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How to Get a Green Job Presentation to the Joint Service Academy Network of
Austin (JSANA) August 2009
8/29/2009 1
Michael FritschPresident & COO
ConfoeE-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.confoe.com Toll Free 877-253-9637 x713
© Confoe Inc. and Prometheus Performance Systems 2009
Agenda/Contents
� About the presenter
� About Confoe
� What is a Green Job?
� What does a Green Job pay?
� Central Texas outlook
� How to get a Green Job?
� Useful resources� Useful resources
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About the Presenter
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Confoe History and Clients
Confoe is an abbreviated form of the Latin word Confoedustus; meaning “Joined in Alliance“
� Confoe delivers breakthrough performance for renewable energy and technology companies
� Origins in Applied Materials Ramp Management and Field Operations circa 1998� Founders left Applied Materials with IP rights and an intact team to form Confoe in
2002� Clients/Projects
– Applied Materials Maydan Center – UMCi 300mm fab in Singapore– ST Microelectronics in France and Singapore– ST Microelectronics in France and Singapore– GSMC China– KLA-Tencor – Applied Materials (Solar and Semi)– Tokyo Electron America– Dell– TekSunPV (Solar Fab/Farm)– Intel– Hyperion– City of San Francisco– Spansion– HelioVolt (Solar Fab)– SoloPower (Solar Fab)– Apache Solar
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Confoe in the news and at conferences
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Pop Quiz: What is a Green Job?
� A. Depends who you ask
� B. Anything you want it to be
� C. Codified by law according to the NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) and SOC (Standard Occupation Code) guidelines
� D. I don’t care…as long as they are hiring� D. I don’t care…as long as they are hiring
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Answer: A and D
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Green Collar Worker (TWC)
� Alternative Energy ― wind, wave/tide, solar, hydroelectric, geothermal, nuclear, coal gasification/liquefaction, hydrogen and carbon capture & sequestration.
� Construction ― residential and commercial plus remodeling, inspecting and appraising.
� Building Material Manufacturing ― e.g., high R-factor insulation, low-e rated glass.
� Component Remanufacture ― materials rework, parts recycling and � Component Remanufacture ― materials rework, parts recycling and refurbishing.
� Air-Conditioning, Heating & Ventilation and Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturers.
� Agriculture ― e.g., grain production and biomass horticulture.
� Automobile and Transportation Manufacturing
� Government agencies and NGOs which advocate for, plan, monitor and enforce regulations aimed at conserving energy and/or reducing emissions. Source: Green Collar Workers And Other Mythical Creatures
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Green Jobs Guidebook (EDF)
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Source: Green Jobs Guidebook 2008/2009 page 3
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Green Collar Jobs-Colorado/US (ASES)
Green Jobs are created by RE and EE Industries
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Source: Green Collar Jobs in the U.S. and Colorado
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Green Jobs-My Categories
Green Jobs
Energy
Production
Storage
Transmission
Efficiency
Other
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Green Jobs-Energy Production
Energy Production
Energy Production
WindWind SolarSolar
Solar Thermal
Solar Thermal
SolarPVSolarPV
BioFuelsBioFuels GeoThermalGeoThermal Hydro/OceanHydro/Ocean
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Green Jobs-Storage/Transmission
Energy Storage &
TransmissionTransmission
Vehicle Systems
Fuels CellsEnergy Storage
Transmission Smart Grid
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Green Jobs-Efficiency/Other
Efficiency/Other
Green Building Energy AuditsCarbon
Reduction/StorageMisc
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Pop Quiz: What Does a Green Job Pay?
� A. I don’t care…I’m saving the planet
� B. Depends on who you ask
� C. Depends on the job, location, and company
� D. I don’t care…as long as they are hiring
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Answer: All of the above
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Central Texas Salary Ranges
Job Title Annual Salary Range
Insulation and Weatherization Workers $21k-$33k
Computer Software Engineers $92k
Construction Project Managers $65k
Electrical Engineers $93k
Maintenance & Repair Workers $21k-$33k
Solar Installers $21k-$33k
Manufacturing Technicians $33k-$55k
HVAC Technicians $33k-$44k
Mechanical Engineers $75k
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What is the Outlook?
