AESP is cultivating a community of clean energy professionals
dedicated to advancing a resilient, sustainable energy future through professional development, networking and collaboration.We're paying if forward
Talking about change isn't enough. We need to get out there and make it happen. Our community is leading the charge, powering some of the most critical workforce development work in the industry.
EnergizeME
Grow your energy efficiency career — at no cost to you. EnergizeME offers Maine contractors and workers free online and in-person training, industry certifications, and business resources to meet the moment in Maine’s booming clean energy market.
FLEX
AESP and its partners are providing free, interactive education on grid-ready, demand-flexible energy technologies for energy efficiency and demand management professionals. Level up and become the expert in the room that everyone calls on.
Florida Clean Energy Pathways
The Florida Clean Energy Pathways Program offers personalized career guidance to help you launch your clean energy career. Participants gain access to job opportunities, and education pathways tailored to their goals. Now seeking mentors.
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Built-In Flexibility
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We’ve Been Selling It Wrong: The Real Value of Energy Efficiency
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What customer “pulse” surveys reveal about energy affordability and assistance barriers
Households, especially low- to moderate-income (LMI), across the United States increasingly struggle to pay their electric and gas utility bills, driving stress, forcing tradeoffs and sacrifices, and creating arrears and disconnection risks. Financial pressure is...