tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33842954060602891112024-03-14T07:28:13.935-07:0010,000 Green Jobs - One Search!Green Jobs Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00545499368657850579noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3384295406060289111.post-5622510802066207162013-04-26T14:36:00.000-07:002013-04-26T14:37:46.484-07:00Car or Motorcycle? A Stunning Electric Vehicle!<img alt="Lit Motors C-1 Prototype" src="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/images/Lit_Motors-C1-w375.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" title="Lit Motors C-1 Prototype" width="320" /><br />
More car than motorcycle, <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/lit-motors"><u>Lit Motors</u></a>' C-1 2-wheeler, self-stabilizing prototype looks like a very promising personal vehicle, and Lit Motors is hiring a lot of engineers to go from prototype to manufacturing a production model.<br />
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Based in San Francisco, the company is currently looking for 10 additional employees, including <a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?xid=stry&co=on&keyword=lit%20motors"><u>8 engineers in 8 different disciplines</u></a> of car-making.
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While not as revolutionary as the Segway, the Lit Motors C-1 is more an evolutionary product, mixing motorcycle technology, auto technology with an electric propulsion system. Its gyro system allowing it to stand still on 2 wheels is probably its most interesting feature. But at an estimated retail price of $19,000 ($24,000 before government incentives) it might still have a hard time competing with the Nissan Leaf, Ford C-Max or Chevy Volt whose prices are going to drop quickly as acceptance and production levels rise. <br />
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It's not a car and it's not a motorcycle, so who is going to buy it? Motorcycle enthusiasts might regard it too much as a car, and car owners might find it too motorcycle-like and unsafe. Even with a body and air bags, being on 2 wheels at 60mph (top speed is 100mph) is still much more dangerous that being on 4 wheels. </div>
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An interesting part of the <a href="http://litmotors.com/story/" target="_company"><u>company's story</u></a> is the tenacity of its founder Danny Kim, and the fact that the company has arrived at an astonishing point without raising a significant amount of capital. Funding so far has been provided by family, friends and a few angel investors.
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But the low-budget phase is over. The 10 new hires mean the company will have to raise a significant amount of capital before being in the black. These engineers are not cheap, and with fully loaded salaries and facility and tools to provide an efficient work environment, they'll amount to an annual cost of well above $1 million. <br />
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I wouldn't be surprised to see an announcement in the next few weeks or months that the company has joined the rank of the more than 200 <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-jobs/green-startups"><u>VC-funded start-up companies</u></a> in TheGreenJobBank's directory, and raised $10 million in <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-vc/green-venture-capital-firms"><u>venture capital</u></a>.
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Green Jobs Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00545499368657850579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3384295406060289111.post-10299625722250304422013-04-11T21:20:00.000-07:002013-04-26T14:38:24.947-07:00Big Money and Green Jobs for Kansas Buffalo Dunes Wind Farm<div style="float: left; margin-right: 10px;">
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General Electric and Andover, MA-based <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/enel-green-power"><u>ENEL Green Power</u></a> (<a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?co=on&keyword=ENEL%20Green%20Power"><u>jobs at ENEL</u></a>) announced on Monday Apr. 8th, 2013 that GE will invest $40 million to help ENEL build the Buffalo Dunes <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-jobs/wind-energy-jobs"><u>wind</u></a> farm in Kansas.
In addition to the $40 million, GE will supply 135 wind turbines, and will operate and maintain the wind farm after completion.
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The Buffalo Dunes wind farm, located in Finney, Grant and Haskell Counties in southwest Kansas in expected to cost $370 million and be completed by December 1013 according to ENEL. <br />
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The construction, handled by Broomfield, CO-based <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/res-americas"><u>RES Americas</u></a> (<a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?co=on&keyword=RES Americas"><u>jobs at RES Americas</u></a>), is expected to be completed by December 2013, and employ 150 construction workers. <br />
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The wind farm will produce 250MW of clean electricity, enough to power 65,000 homes. Alabama Power Co, a unit of power company Southern Co, will buy most of the electricity from the wind farm under a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA).
Green Jobs Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00545499368657850579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3384295406060289111.post-2887492908103967492013-04-11T21:11:00.000-07:002013-04-26T14:39:55.808-07:00Bill Gates Bets Big Bucks on Revolutionary Clean Battery Technology<img alt="Aquion Battery Powder" src="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/images/aquion-powderhand.jpg" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px;" title="Aquion Battery Powder" /><a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/aquion-energy"><u>Aquion Energy</u></a> is our Employer of the Week for Mar-30 to Apr-05 2013, not because of its current jobs openings, but because its jobs openings might increase significantly in the next weeks and months.
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And here's why: it just got a capital infusion of $35 million, with the participation of Bill Gates, along with 4 <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-vc/green-venture-capital-firms"><u>Venture Capital</u></a> firms. <br />
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This much money for a 100% clean and cheap battery system could revolutionize the battery and energy storage market, and help clean energy and electric vehicles become a huge success much faster.
Aquion's Aqueous Hybrid Ion battery consists of an anode made of activated carbon, a cathode made from sodium and magnesium oxide, and a water-based electrolyte. <br />
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The Company will be delivering initial, pre-production units to selected lead customers and partners throughout 2013 and will begin shipping production units from its high-volume manufacturing plant in Pennsylvania at the end of this year.
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We should expect a significant number of jobs opening from the company as it ramps up production, sales and delivery efforts. According to Aquion, the number of new jobs could reach 400 by the end of 2015.
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The $35 Million in new capital just raised by the company comes on top of $20 million raised in 2011 from <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-vc/kleiner-perkins" title="Kleiner Perkins"><u>Kleiner Perkins</u></a> and <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-vc/foundation-capital" title="Foundation Capital"><u>Foundation Capital</u></a>, and a $10 million loan.
As of today, the company has <a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?xid=eow&co=on&keyword=aquion" title="Green Jobs at Aquion Energy"><u>13 job openings</u></a> at its corporate offices in Pittsburgh, PA and its manufacturing facility in Mt Pleasant, PA.
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Here are some of the most recent jobs:
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<li><a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/rd/rf?xid=eow&h=&s=search.thegreenjobbank.com&x=4860&z=eow&c=gr&l=GreenJobs&t=co&u=http%3A%2F%2Fch.tbe.taleo.net%2FCH03%2Fats%2Fcareers%2Frequisition.jsp%3Forg%3DAQUIONENERGY%26cws%3D1%26rid%3D110&p=Aquion+Energy" title="Aquion Energy Senior Product Manager"><u>Senior Product Manager</u></a> in Pittsburgh, PA</li>
<li><a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/rd/rf?xid=eow&h=&s=search.thegreenjobbank.com&x=4860&z=eow&c=gr&l=GreenJobs&t=co&u=http%3A%2F%2Fch.tbe.taleo.net%2FCH03%2Fats%2Fcareers%2Frequisition.jsp%3Forg%3DAQUIONENERGY%26cws%3D1%26rid%3D106&p=Aquion+Energy" title="Aquin Energy Director of Information Technology"><u>Director of Information Technology</u></a> in Pittsburgh, PA</li>
<li><a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/rd/rf?xid=eow&h=&s=search.thegreenjobbank.com&x=4879&z=emplr&c=gr&l=GreenJobs&t=co&u=http%3A%2F%2Fch.tbe.taleo.net%2FCH03%2Fats%2Fcareers%2Frequisition.jsp%3Forg%3DAQUIONENERGY%26cws%3D1%26rid%3D104&p=Aquion+Energy" title="Acquion Energy Quality Manager"><u>Quality Manager</u></a> in Mt Pleasant, PA</li>
<li><a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/rd/rf?xid=eow&h=&s=search.thegreenjobbank.com&x=4879&z=emplr&c=gr&l=GreenJobs&t=co&u=http%3A%2F%2Fch.tbe.taleo.net%2FCH03%2Fats%2Fcareers%2Frequisition.jsp%3Forg%3DAQUIONENERGY%26cws%3D1%26rid%3D105&p=Aquion+Energy" title="Chemical Operations Technician"><u>Chemical Operations Technician</u></a> in Mt Pleasant, PA</li>
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Green Jobs Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00545499368657850579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3384295406060289111.post-18997761761610770672013-03-29T17:09:00.001-07:002013-03-29T17:11:08.919-07:00Green Employer of The Week --Mar/23-29/13: Viridium Associates<img alt="Viridium Employer of the Week" src="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/images/wind-solar.jpg" style="float: left; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-right: 20px;" title="Viridium Employer of the Week" width="300" /><a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/viridium-assoc" title="Viridium Green Employer Profile"><u>Viridium Associates</u></a>, a London, UK-based recruitment firm is our employer of the week for Mar 23-29, 2013, with a total of <a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?xid=eow&co=on&keyword=viridium" title=" green job postings"><u>154 green job postings</u></a>.
