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Get your business and staff ready for new opportunities in the green energy sector 

The Train Green Sustainable Energy Infrastructure Capacity Building and Pipeline Program (Train Green SEICBP) is a training, credentialing, and certification program for District-Certified Business Enterprises (CBEs) and/or CBE-eligible firms. CBEs and CBE-eligible firms, and their staffs. DC residents can acquire new or enhanced skills and knowledge around energy efficiency and renewable energy design, construction, inspection, and maintenance at no cost.  

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Get Your Access Code

Participants are required to register for program access on a yearly basis. Upon each yearly application review, participants receive a unique Train Green Registrant Code that you be used to register for courses.

Eligibility

Priority 1

District residents at District CBE or CBE-eligible firms.

Priority 2

District residents working outside of the District or non-residents working for District CBE or CBE-eligible firms.

Priority 3

Non-district residents (who do not meet the criteria listed under Priority 1 or 2).

Industries (not limited to)

The following are examples of industries Train Green serves (and is not intended to be a definitive list):

  • Architects, designers, and safety engineers 
  • Building owners, property managers, building operators 
  • Contractors in or looking to offer energy efficiency or renewable energy solutions 
  • Electricians, plumbers, and lighting, or HVAC technicians 
  • Engineers or energy service providers 
  • Renewable energy/solar providers 

Register for Upcoming Training Sessions

Select a Skill Level and Pathway that match your interest to see our current course offerings. To register, read more details about any given offering.

Introductory:

  • For those without prior experience (or who are new to the field), introductory courses provide a solid starting point. By developing a general understanding of energy efficiency, building science, and renewable energy, students are prepared for participation in basic, intermediate, and advanced courses.

Basic / Intermediate:

  • Basic/Intermediate courses may have additional prerequisites and require previous work or course experience. They are designed to provide registrants with a level of knowledge that can prepare them for entry-level work. Basic courses provide a credential, certification, or certificate of completion for attendees who satisfy course requirements. Please see the "requirements" section when you "read more" on these sessions for any specific prerequisites.

Advanced:

  • Advanced courses generally have prerequisites found in the prior Basic category and can serve as an endpoint for a pathway. They are designed to bring students with an existing knowledge base and/or experience to a higher level of competency. Advanced courses provide a credential, certification, or certificate of completion for attendees who satisfy course requirements. Please see the "requirements" section when you "read more" on these sessions for any specific prerequisites.

Energy Efficiency:

  • Courses focus on growing one's knowledge of auditing, benchmarking, modeling, and optimizing energy use within commercial and residential buildings.

Sustainability & Health:

  • Courses examine Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating systems and other building standards that focus on how the built environment impacts human health and wellbeing.

Building Operations:

  • Topics explore best practices for whole-building automation, maintenance, operations, and green property management.

Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC):

  • Learning is specifically focused on HVAC system automation, operation, and maintenance.

Renewables & Solar:

  • Courses cover solar safety, installation and maintenance of battery- and grid-based solar systems.

Design & New Construction:

  • Discover sustainable construction techniques, including green building materials, residential and commercial net zero design, local green building codes, and environmentally friendly construction processes.

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Impact Stories & Resources

See our Impact Stories and take advantage of resources that have helped over 550 course registrants.

Hear from a participant

As a long-time District resident, I wanted to become involved with DC's green economy. The DCSEU provided me with diverse, local training opportunities and a place to network with experts like Smita.

- Christie Poimboeuf

Project Manager, Energy Shrink and 2023 Train Green Participant