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Career Opportunities in Energy and Clean Technology. High Tech, Clean Tech, Renewable Energy Executive Recruiters, Est. 1996 Nationwide Service. www.redfishtech.com. Renewable Energy and CleanTech Opportunities. Rob Reeves CEO, Owner, Executive Recruiter Redfish Technology.
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Career Opportunities in Energy and Clean Technology • High Tech, Clean Tech, Renewable Energy • Executive Recruiters, Est. 1996 • Nationwide Service www.redfishtech.com
Renewable Energy and CleanTech Opportunities Rob Reeves CEO, Owner, Executive Recruiter Redfish Technology
Jobs Sector 2.7 m Clean Economy 1.3 m Fossil Fuels (direct) 2.4 m Fossil Fuels (incl. distributors) 4.8 m IT Producing sectors 13.8 m Healthcare
In 2003-2010 the Clean Economy had slower growth than overall economy at 3.4% (v 4.2%); • However during the same period, newer “Clean Tech” had explosive growth; • And during the 2008-2009 recession the Clean Economy outperformed the rest of the economy at 8.3%
Investment in Clean Energy • $154 Billion in Private Capital Worldwide 2010 • $34 Billion in the U.S. Dow Chemical Company CEO Andrew Liveris wrote recently: “A renaissance is within reach. If Americans are the ones who design and build the new [clean economy] technologies it will re-energize commerce in the United States, creating, without a doubt, millions of high-paying jobs.”
Clean Economy In the U.S. • The South has the largest number of jobs; • The West has the largest share relative to population. • South @ 30% • West @ 25% • Midwest @ 23 % • Northeast 20 % • NY Metro the leader
Jobs in the Clean Economy 15% 5% 60% 10% 10%
Jobs in the Clean Economy 5% 15% 60% 10% 10%
What job skills are needed to access green jobs and what training programs and certifications are available?
Non-Profits • Alliance to Save Energy (ase.org) • American Solar Energy Society (ases.org) • American Wind Energy Association (awea.org) • Geothermal Energy Association (geo-energy.org) • Interstate Renewable Energy Council (irecusa.org) • US Green Building Council (usgbc.org) Certifications • North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) (nabcep.org) • U.S. Green Building Council's LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) (usgbc.org) • Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) (aeecenter.org) • Project Management Institute (PMI) (pmi.org)
Which areas offer the best opportunities and how to access them?
Industry Challenges Growth Shrinking Employer Base v. Emerging Marketplace Companies’ Ability to Choose Transferability
Tech Roles Solar Wind Geothermal Hydro Biomass Battery Electric Vehicles Smart Grid Energy Efficiency
Non Tech Roles General Business Roles Entrepreneurial Skillset Sales Project Management
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