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Acceleration of Renewable Energy Industries and Jobs in Nevada:

REA250 has requested for one-time, administrative stimulus funding as a means to develop unique public-private partnerships that can accelerate renewable energy industries and associated jobs in Nevada. The power of this approach is that it is independent of any increases in government staffing and the solutions developed by this funding will be sustainable without further government funding.

  • Integrated Business Networks:

The focus of this work has been to link existing resources throughout the state, creating a powerful network that businesses can easily tap into and state representatives can utilize as a recruiting tool. This includes outreach to organizations supporting the commercialization of intellectual property, both university and private. ...more...
  • Workforce Training:

The focus of this work has been to create a nimble, flexible, and integrated approach to job training in Nevada that is directly tied to new job creation. ...more...

  • Integration and New Project Development:

The focus on this work is to facilitate the development of cross agency and organizational collaborations that can apply for the federal stimulus funding to create real solutions for renewable energy in Nevada. ...more...

  • Management and Coordinated Outreach:

The focus of this work has been to develop the infrastructure that can interface with governmental agencies, state-wide and national training and educational organizations, businesses, and nonprofits. ...more...

Wind Energy Technician and Research Project (WET):

The acceleration of the renewable energy economy in Nevada is directly dependent on the development of integrated, multi-level training, education, and research that is responsive to the expansion of renewable energy industries. To accomplish this, the Renewable Energy Accelerator is developing a workforce training program that is nimble and flexible enough to meet a diverse and constantly evolving set of industry needs.

In Reno, the WET Project proposes the construction of functional, educational wind turbines next to the DRI/TMCC campus. Facilitated by REA250, this project is using the development of this outdoor laboratory as a platform to create integrated renewable energy job training that builds on strong programs already in place.   ....more...

Alternative Fuel Testing Corridor:

The Alternative Fuel Testing Corridor (AFTC) is the focal point for the development of a commercially viable renewable energy economy in the Reno/Tahoe region of Northern Nevada.  ...more...