Strengthening the Workforce in Better Buildings Neighborhoods

Multimedia · Thu Jun 28 00:00:00 EDT 2012

OSTI ID:1044993

Sperling, Gil; Adams, Cynthia; Fiori, Laura; Penzkover, Dave; Wood, Danny; Farris, Joshua

The Better Buildings Neighborhood Program is supporting an expanding energy efficiency workforce upgrading buildings in communities around the country. Contractors are being trained and have access to additional job opportunities, spurring local economic growth while helping Americans use less energy, save money, and be more comfortable in their homes and other buildings.

• Research Organization: Office of Scientific and Technical Information, Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• OSTI ID: 1044993
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
14 SOLAR ENERGY
29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
BETTER BUILDINGS
ENERGY CONSERVATIONS
HOME IMPROVEMENT
CONSTRUCTION
INSULATION
BETTER BUILDINGS GRANT
CONTRACTORS
BETTER BUILDINGS NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAM
ENVIRONMENT
SUSTAINABILITY
NEW SKILLS
TRAINING
NEW EMPLOYEES
BUSINESS
SAVING MONEY
CREATE JOBS
PROTECT ENVIRONMENT