The Good Jobs in Clean Energy Prize is a U.S. Department of Energy American Made Challenge. The goal of this Challenge is to create high quality jobs and build an equitable and inclusive workforce in the clean energy sector.
Through a 3 Phase process, coalitions from across the country will compete for a part of the $3,375,000 prize pool. Registration for Phase 1 ends January 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM ET. Applicants can register and find coalition members through Herox.
Eligibility
This competition is open to coalitions that either formed after the Prize was announced or established a new or amended goal after the Prize was announced. Coalitions must, at minimum, have one member from:
- A labor organization
- A clean energy employer
- A community-based organization
- A public agency
- An education or workforce provider
Competition Phases
Phase 1: Coalition Formation
Over the course of 6 months, coalitions will form and identify:
- A clean energy employment opportunity in their community
- The target population they will serve
- Workforce challenges
- Their anticipated high-level scope of work during Phases 2 and 3
Up to 15 teams will receive $50,000 each and proceed to Phase 2.
Phase 2: Coalition Action Plan
Phase 2 is an additional 6 month period, during which coalitions will participate in a virtual DOE-provided High Road training and develop their own Action Plan. Up to 10 teams will receive $100,000 each and proceed to Phase 3.
Phase 3: Implementation and Impact
Coalitions that make it to Phase 3 will have 12 months to implement their Action Plan. They will also measure its impact on job quality and access for their target population and employment opportunity. All Phase 3 participants have the opportunity to receive an additional monetary prize.
- First place – $300,000
- Second place – $250,000
- Third place – $200,000
- Up to seven runners-up – $125,000 each
