Post Inflation Reduction Act, New "Clean Energy Jobs" Survey Conducted by Mosaic Reveals Consumer Insights on Job Market
75% of U.S. Adults Surveyed Say They Would Consider a Job in Clean Energy, But Majority Say They Would Require On-The-Job Training
Saving the Earth by Making Energy Industry's Boardrooms Diverse
Ainslie Chandler for Bloomberg: The U.S. energy sector accounts for 83.6 percent of the country’s carbon emissions, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, so tackling climate change effectively requires their participation. Some experts worry the lack of diversity in their leadership is hindering that shift.
Energy-sector boards are the least diverse of any industry globally, with 8.2 percent of seats occupied by women, compared with an average of 10.5 percent for all businesses, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. That translates to an average of just 0.7 women on the board of each of the 650 energy companies in Bloomberg’s review.
More than 170 countries signed the Paris Agreement in April, which aims to limit the global temperature increase to below two degrees Celsius. If this target is going to be met and the transition to a “de-carbonized” economy made, companies will need to fundamentally change, so leadership teams also have to change, said Rachel Kyte, chief executive and special representative of the UN Secretary-General at Sustainable Energy for All.
“It’s like this bus is coming toward us,” Kyte said of climate change and the transition to renewable energy. “If you keep asking the same people and they keep coming up with the same answer, we’re not going to manage this transition very well.” Cont'd...
Employment Opportunities In The Energy & Sustainability Industry
For those seeking employment in the Energy & Sustainability Industry, I would recommend the LEED certification as well as the Certified Energy Manager certification (CEM). Both of these on a resume make a candidate within the industry considerably more attractive.
The IREC Solar Career Map
The map shows 40 jobs from entry, mid and advanced levels across four industry sectors: manufacturing, system design, project development and installation/operations, and it identifies more than 60 routes to advancement among them.
Industry Veteran Joins SEIA as Sr. Director of Project Finance & Capital Markets
Mike Mendelsohn, an energy industry veteran with 25 years of experience, is the trade associations new Senior Director of Project Finance and Capital Markets.
Solectria Strengthens California Support with Experienced Applications Engineer
Solectria - A Yaskawa Company, a leading U.S. PV inverter manufacturer, announced today that Emily Hwang, Senior Applications Engineer, has joined Solectria's west coast team.
The Veteran Asset and Ambassador Energy Host Solar Photovoltaic Training for Transitioning Military Service Members and Veterans
The course beginning June 8th, 2015, is designed to empower veterans to immediately qualify for jobs within the solar industry. It concludes with the NABCEP Entry Level Exam and customized placement services with local, regional and national solar firms.
Wind Engineers Salary & Employer Trends
Wind engineers are in heavy demand as Wind Energy becomes a stable source for alternative energy. Our research explored salary levels for Wind Engineers across the US and key employers.
SUNRUN BRINGS NEW JOBS TO NEVADA WITH LAS VEGAS EXPANSION
Leading Residential Solar Company to Add More Than 45 New Employees with Expansion of Existing Las Vegas Facility
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