,,ii #aagth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #dfdj ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,july #bg1 #bjbb,mr4 ,heinrich 7for himself and ,ms4 ,smith7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources ,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 #bjbb4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,displaced ,the term displaced1 with respect to an energy worker1 means that the worker-- 7,a7 previously worked in an energy-related industry2 and 7,b7 is a dislocated worker 7as defined in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb774 7#b7 ,educational institution ,the term educational institution means-- 7,a7 a ,state educational agency 7as defined in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja772 7,b7 a local educational agency 7as defined in that section72 and 7,c7 an institution of higher education4 7#c7 ,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,j7 ,the manufacturing industry1 with respect to the manufacture of energy-related equipment4 7#d7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education means-- 7,a7 an institution of higher education 7as defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja772 and 7,b7 an institution of higher education described in section #ajb7;a77#a77;,b7 of that ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb7;a77#a77;,b774 7#e7 ,labor organization ,the term labor organization means-- 7,a7 a labor organization 7as defined in section #b of the ,national ,labor ,relations ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #aeb772 and 7,b7 any similar organization1 labor union1 or other entity1 as determined to be appropriate by the ,secretary4 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-serving1 nontribal institution 7as defined in section #cai7;b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;f7b7772 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;g7b7772 and 7,h7 a ,historically ,black ,college or ,university that is a part ,b institution 7as defined in section #cbb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfa774 7#h7 ,preapprenticeship program ,the term preapprenticeship program means a program that prepares participants for1 and articulates to1 a registered apprenticeship program4 7#i7 ,registered apprenticeship program ,the term registered apprenticeship program means an apprenticeship program registered with the ,office of ,apprenticeship of the ,employment and ,training ,administration of the ,department of ,labor or a ,state apprenticeship agency recognized by the ,office of ,apprenticeship pursuant to the ,act of ,august #af1 #aicg 7commonly known as the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act7 7#ej ,stat4 #ffd1 chapter #ffc2 #bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ej et seq474 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 ,underrepresented group 7,a7 ,in general ,the term underrepresented group means a subset of the general population of the ,united ,states the representation of which within the workforce of an energy-related industry1 measured as a percentage of the total workforce within that industry1 is lower than the representation of that subset within the general population of the ,united ,states1 measured as a percentage of that general population4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,the term underrepresented group includes-- 7i7 ethnic minorities2 7ii7 women2 7iii7 veterans2 7iv7 individuals with disabilities2 7v7 unemployed energy workers2 and 7vi7 socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals4 7#ac7 ,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 ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,education1 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 workforce development for jobs in energy-related industries 7including jobs in manufacturing1 engineering1 construction1 retrofitting1 and research and development in energy-related industries7 to increase the number of skilled workers prepared 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 groups 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 preparation1 and technical expertise necessary to fill the employment opportunities vital to managing and operating energy-related industries2 7,c7 provide internships1 fellowships1 traineeships1 registered apprenticeships1 and employment through existing programs 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 ,department of ,energy initiatives to ensure minority participation in the energy workforce2 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 practicable-- 7i7 collaborate with and support workforce development programs to maximize the efficiency of the program2 7ii7 collaborate with registered apprenticeship programs and preapprenticeship programs2 and 7iii7 if requested by the ,secretary of ,labor1 support the establishment of nationally recognized certifications by the ,department of ,labor in the energy-related industries described in subsection 7j77#d74 7#b7 ,priority ,in carrying out the program1 the ,secretary shall prioritize the education and training of underrepresented groups1 including low-income individuals1 low-wage workers1 and displaced workers1 for jobs in energy-related industries4 