The American Association of Blacks in Energy's National Office is a Power Connector with the National Renewable Energy Labratory (NREL). We are currently promoting the prizes found below:
The Good Jobs in Clean Energy Prize is a $3.375 million competition aimed at fostering coalition-building to create quality, accessible jobs in the clean energy sector. It focuses on developing equitable workforce partnerships. Coalitions must include members from labor organizations, clean energy employers, community-based organizations, public agencies, and education/workforce providers. The competition has three phases: coalition formation, action plan development, and implementation. Winning coalitions receive financial support to advance their initiatives. For more details, you can check the full prize page here.
The AABE National Office will convene Office Hours and Town Halls until January 31st, 2025. Get ready to accelerate your journey toward winning the NREL Good Jobs in Clean Energy Prize! These office hours in October, November, and December are your chance to engage with AABE Coaches, sharpen your strategies, and build your coalition. Phase One winners will receive $50,000 to further develop their coalitions, which must include at least five key stakeholders.
Office Hours - These sessions are critical opportunities to refine your coalition-building strategy with expert guidance.
The Townhall Meetings are broader, open forums where participants can engage in discussions, hear updates, and ask general questions. Townhalls allow for coalition hopefuls to network and gain insights from collective input, while office hours offer more focused support.
October 24th: Northeast & Mid-Atlantic Townhall Register
November 21st: Mid-West & Western Townhall Register
If you have any questions about how to get involved, please email the AABE External Affairs Department (externalaffairs@aabe.org).