DOE, Google Collaboration Will Help Consumers Identify Qualified Technicians for Home Energy Upgrades

The U.S. Department of Energy is collaborating with Google to connect users of Google Search and Google Maps with highly-trained home energy technicians recognized as Energy Skilled. Energy Skilled is a DOE designation that indicates a worker has the skills needed to perform quality work with modern building systems, leading to reduced energy use and cost.

Energy Skilled recognition signifies training programs and certifications that promote high-performing, reliable and comfortable buildings for Americans. Through the collaboration with Google, those seeking information on local heating, ventilation and air conditioning, plumbing and home energy audit contractors through Google Search or Maps will see a new label on Google Business Profiles to indicate which contracting companies employ one or more employees with a workforce credential that is recognized as Energy Skilled by DOE.

More than 20,000 individuals have earned a professional credential from one of the dozens of Energy Skilled-recognized training programs. Learn more here.