ICAST (International Center for Appropriate & Sustainable Technology)

Southern California Edison and Ford Team Up to Reward Electric Vehicle Customers for Supporting the Grid. https://ow.ly/UBrv50Tmkv5 #EnergyDemand #GridOverload #Ford #SouthernCaliforniaEdison

Analysis of the First Year of the Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program: Building an Inclusive and Affordable Clean Energy Economy. The U.S. Department of the Treasury has just released an analysis of the first year of the program, which aims to boost solar and wind installations in historically underserved communities. With over 54,000 applications received and 49,000 awarded from across the nation, the program is already making an impact by addressing energy burdens for low-income homeowners and renters, creating access to increased clean energy adoption, and supporting local economic development. https://ow.ly/iK4r50TltPu. #AffordableCleanEnergy #MultifamilyHousing

Are you a certified Energy Auditor/Inspector and someone passionate about sustainability and looking to make a positive impact on the environment? If so, come join our fast-growing team at ICAST! As an Energy Auditor/Inspector, you will play a vital role in assessing energy usage and identifying efficiency opportunities in a variety of settings. We have multiple career opportunities throughout the United States, and you will have the chance to travel (company-paid) to multiple locations. We offer a competitive salary as well as highly valuable and uncommon benefits including fully paid insurance and a 403b retirement plan on day one, in addition to unlimited PTO. Locations include Albuquerque/New Mexico, Austin, Charlotte, Chicago, Connecticut, Dallas, Denver, Detroit/Michigan, El Paso, Houston, Portland/Maine, Nashville, New Mexico, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, and San Antonio! Check out all our opportunities at: https://ow.ly/C1T950Tluo4 .

*Updated* Multifamily Financing Primer: The Better Buildings Multifamily Sector updated its Financing Primer on the Better Buildings Financing Navigator, which lays out project drivers, co-benefits, and additional considerations multifamily owners should take into account when evaluating a project scope and thinking through financing. https://ow.ly/UTTX50Tlq5b #MultifamilyHousingFinancing #Decarbonization

#JOBALERT-SR. PURCHASING AGENT (REMOTE) responsible for all aspects of purchasing, including developing list of trusted sub-contractors, performing virtual site walks, soliciting and evaluating bids, selecting/awarding contractors, ensuring procurement policies & procedures are kept up to date in alignment with Federal & State rules, and that all related and required documentation for ICAST and its subcontractors is maintained. Require15 Years’ experience performing Federally funded procurement in the multifamily/residential reno/new construction industries, experience in managing/executing contract agreements & change orders, and procurement policy writing / authoring experience with Federal and or State (DOE, EPA) funds and other grant-funded projects. Terrific benefits - competitive compensation, fully paid insurance, unlimited PTO, and 403b on day one. Find out more: https://ow.ly/OjSz50Tloc2

Sign up to participate in Net Zero Buildings Week Get Ready for Net Zero Buildings Week 2024! ???? Join us for the fourth annual Net Zero Buildings Week, where we unite dedicated sustainability seekers and leaders. ?? For one week, from September 16-20th, hundreds of partners will share invaluable net zero-building resources on social media and host exciting events and webinars. Be a part of the week and dive deep into the world of net zero and low carbon buildings and discover how these innovations are transforming the places where we live, work, and learn. Ready to change the world? We are! ?? Learn more and sign up to participate today: https://lnkd.in/gpai3bwz. Let's make #NetZeroNow a reality! ?????? #NetZeroBuildingsWeek #Sustainability #GreenBuilding

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EPA Awards $27B in Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Grants to Accelerate Clean Energy Solutions, Combat the Climate Crisis, and Save Families Money. https://ow.ly/Z3iv50TjhBH #GreenhouseGasReductionFund #InflationReductionAct #MultifamilyAffordableHousing #CleanEnergy

WEBINAR: Scaling Solar in Low-Income Communities with the Inflation Reduction Act. Following the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, tax-exempt entities now have a compelling opportunity to accelerate the adoption of solar energy technology in low-income communities by taking on the role of a third-party owner. This webinar provides a soon-to-be-released primer on this model for interested tax-exempt entities, including Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), green banks, electric cooperatives, nonprofit organizations, and others. Thursday, September 12, 1-2 PM ET https://ow.ly/mtm950Tjw2M

Biden to announce almost $600M for Dairyland Power Cooperative clean energy projects. https://ow.ly/XrRA50Tj6j5 #Renewables #CleanEnergy #EnergyEfficiency #SolarEnergy #SolarPower #InflationReductionAct