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The Future is Green!
What are green jobs?
Continuing Education…
Lorraine Faulds
Training & Development Director I
SC Employment Security Commission
Topics
• Major trends
• Where is the $ going?
• Opportunity areas
• Jobs in Energy Management
• Jobs for MBAs
• Kevin Doyle
• Jobs for Scientists
Architecture and Design
Marketing, Advertising and Communications
Fashion
Law
Activism
Life Sciences
Journalismand New Media
BusinessManagement
Entertainment
Food
Public Policy
Earth Science
Information Technology
Social Sciences
Consumer Products
Construction
Engineering
Software Design
Why the interest in green jobs?
$$$$
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)
of 2009
$50 BILLION
Broken down into two areas:
Energy Efficiency (EE) and Renewable Energy (RE)
Goals of the ARRA:
Double the capacity of alternative energy over the next 3 years
Weatherize 1 million homes
Retrofit 75% of federal buildings
Build 3,000 miles of transmission lines
EE gets $36.5 Billion, RE gets $8 Billion
$5 Billion to weatherize homes of one million low-income families
$6.3 Billion for energy-related grants to the states
$4.5 Billion to retrofit federal buildings
$11 Billion to modernize the nation’s electrical grid
Green Jobs Estimate= 460,000 jobs(nationally)
Need to offset loses, especially in construction and manufacturing
One job lost means up to 20 jobs lost in indirect effects (Economic Modeling Specialists)
During good times, these displaced workers would transition to a similar job in the same industry. But in times like these (where there are no other similar opportunities), retraining is the only option.
What is a green job?
MANY definitions
A blue-collar job, upgraded to better respect the environment (Van Jones, founder of Green For All)
“Greener” versions of existing occupations
A traditional job with a layer of green
Jobs that involve protecting wildlife or ecosystems, reducing pollution or waste, or reducing energy usage and lowering carbon emissions.
The basis for the definition is…
Any activity or service that performs at least one of the following:
Generating renewable energy
Recycling existing materials
Energy efficient product manufacturing, construction, installation, and maintenance
Education, compliance, conservation, and awareness
Natural and sustainable product manufacturing
Two General Areas:
Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy
Energy Efficiency:
It’s not just about putting on a sweater and turning off the lights!
Green new construction
Building Retrofitting/Weatherization
Mass Transit
Smart Grid
Renewable Energy:
Lots of up-front investment (i.e. manufacturing); we currently get only 2.4% of our energy from renewable resources; President Obama wants it up to 25%
WindSolarGeothermalHydropowerNuclearHydrogenClean/low emission coalNatural gasBiofuels (also called biomass)
A Word about Nuclear Energy…
In some places, nuclear energy is not considered a clean, renewable energy source because it creates
hazardous waste and uses a non-renewable resource (uranium).
It is in SC! It produces 51.2% of the state’s electricity.
Industries
Initially…
Construction, Installation, Maintenance (based on funding)
Top 4 industries with the most occupations on the list are…
Life, Physical, and Social Sciences (23 occupations)
Construction and Extraction (20)
Architecture and Engineering (19)
Production (i.e. manufacturing) (19)
Later on…
Engineering, Production, Sciences (i.e. chemists)
Employment in Green Jobs
Occupations with the most employment in 2008:
Team Assemblers = 36,580
Laborers & Freight , Stock and Material Movers = 34,700
Customer Service Representatives = 30,150
Maintenance & Repair Workers = 26,390
Truck Drivers, Heavy & Tractor Trailer = 23,160
Wages for Green JobsTop 5 Green Jobs by 2008 Average Hourly Wage:
Air Traffic Controller = $51.97*
Nuclear Engineer = $45.25
Computer & Information Scientists = $44.08
Sales Engineers = $41.05
Chemical Engineers = $40.33
Electrical Engineers = $38.86
Skills Needed Ten Competencies Needed
to Be Successful in Environmental Work
1. Communication skills2. Collaboration, bridge-building abilities3. “Customer” orientation4. Creativity/innovative thinking5. Broad environmental sciences understanding6. Analytical ability, critical thinking, problem-solving7. Work orientation, professionalism, positive attitude8. Occupation-specific skills and knowledge9. Mastery of information technology10. Leadership ability
From Remake a Living: Defining the Environmental Workforce by Kevin Doyle
National Credentials
The Association of Energy Engineers: facilities managers, HVAC installers, geothermal certifications
The North American Board of Energy Practitioners: photovoltaic (solar) installers and photovoltaic technicians
The Building Performance Institute: building analysts, HVAC; required for Energy Star contractors
Solar Energy International: Renewable energy certifications
The Green Building Certification Institute: Runs the Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design (LEED) Accredited Professionals Program for green management and facilities management fields
Current programs can have a “green” element added:
Construction trades: Electrician, Plumber, HVAC
Culinary trades: Organic farming, composting
Automotive: Hybrid and electric powered-vehicles
Jobs in Energy Management
Jobs in Energy Management
• Aggressive energy building codes, an active renewable energy industry, and foresighted government agencies all contribute to an excellent employment market.