7c7 ,direct assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,to carry out the program1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 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 joint labor-management organizations1 registered apprenticeship programs1 and preapprenticeship programs2 or 7,b7 work within existing programs of the ,department of ,energy 7including programs of the ,national ,laboratories74 7#b7 ,distribution ,the ,secretary shall distribute direct assistance under paragraph 7#a77;,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 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,education1 shall establish an online resource center to provide-- 7,a7 competency models and career maps for jobs in energy-related industries2 and 7,b7 a tool to map skills across-- 7i7 different energy-related industries2 and 7ii7 different jobs in energy-related industries4 7#b7 ,purpose ,the ,secretary shall establish the online resource center described in paragraph 7#a7 to be a resource for educational institutions1 local workforce development boards1 ,state workforce development boards1 nonprofit organizations1 labor organizations1 and registered apprenticeship programs that would like to develop and implement workforce development programs for the jobs described in that paragraph4 7#c7 ,complementarity with existing resources ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 the ,secretary may draw from or complement any existing resources of the ,department of ,labor or the ,department of ,education1 as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate2 and 7,b7 if the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,labor or the ,secretary of ,education1 as applicable1 agree1 the appropriate ,secretaries may-- 7i7 integrate the online resource center established under that paragraph with any existing online resources of the ,department of ,labor or the ,department of ,education2 or 7ii7 modify those existing online resources to ensure complementarity between those resources and the online resource center established under paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,complete integration with existing resources 7,a7 ,in general ,the online resource center described in paragraph 7#a7 may be established entirely through the modification of #a or more existing online resources of the ,department of ,labor or the ,department of ,education if-- 7i7 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,education1 determines that the modification of #a or more existing online resources1 rather than the establishment of a new online resource1 would be an efficient and effective means of-- 7,i7 carrying out the purpose of the online resource center described in paragraph 7#b72 and 7,,ii7 providing the models1 maps1 and tool described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#a72 and 7ii7 the ,secretary of ,labor or the ,secretary of ,education1 as applicable1 agrees to modify 7or allows the ,secretary to modify7 the applicable online resources in a manner that carries out subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii7 of clause 7i7 to the satisfaction of the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,subsequent establishment of new resource ,if the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,education1 determines at any time that it would be more appropriate to establish a new online resource center under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may do so4 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 registered apprenticeship programs1 and energy-related industries2 7#b7 to facilitate the sharing of promising 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 registered apprenticeship programs that provide effective workforce development 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 ,labor1 the ,secretary of ,education1 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 industries and labor organizations1 by ,state and by region2 and 7,b7 to publish an annual report on job creation in the areas identified by the ,secretary under subsection 7j77#a77;,a71 including any areas identified pursuant to a periodic review carried out under subsection 7j77#c7 as being among those areas with the greatest demand for workers4 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 promising practices for providing graduates with skills necessary for jobs in energy-related industries 7including skills for manufacturing1 engineering1 construction1 retrofitting1 and research and development in energy-related industries74 7#b7 ,input from industry and labor organizations ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall solicit input from energy-related industries and labor organizations4 7#c7 ,energy efficiency and conservation initiatives ,the voluntary guidelines or promising practices developed under paragraph 7#a7 shall include grade-specific guidelines for teaching students1 families1 and communities about energy efficiency technology1 manufacturing efficiency technology1 community energy resiliency1 and energy conservation initiatives4 7#d7 ,,stem education ,the voluntary guidelines or promising practices developed under paragraph 7#a7 shall promote education