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©2017 Elevate Energy
Elevate Energy Clean Jobs Program Overview
Chicago Jobs Council
February 2018
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The Elevate Energy Team
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Elevate Energy
Smarter energy use for all.
We ensure the benefits of clean and efficient energy use reach those who need them most.
We give people the resources they need to make informed energy choices.
We design and implement programs that lower costs, and protect people and the environment.
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Areas of Focus
Smart grid benefits and dynamic electricity pricing in homes
Energy efficient buildings
Community-level programs
Policy, research, and innovation
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Energy efficiency benefits
High utility bills Disproportionate investment
High medical bills Fewer local economic
opportunities
Lower utility bills Capital to implement efficiency measures Newer, healthier homes Local economic opportunities
Other Communities
Low-Income Communities
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Future Energy Jobs Act
Solar programs ($244M)
Low income energy efficiency programs increased ($33M)
Job training ($10M)
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Community Solar
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Elevate Energy Team Overview
Solar installer and electrical training in Chicago area
Solar installer training in Marion/Carbondale area
Elevate Energy Contractor Accelerator
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Team Roles and Responsibilities
Organization Deliverable Descriptions
Elevate Energy
Program Management Contractor Accelerator Program (Northern IL) Workshop Series
Program management
Contractor development program: develop M/W/D/VBE
contractors into project ready solar contractors. 3 cohorts of 5-10
Series of bi-monthly contractor development workshops. 85 max/session
Open to all contractors
Millennium Solar Electric
Solar Installer Training (Chicago)
Training for solar installers designed for underserved
communities on the south and west sides of Chicago. 4 cohorts of 25
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) and GRID Alternatives
Employment Skills and Solar Training Program (Southern IL)
Employment skills and solar training program designed for
returning citizens, foster care alumni and veterans in the
Marion/Carbondale region. 3 cohorts of up to 12
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Supporting local contractor businesses
Connecting contractors to jobs
Providing training and on-the-job support
Trades Weatherization/insulation
HVAC
Lighting/electrical
Solar
Plumber/water savings contractors
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Keep in touch!
@elevate_energy
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Jeanine Otte [email protected] 773-269-2222 ElevateEnergy.org