how to get a green job jsana aug 2009

How to Get a Green Job Presentation to the Joint Service Academy Network of

Austin (JSANA) August 2009

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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


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


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


Green Jobs Guidebook (EDF)

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Source: Green Jobs Guidebook 2008/2009 page 3


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


Green Jobs-My Categories

Green Jobs

Energy

Production

Storage

Transmission

Efficiency

Other


Green Jobs-Energy Production

Energy Production

Energy Production

WindWind SolarSolar

Solar Thermal

Solar Thermal

SolarPVSolarPV

BioFuelsBioFuels GeoThermalGeoThermal Hydro/OceanHydro/Ocean


Green Jobs-Storage/Transmission

Energy Storage &

TransmissionTransmission

Vehicle Systems

Fuels CellsEnergy Storage

Transmission Smart Grid


Green Jobs-Efficiency/Other

Efficiency/Other

Green Building Energy AuditsCarbon

Reduction/StorageMisc


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


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


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)


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.


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



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


(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


(specific curriculum not verified)

med



How to Get a Green Job

Learn

NetworkTarget


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)


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


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


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


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


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


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


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)


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


ZEV: Zero-emission vehicle

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