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Broward County Green Workforce Innovation Project . Timothy McWhirter, Ph. D. Program Director . Green Workforce Innovation Project. What is the nature of the project? What are green Jobs? Why are they important? Where are they? Where will they be? How can we encourage their development?. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Broward County Green Workforce Innovation Project
Timothy McWhirter, Ph. D.Program Director
Green Workforce Innovation Project What is the nature of the project? What are green Jobs? Why are they important? Where are they? Where will they
be? How can we encourage their
development?
The Green Workforce Innovation Project Objective
Investigate how we can encourage the development of a green economy by: locating where green jobs are
likely to be Looking for training, incentive and
financing programs that will foster their development.
Sponsors Citi Foundation Broward College Broward College Foundation Broward Alliance Workforce One
What are Green Jobs? (PEW) Jobs associated with:
clean energy production increasing energy efficiency reducing greenhouse gas emissions, waste and
pollution conserving water and other natural resources Training and support
Are all jobs turning Green? Energy efficiency can be a part of many jobs.
Paperless Accountants Most jobs should be getting greener
Your competitors are Interface—random design carpet tiles (entropy).
No imperfections, no wasted tiles, reduced installation costs.
Examples of Exclusively Green Jobs Clean energy production
Photovoltaic System Installer and Designer
Increasing energy efficiency Hybrid Automobile Mechanic
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions, waste and pollution Technician at waste to energy plant
Conserving water and other natural resources Sustainability Director
Why are Green Jobs Important? Stability
States across the country have adopted Renewable Energy Standards, Mandates, or Goals requiring utility companies to produce a percentage of their power from renewable resources.
These standards will create green jobs.
National Renewable Energy Standard of 25% by 2025 would Generate Job Growth
Why are Green Jobs Important?
Why are Green Jobs Important?
Why are Green Jobs Important?
Why are Green Jobs Important?
Where are the green jobs? Broward County Targeted Industries Study
DCG Corplan Consulting LLC Over 500 companies interviewed This study was intended to assess the opportunities for
recruiting desired new industries to Broward County that will create high skilled / high wage jobs consistent with the area’s overall economic development strategy.
Where are the green jobs? Broward County Targeted Industries Study
Biomass “Enterprise Florida, Inc. establishes as essential to
preserve state’s status in the Innovation Economy.” Photovoltaics
“Are prevalent and have great potential for the south Florida market area.”
Green Construction Weatherization (Minority Builders, OIC, PACE)
Green Transportation Hybrid automobile maintenance (Broward College & GM).
Where are the Green Jobs?
Where are the Green Jobs?
Green Jobs in Broward County Biomass
Using grasses and municipal and agricultural waste to generate electric power.
Wheelabrator Plants (www.wheelabratortechnologies.com) Technicians ($37,000-$67,000) Engineers ($80,000-$90,000)
County and state areplanning to increaseuse of these plants.
Green Jobs in Broward CountySolar Energy Resources U.S.by Florida Solar Energy Center
Green Jobs in Broward County Minority Builders Association received over $3 million
to work with Advanced Green Technologies (www.agt.com) to train (OIC $1 million): Solar Thermal System Designer/Installer (avg. $46,000) Solar PV Designer/Installer (avg. $48,000) Weatherization (avg. $30,000)
Green Jobs in Broward County Green Automobile Technician ($41,000)
Hybrids Converting diesel vehicles to Biodiesel
Green Jobs in Broward County Aging Workforce in Utility
Industry Below average turnover. High % of baby boomers. Renewable Energy Standards are
forcing utilities toward renewable energy.
$57,000 Meter Technician
Green Jobs in Broward County Green IT
Networking the Grid FPL Smart Meter Program in Broward (100,000 meters)
Paperless Processes Cloud Computing
Google Apps IT Engineer
$80,000-$90,000
Green Jobs in Broward County: Summary Biomass--Plant Engineer, Mechanic, Technician. Photovoltaic System Designer/Installer Weatherization and Green Construction Hybrid Automobile Mechanic Utility Technician IT Engineer
Encouraging the Growth of Green Economy Solar American Cities report focuses on three
areas: Training
Provide training for those interested in green jobs. Outreach
Communicate to the community the value and importance of renewable energy, energy efficiency, and waste management.
Some cities have placed installations in visible areas. Incentives
Innovative financing programs to increase demand. PACE financing. Rebates. Feed in tariffs.
Encouraging the Growth of Green Economy Biomass
Training Broward College will explore training
opportunities for Wheelabrator. Outreach
State and county governments are primary customers and Wheelabrator focuses on outreach.
More can clearly be done about recycling more generally.
Incentives State and the county are both
planning on increasing the amount of waste sent to waste to energy plants.
Encouraging the Growth of Green Economy Photovoltaics
Training Minority Builders Association and the OIC of Broward County
have received over $4 million for training. Outreach
Broward College Solar Campus project. Incentives
PACE financing Public Buildings
PACE Financing Property Assessed Clean Energy financing.
Financing district sells bonds to cover cost of energy efficiency retrofits and renewable energy installations.
Paid back through property taxes. Financing stays with home if sold.
Advantages Removes upfront cost Provides freedom to move Can be cash positive day one
Reduce and stabilize energy costs Increased construction 8.4% in Sonoma
Political Agreement! NY legislation passes 192-0. FL legislation on the way.
Green Jobs Broward County: FutureGulf Stream
Green Jobs Broward County: Future Water Turbines
FAU Center for Ocean Energy Technology Received $1.2 million Federal
Grant
Living in the 21st Century: Our Green Job Slow Food Eco-driving Sustainable
Consumption
Broward County Green Workforce Innovation Project www.greenworkforce.wordpress.com
Timothy McWhirter, Ph. D., Program Director [email protected]