Training for Residential Energy Contractors (TREC) Grant Program
Forecasted
The TREC Grant Program by the Colorado Energy Office funds hands-on workforce training in heat pump technology and electrification to boost Colorado’s residential HVAC expertise.
Funder: Colorado Energy Office
Due Dates: Future rounds to be determined (sign up for updates)
Funding Amounts: $50,000–$350,000 per awardee per program; no cost share/match required.
Summary: Supports the development and expansion of Colorado-based HVAC workforce training in heat pump technology and beneficial electrification.
Key Information: Currently closed; future funding rounds anticipated but not guaranteed.
Description
The Training for Residential Energy Contractors (TREC) Grant Program, administered by the Colorado Energy Office, aims to expand and strengthen Colorado’s HVAC workforce through targeted training in heat pump technology and beneficial electrification. Funding is available for both new entrant training programs and upskilling of existing HVAC professionals, with an emphasis on hands-on and hybrid learning models. The program encourages the creation of comprehensive curricula, acquisition of specialized training equipment, and provision of support services to advance workforce capabilities statewide, particularly in rural and underserved areas.
