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Is California a Green State?

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Are you considering a career in green? And after you complete a green career training program, where will you find a job? California might be the right place for you. In fact, according to a recent New York Times article, the State of California had the most clean-energy jobs in 2008 - approximately 125,000. Interested? Check out these facts and learn more:

- In the state of California, San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose represent the number one metro region for Clean Tech Jobs. (Clean Edge's 2009 Survey)

- In the state of California, Orange County/Riverside/Los Angeles represent the second metro region for Clean Tech Job activity. (Clean Edge's 2009 Survey)

- In San Francisco, about 20 construction projects have applied for LEED certification.

- Solar company Sun Power is rated #10 in Clean Edge's 2009 survey for top clean-tech employees; the San Jose based company has approximately 5,400 employees.

- San Francisco voters recently approved $100 million in revenue bonds to support renewable energy.

- In the state of California, green businesses increased 45% between 1995 and 2008, while employment in that sector grew 36%. (Many Shades of Green report from Next 10)

- According to the Many Shades of Green Report, the most green-related jobs added were in the following areas: Services, manufacturing, research and private sectors including energy, air and environment.

By the end of 2007, the clean energy sector experienced a 9.1% growth - compared to 3.7% growth rate overall. And with the American Clean Energy and Security Act pushing approximately $30 billion into the clean energy sector, as many as 1.9 million new jobs are projected by 2020 (Huffington Post).

Opportunity to enter this industry is possible - especially for goal-oriented individuals who take the initiative. Why wait? Start evaluating your options, like obtaining green training and/or certification, and become a part of a world-wide movement towards cleaner energy implementation and more cost-effective/environmentally responsible solutions.

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