Opportunities In Energy Careers

Presents one hundred and thirty job descriptions for careers within the energy industry, and includes positions dealing with coal, electric, nuclear energy, renewable energy, engineering, machine operation, science, and others.

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.

Numerous job opportunities await in the fast-growing field of renewable energy. Grab this handy book and discover how green energy can be a part of your future. Job sectors include solar and wind energy, biofuels, hydrogen energy and fuel cells, geothermal energy, hydro energy, green building, climate study, energy management and efficiency, and much more. Various jobs within each sector (engineering and technical positions, project management, R&D and sales/marketing) are discussed, and the appendix is loaded with resource materials for further education and training, professional associations, reference Web sites and more.

The sixth edition of the series highlights employment trends in renewables worldwide, noting increasing diversification of the supply chain.

The sixth edition of the series highlights employment trends in renewables worldwide, noting increasing diversification of the supply chain.

The New Apollo Energy Project, by coordinating public and private policies and investments, provides the vision for a cleaner, domestically-based, and more secure 21st century energy system. This report provides an invaluable comparison of the many recent studies that show how a shift towards clean energy technologies will result in significant job creation. These studies confirm that supporting renewable and efficient energy systems will create more American jobs than would a comparable investment in traditional fossil fuel based systems. Moreover, an investment agenda in emerging clean energy technologies would also reduce our foreign trade deficit and reestablish the U.S. as a leader in this growing international market. Illustrations.