E-Contractor Academy
The E-Contractor Program provides MWDVBEs with a comprehensive long-term training program, individualized business consulting and connection to clean energy business opportunities to enable rapid and profitable growth.
The Program is unique because of the active matchmaking done to increase growth in residential, commercial or government projects. We work with energy efficiency programs and select groups of general and prime contractors that demonstrate a commitment to fostering the growth of MWDVBE firms. This select group provide access and connections to public and private clean energy projects for our members.
What You’ll Learn
E-Contractor Academy: 6 weeknight sessions of instruction about sustainable building practices and how to grow your business by contracting and business leaders.
Business Consulting: The opportunity to receive individual consulting services by subject matter experts.
Connection to Clean Energy Projects: Warm introductions to clean energy opportunities on residential, commercial, and public works projects.
Clean Energy Landscape
Marketing Green: Defining Your Niche
Marketing Channels
Clean Energy Opportunities
Back Office Best Practices
Access to Capital
Graduation
E-Contractor Academy: Residential
Apply to participate in this FREE 6-week training program targeted towards minority and woman-owned residential construction firms. Residential contractors will learn about clean energy opportunities in the residential space as well as incentives that can be utilized from utilities, government and tax credits.
Topics will include how to market yourself, access to capital, introduction to work opportunities, and information about incentives.
When: Spring 2025
Time: TBD
We have concluded our 2024 E-Contractor Academy - thank you to everyone who participated. If you are interested in finding out exactly when our next academy will happen please sign up for our newsletter below and we will keep you informed.
E-Contractor Network
The E-Contractor Program provides MWDVBEs with ongoing access to resources, training and support in the clean energy industry.
Program benefits include:
Members-only website and newsletter
Clean Energy Focused resources and training
Networking opportunities in clean energy
Referral to work opportunities
Opportunities to be highlighted in clean energy events, conferences, and publications
Access to grant opportunities (when available)
$0 cost