,,ii ,calendar ,no4 #che #aafth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #bcic ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,july #ca1 #bjai,mr4 ,heinrich 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,manchin1 and ,mr4 ,booker7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources ,december #ah1 #bjai,reported by ,ms4 ,murkowski1 with an amendment,strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic ,a ,,bill ,to promote a #bast century energy workforce1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,clean ,energy ,jobs ,act of #bjai4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,apprenticeship ,the term apprenticeship means an apprenticeship registered under the ,act of ,august #af1 #aicg 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ej et seq47 7commonly known as the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act74 7#b7 ,educational institution ,the term educational institution means-- 7,a7 an elementary school2 7,b7 a secondary school2 and 7,c7 an institution of higher education4 7#c7 ,elementary school ,the term elementary school has the meaning given the term in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#d7 ,energy-related industry ,the term energy-related industry includes each of the following industries3 7,a7 ,the energy efficiency industry4 7,b7 ,the renewable energy industry4 7,c7 ,the chemical manufacturing industry4 7,d7 ,the utility industry4 7,e7 ,the alternative fuels industry4 7,f7 ,the pipeline industry4 7,g7 ,the nuclear energy industry4 7,h7 ,the oil and gas industry4 7,i7 ,the coal industry4 7#e7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section #ajb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb74 7#f7 ,labor organization ,the term labor organization has the meaning given the term in section #b of the ,national ,labor ,relations ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #aeb74 7#g7 ,local workforce development board ,the term local workforce development board has the meaning given the term local board in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb74 7#h7 ,minority-serving institution ,the term minority-serving institution means-- 7,a7 a ,hispanic-serving institution 7as defined in section #ejb7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja;a7a7772 7,b7 a ,tribal ,college or ,university 7as defined in section #caf7;b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;c7b7772 7,c7 an ,alaska ,native-serving institution 7as defined in section #cag7;b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;d7b7772 7,d7 a ,native ,hawaiian-serving institution 7as defined in section #cag7;b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;d7b7772 7,e7 a ,predominantly ,black ,institution 7as defined in section #cah7;b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;e7b7772 7,f7 a ,native ,american-serving nontribal institution 7as defined in section #cai7;b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;f7b7772 and 7,g7 an ,asian ,american and ,native ,american ,pacific ,islander-serving institution 7as defined in section #cbj7;b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;g7b7774 7#i7 ,secondary school ,the term secondary school has the meaning given the term in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#aj7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,energy4 7#aa7 ,state workforce development board ,the term ,state workforce development board has the meaning given the term ,state board in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb74 7#ab7 ,workforce development program ,the term workforce development program has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb74 #c4 ,energy workforce development program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish and carry out a comprehensive and nationwide program 7referred to in this section as the program7 in accordance with this section to improve education and training for jobs in energy-related industries 7including manufacturing1 engineering1 construction1 and retrofitting jobs in energy-related industries7 to increase the number of skilled workers trained to work in energy-related industries4 7b7 ,workforce development 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the program1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 encourage underrepresented groups1 including religious and ethnic minorities1 women1 veterans1 individuals with disabilities1 unemployed energy workers1 and socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals1 to enter into science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics fields2 7,b7 encourage educational institutions to provide students with mentors and equip students with the skills1 training1 and technical expertise necessary to fill the employment opportunities vital to managing and operating energy-related industries2 7,c7 provide internships1 fellowships1 traineeships1 apprenticeships1 and employment at the ,department of ,energy1 including at ,national ,laboratories2 7,d7 provide research grants and technical assistance to institutions of higher education1 with priority given to minority-serving institutions2 7,e7 