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REA Report: Renewable Energy Big Chunk of UK Energy
2012 was a strong year for the performance of renewable energy generation, mainly due to new renewable power projects coming on-stream, Government figures reveal [1]. 11.3% of the UK’s electricity last year was generated from renewables overall, and 12.5% in the fourth quarter. Much of this growth is due to new on- and offshore wind [...]
In Focus: Obama’s SOTU Climate Change Remarks
Those who haven’t seen my writing elsewhere may be surprised to learn that I’m a self-described proud, Liberal progressive Democrat who enthusiastically supports President Obama. Last night’s speech had a lot in it that I liked–and I’m well aware that many of my readers will disagree. But like I say, it takes all kinds… He [...]
SolarBridge Heads to Hawaii
To help address the needs of an expanding solar workforce, SolarBridge Technologies (SolarBridge), a leading provider of integrated microinverters that enable TrueACTM solar modules, is bringing its nationwide ACPV Revolution Roadshow and Training to Honolulu on Tuesday, Jan. 29. Hawaii is primed for continued double-digit solar growth, due to its high energy costs and stated commitment to generate [...]
Solar Power: Economy Booster?
Many communities rely on fossil fuels, and importing these, for the provision of electricity, fuel and heating. These types of fuel adds up to a significant amount of money that the local economy will lose, because resources are not able to be produced locally. Solar energy can be developed locally. The money spent on fossil [...]
Skilled Labor: Upcoming Issue for Solar Industry?
The growth of the solar industry may soon face the reality of not having enough skilled workers to satisfy demand, suggests a recent report by The Solar Foundation and the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP). Despite a dragging economy overall, installed solar capacity has increased dramatically in the past few years. In [...]
The New Revolution in Energy Jobs: Green Energy Jobs
Years ago, no one thought in terms of ecological home and building designs. Today it’s the norm, as the world turns toward sustainable energy. As this revolution expands, it will prove to be the catalyst for new jobs, in an industry sector that will have a wide range of different opportunities. The building designs of [...]
Report: Solar Job Growth Outpaces All Economic Sectors
The U.S. solar energy industry is outpacing the job growth in all areas of the economy, according to non-profit group the Solar Foundation. The organization reported that the solar energy field added jobs at about eight times the rate of the rest of the economy in the 12 months (September 2011 to 2012). Nearly 14,000 solar [...]
CleanEdison: 3 Million Green Economy Jobs by 2020
As we move into the fourth quarter of 2012, economic recovery and job growth continues to dominate the conversation on both Wall Street and Main Street. Tepid recovery since the Great Recession of 2008 leaves us with a headline unemployment rate of 7.8% today. However, when we look at job creation and industry growth in areas such [...]
Carbon Management Degrees: Green Job Gold
Today’s world is quite contradictory with many people becoming green to save the environment, those who are polluting it and the rest not thinking about saving or polluting the environment at all. Everyone decides for himself which path to follow. But first of all you should understand and think about the impact you personally are [...]