Emerald Energy sources, assesses, and trains clean energy technicians specializing in heat pumps, EVs/batteries, wind, and solar. The company provides B2B services to contractors, EPCs, unions, and community colleges through a mobile-first platform offering modularized training. This service addresses the shortage of skilled labor necessary for the expanding renewable energy sector.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
The clean energy sector faces a significant shortage of skilled technicians trained to install, maintain, and repair new energy technologies. Traditional training programs are often time-intensive, location-bound, and lack the flexibility required to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving industry. This shortage hinders the widespread adoption of clean energy solutions and limits career opportunities in this growing field.
Solution
Emerald Energy provides a B2B workforce development platform that sources, assesses, and trains clean energy technicians. The company offers modular, mobile-first training solutions accessible across devices, enabling technicians to upskill between jobs. Emerald Energy partners with contractors, unions, and community colleges to deliver targeted training in high-demand areas such as heat pumps, electric vehicles/batteries, wind, and solar. The platform supports environmental justice by partnering with workforce development organizations and donating courses to disadvantaged communities.
Target Audience
Emerald Energy primarily targets contractors/EPCs, unions, and community colleges seeking to train and upskill their workforce in clean energy technologies.
Features
- Mobile-first platform providing a seamless user experience across mobile, tablet, and desktop devices
- Modularized training courses that can be completed between jobs
- Partnerships with contractors/EPCs, unions, and community colleges to deliver industry-relevant training
- Focus on high-growth clean energy sectors including heat pumps, EVs/batteries, wind, and solar
- Environmental justice initiatives through course donations to disadvantaged communities
- Sourcing and assessment tools to identify and recruit potential clean energy technicians