provide students and other candidates for employment with the necessary skills and certifications for skilled1 semiskilled1 and highly skilled jobs in energy-related industries2 7,f7 ensure that the program is in alignment with the ,minorities in ,energy ,initiative of the ,department of ,energy2 7,g7 engage with other programs and laboratories in the ,department of ,energy that are carrying out the ,minorities in ,energy ,initiative of the ,department of ,energy2 and 7,h7 to the maximum extent practicable1 collaborate with and support ,state workforce development programs to maximize the efficiency of the program4 7#b7 ,priority ,in carrying out the program1 the ,secretary shall prioritize the education and training of underrepresented groups for jobs in energy-related industries4 7c7 ,direct assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,to carry out the program1 the ,secretary shall provide direct assistance 7including financial assistance awards1 technical expertise1 and guidance on internships7 to educational institutions1 local workforce development boards1 ,state workforce development boards1 nonprofit organizations1 labor organizations1 and apprenticeship programs4 7#b7 ,distribution ,the ,secretary shall distribute direct assistance under paragraph 7#a7 in a manner that-- 7,a7 is proportional to the needs of1 and demand for jobs in1 an energy-related industry2 and 7,b7 is consistent with the information obtained under subsections 7e77#c7 and 7j74 7d7 ,resource center ,the ,secretary shall establish an online resource center-- 7#a7 to maintain and update information and resources on training programs for jobs in energy-related industries 7including manufacturing1 engineering1 construction1 and retrofitting jobs in energy-related industries72 and 7#b7 as a resource for educational institutions1 local workforce development boards1 ,state workforce development boards1 nonprofit organizations1 labor organizations1 and apprenticeship programs that would like to develop and implement training programs for the jobs described in paragraph 7#a74 7e7 ,collaboration and report ,in carrying out the program1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 collaborate with educational institutions1 local workforce development boards1 ,state workforce development boards1 nonprofit organizations1 labor organizations1 apprenticeship programs1 and energy-related industries2 7#b7 to facilitate the sharing of best practices and approaches that best suit local1 ,state1 and national needs1 encourage and foster collaboration1 mentorship1 and partnership between-- 7,a7 industry1 local workforce development boards1 ,state workforce development boards1 nonprofit organizations1 labor organizations1 and apprenticeship programs that provide effective training programs for jobs in energy-related industries2 and 7,b7 educational institutions that seek to establish those programs2 and 7#c7 collaborate with the ,commissioner of the ,bureau of ,labor ,statistics1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 the ,director of the ,bureau of the ,census1 and energy-related industries-- 7,a7 to develop a comprehensive and detailed understanding of the workforce needs of and job opportunities in energy-related industries1 by ,state and by region2 and 7,b7 to publish an annual report on job creation in the energy-related industries described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,l7 of subsection 7j77#b74 7f7 ,guidelines for educational institutions 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in collaboration with the ,secretary of ,education1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 the ,secretary of ,labor1 and the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation1 shall develop and provide to educational institutions voluntary guidelines or best practices for providing graduates with skills necessary for jobs in energy-related industries 7including manufacturing1 engineering1 construction1 and retrofitting jobs in energy-related industries74 7#b7 ,input from industry ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall solicit input from energy-related industries4 7#c7 ,energy efficiency and conservation initiatives ,the voluntary guidelines or best practices developed under paragraph 7#a7 shall include grade-specific guidelines for teaching students and families of students energy efficiency technology1 manufacturing efficiency technology1 community energy resiliency1 and conservation initiatives4 7#d7 ,,stem education ,the guidelines or best practices developed under paragraph 7#a7 shall promote education in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics as it relates to job opportunities in the energy-related industries described in subsection 7j77#b74 7g7 ,outreach to minority-,serving institutions ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 give special consideration to increasing outreach to minority-serving institutions2 7#b7 make resources available to minority-serving institutions to increase the number of skilled minorities and women qualified for jobs in energy-related industries 7including manufacturing1 engineering1 construction1 and retrofitting jobs in