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The Renewable Energy Job Market in the United States:

The Renewable Energy Job Market in the United States:. Jodie Roussell American Council On Renewable Energy Washington, DC Youth Employment Summit - Veracruz October 4 - 7, 2004. American Council On Renewable Energy. ACORE’s Mission and Scope.

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The Renewable Energy Job Market in the United States:

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  1. The Renewable Energy Job Market in the United States: Jodie Roussell American Council On Renewable Energy Washington, DC Youth Employment Summit - Veracruz October 4 - 7, 2004

  2. American Council On Renewable Energy

  3. ACORE’s Mission and Scope Mission: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, to bring renewable energy into the mainstream of America’s economy and lifestyle through information and communications ACORE encompasses all renewable energy options: • Solar energy - Biomass energy • Wind power - Biofuels • Geothermal energy - Waste fuels • Hydropower - Ocean energy In all forms: • Electricity - Fuels • Hydrogen - End use energy With a linkage to related areas: • Energy efficiency - Environment • Infrastructure - National security

  4. Solar <1% Geothermal 5% Biomass 46% Wind 2% Hydroelectric 46% U.S. Energy Consumption by Fuel 2002 Source: AEO 2004 tables (released in December 2003) based on US energy consumption. Overall breakdown Table A1 (Total Energy Supply and Disposition), and Renewable breakdown Table A18 (Renewable Energy, Consumption by Section and Source). Source: NREL

  5. Resource Potential Renewable Energy in America- Regional Resources, Economics and Politics - SOLAR ENERGY WIND POWER GEOTHERMAL BIOMASS

  6. Wind Power

  7. U.S. Wind Energy Source: AWEA

  8. Where? – Installations by period by state 1996-2003 Total: 4,891 MW 1980-1995 Total: 1,493 MW MN(539) IA(472) WA(244) MN (35) OR(260) WY(285) CO(223) PA(129) KS (114) CA (1,413) CA (630) NM(207) TX(1,258) TX (35) OK(176) > 1000 MW 300 – 1000 MW 100 – 300 MW Source: AWEA 10 – 100 MW

  9. U.S. Wind Energy Inconsistent Public Policy = Not a Good Business Source: AWEA

  10. Solar PV

  11. Global PV Installations Source: IEA Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme

  12. Geothermal Power Generation

  13. Installations by State Annual Average Net Capacity: 1919 MW NV 179MW (9%) CA 1679MW (88%) UT 31MW (2%) HI 30MW (2%) Source: Geothermal Energy Association

  14. U.S. Geothermal Energy Source: Geothermal Energy Association

  15. Geothermal Installation by Type Source: Geothermal Energy Association

  16. Biomass Power Generation

  17. Biomass Installation Source: USDOE

  18. Biomass Installation by Fuel “PURPA Market” Source: USDOE

  19. Cumulative Installations by fuel by state Black Liquor Wood/Wood Waste NH108 ME264 ME425 WA171 WA109 OR111 MN116 ID114 WI112 MI178 VA 343 VA 105 CA688 NC 130 NC 132 AR334 AL130 AL438 GA401 SC 164 MS273 LA110 TX106 FL109 FL229 10 – 50 MW > 300 MW 1 – 10 MW 100 – 300 MW 50 – 100 MW Source: USDOE

  20. Cumulative Installations by fuel by state Other Biomass Solid/Gases Agriculture Crop Byproducts/Straw/Energy Crops ND10 MA 30 CO15 CA54 CA67 AR20 LA19 HI46 FL208 10 – 50 MW > 300 MW 1 – 10 MW 100 – 300 MW 50 – 100 MW Source: USDOE

  21. Cumulative Installations by fuel by state Landfill Gas Municipal Solid Waste MN130 NY 330 MI115 MA 296 PA132 PA286 CT 216 IL150 NJ 177 MD 134 CA222 VA 213 FL502 10 – 50 MW > 300 MW 1 – 10 MW 100 – 300 MW 50 – 100 MW Source: USDOE

  22. Biofuels Corn-Based Ethanol

  23. Ethanol Production Capacity by State Total Production Capacity: 3,699 million gallons per year ND 34 MN392 WI172 SD 422 MI45 IA 867 NE 537 IL796 IN95 MO100 KS 110 KY 24 TN 65 NM 15 > 500 million gallons per year (mgy) 250 – 500 mgy 100 – 250 mgy Source: Renewable Fuel Association 10 – 100 mgy

  24. Fuel Ethanol Production Source: Renewable Fuel Association

  25. Ethanol Represents just 2%of U.S. Motor Fuels Pie

  26. Bio Diesel Fuel

  27. U.S. Biodiesel Consumption Source: National Biodiesel Board

  28. Soybean Production by State Million Bushels in 2002 ND 87 MN309 WI67 SD 127 MI78 IA 495 OH141 NE 176 IL450 IN236 MO170 KS 58 VA 10 KY 41 MD 11 NC 30 TN 35 MS 44 LA 21 > 300 million bushels per year > 100 > 50 Source: USDA > 10

