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Considering a Career in the Green Building Industry?
Thursday, December 31, 2009
The green building industry has grown and is projected to continue to expand. Check out this data from the 2009 U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Green Jobs Study:
Green Construction Economic Impact
From 2000-2008, the green construction market has:-Generated $173 billion dollars in GDP
-Supported over 2.4 million jobs
-Provided $123 billion dollars in labor earnings
From 2009-2013, this study forecasts that green construction will:
-Generate an additional $554 billion dollars in GDP
-Support over 7.9 million jobs
-Provide $396 billion in labor earningsUSGBC Economic Impact
Between 2000-2008, LEED related construction spending has:
-Generated $830 million in GDP
-Supported 15,000 jobs -Provided $703 million in labor earningsBetween 2009-2013, we (USGBC) forecast that LEED related spending will:
-Generate an additional $12.5 billion dollars in GDP
-Support 230,000 jobs -Provide $10.7 billion in labor earningsInterested? The green building industry might offer the new and rewarding career path you desire. Pursue your aspirations with online green building courses, like LEED - Green Building Practices and Introduction to Green Building. Plus, you can reinforce your green building background with an online Mold and Allergens course.
Enjoy the benefits of online learning, like 24-hour course access and the ability to study at your own pace, and make 2010 the year you do something amazing.
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The U.S. Green Building Council Awarded Allied Schools "USGBC Education Provider" Designation on Select Green Courses
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Allied Schools was recently awarded the designation "USGBC Education Provider" on select green courses, giving it the specialized distinction of providing a high-quality green building education that has been peer reviewed and approved by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
Meeting high standards and providing an education that will help professionals achieve or maintain their green building credentials, Allied's green courses were approved and added to the USGBC's online Catalog of Courses. Courses with the "USGBC Education Provider" designation provide today's professionals with access to timely and credible green building education options. Allied's approved green courses include:
- Green Building Practices
- Home Energy Survey Professional
- Introduction to Photovoltaic Systems
- Advanced Principles of Photovoltaic Systems Installation
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a Washington, D.C.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to a prosperous and sustainable future for our nation through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings. USGBC works toward its mission of market transformation through its LEED green building certification program, robust educational offerings, a nationwide network of chapters and affiliates, the annual Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, and advocacy in support of public policy that encourages and enables green buildings and communities. Read More >>The U.S. Green Building Council Awarded Allied Schools "USGBC Education Provider" Designation on Select Green Courses
Wineries Succesfully Utilizing Renewable Energy Resources
Friday, December 18, 2009
Can wine be "green" friendly too? Absolutely. Wineries worldwide are utilizing renewable energy technologies, like solar energy, to cut costs and improve overall efficiency. And in states that offer tax rebates and federal tax breaks for green practices, businesses can earn a quicker return on a smart, earth-friendly investments.
Here's how a few are pioneering the way:
- EOS Winery, which is located on California's Central Coast, is making efforts to convert to 100% solar power. The winery is currently using three solar power systems, including a 504 kWp photovoltaic (PV) tracking system that spans two acres.
- Foster's Wine Estates, which includes Beringer Vineyards and Asti in Sonoma County and Etude and Stags' Leap Wineries in Napa Valley, have collectively utilized three megawatts of photovoltaic energy to meet their daily operation needs.
- J Lohr Winery boasts a 3-acre PV panel installation in Paso Robles that will cut approximately 75% of the winery's energy use and reduce carbon emissions by 30,000 tons over the next 25 years.
- Honig Vineyard & Winery recently installed a PV system that, over the next 30 years, is estimated to prevent the emission of over 7.5 million pounds of carbon dioxide.
- Grgich Hills of Napa Valley boasts a commercial photovoltaic system that produces an estimated 170.08 kilowatts of electricity during peak production hours. The PV system was designed to meet 100% of the winery's energy needs.
- Seventeen different Oregon wineries accepted a challenge from Governor Kulongoski, the Oregon Wine Board and the Environmental Council. The challenge, which seeks to encourage greener practices among the participating wineries, is called the Carbon Neutral Challenge Initiative and involves two stages. First, the Energy Trust of Oregon will provide free energy audits, and second, each winery will have their carbon footprint assessed. A variety of energy efficiency measures will be implemented to help the wineries successfully meet the challenge.
The wine industry is one of many industries worldwide that are turning to solar as a viable and more efficent source of energy. In fact,in 2007, solar photovoltaic panel installations green 62% worldwide and in the U.S., solar photovolatic panel production increased by 57% (solarbuzz.com).
With increasing solar energy demand comes increased solar panel productions and installations. Interested in this growing field? Look into solar and green career training programs. For example, you could take an online Introduction to Photovoltaic Systems course and prepare for the NABCEP entry-level certification exam. It's the perfect way to get your foot in the door of a growing industry that's changing the way the world does business.
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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
Obtain the proper training, pursue a green job and do something amazing - your contributions could postively touch generations to come.
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Is the U.S. Number One in Green Energy Potential?
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
According to a recent Ernst and Young Report(E&Y) titled Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Indices, the United States has the greatest potential for green energy adoption.
China led the United States slightly in wind energy potential, with a wind index score of 72 versus America's 71. E&Y attributed China's lead to a recent announcement that the country would not require its wind energy developments to use domestically sourced components exclusively.
When it came to solar energy potential, the United States was in the lead. The U.S. solar photovoltaic score was right behind Germany's score - 72 versus 74. America was the unquestioned leader in solar CSP, or concentrating solar power. With a score of 76 score, it was ahead of every country except Spain.
The United States is well-suited to solar CSP because of the strong sunshine and open spaces available in the Southwest. CSP, which involves mirrors aimed at a central heating tower, requires many acres of space.
The green energy report cites "a general rise in countries favoring solar technology," adding that solar is "growing {in} importance...as a generation technology going forward."
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