New brief outlines how to train workers in energy-efficient construction
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Building energy codes are adopted by states and cities to ensure new buildings meet a minimum level of energy performance. They can lower buildings’ energy costs and help protect public health, but a robust workforce is essential for effective implementation.
A new brief by ACEEE and the National Energy Codes Collaborative provides recommendations for state and local agencies, workforce program administrators, training institutions, and employers on how to attract and train workers who can deliver energy-efficient buildings and meet or go beyond the code requirements. The brief identifies workforce challenges and strategies for different phases of a typical building project, from project initiation to post-construction monitoring and evaluation, and draws lessons from leading workforce programs in Colorado, New York, Georgia, and California.
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