The Renewable Energy Job Market in the United States: Jodie Roussell American Council On Renewable Energy Washington, DC Youth Employment Summit - Veracruz October 4 - 7, 2004

American Council On Renewable Energy

ACORE’s Mission and Scope Mission: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, to bring renewable energy into the mainstream of America ’ s economy and lifestyle through information and communications ACORE encompasses all renewable energy options: –Solar energy- Biomass energy –Wind power- Biofuels –Geothermal energy- Waste fuels –Hydropower- Ocean energy In all forms: –Electricity - Fuels –Hydrogen- End use energy With a linkage to related areas: –Energy efficiency- Environment –Infrastructure- National security

U.S. Energy Consumption by Fuel 2002 Wind 2% Biomass 46% Hydroelectric 46% Geothermal 5% Solar <1% Source: AEO 2004 tables (released in December 2003) based on US energy consumption. Overall breakdown Table A1 (Total Energy Supply and Disposition), and Renewable breakdown Table A18 (Renewable Energy, Consumption by Section and Source). Source: NREL

Renewable Energy in America - Regional Resources, Economics and Politics - Resource Potential SOLAR ENERGY WIND POWER GEOTHERMAL BIOMASS

Wind Power

U.S. Wind Energy Source: AWEA

Where? – Installations by period by state Total: 1,493 MW Total: 4,891 MW CA (1,413) TX (35) MN (35) > 1000 MW 300 – 1000 MW 100 – 300 MW 10 – 100 MW TX (1,258) CA (630) MN (539) IA (472) WA (244) OR (260) WY (285) CO (223) NM (207) KS (114) PA (129) OK (176) Source: AWEA

U.S. Wind Energy Source: AWEA Inconsistent Public Policy = Not a Good Business

Solar PV

Global PV Installations Source: IEA Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme

Geothermal Power Generation

Installations by State Annual Average Net Capacity: 1919 MW Source: Geothermal Energy Association NV 179MW (9%) CA 1679MW (88%) UT 31MW (2%) HI 30MW (2%)

U.S. Geothermal Energy Source: Geothermal Energy Association

Geothermal Installation by Type Source: Geothermal Energy Association

Biomass Power Generation

Biomass Installation Source: USDOE

Biomass Installation by Fuel Source: USDOE “PURPA Market”

Cumulative Installations by fuel by state Black LiquorWood/Wood Waste > 300 MW 100 – 300 MW 50 – 100 MW Source: USDOE 1 – 10 MW 10 – 50 MW AL 438 AR 334 FL 229 GA 401 ID 114 ME 264 MS 273 NC 132 SC 164 TX 106 VA 343 WA 109 WI 112 AL 130 CA 688 FL 109 LA 110 ME 425 MI 178 MN 116 NC 130 NH 108 OR 111 VA 105 WA 171

Cumulative Installations by fuel by state Agriculture Crop Byproducts/ Straw/Energy Crops Other Biomass Solid/Gases > 300 MW 100 – 300 MW 50 – 100 MW Source: USDOE 1 – 10 MW 10 – 50 MW FL 208 HI 46 CA 54 ND 10 AR 20 CA 67 LA 19 MA 30 CO 15

Cumulative Installations by fuel by state Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Gas > 300 MW 100 – 300 MW 50 – 100 MW Source: USDOE 1 – 10 MW 10 – 50 MW FL 502 NY 330 CA 222 CT 216 PA 286 MD 134 MI 115 MN 130 NJ 177 MA 296 VA 213 IL 150 PA 132

Biofuels Corn-Based Ethanol

Ethanol Production Capacity by State > 500 million gallons per year (mgy) 250 – 500 mgy 100 – 250 mgy IA 867 IL 796 NE 537 SD 422 MN 392 WI 172 KS 110 MO 100 IN 95 TN 65 MI 45 ND 34 KY 24 NM 15 Total Production Capacity: 3,699 million gallons per year Source: Renewable Fuel Association 10 – 100 mgy

Fuel Ethanol Production Source: Renewable Fuel Association

Ethanol Represents just 2% of U.S. Motor Fuels Pie

Bio Diesel Fuel

U.S. Biodiesel Consumption Source: National Biodiesel Board

Soybean Production by State > 300 million bushels per year > 100 > 50 IA 495 IL 450 NE 176 SD 127 MN 309 WI 67 KS 58 MO 170 IN 236 TN 35 MI 78 ND 87 KY 41 Million Bushels in 2002 Source: USDA > 10 OH 141 LA 21 MD 11 MS 44 NC 30 VA 10

