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IBEW training programs for renewable energy jobs
The International Brotherhood for Electrical Workers (IBEW) has many training centers that focus on developing the skills and knowledge necessary for planning and installing both residential and commercial solar electric installations. Each training site offers students hands-on experience with a variety of standard solar components and the opportunity to complete a small residential installation. - Read More
Topics : Electrical
2.4 jobs in renewable sector in 2007
2.4 million jobs were created in the global renewable energy sector in 2007
Topics : Renewable Energy
Green economy at risk due to engineer shortage?
According to Wanda Reder, president of the IEEE Power & Energy Society, the Green Economy development plan of US president Barack Obama will be impossible to effect due to a shortage of electrical engineers - Read More
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Topics : Renewable Energy
3.5 Million Energy Efficiency Jobs in the US
American Solar Energy Society (ASES) study concluded that in 2006, there were 3.5 million direct jobs in energy efficiency related activities in the US, and another 4.5 million indirect jobs
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Topics : Energy Efficiency
Green building jobs
Types of jobs created in green buildnig and retrofitting processes include geren design architects, auditors, engineers, estimators, project managers and various jobs in the construction trades, such as pipe fitters, sheet metal workers, and general construction workers, among others
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Topics : Constructions
Hydropower and geothermal employment
# employed in hydropower - 40 K and in geothermal - 25 K worldwide data (2006?)
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Topics : Hydro Energy Geothermal Energy
2.3 million renewable jobs in 2006
In all, about 2.3 mill people are employed in renewable energy industry (2006 data)
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Topics : Renewable Energy
Employment in renewables by 2030
Employment in renewables expected to be 30 million globally by 2030
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Topics : Renewable Energy