Everblue, a national provider of workforce training and certification in residential energy efficiency, is proud to announce its partnership with the Hawai‘i State Energy Office (HSEO), Hā Sustainability and Hui O Hauʻula to deliver the Training for Residential Energy Contractors (TREC) program. This initiative aims to prepare Hawai‘i’s local contractors to implement home energy upgrades under the state’s HOMES and HEAR rebate programs. TREC also aims to train Hawai’i residents seeking employment and advancement opportunities by providing them new skills to assess and install residential energy efficiency improvements.

For over 15 years, Everblue has been building a sustainable energy workforce, providing nationally recognized training and certification exams across the U.S. as a BPI Test Center. In Hawai‘i, the program will offer a mix of live webinars and in-person courses in Honolulu, providing hands-on, practical training to more than 200 contractors.

Everblue’s TREC courses include:

• BPI Building Science Principles – Foundational knowledge on the house-as-a-system concept, heat and insulation, air sealing and building science fundamentals.
• BPI Building Analyst Technician (BA-T) – Skills in diagnostic testing, combustion safety, blower door testing and energy auditing.
• BPI Building Analyst Professional (BA-P) – Advanced energy auditing using modeling software to identify performance issues and recommend efficiency improvements.
• Multifamily Energy Auditor – Training for audits of multi-family buildings; this course has received DOE Energy Skilled Recognition.
• Introduction to Heat Pumps – Practical guidance on installation, commissioning, servicing and troubleshooting heat pump systems.
• ENERGY STAR® Appliances – Trains residential and light commercial contractors to select, install and promote ENERGY STAR® certified appliances in line with EPA/DOE guidance, while introducing online tools that support energy-efficient projects and customer education.

“TREC is about preparing Hawai‘i’s local workforce to lead the clean energy transition,” said Juan Carvajal, workforce programs manager at Everblue. “By providing nationally recognized certifications and hands-on training, we are ensuring contractors have the knowledge and skills needed to deliver high-quality energy upgrades and participate in energy efficiency programs and initiatives across the state.”

Everblue’s expertise in nationwide training and certification, combined with its partnerships with states on rebate implementation, makes it a trusted partner in building a skilled, sustainable energy workforce. Hawai‘i participants will leave the program ready to meet rising demand for energy retrofits, electrification and home performance improvements.

Training is open to contractors, electricians, HVAC professionals and other tradespeople interested in advancing their skills and participating in Hawai‘i’s clean energy initiatives. 

Approved subcontractors can register now for Hawaii TREC Training.

Everblue, a leading provider of energy efficiency training and workforce solutions, has partnered with the Building Performance Association (BPA) to serve as the primary Related Technical Instruction (RTI) provider for BPA’s newly announced federally approved apprenticeship program in Massachusetts. The program, launching in early 2026, will prepare the next generation of energy efficiency professionals across Weatherization Technician and Energy Auditor / Energy Specialist tracks.

Supported by funding from E4TheFuture, Inc., the apprenticeship program aims to expand career pathways in energy efficiency, advance business growth and increase diversity in the clean energy workforce. Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) like this one provide employers with a pipeline of skilled workers while offering apprentices hands-on experience, competitive wages and nationally recognized credentials. Massachusetts employers hiring apprentices may qualify for tax credits of up to $4,800 or 50% of wages per qualifying apprentice.

Everblue’s RTI program spans one year and is designed to run alongside on-the-job training. Courses are available online and self-paced, allowing apprentices to learn around their work schedules and geographic locations. The training complements practical workforce experience, reinforcing critical skills for successful job performance.

The Weatherization Technician track includes courses such as Asbestos Awareness, BPI Building Science Principles, Introduction to ASHRAE 62.2, OSHA 10 & 30 Construction Safety, Pressure Diagnostics, Retrofit Installer Technician / Crew Leader, Customer Service, Weatherization 101 and more. 

The Energy Specialist track features courses including BPI Building Analyst Technician, BPI Building Analyst Professional, HEP Energy Auditor, HEP Quality Control Inspector, Solar PV Associate, RESNET HERS Rater, Weatherization Finance and additional advanced offerings. 

Apprentices can combine the two tracks for a more comprehensive learning experience, with credit given for overlapping content. Each RTI program delivers over 144 hours of online training.

“Multifamily and residential energy efficiency are critical to building a sustainable future,” said Chris Sullivan, apprenticeships manager at Everblue. “By providing accessible, flexible training that complements on-the-job experience, we’re helping apprentices build the skills needed to succeed while giving employers the talent pipeline they need to grow their businesses.”

A pilot of the Massachusetts apprenticeship program is expected to launch early in 2026. Employers and prospective apprentices can learn more at https://building-performance.org/massachusetts-rap/ or contact Xavier Walter, BPA’s Director of Outreach.

Davidson, NC – September 19, 2025 – Everblue, a national leader in clean energy training and certification, is proud to announce its new partnership with Goodwill Industries and Accenture to help expand the Goodwill Clean Tech Accelerator (GCTA). This program equips job seekers with hands-on training and industry-recognized credentials that lead to well-paying, future-proof careers in clean energy.

Under this collaboration, Everblue will provide its nationally respected curriculum and a “Train-the-Trainer” model to ensure quality and consistency across all GCTA locations. Goodwill will manage training facilities and hire local instructors, while Everblue trains and certifies those instructors and licenses its course content to each site.

The first training cohort under this new partnership will launch on September 15 in Greenville, SC, home to Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina’s (GIUMSC) newly opened Clean Tech Accelerator Lab – the only lab of its kind in the state. This location is part of a broader rollout, with the program expanding into multiple markets in 2026; the Clean Tech Accelerator is already active in Atlanta and Houston, where Everblue is licensing its curriculum

“We’re proud to partner with Goodwill and Accenture to help close the clean energy skills gap,” said Velvet Nelson, Director of Business Development at Everblue. “This is about building lasting training capacity in communities, so that clean energy jobs are accessible to everyone – not just those who can afford expensive training or live near a major city.”

Key Program Components:

• Hands-On Student Training: Participants join intensive, full-time training cohorts that offer real-world experience in solar and storage systems, heat pump installation and EV charging infrastructure. Graduates receive nationally recognized credentials and job placement assistance – all within five weeks.
• Instructor Certification (Train-the-Trainer): Everblue will train and certify 1–3 local instructors per site using a structured Train-the-Trainer model. This approach enables scalable, high-quality training delivery while building local workforce development capacity.
• Certified Training Labs: Partner sites, like the Greenville Clean Tech Lab, are built to rigorous technical specifications and simulate real-world installation and diagnostic environments. These standardized labs ensure every participant is job-ready from day one.

This partnership supports GCTA’s mission to bridge the gap between job seekers and employers through practical, certification-based training. With the clean energy sector expected to add over 9 million jobs nationwide in the next decade, Everblue’s involvement helps ensure the workforce is trained, certified and ready to meet this growing demand.