  29. Biodiesel Fueling Stations by State As of July 2004 NH 4 WA 13 ME3 MT 2 ID2 MN1 OR 5 WI1 MI9 WY 3 MA 2 IA 1 PA 1 NE 1 OH6 IL3 NV 6 IN4 CT 1 CA18 CO 10 DE 4 MO1 VA 6 KY 7 MD 7 NC 22 HI 3 AZ 4 NM 1 SC 2 GA2 TX 1 FL3 > 10 stations > 5 > 1 Source: USDOE

  30. Resource Potential Renewable Energy in America- Regional Resources, Economics and Politics - SOLAR ENERGY WIND POWER GEOTHERMAL BIOMASS

  31. RE Policy Environment

  32. State & Federal Policies Policy • Federal government focus on Research & Development to reduce technology costs • State governments lead, with innovative policies steadily increasing deployment opportunities, and job opportunities

  33. State-Level Leadership: Renewable PortfolioStandards MN: 1,125 MW wind by 2010 ME: 30% by 2000 WI: 2.2% by 2011 MA: 4% by 2008 *CT: 4% by 2008 IA: 105 MW CA: 20%by 2017 *NJ : 4.0% by 2008 PA: varies by utility *NV: 15% by 2013 *AZ: 1.1%by 2007 *NM: 10% by 2011 State RPS TX: 2,880 MW by 2009 Non-punitive goals RPS in utility settlements Source: IREC, DSIRE Database

  34. State-Level Leadership: Public Benefit Funds for Renewables Cumulative 1998 - 2012 $10 M $111 M MA: $383 M $95 M $22 M $85 M RI: $10 M $80 M CT: $338 M $20 M NJ: $279 M $127 M DE: $11 M $2,048 M $234 M 15 State Funds = $3.8B by 2012 Source: IREC, DSIRE Database

  35. Lifetime Job Creation by RE Installations

  36. New Short Term Jobs in Construction & Installations

  37. New Long Term Jobs in Operations & Maintenence

  38. Entering the RE Job Market: Education & Career Development

  39. Primary (6-13 yrs.) Secondary (14-18 yrs.) Undergraduate (18-22 yrs.) (B.S., B.A degree) Graduate (22+ years) (M.S., M.A., PhD degrees) Little or no RE education Little or no RE education Possibility for study of related fields environment, engineering (w/ RE) or politics Opportunity to study RE policy, technologies & development US RE Education Opportunities

  40. Joining the RE Job Market: Needs of the Young Professional • Broad based knowledge of the technologies & policy environment • Practical experience working for a RE company or organization – prove job skills • Network of personal contacts to assist their career

  41. ACORE’s Internship Program: Fulfilling Needs of Young Professionals • Began in March of 2003 • 10 young professionals per 3-4 month session • Interns work 2-4 full days a week • Provides an opportunity for aspiring young professionals to : 1. Gain job experience on specific projects 2. Develop personal contacts 3. Learn about RE Industry in US & globally 4. Join the RE Industry

  42. Elements of the Program • RE research project or program coordination • Contact development • Personal education & networking

  43. Sample Day of an Intern • Identifying new contacts (1-2 hrs.) • RE reading for personal development (1 hr.) • RE research or project work (3-4 hrs) • Attend lecture or presentation at government agency, the US Congress, think tank or non-profits (2 hrs) • Plan informational interviews (1 hr.)

  44. Altarum Institute American University Carlton College Dalberg/UNDP David Gardiner & Associates Energy & Environment Study Institute Energy & Security Group Environmental Defense Georgetown University M.B. A. Program Gibbs & Cox Globe Legislators Organization on Behalf of the Environment Howard University National Association of Regulatory & Utility Commissioners National Hydrogen Association National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration Office of Rep. Jan Schakowsky Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Reluminati Solar Energy Industries Association University of Maryland Law School US Green Buildings Council Intern Program Alumni

  45. Future Program Plans • Expanding networking & mentoring between alumni and current interns • Expand contact between ACORE members and interns • Develop funded international intern exchange programs with partner organizations in UK, Germany, and others

  46. Transferable Elements of the ACORE Program • Develop or adapt elements of ACORE’s training materials & program: • RE Research Guides • Informational Interviewing • Job Hunting strategy • Contacts for Professional Networking Groups • Build informal networks of young people who have recently found jobs • Advertising strategies for new program participants • Strategy for outreach to mentoring companies

  47. Additional Information American Council On Renewable Energy P.O. Box 33518 Washington, DC 20033 USA Jodie Roussell Telephone: 202- 293-1123 roussell@acore.org www.acore.org

  48. Questions for Group Discussion • Are there opportunities in your country to join existing RE businesses or organizations? • How do youth in your country learn about RE? • What do youth in your country need to become successful professionals in RE or entrepreneurs?

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