The U.S. Dept of Energy recently announced a new collaboration with Google that will connect users of Google Search and Google Maps to recognized home energy technicians. These technicians are highly trained and recognized as Energy Skilled™. Energy Skilled is a DOE designation that indicates a worker has the skills needed to perform quality work with modern building systems, leading to reduced energy use and cost.
The Energy Skilled recognition will enable American consumers to locate knowledgeable contractors to perform home energy upgrades and signifies training programs and certifications that promote high-performing, energy saving, reliable, and comfortable buildings. Consumers will see a new label in Google Business Profiles to indicate which contracting companies employ one or more employees with a credential recognized as Energy Skilled by DOE.
The Energy Skilled recognition program distinguishes credential programs as leaders in preparing workers for meaningful and in-demand job opportunities, in areas such as energy assessment, water heater and heat pump installation, and coming soon will be retrofit programs. To learn more about Energy Skilled-recognized programs, the benefits of recognition for consumers and contractors, and more, visit the Energy Skilled website.
Read more from DOE here: DOE-Google Collaboration Will Help Consumers Identify Qualified Technicians for Home Energy Upgrades | Department of Energy