Financial Support Available For Virginia Training Participants
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Financial Support Available For Virginia Training Participants 〰️
Virginia EECBG Program
Serving Virginia Localities: Professional Energy Certifications for Contractors & No-Cost Home Energy Assessments for Residents
Through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, Virginia Energy provides sub-grants to eligible local governments to support energy efficiency initiatives.
Everblue works with select Virginia localities that receive EECBG sub-grants to provide professional energy auditor training and no-cost home energy audits for qualifying households.
Applications are evaluated based on locality-specific guidelines, eligibility, application quality, and program capacity. Program availability and requirements vary by locality.
For more information about Virginia Energy's EECBG program and participating localities, visit the Virginia Energy EECBG Subgrants page.
For Participant
Apply
Applications Reviewed (Rolling Basis)
Training Begins
Audits Conducted in Community
Results & Program Impact
About the Program
Virginia Energy provides EECBG sub-grants to eligible local governments to support energy efficiency initiatives across the Commonwealth.
Everblue works with participating Virginia counties and towns to implement EECBG-funded programs by recruiting participants, delivering training, and supporting residential audits across:
Greene County
Botetourt County
Madison County
Town of Rocky Mount
Town of Vinton
For more information about Virginia Energy's EECBG program and participating localities, visit the Virginia Energy EECBG Subgrants page.
Program Steps
For Homeowner
Apply
Applications Reviewed (Rolling Basis)
Audits Conducted in Community
Results
Program Impact
For Training Participants: Become a Home Energy Auditor
Turn this opportunity into a new revenue stream
EECBG funding is providing professional training for local residents and contractors to become certified Energy Auditors.
Selected participants will earn three nationally recognized certifications and gain real-world experience performing residential energy audits.
This program is designed to help you expand your skillset, increase your professional value, and position yourself for future opportunities.
What you will receive:
Building Science Principles (BSP) training
BPI Building Analyst Technician training
BPI Building Analyst Professional training
Hands-on field experience performing real audits
Direct mentorship from experienced trainers
Industry-recognized credentials that strengthen your credibility
$500 stipend upon successful completion of the program
Up to $500 reimbursement for eligible participation expenses, including meals, travel, and time away from work
Availability is limited! Participants must be at least 18 years old.
For Homeowners: Get the benefits from a Free Home Energy Audit
Lower Your Energy Bills with a Free Home Energy Audit
Your home may be using more energy than necessary and that shows up in your monthly utility bills.
Through this Virginia Energy–funded program, eligible homeowners can receive a professional home energy audit at no cost.
An Energy Auditor will evaluate your home and help identify:
Where energy may be escaping
How your home is using energy
Practical opportunities to reduce your monthly bills
Ways to improve comfort year-round
There is no cost for this service.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Participating Municipalities
This material is based upon work supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG) Award Number DE-SE0000606. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Energy or the United States Government, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. government.