energy-related industries72 7#c7 encourage energy-related industries to improve opportunities for students of minority-serving institutions to participate in industry internships and cooperative work-study programs2 and 7#d7 work with the laboratories of the ,department of ,energy to increase the participation of underrepresented groups in internships1 fellowships1 training programs1 and employment at those laboratories4 7h7 ,outreach to displaced and unemployed energy workers ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 give special consideration to increasing outreach to employers and job trainers preparing displaced and unemployed energy workers for emerging jobs in energy-related industries 7including manufacturing1 engineering1 construction1 and retrofitting jobs in energy-related industries72 7#b7 make resources available to institutions that serve displaced and unemployed energy workers to increase the number of individuals trained for jobs in energy-related industries 7including manufacturing1 engineering1 construction1 and retrofitting jobs in energy-related industries72 and 7#c7 encourage energy-related industries to improve opportunities for displaced and unemployed energy workers to participate in industry internships and cooperative work-study programs4 7i7 ,enrollment in training and apprenticeship programs ,the ,secretary shall collaborate with industry1 local workforce development boards1 ,state workforce development boards1 nonprofit organizations1 labor organizations1 and apprenticeship programs to help identify students and other candidates1 including from underrepresented communities such as minorities1 women1 and veterans1 to enroll in training and apprenticeship programs for jobs in energy-related industries4 7j7 ,guidelines ,to develop skills for an energy industry workforce ,the ,secretary shall1 in collaboration with energy-related industries-- 7#a7 identify the areas within each energy-related industry that has the greatest demand for workers2 and 7#b7 develop guidelines for the skills necessary to work in each of the following energy-related industries3 7,a7 ,the energy efficiency industry1 including work in conservation1 weatherization1 retrofitting1 and inspection and auditing of the industry4 7,b7 ,the renewable energy industry1 including work in the development1 engineering1 manufacturing1 and production of renewable energy from renewable energy sources 7such as solar1 hydropower1 wind1 and geothermal energy74 7,c7 ,the community energy resiliency industry1 including work in installation of rooftop solar1 battery storage1 and microgrid technologies4 7,d7 ,the fuel cell and hydrogen energy industry4 7,e7 ,the manufacturing industry1 including work in operations technology1 operations and design in additive manufacturing1 #c-;dimensional printing1 advanced composites and advanced aluminum and other metal alloys1 industrial energy efficiency management systems 7including power electronics71 and other innovative technologies4 7,f7 ,the chemical manufacturing industry1 including work in construction 7such as welding1 pipefitting1 and tool and die making7 and in the position of instrument and electrical technician1 machinist1 chemical process operator1 engineer1 quality and safety professional1 or reliability engineer4 7,g7 ,the utility industry1 including work in the generation1 transmission1 and distribution of electricity and natural gas1 and in the position of electrician1 dispatcher1 utility technician1 operator1 lineworker1 engineer1 scientist1 or information technology specialist4 7,h7 ,the alternative fuels industry1 including work in biofuel development and production4 7,i7 ,the pipeline industry1 including work in pipeline construction and maintenance and in the position of engineer or technical advisor4 7,j7 ,the nuclear industry1 including in the position of scientist1 engineer1 technician1 mathematician1 or security personnel4 7,k7 ,the oil and gas industry1 including in the position of scientist1 engineer1 technician1 mathematician1 petrochemical engineer1 or geologist4 7,l7 ,the coal industry1 including in the position of coal miner1 engineer1 developer and manufacturer of state-of-the-art coal facilities1 technology vendor1 coal transportation worker or operator1 or mining equipment vendor4 #d4 ,energy workforce grant program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means a business or labor management organization that-- 7,a7 7i7 is directly involved with energy efficiency1 renewable energy technology1 or reduction in greenhouse gas emissions1 as determined by the ,secretary2 or 7ii7 works on behalf of a business or labor management organization that is directly involved with energy efficiency1 renewable energy technology1 or reduction in greenhouse gas emissions1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 provides services related to-- 7i7 renewable electric energy generation1 including solar1 wind1 geothermal1 hydropower1 and other renewable electric energy generation technologies2 7ii7 energy efficiency1 including energy efficient lighting1 heating1 ventilation1 and air conditioning1 air source heat pumps1 advanced building materials1 insulation and air