The Broward County Green Workforce Innovation Project

Revised White PaperMay 2010

Changes Included information about all those who helped in the

development of the study. Included more information about the job training

provided by the Broward Technical Centers and the OIC of Broward County.

More specific discussion of solar thermal technology. More statistical projections of green jobs needed. Included discussion of other financing programs

besides PACE, like Energy Efficiency Mortgages. Included discussion of how larger PACE programs can

provide lower rates. Case studies included at the end of the discussion of

each sector.

Objective Foster the growth of green jobs for low to middle

income communities Learn where they will emerge Look for ways to encourage their development through:

Training Programs Changes in Public Policy

Training is Covered: General Agreement Training Grants

Broward County Minority Builder’s Coalition—$3.2 million

OIC of Broward County--$1 million

Need to Focus on Increasing Demand February 2nd Meeting. Mark Chatten’s proposal. Training grant project and the

rebate program. Without legislation that increases

the demand for solar technology the training in this grant program “may go to waste or the newly trained Floridian will have to move to find a job in renewable energy,” according to Rob Kornahrens, president of Advanced Roofing.

Sonoma and Port St. Lucie

PACE Financing Politically and legally

viable. 8.4% increase in

construction in Sonoma in first year.

One of the top ten breakthrough ideas of 2010 in Harvard Business Review.

Primary Recommendations March 2nd--Explore best practices for PACE

programs. Broward County Climate Change Action Plan

(Action MI-2.1 pg. 41) Coordinate PACE financing program with job

training programs. Not addressed in Climate Change Action Plan. Timing—Implement PACE before trainees finish. Advertising—Contractors in job training program

communicate PACE program to customers. Arizona—64%learn of rebate from installers. Provide information about other financing programs, like

energy efficiency mortgages.

Green Workforce Think Tank (GWTT) In a unique position to coordinate PACE

program with job training programs. Participants in job training program are already

participating members of GWTT. Research PACE best Practices.

Contractors involved already members of GWTT. Institutions of higher learning included. Should coordinate work with Climate Change Task

Force. In unique position to have an impact on program

implemented.

PACE Recommendations Broward County should consider moving public investments into PACE

bonds. The PACE program should be considered an ongoing public service. The private bond market should be included in the PACE program. Information from the program should be used to improve consumer

decisions, insure quality control, highlight benefits of program, and conduct research.

Broward County should consider working with neighboring counties to form a regional PACE program that provides lower rates.

Broward County should consider developing a revolving loan fund for solar PV installations that is implemented through a PACE program.

Biomass technologies should be included in the county PACE program.

Conclusion Opportunity

Coordinate a PACE financing program with the existing job training projects.

References www.greenworkforce.wordpress.com/research/

www.greenworkforce.wordpress.com/pace/