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§ 18793. Energy auditor training grant program
(a) DefinitionsIn this section:
(1) Covered certificationThe term “covered certification” means any of the following certifications:
(A) The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers Building Energy Assessment Professional certification.
(B) The Association of Energy Engineers Certified Energy Auditor certification.
(C) The Building Performance Institute Home Energy Professional Energy Auditor certification.
(D) The Residential Energy Services Network Home Energy Rater certification.
(E) Any other third-party certification recognized by the Department.
(F) Any third-party certification that the Secretary determines is equivalent to the certifications described in subparagraphs (A) through (E).
(2) Eligible StateThe term “eligible State” means a State that—
(A) has a demonstrated need for assistance for training energy auditors; and
(B) meets any additional criteria determined necessary by the Secretary.
(b) Establishment
(c) Applications
(1) In general
(2) Energy auditor training program planAn energy auditor training program plan submitted with an application under paragraph (1) shall include—
(A)
(i) a proposed training curriculum for energy audit trainees; and
(ii) an identification of the covered certification that those trainees will receive on completion of that training curriculum;
(B) the expected per-individual cost of training;
(C) a plan for connecting trainees with employment opportunities; and
(D) any additional information required by the Secretary.
(d) Amount of grantThe amount of a grant awarded to an eligible State under subsection (b)—
(1) shall be determined by the Secretary, taking into account the population of the eligible State; and
(2) shall not exceed $2,000,000 for any eligible State.
(e) Use of funds
(1) In generalAn eligible State that receives a grant under subsection (b) shall use the grant funds—
(A) to cover any cost associated with individuals being trained or certified to conduct energy audits by—
(i) the State; or
(ii) a State-certified third party training program; and
(B) subject to paragraph (2), to pay the wages of a trainee during the period in which the trainee receives training and certification.
(2) Limitation
(f) Consultation
(g) Authorization of appropriations
(Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title V, § 40503, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1056.)