sealing1 and other high efficiency products and services1 and auditing and inspection in energy efficiency2 7iii7 grid modernization or energy storage1 including smart grid1 microgrid and other distributed energy solutions1 demand response management1 and home energy management technology2 7iv7 advanced technologies that improve the conversion1 use1 and storage of carbon dioxide produced from fossil fuels1 including carbon capture and storage and direct air capture2 7v7 nuclear energy1 including nuclear research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application2 or 7vi7 fuel cell and hybrid fuel cell generation4 7#b7 ,labor management organization ,the term labor management organization includes a nonprofit organization or qualified youth or conservation corps that provides training to individuals to work for an eligible entity that is a business1 or works on behalf of an eligible entity that is a business4 7b7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a program to provide grants to eligible entities to pay the wages of a new or existing employee during the time period in which the employee receives training to work in the renewable energy sector1 energy efficiency sector1 or grid modernization sector4 7#b7 ,guidelines ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with stakeholders1 contractors1 and organizations that work to advance existing residential energy efficiency1 shall establish guidelines for the program under paragraph 7#a7 to determine the criteria for-- 7,a7 the wages or stipends that shall be paid using the grant funds2 and 7,b7 training received by an employee that qualifies under the program4 7c7 ,grants 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity desiring a grant under subsection 7b77#a7 shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7#b7 ,priority for targeted communities ,in providing grants under subsection 7b77#a71 the ,secretary shall give priority to an eligible entity that-- 7,a7 recruits employees-- 7i7 from the one or more communities that are served by the eligible entity2 and 7ii7 that are minorities1 women1 veterans1 individuals who are or were foster children1 or individuals who are transitioning from fossil energy sector jobs2 and 7,b7 provides trainees with the opportunity to obtain real-world experience4 7#c7 ,use of grants ,an eligible entity may use a grant received under subsection 7b77#a7-- 7,a7 in the case of an eligible entity with #bj or fewer employees1 to pay not more than-- 7i7 #de percent of the wages of an employee for the duration of the training1 if the training is provided by the eligible entity2 and 7ii7 #ij percent of the wages of an employee for the duration of the training1 if the training is provided by an entity other than the eligible entity2 7,b7 in the case of an eligible entity with #ba to #ii employees1 to pay not more than-- 7i7 #cg4e percent of the wages of an employee for the duration of the training1 if the training is provided by the eligible entity2 and 7ii7 #ge percent of the wages of an employee for the duration of the training1 if the training is provided by an entity other than the eligible entity2 and 7,c7 in the case of an eligible entity with not less than #ajj employees1 to pay not more than-- 7i7 #be percent of the wages of an employee for the duration of the training1 if the training is provided by the eligible entity2 and 7ii7 #ej percent of the wages of an employee for the duration of the training1 if the training is provided by an entity other than the eligible entity4 7#d7 ,grant amount ,an eligible entity may not receive more than #ajj1jjj per fiscal year under subsection 7b77#a74 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #ajj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbj through #bjbd4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,clean ,energy ,jobs ,act of #bjai4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,apprenticeship ,the term apprenticeship means an apprenticeship registered under the ,act of ,august #af1 #aicg 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ej et seq47 7commonly known as the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act74 7#b7 ,energy-related industry ,the term energy-related industry means an industry in which a substantial quantity of economic activity1 in the determination of the ,secretary1 is economic activity relating to-- 7,a7 clean energy generation1 transmission1 distribution1 consumption1 storage1 and conservation2 7,b7 carbon capture2 7,c7 fuels production or transportation2 or 7,d7 community energy resilience4 7#c7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section #aja and subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of section #ajb7;a77#a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja1 #ajjb7;a77#a774 7#d7 ,labor organization ,the term labor organization has the meaning given the term in section #b of the ,national ,labor ,relations ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #aeb74 7#e7 ,local educational agency ,the term local educational agency has the meaning given the term in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#f7 ,local workforce development board ,the