What does Preamble of Clean Energy Workforce Act do?

This bill aims to develop career and technical education programs of study and facilities focused on renewable energy. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 27, 2026.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Clean Energy Workforce Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Clean Energy Workforce Act.

What does CLEAN ENERGY CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT GRANTS. of Clean Energy Workforce Act do?

This section establishes a program authorizing the Secretary of Energy to award grants to eligible partnerships for developing or expanding programs of study focused on emerging careers in covered fields. Eligible partnerships must include at least one local educational agency, an area career and technical education school, or an educational service agency; one postsecondary institution; and representatives of the community, including business owners, industry representatives, and labor organization members. Applications for grants must describe the partnership, the proposed program of study (including secondary and postsecondary components), and how the program will be replicable, accessible, and address placement in non-traditional fields. The program of study must demonstrate preparation for employment in a specific industry and occupation, supported by evidence of a labor market need. Priority will be given to partnerships demonstrating the program’s ability to deliver the program to other institutions and focus on low-performing students and special populations. Grant funds can be used to develop or expand programs of study in covered fields and to disseminate those programs to other institutions.

What does RENEWABLE ENERGY FACILITIES GRANTS. of Clean Energy Workforce Act do?

This section authorizes the Secretary of Energy to award grants to eligible entities for promoting energy-efficient career and technical education facilities and the use of renewable energy practices. Eligible entities include local educational agencies, area career and technical education schools, educational service agencies, postsecondary institutions, or a consortium of these. Grant recipients must evaluate the sustainability of their facilities, including energy effectiveness and compliance with renewable energy standards. Recipients are required to develop a plan to address identified needs, involving stakeholders dedicated to renewable energy. Funds can be used for construction, operation, and improvement of facilities, purchasing energy-efficient equipment, and sharing lessons learned. Applications for grants must be submitted to the Secretary of Energy with required information.

What does PEER REVIEW. of Clean Energy Workforce Act do?

This section establishes a peer review process for evaluating grant applications. The Secretary is required to convene a committee to conduct the peer review. The committee will make recommendations to the Secretary regarding grantee selection. Committee members must include career and technical education professionals with experience in energy-efficient facilities. Committee members must also include business and industry experts involved in renewable energy facilities.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Clean Energy Workforce Act do?

This section defines terms used within the Act. The terms 'area career and technical education school', 'educational service agency', 'non-traditional field', 'program of study', and 'special population' are defined by reference to section 3 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006. The term 'covered field' is defined as clean energy, renewable energy, energy efficiency, climate change mitigation, or climate change adaptation. The term 'local educational agency' refers to an agency eligible for funding under section 131 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006. The term 'postsecondary institution' refers to an institution eligible for funding under section 132 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006.

What does AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. of Clean Energy Workforce Act do?

This section authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Energy. The authorized amount is $100,000,000.

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Clean Energy Workforce Act

Last updated: 4/27/2026 · Introduced: 4/27/2026

Author: Seth Magaziner (D-RI)

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This bill establishes a grant program for partnerships to develop or expand career and technical education programs focused on renewable energy fields, prioritizing programs that are replicable and address labor market needs.
The bill authorizes grants to educational entities for improving facilities and incorporating renewable energy practices, supporting energy efficiency and sustainability.
It provides $100 million in funding to the Secretary of Energy to administer these grant programs and establishes a peer review process involving career and technical education and renewable energy experts.

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