The DOE is making up to $12 million available to develop a diverse, well-trained solar-support workforce, including insurance, real estate, and utility professionals whom consumers rely on when they choose solar. 

The New Energy for America Act extends Investment Tax Credits for energy-efficient residential and commercial property for five years beyond their current sunset date of Dec. 31, 2016, through the end of 2021.

The Utility Industry Workforce Initiative is a multi-year effort dedicated to facilitating the recruitment, training, and retention of exiting service members, veterans, and their spouses into employment in the utility industry. 

University Mechanical & Engineering Contractors Inc. receives safety award; more HVAC commercial contractor news briefs.

Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, The Ware Group has been serving the north and central Florida regions since the early 1950s.

Nibco Inc. names new general manager; LG Electronics earns design awards; more HVAC manufacturer news briefs.

LEED, a program for the certification of design, construction, maintenance, and operations of green buildings, certifies more than 1.85 million square feet of commercial building space daily. 

AC Pro opened a new branch in El Cajon, California; more HVAC distributor news briefs.

RSES grants certificate member specialist status; the Rocky Mountain Institute names  new managing director of buildings practice; more HVAC organization news briefs.

 Scott Community College receives HVAC Excellence programmatic accreditation for its HVACR program; more HVAC school news briefs.