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The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 established an energy and renewable energy worker training program through a provision known as the Green Jobs Act, which would limit training grant funding only to entities that coordinate with labor organizations.  Â鶹ÊÓƵ is supportive of the creation of such a grant program as part of an effort to create an efficient and renewable energy-skilled workforce.  However, Â鶹ÊÓƵ believes that the opportunity to qualify for such grants should be open to all contractors, both union and open shop, with accredited training programs. This week, a bill is expected to be introduced in the Senate that would open up the Green Jobs Act to allow any contractor, regardless of union affiliation, with an accredited training program to compete for grants under the Green Jobs Act.  This bill mirrors legislation introduced earlier this year in the House (H.R. 2026) by Congressman Jon Kline (R-Minn.). For more information, contact Kelly Knott at (202) 547-4685 or knottk@agc.org.