GFO-25-901 - California Training for Residential Energy Contractors (CA-TREC) Grant

GFO-25-901 - California Training for Residential Energy Contractors (CA-TREC) Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: California Energy Commission
Amount: US $640,000 - US $5,000,000
Last Updated: December 16, 2025

Summary

The GFO-25-901 program, administered by the California Energy Commission, aims to enhance the workforce for residential building electrification and efficiency training. This initiative supports long-term market transformation by funding contractor training projects, which ultimately reduce training costs and provide necessary certifications. As California transitions to 100% clean energy, such efforts are vital for combating climate change and ensuring a sustainable energy future.

Overview

Note: The deadline for written questions is indicated above as the due date for Letter of Inquiry. As the state’s primary energy policy and planning agency, the California Energy Commission (CEC) plays a critical role in creating the energy system of the future—one that is clean, modern, and ensures the fifth largest economy in the world continues to thrive. Combating climate change is fundamental to maintaining California’s future. The agency’s research, programs and policies remain crucial today as the state plans for 100% clean energy and carbon neutrality by mid-century. CEC is helping create the energy system of California’s future through activities such as Planning and Policy Development, Renewable Energy Growth; Energy Efficiency; Energy Innovation; Cleaner Transportation; and Responsible Electricity Infrastructure. GFO-25-901 - California Training for Residential Energy Contractors (CA-TREC) Purpose CA-TREC will fund California statewide residential building electrification and efficiency contractor training projects that develop the workforce necessary for long-term market transformation in whole-home efficiency; reduce cost of training contractor employees; and support programs offering testing and certifications for contractors.

Eligibility

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