ASES’ new report shows renewable energy & energy efficiency
industries
generating massive job growth, with up to 40 million jobs by 2030
(Download full report by clicking on icon below)
WASHINGTON, Nov 6, 2007 – Do you have a green job? You will… A new report from
the nonprofit American Solar Energy Society shows that as many as 1 out of 4
workers in the U.S. will be working in the renewable energy or energy efficiency
industries by 2030.
This is the nation’s first comprehensive report on
the size and growth of the renewable energy and energy efficiency industries –
and the numbers are great news for American workers. This green collar job
report shows that these industries already generate 8.5 million jobs in the
U.S., and with appropriate public policy, could grow to as many as 40 million
jobs by 2030.
“The green-collar job boom is here,” said Neal Lurie,
Director of Marketing of the American Solar Energy Society. “Renewable energy
and energy efficiency are economic powerhouses.”
This new report
officially released on Thursday, November 8 in Washington D.C. The report is
called Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency: Economic Drivers for the 21st
Century. It is available for free download at: www.ases.org (left side of page).
Research was led by internationally renowned energy economist Roger Bezdek,
Ph.D., President of Management Information Services, Inc, based in Washington,
D.C.
Key findings of the report include:
- By the year 2030, the renewable energy and energy efficiency industries
could generate up to $4.5 trillion in revenue in the U.S., but only with the
appropriate public policy, including a renewable portfolio standard, renewable
energy incentives, public education, and R&D
- The 40 million jobs that could be created in renewable energy and energy
efficiency by 2030 are not just engineering-related, but also include millions
of new jobs in manufacturing, construction, accounting, and management
- Renewable energy and energy efficiency industries today generate nearly $1
trillion in revenue in the U.S. contributing more than $150 billion in tax
revenue at the federal, state, and local levels
- Revenue from the energy efficiency sector -- including from energy efficient
windows, appliances, insulation, and recycling -- is currently larger than
revenue from renewable energy, but the renewable energy industry is growing much
more quickly
- Solar, wind, ethanol, and fuel cells are likely to be some of the hottest
areas of growth
The study will serve as a guide to national, state and local leaders
eager to attract renewable energy and energy efficiency businesses and to
establish new manufacturing facilities and sales offices.
About the
American Solar Energy Society:
Founded in 1954, American Solar Energy
Society (ASES) is the nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing the use of
solar energy, energy efficiency, and other sustainable technologies in the U.S.
ASES organizes and presents SOLAR 2008, leads the ASES National Solar Tour, and
publishes SOLAR TODAY magazine. Learn more at: www.ases.org
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