Inflation Reduction Act | Just Transition
May 6, 2024
Awa Darboe & Allie Judge | Updated: October 2, 2024
The Good Jobs in Clean Energy Prize through the American Made Challenges is a transformative opportunity designed to build robust, equitable job pathways in the clean energy sector. With a total prize pool of over $3 million, this competition aims to stimulate coalition-building across the country, fostering quality jobs and an inclusive workforce.
A good job offers fair pay, comprehensive benefits, career growth, predictable scheduling, and a safe, inclusive environment. It supports workers’ rights to join unions and ensures proper job classification with minimal use of contractors.
The Good Jobs in Clean Energy Prize is structured in three distinct phases, each designed to help coalitions create and sustain high-quality clean energy jobs. The competition is open to coalitions that include diverse stakeholder groups working together to improve job quality and access in the clean energy sector.
In the initial phase, up to 15 coalitions will each receive $50,000. To win, coalitions must:
In this phase, up to 10 coalitions will be awarded $100,000 each. Successful coalitions will:
The final phase offers substantial rewards to coalitions that successfully implement their action plans:
Winning coalitions will also engage in community-of-practice activities and quarterly check-ins with prize administrators to track progress and share insights.
Prize administers, CEBN, and other Power Connecters are hosting events and office hours until the prize deadline to support potential applicants. See below for upcoming events and support opportunities (check back for updates):
For more information on the prize, applicants should review the following resources: