Become an Energy Corps Host Site

Is your organization working on sustainability issues, and does it need help reaching out to clients and other community members? Energy Corps may be part of the solution.  It is a national program developed and managed by the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) that uses AmeriCorps members to provide hands-on energy assistance, energy education, and community recycling and other sustainability planning, to help communities.

Host site opportunities are available in Arkansas, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Pennsylvania and Texas. Energy Corps members can work on a wide range of energy and sustainability projects for Community Action Agencies, NGOs, and local and state governments.

Serving as an Energy Corps AmeriCorps host site provides a unique opportunity to improve organizational and community capacity to address local energy needs. The Energy Corps also provides members with hands-on training and skills development to pursue a career in a green-collar workforce. 

“We tackle the energy needs of low-income, senior, minority and other disadvantaged groups at the grassroots level. The program promotes sustainable energy consumption and education, fosters community sustainability and helps to mitigate the effects of global climate change,” said Kaleena Miller, NCAT staff member and Energy Corps Project Director.  “Energy Corps members serve for a year with their host organizations, and are energetic, committed and passionate about changing the world.  They get things done.”

Energy Corps members can assist organizations by providing hands-on assistance, including weatherization and conservation activities; energy assessments, audits and consultations, and alternative and renewable energy activities. Members can also conduct educational presentations, and offer events and trainings in energy efficient and environmentally conscious practices.

Since the program’s inception in 2009, more than 5,200 individuals have received hands-on energy efficiency assistance from members, and members have educated more than 18,000 individuals about energy and sustainability.  Ninety-eight individuals have served as Energy Corps AmeriCorps members over the past three years.