in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics as it relates to job opportunities in the areas identified by the ,secretary under subsection 7j77#a77;,a71 including any areas identified pursuant to a periodic review carried out under subsection 7j77#c7 as being among those areas with the greatest demand for workers4 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 with respect to skills for jobs in manufacturing1 processing1 engineering1 construction1 retrofitting1 and research and development 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 workforce development 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 employers1 labor organizations1 and job trainers preparing displaced and unemployed energy workers for emerging jobs in energy-related industries 7including jobs in manufacturing1 engineering1 construction1 retrofitting1 and research and development in energy-related industries72 7#b7 make resources available to institutions that serve displaced and unemployed energy workers to increase the number of individuals prepared for jobs in energy-related industries 7including jobs in manufacturing1 engineering1 construction1 retrofitting1 and research and development in energy-related industries72 and 7#c7 encourage energy-related industries to improve opportunities for displaced and unemployed energy workers to participate in industry internships1 registered apprenticeship programs1 and cooperative work-study programs4 7i7 ,enrollment in workforce development and registered apprenticeship programs ,the ,secretary shall collaborate with industry1 local workforce development boards1 ,state workforce development boards1 nonprofit organizations1 labor organizations1 and registered apprenticeship programs to help identify students and other candidates1 including from underrepresented groups to enroll in quality preapprenticeship programs and registered apprenticeship programs for jobs in energy-related industries4 7j7 ,guidelines ,to develop skills for an energy industry workforce 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary-- 7,a7 in collaboration with energy-related industries and labor organizations1 shall identify1 within energy-related industries1 the areas that have the greatest demand for workers2 and 7,b7 in collaboration with energy related industries and labor organizations and in consultation with the ,secretary of ,labor1 shall develop and maintain1 in accordance with this subsection1 guidelines for the skills necessary to work in those areas4 7#b7 ,skills ,in developing and maintaining guidelines under paragraph 7#a77;,b71 the ,secretary1 in collaboration with energy-related industries and labor organizations and in consultation with the ,secretary of ,labor1 shall include levels of proficiency or certification in skills relevant to the applicable area1 which may include1 as applicable1 #a or more of the following3 7,a7 ,electrical work4 7,b7 ,plumbing4 7,c7 ,welding4 7,d7 ,pipe fitting4 7,e7 ,math4 7,f7 ,engineering4 7,g7 ,chemistry4 7,h7 ,physics4 7,i7 ,cybersecurity4 7,j7 ,facility security4 7,k7 ,geology4 7,l7 ,mining4 7,m7 ,equipment operation4 7,n7 ,sales4 7,o7 ,construction4 7,p7 ,installation4 7,q7 ,retrofitting4 7,r7 ,manufacturing4 7,s7 ,any other skill that the ,secretary1 in collaboration with energy-related industries and labor organizations1 determines to be appropriate4 7#c7 ,focus ,the ,secretary1 in collaboration with energy-related industries and labor organizations1 shall-- 7,a7 periodically review the areas identified under paragraph 7#a77;,a71 other areas within energy-related industries1 and the energy market in general2 and 7,b7 shift the focus of the efforts carried out under this subsection to ensure that1 as the energy market evolves1 the guidelines developed and maintained under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 continue to address the areas with the greatest demand for workers4 7#d7 ,requirement ,in carrying out paragraphs 7#a77;,a7 and 7#c71 the ,secretary shall review and consider1 at a minimum1 areas within the following energy-related industries3 7,a7 ,the alternative energy generation and refining industries1 including-- 7i7 the renewable energy industry1 including work relating to the development1 engineering1 manufacturing1 production1 and installation of-- 7,i7 technologies that generate renewable energy from sources such as solar1 hydropower1 wind1 wave1 and geothermal energy2 and 7,,ii7 technologies relating to hydrogen or other energy carriers that are generated from renewable sources2 7ii7 the bioenergy industry1 including work relating to biomass1 biofuel1 and biochemical refining2 7iii7 industries involving the extraction and refining of minerals that are critical to renewable energy storage and production2 and 7iv7 the nuclear energy industry1 including-- 7,i7 discovery1 extraction1 refining1 and power generation2 and 7,,ii7 production of hydrogen paired with nuclear energy generation4 7,b7 ,the fossil energy extraction and refining industries1 including-- 7i7 the oil and gas industry1 including discovery1 extraction1 refining and power generation2 7ii7 the petrochemical manufacturing industry1 including hydrogen generation from fossil sources2 7iii7 the coal industry2 and 7iv7 the carbon