CSEE Spoke – Clean Start for Equal Energy 

From certified to contract-ready

CSEE is an eight-week accelerator with up to five months of follow-on coaching, designed for clean energy MWBEs in the Pioneer Valley who are certified (or near-certified) and technically capable, but haven't yet broken into government or anchor procurement.

The program helps participants build procurement readiness, including capability statements, registration in procurement systems, and connections to real contract opportunities — plus the business fundamentals to support that growth.

CSEE reflects E&BC's commitment to moving underrepresented clean energy businesses from capable to contract-ready, in partnership with the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center.

Dates

Program Details: 

Dates: September 18th and November 13th 

Schedule: Fridays, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM  

Location: In person 

Length: 8 weeks(2 anchor sessions), plus up to 5 months of 1:1 coaching

Fee: Free (funded by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center) 

Enrollment Goal: 10 participants 

Who Should Apply:

• MWBE-certified through the SDO, or actively in the certification process

• Working in High-Performance Buildings or Net-Zero Grid trades (electrical, HVAC, solar, weatherization, energy auditing, or related supply chain)

• Based in Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, or Berkshire County

• 1–15 employees, $50K–$1.5M in annual revenue

• In a Growth or Acceleration stage

What to Expect: 

• Individualized coaching on procurement readiness

• Support building a capability statement and getting registered to bid

• Strategic guidance on business systems, pricing, and capital access

• Warm connections to the CUBS Hub, anchor buyers, and regional MWBE networks

Interested in discovering the full details of this exciting opportunity? We invite you to register below.