Program

Energy Skilled Recognition

Recognizing programs that prepare a competitive American workforce and reduce energy costs to consumers.

Energy Skilled Collage

(Image collage created by Shannon Colson | Pacific Northwest National Laboratory)

March 2025 Energy Skilled Logo

Energy Skilled™ is a workforce development program that recognizes certification, licensure, training, and degree programs that teach the skills needed to succeed in today’s building sector jobs. The Department of Energy recognition shines a light on training programs, certifications, and other credentials that are helping to prepare a competitive American workforce and reduce energy costs to consumers.

Applying for Recognition

If you are a training provider or certification body interested in getting your program Energy Skilled-recognized, click on the recognition category—via hyperlinks below or through the navigation bar—that best aligns with your program content to see instructions for applying. If you are a contractor interested in earning Energy Skilled-recognized credentials, please visit the Energy Skilled for Contractors page.

Questions

Reach out to the Energy Skilled team at energy.skilled@pnnl.gov.