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AEE's Basics of Energy Management Seminar Series

The Association of Energy Engineers offers the BASICS OF ENERGY MANAGEMENT seminar series in both our 24/7 Online Seminar Program and in our Self-Study Seminar Program. This valuable seminar series offers:

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You may qualify for AEE Training under the Stimulus Bill. Get your CEM ( Certified Energy Manager ) Certificate for free.

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 include funding for "job training projects that prepare workers for careers in energy efficiency and renewable energy". The U.S. Department of Labor, through the existing Workforce Information Act (WIA) is responsible for administration of all training under this Act.

The State Dept. of Labors and WIA Groups have listed AEE as an Eligible Training Provider for specific energy training in several states so far. Although targeted for the unemployed, funding for this training may be available to anyone looking to increase their occupational skills.

AEE is currently approved to provide training through the WIA in the following states – check back often as we will be expanding the list frequently.

California, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Montana, New York, Nevada, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Vermont, Virginia, Washington more states pending.

How to find out if you qualify:
Contact your local Workforce Department or Workforce Board at, http://www.servicelocator.org/ to see if you qualify for training funding under this program. If AEE is an approved training provider but the specific training you desire is not currently listed, you may request additional AEE Seminars be added to the list of approved training programs in your state.

For additional information or questions:

stimulus@aeecenter.org
770 447 5083, ext. 217

http://www.aeecenter.org/homepage/stimulusbill.htm

www.aeecenter.org AEE website Certification, Conferences, Membership


NEW YORK STATE WORKFORCE ELIGIBLE TRAINING PROVIDER LIST
Click here for Available Training Offerings From Association of Energy Engineers

NEW YORK STATE WORKFORCE ELIGIBLE TRAINING PROVIDER LIST
Click here for Comprehensive 5-Day Training Program for Energy Managers

http://www.labor.state.ny.us/ETP/CONTACT.asp

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Show me the Stimulus Money

Following is an overview of the energy portion of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, as well as a number of web sites that will help you, FOLLOW the MONEY.

• $5 billion for the Weatherization Assistance Program
• $3.1 billion for the State Energy Program
• $3.2 billion for Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants
• $2.5 billion for Applied Research, Development, Demonstration and Deployment including:
• $800 million for Biomass
• $400 million for Geothermal
• $50 million for Information and Communications technology
• $2 billion for Advanced Battery Manufacturing Grants
• $400 million for Transportation Electrification
• $300 million for an Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program and ENERGY STAR ®
• $300 million for an Alternative Fueled-Vehicles Pilot Grant Program

Where is The Money Going?

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) State Energy Program (SEP) will distribute $3.1 billion to the states under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.   Individual States and U.S. Territories Funding go to Award Grantees Chart:
http://www.eecbg.energy.gov/grantees/default.html

About 75% of ARRA funds will be made available in 2010 and 2011. For information on how ARRA funds are being deployed visit:

www.recovery.gov.

Economic Stimulus Package:
To learn more about what each state has been awarded stimulus dollars:
http://www.energy.gov/recovery

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Projects- DOE-http://www.nyserda.org/pdfs/EconomicStimulusFunding.pdf

Green Jobs: Survey of the Energy Industry http://www.aeecenter.org/shows/PDFs/SurveyofTheGreenEnergyIndustry.pdf

FOR: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Jobs http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/a9recoveryjobs.aspx