• Opportunities exist in a wide variety of agencies, firms, and organizations including:– private consulting firms– solar and renewable energy businesses– private corporations– non-profit organizations– government agencies– utilities
Jobs in Energy Management
Specific jobs:
• Energy Manager
• Energy Engineer
• Energy Conservation Engineer
• Certified Energy Analyst
•
Energy Manager
• An energy manager plans, regulates and monitors energy use in an organisation or facility. They aim to improve energy efficiency through evaluating energy use and therefore, implement new policies and changes.
• Energy managers coordinate all aspects of energy management, from energy efficiency and reduction of carbon dioxide emissions to waste management and sustainable development by:
– encouraging the use of renewable/sustainable energy resources within an organisation or community;
– deriving solutions for carbon management;– raising the profile of energy conservation.
• Changes in building regulations and an increase in legislation and European directives on emissions and efficiency have increased the need for organizations to develop carbon management and sustainability strategies.
Source: http://ww2.prospects.ac.uk/p/types_of_job/energy_manager_job_description.jsp
Energy Manager cont’d.Typical activities generally include:• developing, coordinating, and implementing the aims and objectives of strategies and policies to reduce
energy consumption, e.g. EU directives on energy performance and emissions, and monitoring and reviewing the effectiveness of these policies and strategies, including coordinating annual progress reports;
• devising policies and systems for buying energy and helping with contract negotiations;• providing technical and practical advice and offering training on energy efficiency;• developing promotional activities and materials to publicize particular schemes;• contributing to sustainable development initiatives;• liaising and negotiating with contractors, the building supplies industry, council services and other relevant
organizations;• ensuring accurate records are maintained and energy monitoring data is collected regularly;• preparing specifications, drawings and tender documents for building services, improvement or plant
replacement work, including obtaining statutory approvals;• liaising with and providing technical support to mechanical and electrical design engineers on new and
refurbishment projects regarding sustainability, energy and water conservation;• carrying out site inspections and energy surveys;• preparing detailed schedules of work, feasibility studies and cost estimates;• benchmarking energy consumptions against best practice guidelines;• keeping abreast of legislation such as the EU Emission Trading Scheme (EU ETS) and ensuring
compliance.
Energy Engineer
• Provide technical assistance to owners, developers and contractors assisting with energy efficiency project identification and technology decisions associated with facilitating energy efficiency upgrades and improvements.
• Work with various software programs to perform building simulation analyses for new construction projects.
Energy Conservation Engineer
• Assess problems and situations, develop recommendations and implement solutions, including economic justifications.
• Work effectively with customers, vendors, suppliers and contractors.
• Requirements:– Possess strong verbal and written communication skills to present findings and
ideas in a clear manner; negotiate and persuade effectively. – Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technologies or Facility Engineer required.– Minimum five years experience conducting energy and power studies required.
Certified Energy Analyst
• Energy Analysts:
– perform energy calculations and prepare compliance documentation for the energy code;
– possess an interest in the rapidly deregulating $300 billion U.S. energy industry;
– develop an understanding of the electric and natural gas industry; enter and maintain client energy usage and cost information;
– create databases to track and forecast client energy usage;
– develop client energy budgets and variance analyses;
– prepare monthly energy reports for clients; and
– monitor utility tariffs (taxes) and rate changes.
Energy Career Resources
• Career Currents:
www.eia.doe.gov/kids/resources/teachers/pdfs/CareerCurrents_enmanagement.pdf
Continuing Education
• Energy Universityhttp://www.schneider-electric.com/sites/corporate/en/products-services/training/energy-university/energy-university.page
• Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)http://www.aeecenter.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1
• U.S. Green Building Council > LEEDhttp://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=1988
• Other sources?
Jobs for MBAs & MSFs
Jobs for MBAs & MSFs
• Service Manager – Wind Energy• Project Manager• Sustainability Consultant• Eco-Entrepreneur• Municipal Energy Manager• Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO)• Marketing (Green) Manager• Sustainability Reporting Manager• Green Supply Chain Manager•
Sustainability Consultant Houston, TX
• Consult with potential customers to develop evaluation plans and appropriate potential goals and solutions. These may include waste diversion, energy saving and/or other sustainable initiatives, as well as cost saving opportunities
• Perform full sustainability evaluations primarily focused on waste, energy, and water. Prepare final report and present conclusions to the customer in a timely manner.
• Analyze evaluation results to identify, design and implement environmental sustainability initiatives, cost saving opportunities and solutions.
• Manage Sales responsibilities for the solutions derived from initial evaluations.• Maintain communications and a close working relationship with key WM Market Area
personnel to include, but not limited to Market Area General Manager, Market Area Sales Manager and sales personnel.