National:
� In the long run…very good ($254B by 2020)
� In the short run…similar economic pressures as everywhere
� Meta trends – Energy Demand, Energy Prices, Social and Political Pressures
� Much demand is still policy and subsidy driven, but grid parity in some places at some timessome places at some times
Local:
� Texas lags other states in incentives/subsidies but is a leader in Wind
� Central Texas is making a green push (AE 300MW+/35% 2020, CPS 200MW RFP)
� Austin’s Pecan Street Project will drive innovation
� The Austin to San Antonio Corridor is uniquely positioned (Texas Greenbelt Coalition)
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Austin Solar Jobs Estimate DRAFT
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
MW - Installed in Austin 35 20 20 30 30 30 30 30 30 40 40
MW - Production in Austin 10 20 25 55 55 55 55 85 115 145 175
JOBS % # # # # # # # # # # # #
Sys Integration (4&5 Solar Techs) 0.17 190 109 109 163 163 163 163 163 163 218 218
Distribution (Sales/Dist) 0.06 67 38 38 58 58 58 58 58 58 77 77
Installation (6&9 Installers) 0.15 168 96 96 144 144 144 144 144 144 192 192
Servicing (12 Sustain Techs) 0.07 78 45 45 67 67 67 67 67 67 90 90
Total Installation/Maint 0.45 504 288 288 432 432 432 432 432 432 576 576
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Total Installation/Maint 0.45 504 288 288 432 432 432 432 432 432 576 576
Module Assembly 0.2 224 128 128 192 192 192 192 192 192 256 256
Cell Manufacturing 0.05 56 32 32 48 48 48 48 48 48 64 64
Additional Manufacturing Jobs 0.25 80 80 40 240 0 0 0 240 240 240 240
Total Manufacturing Jobs 80 160 200 440 440 440 440 680 920 1160 1400
Total New Jobs Created/yr 584 -136 40 384 0 0 0 240 240 384 240
# of job years is based on MW X 32 (Projected # of jobs created per MW of solar power produced) X %)
32 jobs created per MW is based on the average of several studies done in California, Japan and Europe.
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Source: Pecan Street Project Workforce Team
PSP Workforce Team Estimates DRAFT
Job Positions/Field of
Education
Functions/Roles Institution(s) Priority /
Timing
Range of
# Positions
Per Year
1) Grid Design & Modeling smart grid design and
modeling
UT Cockrell School of Engineering low
2) Network &
Communication Engineers
embedded software
development
- UT Cockrell School of Engineering
- ITT Austin (BS in Electronics & Communications Engineering)
low min next
several yrs
3) Professional Engineers -
Large scale industrial PV
system layout and
building integrations
UT Cockrell School of Engineering med
4) Design & Layout
Technicians
solar installations - ACC Power Technology & Renewable Energy Programs
(*Specific curriculum unverified, links to TWC ETPL)
med
5) Solar Technicians solar install and maintain - ACC Power Technology & Renewable Energy Programs med
6) Solar Installers building trades - ACC Power Technology & Renewable Energy Programs
- Tx Solar Energy Society (TXSES) Class Adven/NABCEP
- Other Trades Associations & Unions - ?
med 20 - 100
jobs/year
20 - 100
jobs/yr
- AmericanYouthworks - ?
7) Electric Grid Technicians field and control systems - ACC Power Technology & Renewable Energy Programs low min next
several yrs
8) Mechanics and
Technicians
fix PHEV & BEV - ACC Automotive Technology (hybrid engine course)
- Capital City Trade & Tech (need to confirm curriculum)
low min next
several yrs
9) Journeyman Trades Skills General:
- Austin Area Urban League - Unable to confirm trng opps.
- Other Trades Associations & Unions - ?
- AmericanYouthworks - ?
- Electricians - ACC Cont Ed (Apprenticeship)
- AEJATC / IBEW Local 520 Apprenticeship
- Plumbers - ACC Cont Ed (Apprenticeship)
- Plumbers & Pipe Fitters Joint Apprenticeship Pgm, Union 286
energy efficient homes,
energy sys installations,
air conditioning techs
60 - 240
jobs/year
high
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Source: Pecan Street Project Workforce Team
PSP Workforce Team Estimates DRAFT
Job Positions/Field of
Education
Functions/Roles Institution(s) Priority /
Timing
Range of
# Positions
Per Year
- Roofers ACC Bldg Construction Technology
- Weatherization - ACC Weatherization Program (CE & Renewable Energy Pgm)
- See also Energy Audit/Home Inspection Schools (below)
- Carpenters ACC Bldg Construction Technology
- AC Systems ACC HVAC Program
10) Accredited Trainers energy auditors, inspects Tx Solar Energy Society (TXSES) Renewable Energy Teacher
Training Program
high minimal
11) Certified Energy Auditors
& Inspectors
energy efficient home
programs
- ACC Buidling Inspector & Weatherization Programs
- Austin Institute of Real-Estate (Home Inspection: City of
high minimal
energy efficient homes,
energy sys installations,
air conditioning techs
60 - 240
jobs/year
high
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& Inspectors programs - Austin Institute of Real-Estate (Home Inspection: City of
Austin Bldg Performance Advantage Curriculum)
- Champion School of Real Estate (Home Inspection)
- Local Austin Area Urban League - Unable to confirm trng opps
12) Managing for
- Site Facilities Technicians
- Solar Operations Engineers
- Service Technicians
- Grid Technicians
13) Solar Manufacturing cell and module
manufacturing positions
- ACC Power Technology & Renewable Energy Programs
(specific Mfg curriculum not verified)
med 80 - 250
jobs/year
14) Sales and Distribution sales and distribution of
solar systems
- ACC Power Technology & Renewable Energy Programs
(specific S&D curriculum not verified)
med 20 - 80
jobs/year
20 - 100
jobs/year
renewable energy
generation plants,large
scale industrial sys, smart
grid implementation
- ACC Power Technology & Renewable Energy Programs
(specific curriculum not verified)
med
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Source: Pecan Street Project Workforce Team
How to Get a Green Job
Learn
NetworkTarget
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Learn
� Learn the language and buzzwords
� Keep up to date
� Do your own research
� Consider certification and formal training
Actions:
Learn
1. Go Surfing (see website list)
2. Get Spammed (sign up for newsletters and reports)
3. Get Junked (subscribe to magazines and get on mailing lists)
4. Back to School (Austin Community College, Texas State Technical College, University of Texas all have some great programs)
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Great Websites/Newslettersto get you started
� www.greentechmedia.com
� http://www.solarindustrymag.com/
� http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/
� http://www.solarelectricpower.org/
� http://www.seia.org/
� http://www.awea.org/
� http://www.windpower.org/EN/core.htm
� http://www.energy.gov/
� http://www.txcleanenergypark.com/
� http://www.cleantx.org/
Go to these sites and sign-up for their newsletters
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Network
“Networking is making links from people we know to people they know, in an organized way, for a specific purpose, while remaining committed to doing our part, expecting nothing in return.”
