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CWC Energy Coach Training Open!

by Aviv Cutler

Do you want to make a tangible difference for families and the environment in Alachua County?

Join the Community Weatherization Coalition for our Fall 2026 Energy Coach training! A 12 hour, three part volunteer training where you will learn how to become a CWC Energy Coach.

Connect with your community and help the planet in a hands-on way! The Community Weatherization Coalition is looking for volunteers to join our Energy Coach family. When you take our 3-part, 12-hour workshop, you'll learn loads of information from our trainers, including how to:

• Perform home energy tune-ups for local residents; inspect homes and identify ways to improve energy and water efficiency and save money (with a focus on helping our low-income, utility-burdened, neighbors)
•  Understand and analyze utility bills
• Install items such as water-saving shower heads, faucet aerators, pipe insulation, LED bulbs, and more

Join us for our three-day* workshop: Thursday, October 29th, 5:30 PM-8:30 PM, Thursday, November 5th, and Saturday, November 14th, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM.

[*Note: attending all three dates is required to graduate as a CWC Energy Coach]

Volunteering with the CWC is flexible, but our program is most sustainable when our trainees can commit to performing at least 6 home energy tune-ups for local families after the training wraps up. Tune-ups last between 2-3 hours​ and are always during daylight hours.

There are limited spots available for the training, and it only happens twice a year, so be sure to reserve your seat soon by filling out the registration form:

https://tinyurl.com/fall26ectraining