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Viridium Associates has clients that operate and have jobs available in many states, including:
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<li><a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?xid=eow&co=on&location=294&keyword=viridium"><u>Texas</u></a></li>
<li><a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?xid=eow&co=on&location=324&keyword=viridium"><u>Virginia</u></a></li>
<li><a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?xid=eow&co=on&location=209&keyword=viridium"><u>New York</u></a></li>
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<li><a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?xid=eow&co=on&location=42&keyword=viridium"><u>Colorado</u></a></li>
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Green Jobs Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00545499368657850579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3384295406060289111.post-14406666314449392952013-03-27T16:26:00.003-07:002013-03-27T16:45:34.856-07:00NASA astronaut suits material insulates attics and creates green jobs<img height="130" src="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/images/powerhrg-window.jpg" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px;" title="Power Home Remodeling Window" /><a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/power-home-remodeling"><u>Power Home Remodeling Group</u></a>, one of the nation’s largest home remodeling companies, has expanded its operations in Rosemont, Illinois, bringing in hundreds of <a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?xid=stry&co=on&keyword=power home"><u>green jobs</u></a> in the greater Chicago metropolitan area. Power HRG has already hired more than 75 employees in the Chicago region with plans to create at least 150 additional jobs in 2013.
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Power HRG specializes in energy-efficient windows, siding and roofs. Its Consultants educate, inform and guide customers on ways to make their homes more energy efficient and environmentally friendly. Its products are manufactured in the United States, employing thousands of Americans in green jobs producing sustainable, energy-efficient products.
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Power’s burgeoning success in a rebounding economy is due in large part to energy efficiency tax credits for homeowners, state and federal support for green-collar job growth and the company’s commitment to investing in a green workforce and renewable energy solutions.
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In 2011, Power expanded into three additional markets including Boston, Long Island and Atlanta — accompanying its existing PA, NJ, MD and CT territories. As a result of this aggressive expansion, Power has added more than 600 jobs to the economy.
Green Jobs Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00545499368657850579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3384295406060289111.post-84513711772629710732013-03-22T16:49:00.000-07:002013-03-27T16:49:49.020-07:00Green Employer of The Week --Mar/16-22/13: Stantec<img alt="Stantec Waltham MA Reservoir" src="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/images/stantec-river.jpg" style="float: left; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-right: 20px;" title="Stantec Waltham MA Reservoir" width="350" /><a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/stantec" title="Stantec Green Employer Profile"><u>Stantec</u></a> is our employer of the week for Mar 16-22, 2013, with a total of <a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?xid=stry&co=on&keyword=Stantec" title="91 green job postings"><u>64 green job postings</u></a>.
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Stantec operates and has jobs available in many states, including:
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<li><a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?xid=eow&co=on&location=114&keyword=stantec"><u>Kentucky</u></a></li>
<li><a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?xid=eow&co=on&location=119&keyword=stantec"><u>Louisiana</u></a></li>
<li><a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?xid=eow&co=on&location=237&keyword=stantec"><u>Ohio</u></a></li>
<li><a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?xid=eow&co=on&location=347&keyword=stantec"><u>Wisconsin</u></a></li>
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Green Jobs Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00545499368657850579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3384295406060289111.post-82205000706620503482013-03-19T16:51:00.000-07:002013-03-27T16:52:51.808-07:00Ecolocalizer.com Partners with TheGreenJobBankTheGreenJobBank is very pleased to announce that <a href="http://www.blogger.com/"><u>Ecolocalizer</u></a> has just signed up to use TheGreenJobBank's <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/about/widget"><u>green job search widget</u></a> throughout their site.
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The <a href="http://importantmedia.org/" target="_stories"><u>Important Media network</u></a> also includes <a href="http://cleantechnica.com/" target="_stories"><u>CleanTechnica.com</u></a>, and <a href="http://planetsave.com/" target="_stories"><u>PlanetSave.com</u></a>, both of whom also have implemented TheGreenJobBank's widget.Green Jobs Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00545499368657850579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3384295406060289111.post-36079764092551453662013-03-18T13:58:00.002-07:002013-03-27T16:45:50.514-07:00Green Employer of The Week --Mar/09-15/13: URS Corporation<img alt="URS Corp Wind Project" height="150" src="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/images/urscorp-baltimore.jpg" style="float: left; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-right: 20px;" title="URS Corp Wind Project" /><a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/urs-corporation" title="URS Corp Green Employer Profile"><u>URS Corporation</u></a> is our employer of the week for Mar 09-15, 2013, with a total of <a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?xid=stry&co=on&keyword=URS Corporation" title="91 green job postings"><u>91 green job postings</u></a>.
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Here are some good examples of the positions that are available:
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<a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/rd/rfxid=eow&?h=&s=search.thegreenjobbank.com&x=1997&z=emplr&c=gr&l=GreenJobs&t=co&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.urs.apply2jobs.com%2FProfExt%2Findex.cfm%3Ffuseaction%3DmExternal.showJob%26RID%3D77365%26CurrentPage%3D7&p=URS+Corporation" target="_details" title="Geotechnical Project Scientist"><u>Geotechnical Project Scientist</u></a> - Chattanooga, TN
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<a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/rd/rf?xid=eow&h=&s=search.thegreenjobbank.com&x=1997&z=emplr&c=gr&l=GreenJobs&t=co&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.urs.apply2jobs.com%2FProfExt%2Findex.cfm%3Ffuseaction%3DmExternal.showJob%26RID%3D75874%26CurrentPage%3D12&p=URS+Corporation" target="_details" title="Senior PM/Senior Planner - Environmental"><u>Senior PM/Senior Planner - Environmental</u></a> - Phoenix AZ
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<a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/rd/rf?xid=eow&h=&s=search.thegreenjobbank.com&x=1997&z=emplr&c=gr&l=GreenJobs&t=co&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.urs.apply2jobs.com%2FProfExt%2Findex.cfm%3Ffuseaction%3DmExternal.showJob%26RID%3D77494%26CurrentPage%3D14&p=URS+Corporation" target="_details" title="Water Resources Team Leader"><u>Water Resources Team Leader</u></a> - Denver CO
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<a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/rd/rf?xid=eow&h=&s=search.thegreenjobbank.com&x=1997&z=emplr&c=gr&l=GreenJobs&t=co&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.urs.apply2jobs.com%2FProfExt%2Findex.cfm%3Ffuseaction%3DmExternal.showJob%26RID%3D77314%26CurrentPage%3D10&p=URS+Corporation" target="_details" title="Senior Ecologist "><u>Senior Ecologist </u></a> - Atlanta GA
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<a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/rd/rf?xid=eowh=&s=search.thegreenjobbank.com&x=1997&z=emplr&c=gr&l=GreenJobs&t=co&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.urs.apply2jobs.com%2FProfExt%2Findex.cfm%3Ffuseaction%3DmExternal.showJob%26RID%3D77144%26CurrentPage%3D12&p=URS+Corporation" target="_details" title="Senior Marine Mammals Scientist"><u>Senior Marine Mammals Scientist</u></a> - Anchorage, AK
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<a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/rd/rf?xid=eowh=&s=search.thegreenjobbank.com&x=1997&z=emplr&c=gr&l=GreenJobs&t=co&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.urs.apply2jobs.com%2FProfExt%2Findex.cfm%3Ffuseaction%3DmExternal.showJob%26RID%3D76589%26CurrentPage%3D1&p=URS+Corporation" target="_details" title="Air Quality Engineer "><u>Air Quality Engineer </u></a> - Oakland, CA
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<a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/rd/rf?xid=eow&h=&s=search.thegreenjobbank.com&x=1997&z=emplr&c=gr&l=GreenJobs&t=co&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.urs.apply2jobs.com%2FProfExt%2Findex.cfm%3Ffuseaction%3DmExternal.showJob%26RID%3D75110%26CurrentPage%3D10&p=URS+Corporation" target="_details" title="Senior Director EPC - Solar"><u>Senior Director EPC - Solar</u></a> - San Antonio, TX
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URS Corporation operates and has jobs available in many states, including:
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<li><a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?xid=eow&co=on&location=9&keyword=urs corporation"><u>Alaska</u></a></li>
<li><a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?xid=eow&co=on&location=42&keyword=urs corporation"><u>Colorado</u></a></li>
<li><a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?xid=eow&co=on&location=71&keyword=urs corporation"><u>Georgia</u></a></li>
<li><a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?xid=eow&co=on&location=132&keyword=urs corporation"><u>Maryland</u></a></li>
<li><a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?xid=eow&co=on&location=274&keyword=urs corporation"><u>South Carolina</u></a></li>
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Green Jobs Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00545499368657850579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3384295406060289111.post-44030936539860155402013-03-18T13:54:00.003-07:002013-03-27T16:46:47.364-07:00Top 5 Solar Energy Jobs: The Complete Guide on How To Get YoursEverything you need to know about getting a solar energy job is here!
