Renewable Energy Jobs Act

HR 2520, the Renewable Energy Jobs Act, creates a federal pilot program to fund training for workers seeking careers in renewable energy and energy efficiency industries. The program awards competitive 3-year grants to eligible entities like employers, workforce boards, or training organizations to develop job training programs, with priority given to states having the highest installed renewable energy capacity (e.g., wind, solar, geothermal). Grant funds cover training costs, on-the-job training reimbursements, outreach to rural and tribal communities, and efforts to help participants earn recognized postsecondary credentials. The program requires annual reporting on participant employment in renewable energy jobs within six months of training completion. It is funded at $10 million annually from 2024-2027.