合作加强电网建设,支持阿肯色州当地社区发展

内容来源:https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/infrastructure-and-cloud/global-network/arkansas-partnerships/
内容总结:
自首次公布在阿肯色州西孟菲斯市建设计划以来,我们始终与当地领导和社区成员直接合作,共同规划负责任的开发路径。近日,我们宣布了在这一进程中的下一步举措。
我们正在发放首笔125万美元资金,由当地社区咨询委员会根据实地专业判断指导分配,这是2500万美元西孟菲斯能源影响基金的一部分。这些拨款将帮助支持10家当地非营利组织和市政机构,用于扩大清洁能源覆盖面、降低家庭公用事业费用,并在该地区创造新的就业机会。具体计划如下:
- CERTcuit公司:为135名中低收入居民提供职业流动培训,涵盖IT、网络安全、云计算和项目管理等行业认证,并辅以能源审计和太阳能基础知识。
- 东阿肯色青年服务公司:在克里滕登县实施“能源 ready 家庭倡议”,为高危青年及最多60个家庭提供家庭能源评估、能效升级、资源对接和就业准备服务。
- 过渡家庭公司:搬迁并翻修一处紧急庇护所,扩大容纳能力,同时实施关键能效升级,包括更换屋顶、隔热、气密处理、LED照明和暖通空调现代化改造。
- Groundswell公司:在西孟菲斯扩大由谷歌支持的SOUL(长期节省公用事业费用)项目,为等候名单上符合条件的收入家庭提供能效升级和必要结构维修,同时提升当地承包商的交付能力。
- IAP事工:执行“西孟菲斯居家安全”项目,为50户低收入家庭提供入户评估、能效措施和小型房屋维修,优先服务老年人、退伍军人和残障居民。
- 孟菲斯及中南部青少年成就组织:拓展职业准备和基于工作的学习路径,包括行业体验、导师指导、实习和学徒制,将当地学生与能源、公用事业、建筑、先进制造和基础设施领域的职业相连接。
- 生命赋能中心:推动“终身技能青少年项目”,让12至18岁青少年参与电气、暖通空调、管道和木工等实操培训,并结合导师指导、金融素养、领导力培养和能源教育。
- 培养杰出人才组织:在克里滕登县启动“ Flip the Switch”倡议,发放节能工具包并提供可负担的教育资源,同时开展面向青少年和成人的STEM、金融素养和职业探索项目。
- 厄尔市:设立市政电力补贴计划,为弱势低收入家庭补贴家庭能源审计、暖通空调、隔热、防风雨改造和可再生能源升级,并融入当地劳动力发展。
- 孟菲斯市:试点“一扇门运营中心”,为寻求房屋维修和防风雨服务的居民创建集中入口,通过整合受理、跨项目个案管理和协调服务交付来提升效率。
此外,我们继续与Entergy Arkansas合作,投资新的能源和电网基础设施,以增强所有用户的电力系统。
我们感谢西孟菲斯人民的欢迎,期待继续倾听、学习,并与当地领导携手合作,为所有人建设一个强大的社区。
中文翻译:
携手强化电网,支持阿肯色州当地社区
自我们首次宣布计划在阿肯色州西孟菲斯建设以来,我们一直与当地领导和社区成员直接合作,为负责任的发展规划路径。今天,我们宣布这一进程中的下一步举措。
我们正在发放首笔125万美元资金,由当地社区咨询委员会根据实地专业判断进行指导分配,这是我们2500万美元西孟菲斯能源影响基金的一部分。这些拨款将帮助支持10家当地非营利组织和市政机构,以扩大清洁能源覆盖、降低家庭公用事业费用,并在该地区创造新的就业机会。以下是他们的计划:
- CERTcuit公司:为135名中低收入居民提供职业流动培训,通过IT、网络安全、云计算和项目管理方面的行业认证,辅以能源审计和太阳能基础知识。
- 东阿肯色青年服务公司:在克里滕登县实施“能源就绪家庭倡议”,为高危青年及最多60个家庭提供家庭能源评估、能效升级、资源导航和就业准备服务。
- 转型中的家庭公司:搬迁并翻修一处紧急庇护所,以扩大容纳能力,同时实施关键的能效升级,包括更换屋顶、隔热保温、气密处理、LED照明和暖通空调现代化改造。
- Groundswell公司:在西孟菲斯扩大由谷歌支持的SOUL(长期公用事业节省)项目,为等候名单上符合收入条件的家庭提供能效升级和必要的结构性维修,同时扩大当地承包商的实施能力。
- IAP事工:执行“西孟菲斯居家安全”项目,为50个低收入家庭提供入户评估、能效措施和小型房屋维修,优先服务老年人、退伍军人和残障居民。
- 孟菲斯及中南地区青年成就组织:拓展职业准备和基于工作的学习路径——包括行业体验、导师指导、实习和学徒制——将当地学生与能源、公用事业、建筑、先进制造和基础设施领域的职业相连接。
- 生命赋能中心:推动“终身技能青少年项目”,让12至18岁的青少年参与动手技能培训(电气、暖通空调、管道、木工),并结合导师指导、金融素养、领导力培养和能源教育。
- 培养杰出人才组织:在克里滕登县发起“ Flip the Switch”倡议,分发能效工具包和可负担的教育资源,同时为青少年和成人提供STEM、金融素养和职业探索方面的项目。
- 厄尔市:建立市政电力补贴计划,为弱势低收入家庭补贴家庭能源审计、暖通空调、隔热保温、防寒保暖和可再生能源升级,同时整合当地劳动力发展。
- 孟菲斯市:试点“一扇门运营中心”,为寻求房屋维修和防寒保暖服务的居民创建一个集中入口,通过整合受理、跨项目个案管理和协调服务交付来实现。
此外,我们正在继续与Entergy Arkansas合作,投资新的能源和电网基础设施,这将增强所有客户的电力系统。
我们感谢西孟菲斯人民的欢迎,并期待继续倾听、学习,与当地领导携手合作,为所有人建设一个强大的社区。
英文来源:
Partnering to strengthen the grid and support local communities in Arkansas
Since we first announced plans to build in West Memphis, Arkansas, we’ve continued to work directly with local leaders and community members to chart a path for responsible development. Today, we're announcing our next steps forward in that journey.
We are distributing the first $1.25 million guided by the on-the-ground expertise of our local Community Advisory Council, a part of our $25 million West Memphis Energy Impact Fund. These grants will help support 10 local nonprofit and municipal organizations to increase clean energy access, lower home utility costs, and create new workforce opportunities in the region. Here’s what they plan to do:
- CERTcuit, Inc.: Deliver career mobility training to 135 low- and moderate-income residents through industry credentials in IT, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and project management, supplemented by energy auditing and solar fundamentals.
- East Arkansas Youth Services, Inc.: Implement the Energy Ready Families Initiative in Crittenden County, providing household energy assessments, efficiency upgrades, resource navigation, and workforce readiness for at-risk youth and up to 60 families.
- Families in Transition, Inc.: Relocate and renovate an emergency shelter to increase capacity while implementing critical energy-efficiency upgrades, including roof replacement, insulation, air sealing, LED lighting, and HVAC modernizations.
- Groundswell, Inc.: Scale the Google-supported SOUL (Save On Utilities Long-Term) program in West Memphis to provide energy efficiency upgrades and essential structural repairs for income-qualified households on its waitlist, while expanding local contractor delivery capacity.
- IAP Ministries: Execute the Stay Safe at Home West Memphis program, delivering in-home assessments, energy-efficiency measures, and minor home repairs to 50 low-income households, prioritizing seniors, veterans, and residents with disabilities.
- Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South: Expand career readiness and work-based learning pathways — including industry exposure, mentorship, internships, and apprenticeships — connecting local students to careers in energy, utilities, construction, advanced manufacturing, and infrastructure.
- Life Empowerment Center: Drive the Trades for Life Teens Program, engaging youth ages 12-18 in hands-on trade training (electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry) combined with mentorship, financial literacy, leadership, and energy education.
- Producing Outstanding People: Launch the “Flip the Switch” initiative across Crittenden County, distributing energy-efficiency kits and affordable education alongside youth and adult programming in STEM, financial literacy, and career exploration.
- The City of Earle: Establish a municipal Electric Rebate Program to subsidize home energy audits, HVAC, insulation, weatherization, and renewable energy upgrades for vulnerable, lower-income households while integrating local workforce development.
- The City of Memphis: Pilot the One Front Door Operations Hub, creating a centralized entry point for residents seeking home repair and weatherization services through integrated intake, cross-program case management, and coordinated service delivery.
In addition, we’re continuing our partnership with Entergy Arkansas by investing in new energy and grid infrastructure that will strengthen the power system for all of its customers.
We’re grateful to the people of West Memphis for welcoming us, and we look forward to continuing to listen, learn, and work alongside local leaders to support a strong community for everyone.