The <strong>5 top types of jobs</strong>, the <strong>solar companies</strong> that are hiring the most, and the solar trade and non-profit <strong>associations</strong>.
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#1 Job: Solar PV Roof-top Installer</h3>
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This is the most advertized of all solar jobs, and includes
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<li><strong>residential roof-top installation</strong>. These jobs usually require prior experience in roofing, general construction, or carpentry.</li>
<li><strong>commercial roof-top installation</strong> on warehouses, retail buildings, office buildings, government buildings, and schools.</li>
Both positions require the installer to have a full range of mobility in upper and lower body, be fit, and able to lift 50 lbs of weight frequently throughout the day.
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To find solar installation jobs, run the following searches:
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<li><a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?cat=on&keyword=solar%20installer"><u>Solar Installer</u></a></li>
<li><a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?cat=on&keyword=pv%20installer"><u>PV Installer</u></a></li>
<li><a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?cat=on&keyword=pv%20crew"><u>PV Crew</u></a></li>
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#2 Job: Solar PV Sales</h3>
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There are several types of sales jobs:
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<li>"<strong>inside sales</strong>" or "<strong>telemarketing</strong>" are desk jobs, making calls to potential customers. Calls can be "cold" calls, or calls to lists of potential customers obtained by canvassers (see below) or at trade shows.</li>
<li>"<strong>outside sales</strong>" or "<strong>canvassing</strong>" is going door-to-door to briefly introduce the company and solar systems. In most of these jobs, if a home owner in interested, the lead is passed on to a sales representative or a consultant/auditor (see below).</li>
<li>"<strong>sales representative</strong>" can be either inside sales or outside sales.</li>
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Most of these jobs don't require any degree (not even H/S). Canvassers are often junior or senior high-schoolers, or college students. Good communications skills are required.
To find solar sales jobs, run the following searches:
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<li><a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?cat=on&keyword=solar%20sales"><u>Solar Sales</u></a></li>
<li><a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?cat=on&keyword=solar%20canvass"><u>Solar Canvassing</u></a></li>
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#3 Job: Solar Consultant, or Solar Auditor</h3>
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Solar consultants or auditors perform site visits to assess the feasibility and cost of a solar installation. They produce design documents to help prepare the work of the installation team, and obtain all necessary permits. They work in close collaboration with the sales team.<br />
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To search for these jobs, run the following searches:
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<li><a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?cat=on&keyword=solar%20consultant"><u>Solar Consultant</u></a></li>
<li><a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?cat=on&keyword=solar%20auditor"><u>Solar Auditor</u></a></li>
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#4 Job: Solar Installation Electrician</h3>
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The Solar Electrician is responsible for the installation of electrical systems that interconnect the solar array to the grid power and the homeowner electrical panel. This position requires knowledge of local electrical installation regulations. These positions require an electrician license (usually a local State license). Some companies also require a North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) certification. In most cases, a minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience is preferred.
To find solar electrician jobs, run the following searches:
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<li><a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?cat=on&keyword=solar%20electric"><u>Solar Electrician</u></a></li>
<li><a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?cat=on&keyword=electrical%20foreman"><u>Electrical Foreman</u></a></li>
<li><a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?cat=on&keyword=commercial%20electrician"><u>Commercial Electrician</u></a></li>
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#5 Job: Solar PV Engineer/Designer</h3>
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These engineers design large-scale solar installations such as ground-mounted arrays for large solar farms and large roof-top mounted arrays for commercial buildings.
The positions often required a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, with knowledge of autoCAD software.
To find solar engineer jobs, run the following searches:
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<li><a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?cat=on&keyword=solar%20engineer"><u>Solar Engineer</u></a></li>
<li><a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?cat=on&keyword=pv%20engineer"><u>PV Engineer</u></a></li>
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Solar Companies</h3>
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Here are some the the solar energy companies hiring the most:
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<li><a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?co=on&keyword=solar city"><u>Solar City</u></a> - Residential Roof-top</li>
<li><a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?co=on&keyword=verengo solar"><u>Verengo Solar Plus</u></a> - Residential Roof-top</li>
<li><a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?co=on&keyword=real goods solar"><u>Real Goods Solar</u></a> - Residential Roof-top</li>
<li><a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?co=on&keyword=rec%20solar"><u>REC Solar</u></a> - Residential Roof-top</li>
<li><a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?co=on&keyword=sunpower"><u>SunPower</u></a> - Solar panel manufacturer</li>
<li><a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?co=on&keyword=sunedison"><u>SunEdison</u></a> - Commercial Roof-top</li>
<li><a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?co=on&keyword=the%20solar%20co"><u>The Solar Company</u></a> - Residential Roof-top</li>
<li><a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?co=on&keyword=vivint"><u>Vivint Solar</u></a> - Residential Roof-top</li>
<li><a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?co=on&keyword=recurrent%20energy"><u>Recurrent Energy</u></a> - Solar Farms</li>
<li><a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?co=on&keyword=sunrun"><u>SunRun</u></a> - Commercial Roof-top</li>
<li><a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?co=on&keyword=ascent%20solar%20technologies"><u>Ascent Solar</u></a> - Manufacturer of thin-film photovoltaic modules</li>
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Browse our green company directory for a <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-employers/search-by-category?category=Solar"><u>list of over 120 solar companies</u></a> in our directory.