sequestration industry1 including underground storage and longterm biological storage pools4 7,c7 ,the energy storage industry1 including the manufacture and installation of batteries1 pumped hydro1 and other forms of physical and chemical energy storage4 7,d7 ,the energy conveyance industries1 including-- 7i7 with respect to electricity-- 7,i7 the transmission and distribution of electricity2 7,,ii7 the establishment of microgrids2 and 7,,iii7 smart grid technologies2 7ii7 pipelines for the transmission of oil1 natural gas1 hydrogen1 biomass1 and other energy feedstocks2 and 7iii7 vehicle charging and alternative fueling infrastructure4 7,e7 ,the energy efficiency industry1 including work relating to conservation1 weatherization1 electrification1 energy auditing1 retrofitting1 programming and automation1 construction1 plumbing1 and inspection4 7,f7 ,the manufacturing industry1 including-- 7i7 the manufacture of-- 7,i7 wind1 solar1 and geothermal energy equipment2 7,,ii7 hydropower1 wave power1 and biofuel combustion equipment2 7,,iii7 nuclear components2 and 7,,iv7 other alternative energy equipment2 7ii7 the manufacture of alternative fuel vehicles1 engines1 drive trains1 and fuel cells2 7iii7 the manufacture of electric batteries1 cryogenic hydrogen equipment1 and other forms of chemical and physical energy storage2 7iv7 the manufacture of heat pumps1 induction heaters1 and other advanced technologies used for-- 7,i7 space and water heating and cooling2 or 7,,ii7 drying applications2 and 7v7 advanced manufacturing that supports the energy sector1 such as operations and design relating to-- 7,i7 additive manufacturing2 7,,ii7 #c-;dimensional printing2 7,,iii7 advanced composites and advanced aluminum and other alloys2 7,,iv7 industrial energy efficiency management systems 7including power electronics72 and 7,v7 other innovative technologies4 7#e7 ,complementarity with existing resources ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a77;,b7-- 7,a7 the ,secretary shall draw from or complement any existing resources of the ,department of ,labor1 as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate2 and 7,b7 if the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,labor agree1 the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,labor may-- 7i7 integrate the development and maintenance of the guidelines described in that paragraph with any existing resources of the ,department of ,labor2 or 7ii7 modify those existing resources to ensure complementarity between those resources and the development and maintenance of those guidelines4 7#f7 ,complete integration with existing resources 7,a7 ,in general ,the publication and maintenance of the guidelines described in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 may be carried out entirely through the modification of #a or more existing resources of the ,department of ,labor if-- 7i7 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,labor1 determines that the modification of #a or more existing resources of the ,department of ,labor1 rather than the establishment of a new resource1 would be an efficient and effective means of publishing and maintaining those guidelines2 and 7ii7 the ,secretary of ,labor agrees to modify 7or allows the ,secretary to modify7 the applicable resources in a manner that carries out clause 7i7 to the satisfaction of the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,subsequent establishment of new resource ,if the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,labor1 determines at any time that it would be more appropriate to establish a new resource to carry out paragraph 7#a77;,b71 the ,secretary may do so4 #d4 ,energy workforce grant program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means a business or joint labor-management partnership that-- 7,a7 7i7 is directly involved with energy efficiency1 renewable energy technology1 electrification1 grid modernization1 grid storage1 or reduction in greenhouse gas emissions1 as determined by the ,secretary2 or 7ii7 works on behalf of a business or joint labor-management partnership that is directly involved with energy efficiency1 renewable energy technology1 electrification1 grid modernization1 energy storage1 or reduction in greenhouse gas emissions1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 manufactures products or provides services related to-- 7i7 renewable energy generation1 including solar1 wind1 geothermal1 hydropower1 and other renewable energy generation technologies2 7ii7 energy efficiency1 including energy efficient lighting1 advanced building materials and techniques1 insulation and air sealing1 and other high efficiency products and services1 and auditing and inspection in energy efficiency2 7iii7 electrification1 including-- 7,i7 installation of-- 7aa7 electric heat pump water heaters2 7bb7 electric heat pumps for heating and cooling2 7cc7 electric heat pump clothes dryers2 7dd7 electric stoves1 cooktops1 ranges1 or ovens2 and 7ee7 electric load or service centers2 and 7,,ii7 retrofitting production lines of air conditioners to manufacture heat pumps2 7iv7 grid modernization1 including smart grid1 microgrid and other distributed energy solutions1 demand response management1 and home energy management