• Operate and maintain the Green Squad vehicle (e.g., Striker van) for use in transporting personnel and equipment utilized for evaluations, along with exhibition of the vehicle in select Market Area public relations activities.
• Maintain evaluation-specific equipment and ensure that equipment is ready for scheduled evaluations.
• Promote culture of safety by ensuring site personnel are properly trained to perform assigned duties and comply with safety, environmental, federal, state & local regulations. Conduct or arrange training as necessary.
Municipal Energy Manager West Hartford, CT
http://www.west-hartford.com/government/West_Hartford_Energy_Plan-2009-03-06.pdf
Chief Sustainability OfficerAustin, TX
http://www.austineconetwork.com/content/chief-sustainability-officer-cso-job-description
Green Business as Public Service
Examples of explosive green business growth:
Green building
Clean energy
Organic food and products
A market for carbon?
A market for carbon? It’s already here.
Chicago Climate Exchange: 225 members in 4 years Global carbon credit trading doubled from ’05 to ’06 2006 trading was more than $28 billion worldwide Leader: European Union Emissions Trading Scheme On the rise: State of California, Regional Schemes Dozens of carbon “offset” companies have begun
Finance and Investment Jobs
Carbon trading
Alternative energy technology innovations
Alternative energy production companies
“Clean Technology” companies
What else?
Jobs for Scientists
Per Kevin Doyle…..August 2010
Additional Information:Kevin Doyle• Kevin Doyle is an independent consultant "doing business as" Green Economy. Green
Economy provides research, education, facilitation, program evaluation, and strategy development for government agencies, businesses, colleges and nonprofit groups building a more sustainable world.
• Kevin is the co-chair of the New England Clean Energy Council's workforce development task force and is currently leading a research project to identify employment and training needs in the energy efficiency and renewable energy industries in Massachusetts.
• He is the co-author of The Eco Guide to Careers That Make a Difference: Environmental Work for a Sustainable World, The Complete Guide to Environmental Careers in the 21st Century, and The New Complete Guide to Environmental Careers. Kevin writes the green careers feature for www.grist.org, and delivers workshops about environmental, conservation and sustainability careers on college campuses nationwide. He is currently writing a new book about climate change careers.
• Prior to Green Economy, Kevin was a senior executive at The Environmental Careers Organization (ECO) for over fifteen years. He has also worked as a comprehensive community planner in the Seattle area, and directed a community development corporation in Eugene, Oregon.
• Kevin Doyle, Principal, Green Economy
617-500-9996
Continued Rapid Growth for Organic Food
Annual U.S. growth of 16-21% from 1997-2004 U.S. organic food sales were $12 billion Four million “organic” acres in North America 10-15% annual growth expected 2006-2010 5-10% growth projected for 2011-2025
2025 organic sales projected at $50 billion.
This would still be only 6% of total U.S. food sales.
Environmental Scientists
Total currently employed = 76,000Total does not include teachers and college professors!
Outlook: Steady
Employer mediansMedian = $55,000 Federal: $79,184 Low 10% = $33,210< Local: $52,628Middle 50% = $42,106-72,539 State: $50,452High 10% = >$101,723 Private: $56,000
Starting salaries average for recent BS grads: ~$34,000
44% are at local and state government agencies8% federal government agencies
14% architecture and engineering firms15% management, scientific and technical consulting
4% other private employers5% are self employed
Conservation Scientists/Foresters
Total = 33,959Total does not include teachers and college professors
Outlook: SlowConservation Scientists ForestersMedian = $56,515 $51,938Low 10% = $<33,104 $32,059<Middle 50% = $42,709-$70,590 $40,125-65,152High 10% = >$84,504 >$77,590
33% work with federal government21% state government11% local government
35% private industry and consulting firms
Starting salaries with BS degrees average ~ $26,000-$32,100With an MS average ~ $39,300 - $47,500
With a PhD ~ $57,000
Hydrologists
Total = 8,723
Does not include teachers and college professors
Outlook: Excellent
Median = $66,240
Low 10% = $35,910<
Middle 50% = $50,700 –$83,900
High 10% = $101,723
31% at federal government agencies
15% state government
18% management, scientific and technical consulting
5% self employed
Geoscientists*
Total = 30,000Outlook: Steady
Median = $74,015 Starting averageLow 10% = $40,600< w/BS = $41,762Middle 50% = $53,048-$105,944High 10% = >$140,8034
* See next slide for list of all geoscientist types
Biological Scientists
Total = 77,000Does not include teachers and college professors
Outlook: Steady
Median = $59,325Starting salary (BS) = $35,645 (MS) = $40,953
Includes: Aquatic, marine, limnologists, biochemists, botanists, microbiologists, physiologists, biophysicists, ecologists, zoologists (e.g. ornithologists, herpetologists, ichthyologists)