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Solar Trade Associations and Non-Profits</h3>
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<li>The <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-trade-associations/solar-energy-industries-assoc"><u>Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)</u></a> is the leading solar trade association.</li>
<li>The <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-trade-associations/solar-electric-power-association"><u>Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA)</u></a> is comprised of over 560 utilities and solar industry members.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-non-profits/solar-energy-international"><u>Solar Energy International</u></a> (SEI) is a USA non-profit organization whose mission is to help others use renewable energy and environmental building technologies through education..</li>
<li><a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-non-profits/the-solar-foundation"><u>The Solar Foundation</u></a> seeks a world where clean, renewable energy powers economic growth and empowers people to achieve their highest potential.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-non-profits/solar-oregon"><u>Solar Oregon</u></a> provides public education and community outreach to encourage Oregonians to choose solar energy.</li>
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Green Jobs Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00545499368657850579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3384295406060289111.post-20267042926442638712013-03-08T13:44:00.000-08:002013-03-27T16:54:42.987-07:00Green Company of the Week (Mar 01-08, 2013): Vivint Solar<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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TheGreenJobBank's Green Company of the week for March 01-08, 2013:<br />
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<a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/vivint" target="_blank">Vivint Solar Company Profile</a><br />
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<a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?xid=bgspt&co=on&keyword=vivint" target="_blank">102 Solar Jobs Available</a>Green Jobs Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00545499368657850579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3384295406060289111.post-54445958304228334012013-02-28T10:21:00.004-08:002013-02-28T10:21:50.853-08:0065 New Green Job Postings at Emerging Energy Research in February<h3>
<a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?xid=blog&co=on&keyword=emerging energy research" target="_blank">65 new green jobs postings</a> in February. 91 total. </h3>
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<a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/emerging-energy-research" target="_blank">Emerging Energy Research Employer Profile</a>.</h3>
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Green Jobs Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00545499368657850579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3384295406060289111.post-92043197089039761412013-02-26T11:40:00.000-08:002013-02-26T12:13:00.861-08:00After raising $23 Million last year, Electric Bus Maker Proterra starts hiring!<strong>6 new jobs today, 16 total.</strong><br />
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<a href="http://ow.ly/i4d18" target="_blank">Proterra Green Job Postings</a></h3>
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<a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/proterra" target="_blank">Proterra Green Employer Profile</a></h3>
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Green Jobs Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00545499368657850579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3384295406060289111.post-57957056937907616212013-02-22T15:18:00.003-08:002013-02-22T15:18:53.974-08:00Green Employer of the Week Feb/16-22/2013: SolarCity.<h3>
<a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?xid=fbk&co=on&keyword=solar+city">128 new job postings</a>. Total jobs postings: 172.</h3>
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Green Jobs Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00545499368657850579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3384295406060289111.post-42939678010778123372013-01-11T15:32:00.002-08:002013-01-11T15:32:22.934-08:00TheGreenJobBank Announces the 2012 Top 10 Green EmployersTheGreenJobBank published its list of Top 10 Green Employers of 2012. These employers are companies in multiple sectors of the Green Economy -<a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-jobs/renewable-energy-jobs"><u>renewable energy</u></a>, <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-jobs/clean-transportation-jobs"><u>green automotive</u></a>, <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-jobs/green-building-jobs"><u>green building</u></a>, energy efficiency, smart grid, environmental, and sustainability, that have posted the most <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-jobs/search-by-keyword"><u>green jobs</u></a> online in 2012.<br />
TheGreenJobBank indexes green jobs from websites of <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-employers/search-by-keyword"><u>green employers</u></a>, green recruiters, green non-profit organizations, green trade associations, and green job boards. Its keeps a set of quarterly and yearly statistical data by employer and by sector, that enables easy reporting.<br />
The 2012 top 10 green employers posted a total of over 4,200 green jobs:<br />
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<a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/tesla"><img alt="#1: Tesla Motors" height="50" src="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/images/tesla-logo.png" title="#1: Tesla Motors" /></a><br />
<a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?xid=prss&co=on&keyword=tesla" title="Browse current green jobs at Tesla"><u>671</u></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/solarcity"><img alt="#2: SolarCity" height="50" src="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/images/solarcity-logo-graphic.png" title="#2: SolarCity" /></a><br />
<a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?xid=prss&co=on&keyword=solar city" title="Browse current green jobs at SolarCity"><u>541</u></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/erm"><img alt="#3: Environmental Resources Management" height="50" src="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/images/erm-logo-graphic.jpg" title="#3: Environmental Resources Management" /></a><br />
<a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?xid=prss&xco=on&keyword=erm" title="Browse current green jobs at ERM"><u>453</u></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/mwh"><img alt="#4: MWH" height="50" src="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/images/mwh-logo-graphic.png" title="#4: MWH" /></a><br />
<a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?xid=prss&co=on&keyword=mwh" title="Browse current green jobs at MWH"><u>441</u></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/the-nature-conservancy"><img alt="#5: The Nature Conservancy" height="50" src="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/images/natureconservancy-logo-graphic.jpg" title="#5: The Nature Conservancy" /></a><br />
<a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?xid=prss&co=on&keyword=nature conservancy" title="Browse current green jobs at The Nature Conservancy"><u>419</u></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/nrel"><img alt="#6: National Renewable Energy Lab" height="50" src="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/images/nrel-logo-graphic.jpg" title="#6: National Renewable Energy Lab" /></a><br />
<a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?xid=prss&co=on&keyword=National Renewable Energy Lab" title="Browse current green jobs at The National Renewable Energy Lab"><u>397</u></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/ameresco"><img alt="#7: Ameresco" height="50" src="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/images/ameresco-logo-graphic.jpg" title="#7: Ameresco" /></a><br />
<a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?xid=prss&co=on&keyword=ameresco" title="Browse current green jobs at Ameresco"><u>371</u></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/rec-solar"><img alt="#8: REC Solar" height="50" src="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/images/rec-solar-logo.jpg" title="#8: REC Solar" /></a><br />
<a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?xid=prss&co=on&keyword=rec solar" title="Browse current green jobs at REC Solar"><u>366</u></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/verengo-solar"><img alt="#9: Verengo Solar Plus" height="50" src="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/images/verengo-logo-graphics.jpg" title="#9: Verengo Solar Plus" /></a><br />
<a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?xid=prss&co=on&keyword=verengo solar" title="Browse current green jobs at Verengo Solar"><u>303</u></a></div>
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10<br />
<a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/entrix"><img alt="#10: Cardno ENTRIX" src="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/images/cardnoentrix-logo-graphic.png" style="margin-bottom: 4px; margin-top: 8px;" title="#10: Cardno ENTRIX" width="70" /></a><br />
<a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?xid=prss&co=on&keyword=entrix" title="Browse current green jobs at Cardno ENTRIX"><u>296</u></a></div>
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"2012 was a great year for green jobs, with our search engine indexing over 100,000 green job posts" said Bernard Ferret, Founder and CEO of TheGreenJobBank. "It was the best we have seen since launching three years ago, and it clearly demonstrates that the Green Economy expansion is real, and that the Green market is doing very well."</div>
The 2012 <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-jobs/solar-energy-jobs"><u>solar energy</u></a> sector of the Green Economy demonstrated an accelerating growth rate. Three of the top 10 companies with100% solar products are: <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/solarcity"><u>SolarCity</u></a>, <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/rec-solar"><u>REC Solar</u></a> and <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/verengo-solar"><u>Verengo Solar Plus</u></a>. The combined solar-related companies green job posts: over 5,000.<br />
The environmental sector showed a steady, solid response as well. Two in the top 10 list are: <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/erm"><u>Environmental Resources Management</u></a> (ERM) and <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/cardno-entrix"><u>Cardno ENTRIX</u></a>. Environmental products and services companies posted a combined number of green jobs of 3,800.Green Jobs Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00545499368657850579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3384295406060289111.post-25529940957196219602013-01-07T17:41:00.000-08:002013-01-11T17:45:19.694-08:002013 Starts Full Speed with over 1,000 New Green Jobs in the First Week<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/images/2013-Jan-04.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="750 New Green Jobs" border="0" height="165" src="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/images/2013-Jan-04.jpg" title="750 New Green Jobs" width="400" /></a></div>
Great start for 2013! The first week of 2013 saw over 1,000 new Green Jobs added by 350 companies.