technology2 7v7 energy storage1 including batteries1 pumped hydro1 and other market-viable means of chemical and physical energy storage2 7vi7 technologies that improve the conversion1 use1 and storage of carbon dioxide produced from fossil fuels1 including carbon capture and storage and direct air capture2 7vii7 nuclear energy1 including nuclear technology research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application2 7viii7 7,i7 vehicles and equipment that use fuel cell or hybrid fuel cell energy2 and 7,,ii7 associated fueling equipment2 or 7ix7 electric vehicles and associated charging infrastructure4 7#b7 ,joint labor-management partnership 7,a7 ,in general ,the term joint labor-management partnership means a registered nonprofit organization that-- 7i7 is made up of-- 7,i7 representatives from nonprofit organizations1 employers1 industry1 and labor organizations2 and 7,,ii7 an intermediary or a sustained convener2 and 7ii7 sets goals1 encourages agreements1 fosters open dialogue1 solves problems1 creates incentives for outstanding individual or team performance1 and encourages flexibility and innovation4 7,b7 ,inclusion ,the term joint labor-management partnership includes a qualified youth or conservation corps that-- 7i7 provides training to individuals to work for an eligible entity that is a business2 or 7ii7 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-- 7,a7 in the energy efficiency sector1 the renewable energy sector1 the electrification sector1 or the grid modernization sector2 or 7,b7 on matters pertaining to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions4 7#b7 ,guidelines ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,labor1 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 funds1 subject to subsection 7c77#d77;,a72 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 #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 and 7,b7 provides trainees with the opportunity to obtain real-world experience4 7#c7 ,use of grants ,subject to paragraph 7#d77;,b71 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 ,conditions 7,a7 ,schedule of wages 7i7 ,in general ,an eligible entity receiving a grant under subsection 7b77#a7 shall provide a clearly defined schedule of wages to be paid to each employee any portion of the wages of whom will be paid using grant funds4 7ii7 ,requirement ,a schedule of wages under clause 7i7 shall-- 7,i7 be consistent with skill gains that result from participation in or completion of the training described in subsection 7b77#a72 7,,ii7 ensure that the entry wage of each employee described in that clause is not less than the greater of-- 7aa7 the minimum wage required under section #f7;a7 of the ,fair ,labor ,standards ,act of #aich 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bjf7;a772 and 7bb7 the applicable wage required by-- 7,,aa7 other applicable ,federal or ,state law2 or 7,,bb7 a collective bargaining agreement2 and 7,,iii7 ensure that the wages of existing employees of the eligible entity described in that clause progressively increase as a result of completion of the training4 7,b7 ,duration of training 7i7 ,in general ,for purposes of paragraph 7#c71 the duration of the training referred to in each of subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 of that paragraph may not exceed a period of #ahj days beginning on the date on which the employee begins the training4 7ii7 ,different types of training ,the #ahj-;day period described in clause 7i7 shall apply to each type of training received by an employee1 such that a new #ahj-;day period shall apply to training leading to a substantially different certification1 as determined by the ,secretary1 than a prior training4 7,c7 ,union neutrality ,an eligible entity receiving a grant under subsection 7b77#a7 to pay any portion of the wages of #a or more employees of the eligible entity shall remain neutral-- 7i7 in any labor organization organizing effort2 and 7ii7 with respect to the exercise of employees and labor organizations of the right to organize and bargain and engage in other protected concerted activity under the ,national ,labor ,relations ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #aea et seq474 7#e7 ,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 #bjbc through #bjbg4 #e4 ,clean energy education grant program 7a7 ,definition of eligible entity ,in this section1 the term eligible entity means-- 7#a7 a junior or community college 7as defined in section #cab7;f7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajeh7;f7772 7#b7 a postsecondary vocational institution 7as defined in section #ajb7;c7 of that ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb7;c7772 7#c7 a secondary school 7as defined in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja772 7#d7 a ,bureau-funded school 7as defined in section #aada of the ,education ,amendments of #aigh 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #bjba772 and 7#e7 an area career and technical education school 7as defined in section #c of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb774 7b7 ,grants ,the ,secretary shall provide grants to eligible entities to establish clean energy education programs that1 at a minimum1 include #a or more of the