and Maintenance Training | Urban Green Council | SUNY ESF | 34 | Urban Green Council will partner with the State University of New York (SUNY) College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) to develop a comprehensive sustainability plan for campus operations and maintenance staff. Building and operations staff members will receive training. The plan also includes one-on-one coaching for the management team and a train-the-trainer component to equip key personnel with the tools to provide professional development in future years. | |
| Advanced HVAC-R & Clean Heat Program Training | Westchester Community Opportunity Program (WestCOP) | Willdan, Green Tech LEADers (GTL), LIFE3, EEDC, Soulful Synergy, Kawi Energy Group | 125 | Westchester Community Opportunity Program, Inc. (WestCOP) will provide a job training and placement service that addresses the needs in the Clean Heat market for entry and junior front-end workers. The proposed training will be specifically geared toward advanced HVAC and cold climate heat pump technologies, application, and incentive program navigation. The training is industry-aligned and tailored to five career pathways: sales & outreach; auditing and analysis; project coordination & management, design and engineering; and inspection. The objective is to recruit and prepare entry-level workers for ConEdison's Small & Medium (SMB) and Clean Heat Program (CHP) contractor and market partner networks by providing a combination of tailored virtual classroom training, live lab trainings, hands-on capstone project experience, and career accelerator coaching. | |
| Energy Auditor Training | Willdan Energy Solutions | Euclid Training; Sustainable United Neighborhoods; Energy Economic Development Corporation | 124 | Willdan Energy Solutions, in partnership with Euclid Training, Sustainable United Neighborhoods, and the Energy Economic Development Corporation, seeks to bridge the skills gap among incumbent energy auditors and attract new workers to the residential and small commercial market. The training will foster skills development in underserved and environmental justice communities and support human capital needs to meet new city and state regulations. By addressing new ConEdison utility program requirements, the training will ensure that energy auditors in the field have the foundational knowledge and enhanced technical understanding required for various building systems (lighting, environmental, envelopes). Program graduates will be eligible for continuing education units as well as nationally recognized certifications. | |
| SCEEA - Electrical & Thermal Systems | Willdan Energy Solutions | Clean Energy Academy: Energy Economic Development Corporation (EEDC), Green Tech LEADers (GTL), Kawi Energy Group, Soulful Synergy, Learn & Innovate for Education, Enablement, Empowerment (LIFE3), NY Institute of Technology (NYIT) | 160 | Willdan is expanding the Willdan and Clean Energy Academy (CEA) to a self-sustained educational and research program that will be housed at the EnTech Lab at NYIT. By housing this curriculum at NYIT, students and professionals can prepare themselves for nationally recognized certifications such as BPI, AEE, ASHRAE, and resulting in CEUs. Training will be delivered synchronously and asynchronously online to 160 NYIT students, professionals, and individuals from priority populations, followed by hands-on training, career support and job placement assistance. | |
| Small- and Medium Business (SMB) Energy Efficiency (EE) Training | Willdan Lighting & Electrical, Inc. | Energy Economic Development Corporation, Green Tech Leaders, Soulful Synergy, NY Institute for Technology, Learn & Innovate for Education, Enablement, Empowerment | 140 | Willdan Energy Solutions is developing an energy efficiency (EE) training focusing on thermal systems in the small- and medium-business (SMB) sector to address the need for skilled professionals in utility companies' EE SMB programs. The training will serve new and existing clean energy professionals, including individuals from priority populations, and encompass coursework on the green economy, thermal building systems, advanced software benchmarking and energy modeling, and COVID-19 safety. Depending on the trainee skills and backgrounds, the program can be adapted as an industry-specific bridge to additional training or lead to accreditation through the New York Institute of Technology's Energy Management Program. | |
| Building Operators Training Program | Youth Action Program and Homes | CUNY BPL; Association for Energy Affordability | 30 | Youth Action Programs and Homes, Inc. is creating a Building Operators Training Program (BOTP) to prepare disengaged youth in Upper Manhattan and the South Bronx for entry-level jobs with local multi-family building operators and small businesses. The 72-hour training includes both classroom and hands-on learning from the CUNY Building Performance Lab and culminates in a certificate of completion along with an 6-8-week internship in various building sites. Throughout the program, Youth Action will support participants with professional development programming, worksite coaching, case management, job placement as well as education assistance. Interested participants will have the opportunity to further their skills in a 40-hour Building Energy Efficiency Building Operations Specialist (EEBOPS) training, resulting in a nationally recognized credential. BOTP's goal is to create a pathway that results in sustainable, life-long careers in the building science sector, regardless of participants' educational background or entry point into the program. |