Green Careers In Energy

"The indispensible guide for students and career changers"--Cover.

Looking for a green job in an energy-related field? As part of Peterson's Green Careers in Energy, this eBook offers detailed information on careers in the Biofuels Industry, Electric Power Industry; Geothermal Power; Hydroelectric Power; Nuclear Power Industry; Solar Power; Wind Power; Carbon Market; and Hydrogen Power. You'll find up-to-date information on job trends, work environment, career paths, earning potential, education/licensure requirements, and contact information for additional resources. This eBook also features interviews with individuals working in the green energy field as well as informative "green" features such as "How Green is a Prospective Employer?" and "How Smart Grid Technology Works" PLUS "green" tidbits about global warming biomass, waste-based energy, Nebraska's use of wind power, Federal Clean Energy resources, new degree programs in smart grid engineering, and more! Bonus sections include: "What Does Being Green Mean," which examines the current interest in sustainability and the New Energy for America program, and "Essays on the Importance of Sustainability," which offers insightful articles by individuals at the forefront of environmental organizations, university sustainability efforts, and college training programs.

Peterson's Green Careers in Energy pinpoints the best opportunities in the fastest-growing and most promising renewable energy fields-solar, wind, geothermal, and more-with data on the various jobs as well as colleges, organizations, and institutions that offer courses, degrees, certification, and training/retraining. Green Careers in Energy offers inspirational and insightful essays on the importance of sustainability, written by individuals at the forefront of environmental organizations, university sustainability efforts, and college training programs. This eBook also features an exclusive bonus section, "What Is the New Green Economy," which examines the current interest in sustainability and the "New Energy for America" program. Throughout this book, there are energy-related features, including interviews with individuals working in many of these green careers. Other feature articles offer useful tips and advice for a more sustainable life.

Looking for a green job in the field of policy, analysis, advocacy, regulatory affairs? As part of Peterson's Green Careers in Energy, this eBook offers detailed information on careers like Compliance Manager, Construction and Building Inspector, Paralegal, Planning Technician, Public Relations Specialist, and Urban and Regional Planner. You'll find up-to-date information on job trends, work environment, career paths, earning potential, education/licensure requirements, and contact information for additional resources. This eBook also features interviews with individuals who work in this field, tips for reducing your carbon travel footprint, and "green" tidbits about making sense of green labels, the new urbanism, the Irish plastic bag tax, and more! Bonus sections include: "What Does Being Green Mean," which examines the current interest in sustainability and the New Energy for America program, and "Essays on the Importance of Sustainability," which offers insightful articles by individuals at the forefront of environmental organizations, university sustainability efforts, and college training programs.

Looking for information on green career help provided by state and federal workforce training centers? As part of Peterson's Green Careers in Energy, this eBook offers information for the One-Stop Centers for all fifty U.S. states and the District of Columbia, plus a general description of each individual program and workforce development information that each center provides-including resources for finding jobs, writing resumes, and developing interview skills. Simply find your state and you'll uncover a wealth of information, including phone numbers and Web addresses.

Looking for a two-year school with great green programs? As part of Peterson's Green Careers in Energy, this eBook offers profiles of 25 community colleges from throughout the United States-all with notable campus sustainability programs as well as "green" energy-related academic programs.

Looking for a four-year school with great green programs? You're in good company! In a recent survey, 7 out of 10 students stated that they prefer green universities. As part of Peterson's Green Careers in Energy, this eBook offers profiles on 25 colleges and universities that offer innovative energy-related degree programs and support vibrant on-campus sustainability programs and organizations.