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& Planning C10 and SECO are implementing the
program supporting:
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- Texas State Energy Conservation Office (SECO
A. Contact to US Depart of Energy
B. Program Guidance & Consultation
- A Circle of Ten, Inc. (C10)
A. Overall Project Coordination & Implementation
B. Develop RCBI Board & Committees
C. Capacity Building Training & Support, 3-Day Workshops
D. Community, Program & Grant Development
1) Retrofit Existing Buildings & Recreation Sites
2) Plans for New Affordable Housing & Recreational Sites
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Workshops & Training
in EE/RE Technologies for electricians, HVAC experts, families, singles
businesses andcommunities
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1.a. State Energy Conservation
Office (SECO)
Alternative Energy Curriculum to K-12th, public & private
school
1.b. Texas A&M University – Energy Systems Laboratory
Technology Training to Community and Industry Leaders
3. Estes McClure Associates (EMA) Engineers
A. Training to ISD & Community Leaders
B. Consultation to Building Partners
4. Architectural Construction
A. Training Construction Leaders
B. Architectural Consulting
1. Retrofit existing building and recreation sites
2. Plans for new senior citizen housing and recreation
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| Construction Partners to
learn how to integrate EE/RE technologies in new construction or for retrofitting
existing buildings. |
- 5. Electrical Lift Services
A. Certification in Photovoltaic Installation and Services
B. Consultation Training to Electricians
- 6. Affordable Housing Agency (New construction partners sought)
A.Receive Training for EE/RE Tech.
B. Incorporate EE/RE Technologies into existing, new house plans
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Targeted Community: #1: Van Area RCBI has
received $20 for each $1
invested toward their set priorities: Economic Development, tourism, leadership,
environment and affordable housing. Two new target communities sought. |
7. First-City of Van, Van Economic Development Corporation
& Van Zandt County
A. Support in retrofitting community center and recreational sites
and through new senior citizen housing
B. Support involvement for new areas
Second Targeted Community TBA Accepting Inquiries for Targeting
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Recruiting Women &
Minorities for construction training & certification.
English as a Second Language, GED partners sought. |
8. Gateway to American Opportunities (GAO)
A. Locate ESL/GED Literacy Partners
B. 1st Time Home Buyer/FDIC Money Smart / Financial Literacy Training
C. Recruit Women & Minorities for career training & industry
certification
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| Education & Workforce to bring EE/RE
career training to high schools & colleges women & minorities, also
upgrade skills for existing electricians, HVAC, carpenters, etc |
9. North Texas Consortium NETNet (Universities)
A. Develop and setup CEUs for EE/RE Training
B. Develop new dual credit career tech and industry certification curriculum
C. Assist in implementation of curriculum
10. SUPERNet Consortium
A. Intro SECO’s Alternative Energy Curriculum (K-12)
B. Develop new dual credit, career tech, and industry certification
11. Van Independent Schools
A. Introduce Alternative Energy Curriculum
B. Teacher Workshops
12. ET Workforce Board & Centers
A. Recruit, train, upgrade skills of women & minorities
B. Existing workforce with new EE/RE Certifications
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Survey of Interest
Rebuild America – East Texas
Rural Community Building Initiative
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