Sustainability Institute Inc

Programs: The veterans energy conservation corps (vcc) program is a partner program of the sc commission on national and community service. The program is a replication of si's energy conservation corps program with a focus on training veterans in the charleston metro area to become certified weatherization professionals while retrofitting the homes of low income families in charleston county. Vcc corps members receive nationally accredited classroom training and certification in addition to on-the-job training and apprenticeship opportunities. Additionally, the vcc performs work as a subcontractor on market-rate energy upgrade jobs under management of si's charlestonwise program.

the energy conservation corps (ecc) program is a partner program of the corporation for national and community service (cncs). The program trains at-risk youth living in the charleston metro area to become certified weatherization professionals while retrofitting the homes of low-income families in charleston county who are economically struggling with high energy bills. Ecc corps members receive nationally accredited classroom training and certification in addition to on-the-job training as they retrofit local homes. Corps members also receive continuous mentoring led by a social justice advocate, soft skills training, ged training and testing through partner agencies, and job placement services.

the charlestonwise program is a community-based energy efficiency program that is specifically designed to reduce the barriers to energy efficiency improvements for all charleston county households and utility rate-payers. The program offers trusted advice and personalized services to make energy efficiency upgrades easy and affordable. Charlestonwise provides home energy assessment services and access to certified contractors, coordinates the energy improvement transaction process, and provides rebates and other incentives.