Community College Energy Training Act of 2009
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 20, 2009)
Community College Energy Training Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of Energy, in coordination with the Secretary of Labor, to create a program awarding grants to community colleges to provide workforce training and education in sustainable energy industries and practices, such as: (1) alternative energy; (2) energy efficient construction, retrofitting, and design; (3) sustainable energy technologies; (4) water and energy conservation; (5) recycling and waste reduction; and (6) sustainable agriculture and farming.
Requires at least one-half of the grant funds to be awarded to community colleges with existing sustainability programs leading to certificates or degrees in one or more of the industries or practices listed above.
What just happenedMay 20, 2009
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5714)
Who’s behind it