Energy Efficiency Leadership Training (E2LT)
E2LT delivers practical energy efficiency skills and funded training pathways for Pennsylvania manufacturers at every level, from the production floor to the executive suite.
The Energy Efficiency Leadership Training (E2LT) program offers training and resources to Pennsylvania manufacturing companies. Energy efficiency practices are shared with workers at all levels, job seekers, apprentices and pre-apprentices and anyone who supports manufacturing and energy across the commonwealth. Catalyst Connection manages this program with the support of many local, statewide and national organizations that support manufacturing and energy.
This project is part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Industrial System Energy Efficiency Development (ISEED) Collaborative Program. ISEED is funded by DOE’s Industrial Technologies Office.
TRAINING THAT WORKS AT EVERY LEVEL
ENERGY EFFICIENCY FOR EVERYONE
Educates all employees on the role of energy in an industrial business. Participants learn about energy sources and how every person — in every role — can contribute to a peak-performing, efficient operation. Innovation and individual action work together to keep companies competitive.
Upcoming Courses:
All Employees | Flexible Delivery
THE ENERGY EFFICIENT FACTORY ACCELERATOR TRAINING
Brings together a small cross-company team for active, collaborative exercises to develop and implement a real energy efficiency strategy. This half-day, in-person session is designed for multi-company groups and delivers an immediately actionable plan for your facility.
Half Day | In-Person | Team Format
APPRENTICESHIP
Industrial Manufacturing Technician Program
A state-registered, earn-and-learn pathway that transforms entry-level production workers into highly capable technicians — with a focus on safety, technical competencies, and energy efficiency.
- 3,000 Total Training Hours
- 2,736 On-the-Job Hours
- 264 Technical Instruction Hours
Program Structure
- State-Registered Credential: Pennsylvania-recognized earn-and-learn pathway, blending classroom and real-world manufacturing experience over 18 months.
- Hands-On Learning at Mill 19: Train in Catalyst Connection’s Manufacturing Learning Lab with AI simulation technologies, in partnership with CMU’s Manufacturing Futures Institute.
- Pre-Apprenticeship Pathway: Entry-level workers can begin with the IMT Pre-Apprenticeship to build foundational skills before advancing into the full apprenticeship program.
TOOLS, GRANTS & TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Access toolkits, grant programs, and federal partnerships designed to accelerate energy efficiency adoption across Pennsylvania’s manufacturing sector.
TOOLKIT
The Energy Efficiency Factory Toolkit
Determine your baseline energy usage, identify opportunities, and create a step-by-step plan to achieve your production and efficiency goals.
GRANT PROGRAM
RISE PA
$396 million in EPA Grants for small, medium, and large industrial facilities investing in energy waste reduction and energy upgrades across Pennsylvania.
MINI-GRANTS
Energy & Manufacturing in Appalachia (EMA)
Technical assistance and mini-grants of up to $10,000 for small and medium manufacturers seeking to expand into the energy sector or improve energy efficiency.
STATE PROGRAM
PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Energy Programs Office (EPO)
Guides Pennsylvania businesses through energy conservation measures, pollution prevention partnerships, and access to renewable and alternative energy solutions.
FEDERAL
Department of Energy (DOE) National Laboratories
17 national labs with over 70 years of scientific leadership — offering unique facilities, expertise, and partnership opportunities for industrial energy innovation.
PLATFORM
SkillMill19 @ Manufacturing Innovation Center
Provides hands-on learning and AI simulation technologies to industrial trainees in the region.