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Workforce Trends and Needs In the Energy Efficiency Sector

Explore the latest workforce trends, challenges, and opportunities in the energy efficiency sector. This presentation summarizes key findings, industry partnerships, and research objectives related to this crucial field. Discover the job growth projections, occupational studies, and workforce needs in areas such as building design, construction, and facility operations. Learn about educational preferences, wage ranges, and employer priorities in training programs. Get insights into developing skills and programs to meet industry demands and create a skilled workforce for the future. Access additional research resources and stay informed on this evolving sector. Contact industry experts for more information and collaboration opportunities.

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Workforce Trends and Needs In the Energy Efficiency Sector

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  1. Workforce Trends and Needs In the Energy Efficiency Sector National Network of Sector PartnersMay 20, 2009

  2. Today’s Presentation Introduction About the Centers of Excellence Summary of Research Key Findings College Response Statewide Project Questions & Answers

  3. Centers of Excellence The Centers of Excellence, in partnership with business and industry, deliver regional workforce research customized for community college decision making and resource development.

  4. 10 Regional Centers of Excellence • San Francisco Bay • Greater Silicon Valley • Los Angeles County (2) • Orange County • Inland Empire • San Diego & Imperial • Central Valley • South Central • Far North & Greater Sacramento

  5. Research Objectives Identify and survey the firms in the Bay Area that hire energy efficiency workers in technical occupations Identify the projected job growth for these occupations & the workforce needs and challenges of employers. Identify college programs related to energy efficiency occupations.

  6. Three industries are most likely to be connected to energy efficiency occupations: Energy Efficiency SectorBay Region • Public or Private Utilities or Agencies • Building Design and Construction • Building/Facility Operations & Maintenance

  7. Study Methodology • Extensive literature review • Built database of firms in energy efficiency sector • Surveyed regional employers in the identified industries, with PG&E and industry support • Extrapolated survey data to population of firms • Industry validation

  8. Research and Industry Partners Research Partners Industry Partners

  9. Occupations Studied Public or PrivateUtilities or Agencies Compliance Analyst or Energy Regulation Specialist Resource Conservation or Energy Efficiency Manager Energy Auditor or Home Energy Rater Building Designand Construction Construction or Design Project Manager Building Performance or Retrofitting Specialist HVAC Technician, Installer or Mechanic Building or Facility Operations and Maintenance Building Controls Systems Technician Building Operator or Engineer

  10. Occupational Employment& Growth Combined, the estimated growth of the eight occupations: • Over the next 12 months could result in as many as 3,470 new jobs for the Bay Area economy. • 950 building performance or retrofitting specialists • 590 energy auditors or home energy raters

  11. Occupational Employment& Growth Combined, the estimated growth of the eight occupations: Over the next 3 years could result in as many as 13,000 new jobs for the Bay Area economy. 2,850 construction/design project managers 2,690 building performance or retrofitting specialists

  12. Workforce Challenges

  13. Occupational Wages • Wages for the 8 study occupations ranged from – • HVAC Technicians/InstallersEntry levelExperienced$41,600 $72,800 • Construction/Design Project ManagerEntry levelExperienced$60,000 $90,000

  14. Education Preferences • More than 45% of employers surveyed prefer applicants with a related Bachelor’s degree. • Resource Conservation/Energy Efficiency Manager • Compliance Analysts/Energy Regulation Specialist • Construction/Design Project Manager • One out of three employers prefer applicants with a specific Associate degree or program certificate. • Energy Auditor/Home Energy Rater • HVAC Technician/Installer • Building Controls Systems Technician

  15. Employers’ Most ImportantKnowledge and Skill Areas • Ability to communicate with customers, in writing and in person. • Understanding of local and state energy efficiency requirements and incentives for new and existing buildings. • General understanding of the mechanics and engineering of energy systems, including HVAC, lighting, and renewable energy systems.

  16. Employers are interested in the community colleges providing education and training programs: student internship programs– 76% interest (27% great interest) on-site customized training for current employees – 61% interest (22% great interest) certificate program in energy auditing & retrofitting – 61% interest (25% great interest) Education and Training

  17. College Program Selection Criteria Colleges with Related Programs College Programs Survey

  18. Currently no programs for: Energy Auditor/Home Energy Rater Compliance Analyst/Energy Regulation Specialist Resource Conservation/Energy Efficiency Manager Currently only one program for: Building Performance Retrofitting Specialist Opportunity to Develop Programs

  19. Responding to Industry • Build a Pipeline of Skilled Workers • Create and Expand Industry Partnerships • Provide on-going professional development for faculty

  20. Additional Research • Centers of Excellence collecting regional data to replicate this study • Additional regional reports available soon • Follow-on study with Lawrence Berkeley National Labs

  21. Find more online at: www.coeccc.net/energy

  22. Thank You! John Carrese Director, San Francisco Bay Center of Excellence jcarrese@ccsf.edu (415) 550-4418 Laura Coleman Project Director, Northern California colemal@losrios.edu (916) 563-3235

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