Why not pick a job going GREEN!
In this growing "green" economy, job growth and job security is a core necessity to everyone of any background, seeking to further advance in this growing renewable energy world we live in today. A study has been conducted by the Solar Foundation in partnership with GreenLMI and Cornell University, to produce what is known as the "National Solar Jobs Census". This solar job census is conducted every year (2010-2012 so far) on the growth, manufacturing, installation, sales, and distribution of the solar industry.Here is are some of the raw facts:
- In the past 12 months manufacturing jobs have grown over 25 percent prior to August 2012 to now.
- By the end of this year an expected 13,000+ distribution and sales jobs will be available.
- The U.S. solar industry currently employees over 119,000 Americans.
- There has been a 13.2 percent employment growth in the Solar Energy sector.
- Reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, overall economy rate grew 2.3 percent.
- 1 in 230 jobs created nationally are created in the solar industry.
From this map below we can undoubtedly see California is the leader of the top ten states for solar jobs in 2012 with: Arizona, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Michigan, Florida, Ohio, and Colorado comparing high in the solar employment area as well.
The Solar Foundation generates a great resource to keep track of the current growth rates and trends of every aspect of the solar market. This information is invaluable, when deciding key policies and opportunities for homes to have installed capacity in the near future.
Take advantage of this resource and become informed! Remember think "green".
Runyon, Jennifer. "Renewable Energy World - Renewable Energy News, Jobs, Events, Companies, and more." Renewable Energy World - Renewable Energy News, Jobs, Events, Companies, and more. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Apr. 2013. http://www.renewableenergyworld.com.
National Solar Job Census. "The Solar Foundation | Promoting Solar Energy Worldwide." The Solar Foundation | Promoting Solar Energy Worldwide. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Apr. 2013. http://thesolarfoundation.org.