following3 7#a7 ,a curriculum that prepares individuals for an occupation in the manufacturing of products or the provision of services described in section #d7;a77#a77;,b74 7#b7 ,scholarships or stipends for students enrolled in the clean energy education program4 7c7 ,applications ,an eligible entity desiring a grant under this section shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require1 including1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 a description of-- 7,a7 the training the eligible entity would provide using grant funds 7including1 in cases in which grant funds will be used to provide scholarships or stipends1 the training that the eligible entity will provide to the recipient of the scholarship or stipend72 7,b7 how that training fulfills the workforce needs of employers that manufacture products or provide services described in section #d7;a77#a77;,b72 7,c7 how that training aligns with or contributes to the development of-- 7i7 the guidance provided by the resources of the online resource center established under subsection 7d7 of section #c2 and 7ii7 the guidelines developed under subsection 7f7 of that section2 and 7,d7 how the workforce needs that would be fulfilled by that training relate to an industry or occupation in the region in which the training is conducted2 7#b7 a description of the criteria for selecting recipients of scholarships or stipends for students enrolled in the clean energy education program2 7#c7 evidence of the experience of the eligible entity in conducting training programs in the clean energy technology sector2 7#d7 information about-- 7,a7 the eligible entity2 and 7,b7 any relevant partnerships that the eligible entity has with the ,federal ,government1 other worker training entities1 employers or employer-sponsored organizations1 ,state or local agencies1 labor or joint labor-management organizations1 institutions of higher education1 community-based organizations1 or faith-based organizations2 7#e7 information about how the eligible entity will collect additional wage and employment data of graduates of the clean energy education program to evaluate the quality of the training and other programming provided by the program2 and 7#f7 any other information that the ,secretary determines to be appropriate in order to determine whether an eligible entity will provide training and other programming of sufficient quality4 7d7 ,requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,in providing grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 specify a percentage of funding1 at the discretion of the ,secretary1 to be used for innovative programs1 as defined by the ,secretary in accordance with paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 specify a percentage of funding1 at the discretion of the ,secretary1 to be used to provide scholarships and stipends that adequately cover wraparound services for recipients of the scholarships and stipends1 including-- 7i7 necessary transportation costs with respect to attending the applicable curriculum2 and 7ii7 child care costs relating to attending the applicable curriculum4 7#b7 ,innovative programs ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a77;,a71 the ,secretary may define innovative programs as those programs with the potential to scale quickly1 such as-- 7,a7 train-the-trainer programs2 7,b7 online or hybrid education programs2 and 7,c7 programs that use broadly distributed institutions1 such as community colleges4 7e7 ,priority ,in providing grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that1 in carrying out clean energy education programs under this section1 give priority to underrepresented groups4 7f7 ,conditions 7#a7 ,grant period ,the period of a grant provided under this section shall not exceed #c years4 7#b7 ,grant amount ,the amount of a grant provided under this section shall not exceed #aej1jjj4 7#c7 ,scholarships and stipends 7,a7 ,postsecondary institutions ,scholarships and stipends administered by an eligible entity described in paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 of subsection 7a7 or1 in the case of an eligible entity described in paragraph 7#e7 of that subsection1 an entity described in subparagraph 7,c7 or 7,d7 of section #c7c7 of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb7c77-- 7i7 may not exceed #ab1jjj per year per individual recipient2 and 7ii7 may be provided for a period of not more than #b years per recipient4 7,b7 ,secondary schools 7i7 ,definition of secondary school ,in this subparagraph1 the term secondary school means-- 7,i7 an eligible entity described in paragraph 7#c7 or 7#d7 of subsection 7a72 and 7,,ii7 in the case of an eligible entity described in paragraph 7#e7 of that subsection1 an entity described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 of section #c7c7 of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb7c774 7ii7 ,prohibition ,a grant provided under this section may not be used to provide scholarships for1 or stipends relating to1 attendance at or enrollment in a secondary school or any clean energy education program carried out by a secondary school4 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #cj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbg4