LACONIA ― The Community College System of New Hampshire and Lakes Region Community College received approval for a $1.2 million Training for Residential Energy Contractors grant from the New Hampshire Executive Council to meet workforce needs for energy contractors.
A $32.4 million contract with Everblue, also approved by the governor and executive council, will support the implementation of the Home Energy Rebate’s Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates program in New Hampshire, while LRCC will lead the TREC training, working in close coordination with Everblue on programs that are expected to continue through 2029.
For many rural New Hampshire households that rely on high-cost fuels, electrification with cold-climate heat pumps as well as other energy efficiency measures are expected to significantly reduce overall residential energy costs.
As part of this program, LRCC will develop specific career training pathways for key positions, such as heat pump and electrification specialists. In addition to LRCC courses, the college will work with manufacturers and distributors to provide advanced training pathways for heat pump installers and similar technical positions. A core TREC offering will be “Home Energy Rebates Advisor” training that will enable contractors to integrate HEAR rebates with their energy, HVAC, or electrical work.
For more information contact LRCC’s Workforce Development Manager, Steve Tucker, at stucker@ccsnh.edu or 603-366-5329.
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