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<strong>Among the top companies:</strong>
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<li>ERM with <a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?xid=stry&xco=on&keyword=erm"><u>41 new jobs</u></a>, total job postings: 213</li>
<li>Nexant with <a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?xid=stry&co=on&keyword=nexant"><u>34 new jobs</u></a>, total job postings: 36</li>
<li>REC Solar with <a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?xid=stry&co=on&keyword=rec%20solar"><u>31 new jobs</u></a>, total job postings: 40</li>
<li>Kema with <a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?xid=stry&co=on&keyword=kema"><u>24 new jobs</u></a>, total job postings: 34</li>
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<strong>Followed closely by:</strong>
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<li><a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?xid=stry&co=on&keyword=xantrex"><u>Xantrex</u></a></li>
<li><a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?xid=stry&co=on&keyword=tesla"><u>Tesla Motors</u></a></li>
<li><a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?xid=stry&co=on&keyword=environmental%20defense%20fund"><u>The Environmental Defense Fund</u></a></li>
<li><a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?xid=stry&co=on&keyword=opower"><u>OPower</u></a></li>
<li><a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?xid=stry&co=on&keyword=nature conservancy"><u>The Nature Conservancy</u></a></li>
<li><a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?xid=stry&co=on&keyword=nextera"><u>NextEra Energy</u></a></li>
<li><a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?xid=stry&co=on&keyword=mckinstry"><u>McKinstry</u></a></li>
<li><a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?xid=stry&co=on&keyword=Ecova"><u>Ecova</u></a></li>
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<a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?xid=stry&ldb=on"><strong><u>Browse the most recent jobs</u></strong></a>
Green Jobs Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00545499368657850579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3384295406060289111.post-37324006657541336232012-12-08T18:36:00.000-08:002012-12-08T21:06:44.538-08:00Electric Vehicles: Huge Potential for Venture Capital and Green Jobs<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">21 </span><a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-jobs/green-startups" target="_blank"><span style="color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Startups</span></a><span style="color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Are Cleaning up the Auto Industry</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Electric Vehicle market is raising billions of dollars, and creating thousands of </span><a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-jobs/search-by-keyword"><u><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">green jobs</span></u></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. Optimism reigns despite the slowness of deployment of </span><a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-stories/ev-charging-stations-thousands-green-jobs"><u><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">charging stations</span></u></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, and the troubles at A123 Systems and its repercussions for Fisker that are giving the industry an unjustified bad name ("loser").</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The list of start-up companies in this market is very long. The top 21 listed below have raised a total of <strong>$8 billion</strong> in private venture capital. They represent five industry segments: EV manufacturing, hybrid conversion kits, charging stations, batteries, and engines/transmissions technology.</span></div>
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<small>Tesla Model S</small></div>
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<a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/tesla"><u><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tesla Motors</span></u></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> perhaps the most famous, builds luxury sedans. It's a publicly traded company with a valuation of $4 billion.
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<li><a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/fisker-automotive"><u><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fisker Automotive</span></u></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> builds luxury cars. Fisker has raised over $1.4 billion in private equity, and has drawn close to $200 million from a US DOE loan.
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</span><a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/coda-automotive"><u><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Coda Automotive</span></u></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, a sedan manufacturer, has raised over $200 million in private capital, and has obtained a $300 million loan for a joint venture with Chinese battery manufacturer Lishen Power Battery.
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</span><a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/green-automotive-company"><u><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Green Automotive Company</span></u></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, a builder of electric sedans and trucks.
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</span><a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/proterra"><u><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Proterra</span></u></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, a manufacturer of electric buses, has raised over $50 million, including a recent $23 million round with GM's participation.</span>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Charging Stations</span></strong><br />
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<img src="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/images/betterplace-station2.jpg" width="200" /><br />
<small>Better Place Swapping Station<small></small></small></div>
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<a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/chargepoint"><u><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ChargePoint</span></u></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> is the largest with over 10,000 stations deployed. Has raised $100 million in private equity, and received a $37 million grant from the US DOE.
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</span><a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/better-place"><u><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Better Place</span></u></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, famous for its battery-swapping technology, has raised $850 million in private equity.
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</span><a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/ecotality"><u><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ECOtality</span></u></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> has received a $115 million grant from the US DOE.
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</span><a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/evgo"><u><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">eVgo</span></u></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, a subsidiary of electric utility NRG, just won a $100 million contract from the state of California</span></li>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hybrid Powertrain Conversion</span></strong><br />
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<small>XL Hybrids Powertrain</small></div>
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<a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/alte-pt"><u><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ALTe Powertrain Technologies</span></u></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> has raised $20 million in private equity, and is setting up a $200 million joint venture in China to manufacture and sell its conversion powertrain in Asia. $70 million is slated for R&D at its US location.
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</span><a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/xl-hybrids"><u><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">XL Hybrids</span></u></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> is commercializing technology from MIT, and has raised $4 million in private equity. Johnson Controls (in the process of acquiring the assets of bankrupt A123 Systems) is providing the batteries for XL Hybrids' conversion kit.</span>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Batteries</span></strong><br />
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<small>LG Chem Battery Pack</small></div>
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<a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/compact-power"><u><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">LG Chem Power</span></u></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> received $150 million from the US DOE in 2010 to build a plant in Michigan to provide batteries to Ford, and GM's Chevy Volt. Production has not began.
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</span><a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/pellion"><u><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pellion Technologies</span></u></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> received a $2.5 million grant from the US DOE, part a $43 million ARPA-E project.
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</span><a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/Sakti3"><u><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sakti3</span></u></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> is commercializing battery technology developed at the University of Michigan. It raised $6.2 million of private equity from GM and others, and received a $3 million grant from the state of Michigan.</span>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Engines and Transmissions</span></strong><br />
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<a href="http://www.ecomotors.com/videos/opoc-dual-module" target="_stories"><img src="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/images/ecomotors-thumbnail.png" width="190" /></a><br />
<small>EcoMotors OPOC™ Engine<small></small></small></div>
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<a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/ecomotors"><u><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">EcoMotors</span></u></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> is developing new engine technology: a 2-stroke opposed-piston diesel engine.
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<li><a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/achates-power"><u><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Achates Power</span></u></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> is developing new engine technology: another 2-stroke opposed-piston diesel engine. It has raised $50 million in private equity.
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</span><a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/clean-diesel-technologies"><u><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Clean Diesel Technologies</span></u></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> is developing clean diesel exhaust systems.
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</span><a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/nanostellar"><u><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nanostellar</span></u></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> is developing nanotechnology for diesel exhaust systems.
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</span><a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/novatorque"><u><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Novatorque</span></u></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> is building a new generation of electric motors.
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</span><a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/transonic-combustion"><u><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Transonic Combustion</span></u></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, building high efficiency fuel injection, has raised $20 million in private equity.
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</span><a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/tula"><u><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tula Technology</span></u></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> is developing engine management technology. It has raised un undisclosed amount of private equity.</span>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The aggregate amount of private capital raised by the companies listed above in the past 5 years is over <strong>$8 billion</strong>, not counting US DOE grants and loans. And these 21 companies are just the tip of the iceberg. In addition, vast amounts of capital have been invested in the US by large companies such as Ford, GM, Toyota, GE, Johnson Controls and Eaton.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The total number of Green Jobs in Clean Transportation indexed by TheGreenJobBank so far this year is close to 2,000, including over <strong>400 current openings</strong> as of 12/07/2012.</span>Green Jobs Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00545499368657850579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3384295406060289111.post-65300342003833173302012-11-21T13:34:00.003-08:002012-12-08T19:01:31.863-08:00EV Charging Stations not Leading the Charge Fast Enough<div style="text-align: justify;">
<img alt="Renault EV" height="200" src="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/images/renault-ev.jpg" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px;" title="Renault EV" />This is the typical chicken and egg problem. No charging stations, no electric cars; no electric cars, no charging stations. Without charging stations everywhere, the range of EV's will remain a problem, until battery and charging technologies deliver break-throughs in increased capacity and shorter charge time. Scientists say it will take 5 to 10 years to get there.</div>
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Market research firm <a href="http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/svcg.pag/AT00" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Frost and Sullivan</span></a> estimates that the U.S will have over <a href="http://green.autoblog.com/2012/08/08/4-1-million-electric-vehicle-charging-stations-in-five-years-wh/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">4 million charging stations by 2017</span></a>. How will we'll get there remains a big unanswered question. An entire industry, and tens of thousands of <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-jobs/clean-transportation-jobs" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">green jobs</span></a> depend on them.</div>
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Car manufacturers and <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-vc/green-venture-capital-firms" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">venture capitalists</span></a> both have a very keen interest in this market. Its potential is huge, measured in tens of billions of dollars. Both have been pouring huge amounts of capital (well over $1 billion) into charging station companies in the past 5 years.<br />
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Four of these charging stations companies are coming out ahead of the pack. The race is intense with all the players trying to sign partnerships with large retailers (Ikea, Walmart, Walgreens), parking operators, mall operators, airports, rental car companies, fortune 500 companies (Boeing, Google), and of course, the largest potential customer, the federal government. <strong><em>But the pace is not fast enough</em></strong>.<br />
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<li><strong>eVgo</strong><br /> <img alt="" src="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/images/evgo-station1.png" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px;" width="100" /><a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/evgo/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">evGo</span></a> is a fully owned subsidiary of NRG Energy, an electric utility. It has signed a $100 million contract with the California Public Utilities Commission, just approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The contract calls for the installation of 200 publicly available charging stations in retail locations in the San Francisco Bay Area, the San Joaquin Valley, the Los Angeles area, and San Diego County. The installation is expected to create 200 construction jobs over 4 years, and an economic benefit of $185 million.