term local workforce development board has the meaning given the term local board in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb74 7#g7 ,minority-serving institution ,the term minority-serving institution means-- 7,a7 a ,hispanic-serving institution 7as defined in section #ejb7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja;a7a7772 7,b7 a ,tribal ,college or ,university 7as defined in section #caf7;b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;c7b7772 7,c7 an ,alaska ,native-serving institution 7as defined in section #cag7;b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;d7b7772 7,d7 a ,native ,hawaiian-serving institution 7as defined in section #cag7;b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;d7b7772 7,e7 a ,predominantly ,black ,institution 7as defined in section #cah7;b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;e7b7772 7,f7 a ,native ,american-serving nontribal institution 7as defined in section #cai7;b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;f7b7772 and 7,g7 an ,asian ,american and ,native ,american ,pacific ,islander-serving institution 7as defined in section #cbj7;b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;g7b7774 7#h7 ,secondary school ,the term secondary school has the meaning given the term in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#i7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,energy4 7#aj7 ,state educational agency ,the term ,state educational agency has the meaning given the term in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#aa7 ,state workforce development board ,the term ,state workforce development board has the meaning given the term ,state board in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb74 7#ab7 ,workforce development program ,the term workforce development program has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb74 #c4 ,energy workforce development program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish and carry out a comprehensive and nationwide program 7referred to in this section as the program7 in accordance with this section to improve education and training for jobs in energy-related industries 7including manufacturing1 engineering1 construction1 and retrofitting jobs in energy-related industries7 to increase the number of skilled workers trained to work in energy-related industries with existing or expected worker shortages4 7b7 ,workforce development 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the program1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 encourage underrepresented groups1 including religious and ethnic minorities1 women1 veterans1 individuals with disabilities1 unemployed energy workers1 and socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals1 to enter into science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics fields2 7,b7 encourage secondary schools and institutions of higher education to equip students with the skills1 training1 and technical expertise necessary to fill existing or expected worker shortages in energy-related industries2 7,c7 provide internships1 fellowships1 traineeships1 and apprenticeships at the ,department of ,energy1 including at ,national ,laboratories2 7,d7 provide energy workforce-related research grants and technical assistance to institutions of higher education1 with priority given to minority-serving institutions2 7,e7 provide students and other candidates for employment with the necessary skills and certifications for high-skill1 high-wage1 or in-demand jobs in energy-related industries2 7,f7 ensure that the program is in alignment with the ,minorities in ,energy ,initiative of the ,department of ,energy2 7,g7 engage with other programs that are carrying out the ,minorities in ,energy ,initiative of the ,department of ,energy2 and 7,h7 to the maximum extent practicable1 collaborate with and support ,state workforce development programs to maximize the efficiency of the program4 7#b7 ,priority ,in carrying out the program1 the ,secretary shall prioritize the education and training of underrepresented groups for jobs in energy-related industries4 7c7 ,direct assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,to carry out the program1 the ,secretary shall provide direct assistance 7including financial assistance awards1 technical expertise1 and guidance7 to local educational agencies1 local workforce development boards1 ,state educational agencies1 ,state workforce development boards1 institutions of higher education1 nonprofit organizations1 labor organizations1 and apprenticeship programs4 7#b7 ,distribution ,the ,secretary shall distribute direct assistance under paragraph 7#a7 in a manner that-- 7,a7 is reflective of the needs of1 and demand for jobs in1 an energy-related industry2 and 7,b7 is consistent with the information obtained under subsections 7e77#d7 and 7j74 7d7 ,resource center ,the ,secretary shall establish an online resource center-- 7#a7 to maintain and update information and resources on training programs for jobs in energy-related industries 7including manufacturing1 engineering1 construction1 and retrofitting jobs in energy-related industries72 and 7#b7 as