-Donna Fisher and Sandy Villas, Power Networking
Networking Rules
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Networking Rules•Give more than you get•Use a system•Maintain your networking database•Join Networking groups and associations•Expand and refine your network Network
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Network Action Plan
1. Get on LinkedIn
2. Update your profile
– Renewables & Environment
– Use your buzzwords/make yourself relevant
3. Join Renewable/Green groups AND all your alumni groups (Pecan Street Project, TX Greenbelt Coalition etc.)Street Project, TX Greenbelt Coalition etc.)
4. Join local clean energy groups/attend local events ( CleanTX Forum, Austin SEEN, Austin Technology Council, Semi Austin) AND City Hall/Austin Energy forums
5. Consider attending Trade Shows (InterSolar, SolarPower Int etc.)-Renewable Energy World 2010 is in Austin in Feb 2010
Follow the Networking Rules for all of the above
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Target
� What is your best fit?
– Semi to Solar
– IT to SmartGrid
– Facilities to Green Building/Efficiency
– Operations to anything
– Something completely different?
Target
– Something completely different?
� Where do you want to be?
– Technical
– Sales
– Operations
– Start-up or established firm/utility
� Target that segment or company
� Re-orient your learning and networking to the target
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Green Acronyms
Acronym
ASES: American Solar Energy Society
ANWR: Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
BIPV: Building-integrated Photovoltaics
CO: Carbon monoxide
CPV: Concentraring Photovoltaic
DOE: U.S. Department of Energy (U.S. Federal Government)
EIA: Energy Information Administration (U.S. Federal Government)
EPRI: Electric Power Research Institute
ESCO: Energy service company
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FERC: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (U.S. Federal Government)
GDP: Gross domestic product
GED: General Educational Development
GHG: Greenhouse gas
GSP: Gross state product
GW: Gigawatt (1,000,000,000 watts)
IEA: International Energy Agency
KWh: Kilowatt hour - 1000 watts applied for one hour or 1 watt applied for 1000 hours
LEED: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. A leading certification process by
the U.S. Green Building Council that evaluates new buildings constructed to common
green standards.
Green Acronyms
ASES: American Solar Energy Society
ANWR: Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
BIPV: Building-integrated Photovoltaics
CO: Carbon monoxide
CPV: Concentraring Photovoltaic
DOE: U.S. Department of Energy (U.S. Federal Government)
EIA: Energy Information Administration (U.S. Federal Government)
EPRI: Electric Power Research Institute
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ESCO: Energy service company
FERC: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (U.S. Federal
Government)
GDP: Gross domestic product
GED: General Educational Development
GHG: Greenhouse gas
GSP: Gross state product
GW: Gigawatt (1,000,000,000 watts)
IEA: International Energy Agency
Green Acronyms
KWh: Kilowatt hour - 1000 watts applied for one hour or 1 watt
applied for 1000 hours
LEED: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. A leading
certification process by the U.S. Green Building Council that
evaluates new buildings constructed to common green standards.
LEV: Low-emission vehicle
MIS: Management Information Services
MW: Megawatt (1,000,000 watts)
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MW: Megawatt (1,000,000 watts)
NAICS: North American Industrial Classification System
NBB: National Biodiesel Board
NGO:Non-governmental organization
O&G: Oil and gas
PPM: Parts per million
PTC: Production tax credit
PV: Photovoltaic
R&D: Research and development
RE&EE: Renewable energy and energy efficiency
Green Acronyms
REC: Renewable Energy Credit
RFA: Renewable Fuels Association
RPS: Renewable portfolio standard
SEIA: Solar Energy Industry Association
SEPA: Solar Electric Power Association
VOC: Volatile organic compounds. Toxins commonly found in
conventional paints, sealers, and finishes.
WGA: Western Governors’ Association
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ZEV: Zero-emission vehicle