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Other charging station makers and operators include 350Green, AeroVironment, Aker Wade, Andromeda Power, Eaton Corporation, EVCharge America, General Electric, OpConnect, SemaConnect.<br />
This is a shortened version of a <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-stories/ev-charging-stations-thousands-green-jobs" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">much longer story</span></a> I wrote for TheGreenJobBank.Green Jobs Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00545499368657850579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3384295406060289111.post-7395175264871211562012-10-30T13:45:00.000-07:002012-12-08T19:19:30.143-08:00Smart Grid Gets New Player, New Green Jobs<h3>
AutoGrid, a <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-jobs/green-startups"><u>green start-up</u></a>, officially launched its smart grid data analysis software with $9 million in funding.</h3>
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<a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/autogrid"><u>AutoGrid Systems</u></a>, a "smart grid" start-up officially launched its "big data" analysis software to help optimize the electric grid.
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AutoGrid also announced that it has signed agreements with 2 large customers: the City of Palo Alto Utilities and the Sacramento Municipal Utilities District.
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AutoGrid has so far raised $9 million from <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-vc/foundation-capital"><u>Foundation Capital</u></a>, Voyager Capital and Stanford University.
It has also obtained $5 million worth of contracts from the U.S. Department of Energy's ARPA-E research agency and the California Energy Commission.
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The most interesting part of AutoGrid's story is that its main backer, Foundation Capital, has also funded AutoGrid competitors <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/silver-spring-networks"><u>Silver Spring Networks</u></a>, <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/enernoc"><u>EnerNOC</u></a>, and <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/emeter"><u>eMeter</u></a> (since acquired by Siemens).
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EnerNOC and Silver Spring Networks are both extremely well capitalized and are years ahead of AutoGrid. They both received additional funding from other big-name venture capital firms. EnerNOC got funded by Braemar Energy Ventures and Draper Fisher Jurvetson, and Silver Spring Networks by Kleiner Perkins. Both are doing very well, and hiring right and left, creating good <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-jobs/what-is-a-green-job"><u>green jobs</u></a>; EnerNOC has about 80 open positions, and SSN has 33. In comparison, AutoGrid has 5 open positions.
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AutoGrid has also a slew of other competitors in the “smart grid/energy management” space, all well capitalized by top VC firms: <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/adura-technologies"><u>Adura</u></a> (VantagePoint Capital Partners), <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/comverge"><u>Comverge</u></a> (public company first funded by Rockport Capital), <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/ecofactor"><u>EcoFactor</u></a> (Rockport), <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/firstfuel"><u>FirstFuel</u></a> (Battery Ventures), <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/grid-net"><u>GridNet</u></a> (Braemar Energy Ventures), <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/gridpoint"><u>GridPoint</u></a> (NEA), <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/smartsynch"><u>SmartSynch</u></a> (acquired by Itron), <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/tendril"><u>Tendril</u></a> (VantagePoint), <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/trilliant"><u>Trilliant</u></a> (VantagePoint), and <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/viridity"><u>Viridity</u></a> (Braemar, Battery and GE Ecomagination). And, on top of that, let’s not forget IBM!
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<strong>To succeed, AutoGrid will need a lot of luck, a lot of hard work, a lot of persistence and a lot more money!</strong> However, with $14 million in the bank, they'll be able to make strategic hires (new green jobs!), improving their likelihood of success.
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TheGreenJobBank has employer profiles for more than <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-employers/search-by-category?category=Smart+Grid"><u>30 smart-grid companies</u></a>, and almost all of them are currently hiring. At the top is EnerNOC, with 80 open positions, followed by Silver Spring Networks with 33 and Nexant with 25. The total of all smart-grid jobs on TheGreenJobBank is about 200.
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Below are links to the profiles of the venture capital firms mentioned in this story. The profiles include the list green startups they've funded.
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<li><a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-vc/battery-ventures"><u>Battery Ventures</u></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-vc/braemar-energy-ventures"><u>Braemar Energy Ventures</u></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-vc/draper-fisher-jurvetson"><u>Draper Fisher Jurvetson</u></a> (DFJ)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-vc/foundation-capital"><u>Foundation Capital</u></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-vc/kleiner-perkins"><u>Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers</u></a> (KPCB)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-vc/nea"><u>New Entreprise Associates</u></a> (NEA)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-vc/rockport-capital"><u>Rockport Capital</u></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-vc/sequoia-capital"><u>Sequoia Capital</u></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-vc/vantagepoint"><u>Vantagepoint Capital Partners</u></a></li>
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<span class="views-field-field-abs-value">New report by the Economic Policy Institute paints positive picture of the green economy and <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-jobs/what-is-a-green-job" title="What is a green job?">green jobs</a>.</span></h3>
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A new briefing paper by Ethan Pollack of the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) titled "<strong>Counting up to Green: Assessing the green economy and its implications for growth and equity</strong>", paints a positive outlook for the green economy and its potential to create <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-jobs/what-is-a-green-job"><u>green jobs</u></a>.
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Assessing the size of the green economy and the number of green jobs remains an important issue. Various slightly different definitions of green jobs make it difficult to accurately count the number of green jobs, and size the green economy. <br />
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The US Government's Bureau of Labor Statistics <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/stories/us-bureau-of-labor-statistics-publishes-definition-of-green-jobs"><u>published its own definition</u></a> in Sept, 2010, and several Think Tanks have also published their own, most notably the Pew Charitable Trusts, and The Brookings Institution.
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The EPI report examines in details the data from the latest BLS report released in April 2012 in which the number of green jobs was estimated at 3.1 million in 2010. But the BLS report was found to have several flaws that led to under-counting the number of green jobs. First, the BLS did not follow its own definition of green jobs, and left out a portion of green jobs (<a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/stories/us-bureau-of-labor-statistics-publishes-definition-of-green-jobs"><u>type "B" jobs</u></a>) that it found hard to measure. Second, the BLS didn't count green jobs in businesses that derive less than half of their revenue in green products and services.
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Of the 3.1 million green jobs, 73% are in the private sector and 27% in government (federal, state and local). But when looking at the total number of jobs (green and non-green), <strong>5% of government jobs are green, compared to 2% of private sector jobs</strong>.
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In the private sector, manufacturing accounts for the biggest share of green jobs, followed by construction, professional, scientific and technical, management and waste services, transportation and warehousing, trade, and utilities. Together, these 6 private economy sectors account for close to 90% of green jobs.
However, the report points out that when compared to the total number of jobs in each sector (green and non-green), the utilities sector is by far the strongest with 12% of its workforce employed in green jobs, compared to 6.8% in construction and 6.2% in manufacturing.
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From a regional view, the EPI report confirms TheGreenJobBank's own numbers with <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-blog/february-another-record-month-for-green-jobs"><u>California</u></a> having the largest number of green jobs, followed by New York and Texas.
