1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Grants for Renewable Energy Education for the Nation Act or the GREEN Act . 2. Clean energy curriculum development grants (a) Authorization The Secretary of Energy is authorized to award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible partnerships to develop programs of study (containing the information described in section 122(c)(1)(A) of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 ( 20 U.S.C. 2342 )), that are focused on emerging careers and jobs in the fields of clean energy, renewable energy, energy efficiency, climate change mitigation, and climate change adaptation. The Secretary of Energy shall consult with the Secretary of Labor prior to the issuance of a solicitation for grant applications. (b) Eligible Partnerships For purposes of this section, an eligible partnership shall include— (1) at least 1 local educational agency eligible for funding under section 131 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 ( 20 U.S.C. 2351 ) or an area career and technical education school or education service agency described in such section; (2) at least 1 postsecondary institution eligible for funding under section 132 of such Act ( 20 U.S.C. 2352 ); and (3) representatives of the community including business, labor organizations, and industry that have experience in fields as described in subsection (a). (c) Application An eligible partnership seeking a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may require. Applications shall include— (1) a description of the eligible partners and partnership, the roles and responsibilities of each partner, and a demonstration of each partner's capacity to support the program; (2) a description of the career area or areas within the fields as described in subsection (a) to be developed, the reason for the choice, and evidence of the labor market need to prepare students in that area