a resource for local educational agencies1 ,state educational agencies1 institutions of higher education1 local workforce development boards1 ,state workforce development boards1 nonprofit organizations1 labor organizations1 and apprenticeship programs working to develop and implement training programs for the jobs described in paragraph 7#a74 7e7 ,collaboration and report ,in carrying out the program1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 collaborate with local educational agencies1 ,state educational agencies1 institutions of higher education1 local workforce development boards1 ,state workforce development boards1 nonprofit organizations1 labor organizations1 apprenticeship programs1 and energy-related industries2 7#b7 facilitate the sharing of best practices and approaches that best suit local1 ,state1 and national needs2 7#c7 encourage and foster collaboration1 mentorship1 and partnership between-- 7,a7 industry1 local workforce development boards1 ,state workforce development boards1 nonprofit organizations1 labor organizations1 and apprenticeship programs that provide effective training programs for jobs in energy-related industries2 and 7,b7 local educational agencies1 ,state educational agencies1 and institutions of higher education that seek to establish those programs2 and 7#d7 collaborate with the ,secretary of ,labor1 the ,commissioner of the ,bureau of ,labor ,statistics1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 the ,director of the ,bureau of the ,census1 and energy-related industries-- 7,a7 to develop a comprehensive and detailed understanding of the workforce needs of1 and job opportunities in1 energy-related industries1 by ,state and by region2 and 7,b7 to publish an annual report on job creation in the sectors of energy-related industries identified under subsection 7j77#a74 7f7 ,best practices for educational institutions 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in collaboration with the ,secretary of ,education1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 the ,secretary of ,labor1 and the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation1 shall develop and provide to local educational agencies1 ,state educational agencies1 or institutions of higher education best practices for providing postsecondary students with skills necessary for jobs in energy-related industries 7including manufacturing1 engineering1 construction1 and retrofitting jobs in energy-related industries74 7#b7 ,input from industry ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall solicit input from energy-related industries1 especially energy-related industries with existing or expected worker shortages4 7#c7 ,,stem education ,the best practices developed under this subsection shall promote education in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics as it relates to job opportunities in the sectors of energy-related industries identified under subsection 7j77#a74 7#d7 ,energy efficiency and community energy resiliency initiatives ,the ,secretary shall develop and provide best practices for teaching elementary and secondary students and the families of those students about energy efficiency and community energy resiliency4 7g7 ,outreach to minority-serving institutions ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 give special consideration to increasing outreach to minority-serving institutions2 7#b7 make resources available to minority-serving institutions to increase the number of skilled minorities and women qualified for jobs in energy-related industries 7including manufacturing1 engineering1 construction1 and retrofitting jobs in energy-related industries72 7#c7 encourage energy-related industries to improve opportunities for students of minority-serving institutions to participate in industry internships and cooperative work-study programs2 and 7#d7 work with the ,directors of the ,national ,laboratories to increase the participation of underrepresented groups in internships1 fellowships1 training programs1 and employment at those laboratories4 7h7 ,outreach to displaced and unemployed energy workers ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 give special consideration to increasing outreach to employers and job trainers preparing displaced and unemployed energy workers for emerging jobs in energy-related industries 7including manufacturing1 engineering1 construction1 and retrofitting jobs in energy-related industries72 7#b7 make resources available to institutions that serve displaced and unemployed energy workers to increase the number of individuals trained for jobs in energy-related industries 7including manufacturing1 engineering1 construction1 and retrofitting jobs in energy-related industries72 and 7#c7 encourage energy-related industries to improve opportunities for displaced and unemployed energy workers to participate in industry internships and cooperative work-study programs4 7i7 ,enrollment in training and apprenticeship programs ,the ,secretary shall collaborate with industry1 local workforce development boards1 ,state workforce development boards1 nonprofit organizations1 labor organizations1 and apprenticeship programs to help