named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Clean Energy & Energy Efficiency Economic Research
Conducts proprietary economic research on clean energy and energy efficiency solutions for the built environment, supporting policy development and business innovation.
Energy Audits Education
Offers educational resources on energy audits to improve building energy efficiency, reduce consumption, and support climate resilience.
Energy Efficiency Workforce Development
Provides research, training program design, and grant application support to help building owners and management companies implement energy efficiency training for employees and tenants, funded through NYSERDA and NYC grants.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Clean Energy Workforce Training 3 activities
- Capacity building for energy efficiency grant applications and workforce developmentHelps clients secure NYSERDA and NYC energy efficiency workforce development grants totaling $500,000 to $1,000,000 per project; authored one of the highest-scoring workforce development program proposals in NYSERDA program history; recognized by the New York State governor for successful implementation of complex policy programs.
- Design and implementation of clean energy research, education, and development programsDesigns and implements programs focused on research, education, and development to support job creation and new business growth in clean energy and energy efficiency sectors for the built environment, including start-up R&D training and energy-related education with a 100% success rate for new business and product launches.
- Economic and workforce development initiativesEngages in economic and workforce development initiatives, including serving as a fulfillment partner for energy efficiency grant programs requiring workforce education, and providing workforce development training to meet neighborhood economic and workforce development requirements for real estate development projects in New York City.
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Energy Policy Advocacy & Research 1 activity
- Proprietary economic research in clean energy and energy efficiencyConducts proprietary economic research on clean energy and energy efficiency for various projects and partners.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$923
Contributions & grants$923100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$170K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$209
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$-1.73M
5 years on record · 2021–2025
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 1
- RAPHAEL CARTY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- CUNY, The City College of New York, Continuing and Professional Studies Government — Approved the Building O&M: Energy Audits course for continuing education credits.
- City Tech CUNY Partner — Collaborates on energy audits enrollment program
- Energy Innovation Partner — Partner organization whose research on electricity market design for decarbonization is highlighted.
- IRS Government — Complies with legal requirements by making Form 990 available for public review.
- Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Government — Monitored research from this international scientific body assessing climate change.
- International Energy Agency Government — Monitored research from this intergovernmental organization on global energy trends.
- NYC Future Partner — Partner organization whose research on older entrepreneurs in New York City is referenced.
- NYSERDA Government — Federal-state energy agency that provides grant funding for which 3Q Innovation helps clients apply.
- NYSERDA Government — Partner organization whose energy efficiency grant programs require workforce education that 3Q Innovation delivers.
- National Skills Coalition Partner — Partner organization whose research on racial equity in workforce development is highlighted and monitored.
- New York City government agencies Government — Municipal agencies offering energy efficiency capital improvement grants with workforce development components.
- ProPublica Partner — Collaborated on research related to employment security for older workers.
- Sponsors Partner — Organizations that provide funding for program sessions of the Building Energy Audits Training & Retrofit Capex Planning Program.
- United Nations Government — Quotes former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon in support of its mission and approach.
- Urban Institute Partner — Collaborated on research related to employment security for older workers.
- World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Government — Partnered with regional NMHSs and UN agencies on climate analysis.
- clean energy | energy efficiency sectors Partner — Collaborates with clean energy and energy efficiency sectors to develop workforce and business solutions for the built environment.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Experienced Workforce Engagement as Economic and Social Strategymethodology: experienced_workforce_engagementBy engaging experienced professionals aged 50–75 in clean energy workforce development, we counteract age discrimination, retain critical knowledge, and create high-impact training pipelines, because this group represents an underutilized resource whose expertise accelerates both business innovation and inclusive economic growth.
- Integrated Clean Energy and Workforce Developmentmethodology: integrated_clean_energy_developmentBy combining energy efficiency initiatives in the built environment with targeted workforce development and the leveraging of experienced professionals' knowledge assets, we create scalable clean energy solutions and middle-class job opportunities, because integrating these systems addresses both environmental and economic challenges more effectively than siloed approaches.
- Standards- and Credential-Aligned Training for Workforce Entrymethodology: credential-aligned trainingBy aligning training programs with state and national energy efficiency standards and recognized professional certifications, we increase the employability and scalability of workforce development outcomes, because credential alignment ensures that skills are transferable, industry-recognized, and eligible for public funding support.