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The findings of the EPI report also confirm what we, at TheGreenJobBank, have known for a long time:
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<li>Greener industries grow faster</li>
<li>Green states have fared better in the economic downturn</li>
<li>Green jobs are accessible to workers across the spectrum of education</li>
<li>Manufacturing plays a strong role in the green economy</li>
<li>Green jobs go beyond renewable energy. [That's been established long ago by TheGreenJobBank; see our own <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-jobs/what-is-a-green-job"><u>definition of green jobs</u></a>]</li>
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The most stunning part of Ethan Pollack's report is its conclusion that predicts that the green economy and green jobs will help solve some of our most critical socio-economic problems: income inequality and disenfranchisement.
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"The old economic model relies on depleting the economy’s environmental capital stock at an unsustainable rate, depriving future generations of a healthy and diverse environment and harming long-run economic growth (since much of the economy depends on a clean environment and ample stocks of natural resources)."<br />
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"In sum, a dirty economy subsidizes the well-off by taxing the poor and disenfranchised, distorts the market, and shortchanges future generations by leaving the world a worse place for them to live."<br />
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"But the concept of green jobs does play an important role in illustrating a positive vision of a green economy. It reminds us that the seeds of a green transition are planted throughout the economy, that the fundamental structure of the economy will remain intact, and that this vision isn’t so radical but rather is already happening all around us."
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Senior Policy Analyst at the Economic Policy Institute, <a href="http://www.epi.org/people/ethan-pollack/" target="_stories" title="Ethan Pollack"><u>Ethan Pollack</u></a>'s areas of expertise include Tax and Budget Policy, Public Economics, and Infrastructure.
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<small>Infographics by the </small><small>Economic Policy Institute.</small>
Green Jobs Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00545499368657850579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3384295406060289111.post-74168224086323381732012-10-02T14:17:00.000-07:002013-05-28T16:56:55.805-07:0025 Green Startups Changing the Way We Do BusinessA commitment to sustainability is becoming an increasingly important part of modern business operating models, as consumers demand products and services that are not only high-quality but that also reduce their impact on the environment. <br />
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As a result, the sustainable business market is flourishing, providing a fertile place for green startups to take root and have a major impact on business and industrial practices. Here we highlight just a few of the many green startups that are affecting how we do business, altering how we commute, build offices, get power, find financing, and even how we chat around the water cooler.
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<a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/hara-software"><u>Hara software</u></a> (energy efficiency), <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/adura-technologies"><u>Adura Technologies</u></a> (green building/lighting), <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/smartsynch"><u>SmartSync</u></a> (smart grid), <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/bloom-energy"><u>Bloom Energy</u></a> (fuel cells), and <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/silver-spring-networks"><u>Silver Spring Networks</u></a> (smart grid).
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You'll have to go to <a href="http://www.onlinemba.com/" target="_stories"><u>OnlineMBA.com</u></a> to read the full article.Green Jobs Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00545499368657850579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3384295406060289111.post-56117761245300284492012-09-27T14:20:00.000-07:002012-11-21T14:24:13.020-08:00Recurrent Energy Continues US Hires Despite Trouble at Parent Sharp<div class="form-item" id="edit-search-block-form-1-wrapper" style="float: right;">
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Sharp Corp, deeply in the red, has recently announced that it will cut almost 11,000 jobs (or 18% of its workforce) around the World, and sell many assets. The asset sale may include <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/recurrent-energy"><u>Recurrent Energy</u></a> that it bought in 2010 for $305 Million.
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Rumor has it that Sharp hopes to get $312 Million for Recurrent Energy, a US <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-jobs/solar-energy-jobs"><u>solar</u></a> farm developer. Recurrent is itself in good financial shape, with almost $2 billion in project finance commitments from third parties, according to Recurrent's CEO, Arno Harris.
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Troubles at parent companies often lead to the sale of well-performing assets, to extract a good price for them.
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Recurrent seems to be one of these well-performing assets, as its CEO affirmed. It continues to hire for US-based positions, and has currently <a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/greenjobs?co=on&keyword=recurrent%20energy" title="Recurrent Energy Green Jobs"><u>12 open positions</u></a>, including 9 posted in Sept. 2012.
Green Jobs Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00545499368657850579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3384295406060289111.post-23065153831299493002012-09-21T14:28:00.000-07:002012-11-21T14:29:36.505-08:00Several Green Companies on a Hiring Spree<h3>Significant increase in the number of new <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-jobs/search-by-keyword"><u>green jobs</u></a> indexed by TheGreenJobBank shows the resilience of the green economy.</h3>
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<p>Last week saw an unusual increase in the number of <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-jobs/search-by-keyword"><u>green jobs</u></a> indexed by TheGreenJobBank. Even in a period of economic uncertainty, a number of green employers have added many new positions, proof that the green economy is more resilient than many others.</p>
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<li>Energy Management company <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/enernoc"><u>EnerNOC</u></a> is one of them. They've added 19 new open positions this week alone, to bring the total to 61.
<p>These new jobs are in a wide variety of occupations, including <strong>sales</strong>, <strong>marketing</strong>, <strong>software development</strong> and <strong>administrative/management</strong>.</p></li>
<li>Environmental company <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/aecom"><u>AECOM</u></a> has added 20 jobs, for a total of 65.
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New green jobs at AECOM include <strong>Air Quality Scientists</strong>, <strong>Environmental Engineers</strong>, and <strong>waste/water treatment technicians</strong>.</p></li>
<li>Another environmental company, <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/erm"><u>Environmental Resources Management</u></a> (ERM) added over 30 jobs last week, bringing the total open positions to 172!
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<li>And of course, our darling green employer, <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/solarcity"><u>SolarCity</u></a> added a stellar 64 jobs this week alone, and 14 last week, bringing its total to 129!
<p>21 of its open positions are solar <strong>site auditors</strong>. As described by SolarCity, "<i>The Site Auditor will provide professional site auditing services to obtain and communicate the necessary technical data to the SolarCity design team for the preparation of permit ready documents needed to facilitate the installation of solar photovoltaic systems. This person will also function as a project manager, field technician, and permit technician when assigned to do so.</i>"</p>
<p>And it's not a surprise that SolarCity has also many openings for <strong>sales reps</strong> and <strong>solar PV installers</strong>.</p>
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<li>Although not at the top of the list for its total open jobs (50), highly respected <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/the-nature-conservancy"><u>The Nature Conservancy</u></a> added over 30 jobs last week, which is remarkable for a non-profit organization.
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<p>Even though it's not as high as the number of weekly new jobs we saw in January and February (between 2,000 and 2,300 per week), last week's number of 1,722 is a good number in an economy that has regrettably slowed down in the past few months. However, it is somehow reassuring to see the companies listed above are on a hiring spree, in various segments of the green industry.</p>
Green Jobs Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00545499368657850579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3384295406060289111.post-14296266369783125812012-09-10T14:33:00.000-07:002012-11-21T14:44:38.497-08:00SunPower Signs PPA with PG&E, Creates 200 Green Jobs<h3>
<a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/sunpower"><u>SunPower Corp</u></a> has just signed a PPA with PG&E to deliver 100 MW of solar energy to California, creating 200 <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-job-search/search-by-keyword"><u>green jobs</u></a>.</h3>
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According to SunPower Corp, the project will create 200 construction jobs, and inject $72.7 million in the local economy. SunPower Corp has not disclosed how many permanent jobs will be created to operate and maintain the solar farm when it goes online. <br />
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The project, when completed will deliver 100 MW of electricity, enough to power an estimated 36,000 average homes. The <a href="http://www.blogger.com/green-jobs/solar-energy-jobs"><u>solar farm</u></a> will be built with SunPower's latest solar technology that can rotate the solar panels to follow the sun, which increases efficiency by 25%.
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"We are very pleased to be working again with PG&E to deliver cost-competitive solar power at a 100MW scale, while creating jobs and economic opportunity for the local community," said Howard Wenger, SunPower president, regions.
