1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Renewable Energy Jobs Act . 2. Alternative Energy Training and Employment Program (a) Pilot program The Secretary of Labor shall carry out a pilot program to award competitive grants to States to train individuals for careers in the renewable energy and energy efficiency industries. (b) Grant awards The Secretary shall award grants under the pilot program to the five States with the highest installed alternative energy power capacity. (c) Application (1) In general A State that desires a grant under the pilot program shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Secretary may reasonably require. (2) Contents A grant application under the pilot program shall include the following: (A) Evidence of the installed alternative energy power capacity for wind, solar, and geothermal facilities in that State. (B) A description of how the funds will be used to establish and administer a program designed to provide skills training or on-the-job training for a significant number of individuals and ensure lasting and sustainable employment in the renewable energy and energy efficiency industries. (C) A description of the State’s option to coordinate with its State and local workforce investment boards and Energy Efficiency Industry Councils in carrying out a program funded by a grant under this Act, including through partnerships of local boards with renewable energy and energy efficiency employers and other appropriate providers of training services. (D) A description of the skills training, on-the-job training, or both that may be offered to individuals by grant recipients, and how this training will lead to an industry-recognized certificate or similar credential. (E) A description of how the State plans to prioritize grants among grant recipients. (F) A description of how the grant may be used to support existing programs focused on renewable energy job creation. (d) Grant amount The Secretary shall ensure