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Clean Energy Contractor Incubator
Start or grow your contracting business through the Clean Energy Contractor Incubator (CECI) Program!
The goal of the Clean Energy Contractor Incubator program is simple. We provide resources, training and opportunities to small and emerging contractors in the clean energy industry.
We can help you with:
- Access to funding and low-cost capital
- Business coaching and mentorship
- Industry training and workforce resources
- Help obtaining insurance and bonding
- Assistance becoming a state-approved vendor
- Support with certifications (MBE, DBE, and more)
- Bid and proposal preparation assistance
- Connections to companies hiring subcontractors
- Guidance on prevailing wage requirements
Clean Energy Industries include:
- Solar Installation
- Energy Efficiency Upgrades
- Weatherization
- EV Charging Infrastructure
- Battery Storage
- Grid Modernization
- HVAC
- Electrical and Construction Trades
- Related Clean Energy Fields
Join the Clean Energy Contractor Incubator (CECI) program today!
Through the Clean Energy Contractor Incubator program, you have the perfect opportunity to grow your business, win more contracts, build valuable industry connections, access training and technical support, and overcome the barriers to entering new markets. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity! To get started, reach out to our team.
Contact Our Team
Sheryol Threewit
Interim Director of Clean Energy Contractor Incubator (CECI) / Minority Mentor Protege Program (MMPP)External Relations
Richland Main Campus, W174B
(217) 875-7200, Ext. 6579
Discover more opportunities through Richland’s Workforce division!
Through the Workforce division, you can dive into learning how to own and operate your own business, develop the skills to work in the Clean Energy industry, and even go through short-term training in the trades. There are plenty of opportunities for you!
