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Careers in the Green Economy Mark S. Martinez Demand Side Management Programs Customer Programs and Services, SCE 1 California Labor Market Information’s Working Definition of Green Green jobs produce (“supply”) goods or services that result in: –Generating and storing renewable energy –Recycling existing materials –Energy efficient product manufacturing, distribution, construction, installation, and maintenance –Education, compliance and awareness –Natural and sustainable product manufacturing For the complete definition see: http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/contentpub/GreenDigest/Californias-Draft-Definition-GreenIndustries.pdf Green Jobs expanded definition A green job is one in which the work is essential to products or services that improve energy efficiency, expand the use of renewable energy, or support environmental sustainability. The job involves work in any of these green economic activity categories: Renewable Energy and Alternative Fuels Energy Efficiency and Conservation Pollution, Waste, and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Management, Prevention, and Reduction Environmental Cleanup and Remediation and Waste Clean-up and Mitigation Sustainable Agriculture and Natural Resource Conservation Education, Regulation, Compliance, Public Awareness, and Training and Energy Trading Green Industries tied to Recovery Act (Examples) Energy – – – – Public and Private Utilities Power Generation plants (electric, hydroelectric, other fuels) Power Transmission and Distribution Power and communication line construction Construction – Residential, commercial, industrial, remodeling – Glazing, Roofing contractors Manufacturing – Various sectors—lighting, appliance, motor and generator, storage batteries, motor vehicle, semiconductors – Automatic environmental controls Sustainable Practices Increase Demand Important caveat… Most “Green” career definitions focus on the “supply” side of construction opportunities Sustainable business practices (the “demand” side) are equally important to California’s green economy Demand for solutions leads to increased pressure for additional supply of customer products and services Career opportunities cover both “supply” and “demand” sides of the sustainability solution Green Jobs Competency Pyramid 6 Top Surveyed Green Jobs OES median wage* by training level • High skill—BA or higher – Architect – Program Manager $81, 105 $101,354 • Skilled—2 years of education or training – – – – – Carpenters Electricians Farmers, Sustainable (emerging) Plumbers HVAC Technicians $51,839 $53,314 $94,164 $50,643 $46,625 • Up to one year training – – – – Assemblers Farm Workers, sustainable (emerging) HAZMAT workers Recycling Center Operators (emerging) $23,959 $23,476 $40,520 $39,678 *Source: 2009 Occupational Employment Statistics. Not a green survey wage! Bottom Line – What Makes a Green Job? • • • • • • • • Sustainable Targeted Wages Social Justice/Equity Small Business Focus Career Advancement Culture Shift Creation Innovation Investment Environment Sustainability Policy and Government Partnership California Green Council Jobs Council Barry Sedlik, Chairman 8