Denver has launched a $2,500 rebate program to help cover training programs for climate-friendly careers, such as certifications in urban forestry or electric vehicle maintenance. The program is part of the city’s efforts to reduce its climate-warming emissions and invest in its buildings.
Climate Career Training
The rebates are available to anyone who lives, works, or attends a college or trade school in Denver. To qualify, applicants must complete a course from the city’s list of pre-approved programs, which include courses in building energy efficiency, compost operations, and heat pump installation.
The city is paying for the grants through its Climate Protection Fund, which was established with a 0.25% sales tax approved by voters in 2020. The fund has also been used to offer e-bike rebates and cover some recreation center parking lots with solar panels.
Denver’s climate office has dedicated $930,000 to the program this year, and the city will learn from the program and make adjustments for future budget cycles as needed.
Original reporting: Denverite — read the source article.
