Other Models
Boulder County Energy Corps
This program operates on a county level and partners with local government and non-profit to provide free energy audits for any neighborhood group in Boulder County. A portion of the work is conducted by youth and the program is funded by the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act.
Kentucky Clean Energy Corps
This organization aims to make homes 30% more energy efficient, help all citizens capture energy savings etc., and help create green-collar jobs. Public and private sectors have joined forces through this project to conduct energy audits and promote efficiency in homes, educate community members through public forum, and advocate for green-collar jobs. A large component of their work involves youth and community volunteers.
Montana Energy Corps
This program is run through Americorps and it places volunteers in green host organizations in communities throughout the state of Montana. These interns provide assistance in implementing solutions for sustainable energy consumption. The program aims to provide: hands-on energy assistance to undeserved communities & groups, energy education & outreach, and community energy planning and organizing.
California Youth Energy Services
This program aims to provide free energy and water efficiency services to the community as well as provide meaningful employment to at-risk youth. Youth between the ages of 15 and 22 are trained to check a home for efficiency, install free energy and water-saving equipment, and provide personalized recommendations for further savings. They then conduct free 'green house calls' throughout the Bay area.
Rocky Mountain Youth Corps's Residential Energy Program
This program aims to provide green-collar career track training and to promote community awareness of energy saving measures. Interns and volunteers perform free Tier 1 Energy Audits for low-income northwest Colorado residents. These audits include consumer education of energy efficient practices and retrofitting the house with energy efficient light bulbs, shower heads, and sometimes even larger items, such as furnaces. Some college students earn college credit through participation.