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Still, the project is not a sure thing. It is contingent on approval by the California Public Utilities Commission and SunPower's ability to complete all applicable permits. It is expected that construction will begin in 2015, with the plant beginning commercial operation by late 2016.
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SunPower Corp has currently <a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/GreenJobs?co=on&keyword=sunpower"><u>41 open green jobs</u></a>.
Green Jobs Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00545499368657850579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3384295406060289111.post-22401304943230392642012-08-15T14:45:00.000-07:002012-11-21T14:53:50.193-08:00Green Jobs Climate Heats Up in D.C. Region<h3>
TheGreenJobBank was featured prominently in a Washington Post article on <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-jobs/search-by-keyword"><u>Green Jobs</u></a> published in the Weekend Jobs Section, 08/09/12.</h3>
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Published in the Jobs Section of the Washington Post Weekend Edition, Aug. 9, 2012.
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As we humans more environmentally conscious, so does the area job market. According to the D.C. Office of Planning, emerging green initiatives could produce more than 169,000 <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-jobs/search-by-keyword"><u>green job opportunities</u></a> from 2009 to 2028, many of which will result from private sector real estate development projects that required to comply with the Green Building Act.
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<span style="color: blue;">Learn more about green industry trade associations:</span><br />
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<li style="line-height: 95%;">American Wind Energy Association (awea.org)</li>
<li style="line-height: 95%;">American Solar Energy Society (ases.org)</li>
<li style="line-height: 95%;">Solar Electric Power Association (solarelectricpower.org)</li>
<li style="line-height: 95%;">Solar Energy Industries Association (seia.org)</li>
<li style="line-height: 95%;">The Wind Coalition (windcoalition.org)</li>
<li style="line-height: 95%;">The BlueGreen Alliance (bluegreenalliance.org)</li>
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<span style="color: blue; line-height: 50%;">Online resources for green jobs:</span><br />
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<li style="line-height: 80%;">thegreenjobbank.com</li>
<li style="line-height: 95%;">eco.org</li>
<li style="line-height: 95%;">greenjoba.com</li>
<li style="line-height: 95%;">greenindustryjobs.com</li>
<li style="line-height: 95%;">grist.org</li>
<li style="line-height: 95%;">greenbiz.com</li>
<li style="line-height: 95%;">triplepundit.com</li>
<li style="line-height: 95%;">cleantechnica.com</li>
<li style="line-height: 95%;">earthtechling.com</li>
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So, <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-jobs/what-is-a-green-job"><u>what exactly qualifies as a green job</u></a>? According to the <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/stories/us-bureau-of-labor-statistics-publishes-definition-of-green-jobs"><u>U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics</u></a>, green jobs include jobs in businesses that produce goods or provide services that benefit the environment or conserve natural resources; and jobs in which workers' duties involve making their establishment's processes more environmentally friendly. In addition to technical positions, this includes jobs in engineering, research, accounting, marketing, sales, management and administration.
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"The notion of 'green collar jobs' is misleading and limiting" said <strong>Bernard Ferret, president of TheGreenJobBank, the leading <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-jobs/search-by-keyword"><u>search engine for green jobs</u></a>.</strong> His search engine crawls the web daily to provide the most current listings available from thousands of websites. The listings come from <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-employers/search-by-keyword"><u>businesses</u></a>, <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/resources/green-associations"><u>nonprofit organizations</u></a>, <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/resources/green-trade-associations"><u>trade associations</u></a>, <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/resources/green-research-labs"><u>research labs</u></a>, <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/resources/green-recruiters"><u>green recruiters</u></a>, and <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/resources/green-job-boards"><u>green job boards</u></a>. The site features hundreds of <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-employers/search-by-keyword"><u>employer profiles</u></a> enabling job seekers to research easily the green companies for which they want to work.
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"The D.C. area is very different from the rest of the country because it's home to nonprofits such as the <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-non-profits/world-resources-institute"><u>World Resources Institute</u></a>, <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-non-profits/wwf"><u>World Wildlife Fund</u></a>, <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-non-profits/conservation-international"><u>Conservation International</u></a>, <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-non-profits/greenpeace"><u>GreenPeace</u></a>, the <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-non-profits/sierra-club"><u>Sierra Club</u></a> and <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-non-profits/the-nature-conservancy"><u>The Nature Conservancy</u></a>" Ferret observed. Of the 10,000 jobs currently on Ferret's website, some 320 are in D.C., with another 320 in Virginia, and 200 in Maryland, many of which are with nonprofits.
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For many green employers, the biggest recruiting challenge they face is workforce <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-education"><u>education and certification</u></a>. "Our educational system doesn't produce enough trained and certified workers" said Ferret. He reported this to be particularly the case for solar installation and green building jobs.
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But for other openings, you need the same skills as you'd need in similar jobs in another type of organization, including passion and commitment. "Our biggest challenge tends to be finding really good communicators," said Mike Tidwell, executive director of the Chesapeake Climate Action Network, which is working to build and mobilize a grassroots movement in our region to call for state, national and international policies that will put us on a path to climate stability. "Organizing for anything, including clean energy solutions, requires good, clear and compelling communications. and I don't see a lot of that skill" he added.
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"The green industry is dominated primarily by <a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/green-jobs/green-startups"><u>startups</u></a> founded by passionate people who have cultivated a product or service that aligns with their values system with the development of a healthy profit center" explained Karen Biscoe, founder of Massachusetts-based Green Search Partner, a full service search firm focusing on executive level recruiting. "When these companies are building a team, they are no different from other entrepreneurs, they want technical depth a well rounded resume and a deep commitment to their mission," she said.
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"If you don't value equity as much as stabilityand a steady paycheck, the gren industry may not be the best palce for you," said Biscoe. "But if it is for yo, the persistence of social networking in the recruiting industry has definitively shaped the search process," she continued. "I can sum it up this way: it's no longer who or what you know, it's who knows you."
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Green Jobs Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00545499368657850579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3384295406060289111.post-6194594291528625572012-07-27T15:07:00.000-07:002012-11-21T15:08:19.006-08:00SolarCity Expansion to Create more Green Jobs in Maryland<h3>
<a href="http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/employers/solarcity"><u>SolarCity</u></a>'s success over the past 18 months leads to an expansion of its operations center in Maryland.<div>
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SolarCity currently offers solar systems for free to Maryland
residential customers whose cost per KWh turns out to be less than what
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The opening ceremony of its expanded operations center
attracted the presence of local politicians included U.S. Senator Ben
Cardin, as well as State Senator Jim Rosapepe and State Delegate
Joseline A. Peña-Melnyk.<br />
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renewable energy is good for the environment, good for our national and
economic security, and good for the customers who get to cut their
utility bills. Marylanders are creating a dynamic clean energy economy
thanks to effective state energy policies and Federal initiatives
designed to empower homeowners and small businesses,” said U.S. Senator
Ben Cardin, a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works
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“Solar energy makes sense for a wide range of homeowners and
businesses,” said SolarCity Regional Vice President Leon Keshishian.
“Going solar can save Marylanders significant money on what they’re
currently paying for utility power--and it’s easier to go solar now than
ever before.”<br />
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SolarCity has currently a total of <a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/GreenJobs?co=on&keyword=solar%20city"><u>159 nationwide green job openings</u></a> listed on TheGreenJobBank that are less than 60 days old, including <a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/GreenJobs?co=on&location=132&keyword=solar%20city"><u>8 in Maryland</u></a>. Its website shows 357 jobs openings, but TheGreenJobBank's policy is to not include those that are more than 60 days old.<br />
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The openings in Maryland are for jobs located in Beltsville, Baltimore, Bethesda and Jessup.<br />
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TheGreenJobBank has currently <a href="http://search.thegreenjobbank.com/search/gr/GreenJobs?ldb=on&location=132"><u>229 green jobs opening in Maryland</u></a>.Green Jobs Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00545499368657850579noreply@blogger.com0