identify students and other candidates1 including from underrepresented communities such as minorities1 women1 and veterans1 to enroll in training and apprenticeship programs for jobs in energy-related industries4 7j7 ,guidelines to develop skills for an energy industry workforce ,the ,secretary shall1 in collaboration with energy-related industries1 identify the sectors within each energy-related industry that have the greatest demand for workers and develop guidelines for the skills necessary to work in those sectors4 7k7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section authorizes any department1 agency1 officer1 or employee of the ,federal government to exercise any direction1 supervision1 or control over-- 7#a7 the curriculum1 program of instruction1 or instructional content of any ,state1 local educational agency1 or school2 or 7#b7 the selection of library resources1 textbooks1 or other printed or published instructional materials used by any ,state1 local educational agency1 or school4 #d4 ,energy workforce pilot program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means a business or labor management organization that-- 7,a7 7i7 is directly involved with energy efficiency1 renewable energy technology1 or reduction in greenhouse gas emissions1 as determined by the ,secretary2 or 7ii7 works on behalf of a business or labor management organization that is directly involved with energy efficiency1 renewable energy technology1 or reduction in greenhouse gas emissions1 as determined by the ,secretary2 or 7,b7 provides services related to-- 7i7 energy efficiency and renewable energy technology deployment and maintenance2 7ii7 grid modernization2 or 7iii7 reduction in greenhouse gas emissions through the use of other low-carbon technologies4 7#b7 ,labor management organization ,the term labor management organization includes a nonprofit organization or qualified youth or conservation corps that provides training to individuals to work for an eligible entity that is a business1 or works on behalf of an eligible entity that is a business4 7#c7 ,pilot program ,the term pilot program means the pilot program established under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,labor1 in consultation with the ,secretary and in accordance with section #afi7;b7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbd7;b771 shall establish a pilot program to provide competitively awarded cost-shared grants to eligible entities to pay for on-the-job training of a new or existing employee to work-- 7#a7 in renewable energy1 energy efficiency1 or grid modernization2 or 7#b7 on the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions4 7c7 ,grants 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity desiring a grant under the pilot program shall submit to the ,secretary of ,labor an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary of ,labor may require4 7#b7 ,priority for targeted communities ,in providing grants under the pilot program1 the ,secretary of ,labor shall give priority to an eligible entity that-- 7,a7 recruits employees-- 7i7 from the #a or more communities that are served by the eligible entity2 and 7ii7 that are minorities1 women1 veterans1 individuals who are or were foster children1 or individuals who are transitioning from fossil energy sector jobs2 7,b7 provides trainees with the opportunity to obtain real-world experience2 and 7,c7 has fewer than #ajj employees4 7#c7 ,use of grant for ,federal share 7,a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity shall use a grant received under the pilot program to pay the ,federal share of the cost of providing on-the-job training for an employee1 in accordance with subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,federal share amount ,the ,federal share described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall not exceed-- 7i7 in the case of an eligible entity with #bj or fewer employees1 #de percent of the cost of on-the-job-training for an employee2 7ii7 in the case of an eligible entity with not fewer than #ba employees and not more than #ii employees1 #cg4e percent of the cost of on-the-job-training for an employee2 and 7iii7 in the case of an eligible entity with not fewer than #ajj employees1 #be percent of the cost of on-the-job-training for an employee4 7#d7 ,employer payment of ,non-,federal share 7,a7 ,in general ,the non-,federal share of the cost of providing on-the-job training for an employee under a grant received under the pilot program shall be paid in cash or in kind by the employer of the employee receiving the training4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,the non-,federal share described in subparagraph 7,a7 may include the amount of wages paid by the employer to the employee during the time that the employee is receiving on-the-job training1 as fairly evaluated by the ,secretary of ,labor4 7#e7 ,grant amount ,an eligible entity may not receive more than #ajj1jjj per fiscal year in grant funds under the pilot program4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #ae1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbj through #bjbb4 ,december #ah1 #bjai,reported with an amendment