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Green Jobs Growing Faster Than Other Jobs In California

Thursday, December 10, 2009

According to a recent study conducted by Next 10 (a nonprofit research group), California's green job sector is growing faster than other job sectors in the state.

Here are some compelling highlights from the report:

- California employment fell 1% between 2007 and 2008, while green jobs grew 5%

- 21% of California's green jobs are in the manufacturing sector, related to energy efficiency

- Green jobs in California grew 36% from 1995 to 2008, while overall jobs in the state grew 13%

- 45% of California's green jobs are in the services sector

- California is home to the nation's biggest renewable energy market(due to state rules requiring utilities to implement renewable sources by 2010)

Green is big in California - and nationwide. In fact, over 30 states currently have renewable or alternative energy goals (pewclimate.com). And job growth in the clean-energy economy outperformed total job growth in 38 states and the District of Columbia between 1998 and 2007 (Pew Charitable Trust Report.

If you're considering a green career, now's the time to take action. Here are some career paths to consider:

Solar Photovoltaic Installation - Obtain NABCEP PV Certification

Green Building - Become a certified LEED green Associate

Energy Conservation - Become a RESNET Home Energy Survey Professional

Obtain the proper training, pursue a green job and do something amazing - your contributions could postively touch generations to come.

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