Biodiesel Fueling Stations by State > 10 stations > 5 > 1 IA 1 IL 3 NE 1 MN 1 WI 1 MO 1 IN 4 MI 9 KY 7 As of July 2004 Source: USDOE OH 6 MD 7 NC 22 VA 6 CA 18 CO 10 WA 13 NV 6 OR 5 AZ 4 CT 1 DE 4 FL 3 GA 2 HI 3 ID 2 ME 3 MA 2 MT 2 NH 4 NM 1 PA 1 SC 2 TX 1 WY 3

Renewable Energy in America - Regional Resources, Economics and Politics - Resource Potential SOLAR ENERGY WIND POWER GEOTHERMAL BIOMASS

RE Policy Environment

State & Federal Policies Policy Federal government focus on Research & Development to reduce technology costs State governments lead, with innovative policies steadily increasing deployment opportunities, and job opportunities

State-Level Leadership: Renewable Portfolio Standards Non-punitive goals PA: varies by utility *NJ : 4.0% by 2008 *CT: 4% by 2008 MA: 4% by 2008 WI: 2.2% by 2011 IA: 105 MW MN: 1,125 MW wind by 2010 TX: 2,880 MW by 2009 *NM: 10% by 2011 *AZ: 1.1%by 2007 CA: 20%by 2017 *NV: 15% by 2013 ME: 30% by 2000 RPS in utility settlements State RPS Source: IREC, DSIRE Database

State-Level Leadership: Public Benefit Funds for Renewables $127 M $85 M $80 M $22 M $111 M $2,048 M $95 M $10 M $234 M $20 M RI: $10 M MA: $383 M NJ: $279 M DE: $11 M CT: $338 M Cumulative State Funds = $3.8B by 2012 Source: IREC, DSIRE Database

Lifetime Job Creation by RE Installations

New Short Term Jobs in Construction & Installations

New Long Term Jobs in Operations & Maintenence

Entering the RE Job Market: Education & Career Development

US RE EducationOpportunities Primary (6-13 yrs.) Secondary (14-18 yrs.) Undergraduate (18-22 yrs.) (B.S., B.A degree) Graduate (22+ years) (M.S., M.A., PhD degrees) Little or no RE education Possibility for study of related fields environment, engineering (w/ RE) or politics Opportunity to study RE policy, technologies & development

Joining the RE Job Market: Needs of the Young Professional Broad based knowledge of the technologies & policy environment Practical experience working for a RE company or organization – prove job skills Network of personal contacts to assist their career

ACORE’s Internship Program: Fulfilling Needs of Young Professionals Began in March of young professionals per 3-4 month session Interns work 2-4 full days a week Provides an opportunity for aspiring young professionals to : 1. Gain job experience on specific projects 2. Develop personal contacts 3. Learn about RE Industry in US & globally 4. Join the RE Industry

Elements of the Program RE research project or program coordination Contact development Personal education & networking

Sample Day of an Intern Identifying new contacts (1-2 hrs.) RE reading for personal development (1 hr.) RE research or project work (3-4 hrs) Attend lecture or presentation at government agency, the US Congress, think tank or non- profits (2 hrs) Plan informational interviews (1 hr.)

Intern Program Alumni Altarum Institute American University Carlton College Dalberg/UNDP David Gardiner & Associates Energy & Environment Study Institute Energy & Security Group Environmental Defense Georgetown University M.B. A. Program Gibbs & Cox Globe Legislators Organization on Behalf of the Environment Howard University National Association of Regulatory & Utility Commissioners National Hydrogen Association National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration Office of Rep. Jan Schakowsky Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Reluminati Solar Energy Industries Association University of Maryland Law School US Green Buildings Council

Future Program Plans Expanding networking & mentoring between alumni and current interns Expand contact between ACORE members and interns Develop funded international intern exchange programs with partner organizations in UK, Germany, and others

Transferable Elements of the ACORE Program Develop or adapt elements of ACORE’s training materials & program: –RE Research Guides –Informational Interviewing –Job Hunting strategy –Contacts for Professional Networking Groups –Build informal networks of young people who have recently found jobs –Advertising strategies for new program participants –Strategy for outreach to mentoring companies

Additional Information American Council On Renewable Energy P.O. Box Washington, DC USA Jodie Roussell Telephone:

Questions for Group Discussion Are there opportunities in your country to join existing RE businesses or organizations? How do youth in your country learn about RE? What do youth in your country need to become successful professionals in RE or entrepreneurs?