Leverage fellows to advance city projects—such as greenhouse gas inventories, energy audits, or building retrofits—while simultaneously training the next generation of local energy professionals.
Challenge/Local/State
Priority Area: Clean Energy and Building Decarbonization
Description
Local Solution
(Type of Activity: Community Program Implementation )
Existing Examples of Progress: I-REN focuses on public sector programs, building code enhancement, and workforce development in the Inland Empire. IREN launched its fellowship program dedicated to building capacity and energy comprehension within local public agencies in 2023. In 2024, it has placed 25 fellowship interns in the Inland Empire for energy efficiency projects.
Region: Inland Deserts
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