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Broward County Green Workforce Innovation Project Timothy McWhirter, Ph. D. Program Director
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Green Workforce Innovation Project What is the nature of the project? What are green Jobs? Why are they important? Where are they? Where will they be? How can we encourage their development?
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The Green Workforce Innovation Project Objective Investigate how we can encourage the development of a green economy by: locating where green jobs are likely to be Looking for training, incentive and financing programs that will foster their development. Sponsors Citi Foundation Broward College Broward College Foundation Broward Alliance Workforce One
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www.greenworkforce.wordpress.com
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What are Green Jobs? (PEW) Jobs associated with: clean energy production increasing energy efficiency reducing greenhouse gas emissions, waste and pollution conserving water and other natural resources Training and support
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Are all jobs turning Green? Energy efficiency can be a part of many jobs. Paperless Accountants Most jobs should be getting greener Your competitors are Interface—random design carpet tiles (entropy). No imperfections, no wasted tiles, reduced installation costs.
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Examples of Exclusively Green Jobs Clean energy production Photovoltaic System Installer and Designer Increasing energy efficiency Hybrid Automobile Mechanic Reducing greenhouse gas emissions, waste and pollution Technician at waste to energy plant Conserving water and other natural resources Sustainability Director
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Why are Green Jobs Important? Stability States across the country have adopted Renewable Energy Standards, Mandates, or Goals requiring utility companies to produce a percentage of their power from renewable resources. These standards will create green jobs.
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National Renewable Energy Standard of 25% by 2025 would Generate Job Growth
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Why are Green Jobs Important?
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Where are the green jobs? Broward County Targeted Industries Study DCG Corplan Consulting LLC Over 500 companies interviewed This study was intended to assess the opportunities for recruiting desired new industries to Broward County that will create high skilled / high wage jobs consistent with the area’s overall economic development strategy.
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Where are the green jobs? Broward County Targeted Industries Study Biomass “Enterprise Florida, Inc. establishes as essential to preserve state’s status in the Innovation Economy.” Photovoltaics “Are prevalent and have great potential for the south Florida market area.” Green Construction Weatherization (Minority Builders, OIC, PACE) Green Transportation Hybrid automobile maintenance (Broward College & GM).
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Where are the Green Jobs?
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Green Jobs in Broward County Biomass Using grasses and municipal and agricultural waste to generate electric power. Wheelabrator Plants (www.wheelabratortechnologies.com)www.wheelabratortechnologies.com Technicians ($37,000-$67,000) Engineers ($80,000-$90,000) County and state are planning to increase use of these plants.
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Green Jobs in Broward County Solar Energy Resources U.S. by Florida Solar Energy Center
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Green Jobs in Broward County Minority Builders Association received over $3 million to work with Advanced Green Technologies (www.agt.com) to train (OIC $1 million):www.agt.com Solar Thermal System Designer/Installer (avg. $46,000) Solar PV Designer/Installer (avg. $48,000) Weatherization (avg. $30,000)
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Green Jobs in Broward County Green Automobile Technician ($41,000) Hybrids Converting diesel vehicles to Biodiesel
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Green Jobs in Broward County Aging Workforce in Utility Industry Below average turnover. High % of baby boomers. Renewable Energy Standards are forcing utilities toward renewable energy. $57,000 Meter Technician
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Green Jobs in Broward County Green IT Networking the Grid FPL Smart Meter Program in Broward (100,000 meters) Paperless Processes Cloud Computing Google Apps Google Apps IT Engineer $80,000-$90,000
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Green Jobs in Broward County: Summary Biomass--Plant Engineer, Mechanic, Technician. Photovoltaic System Designer/Installer Weatherization and Green Construction Hybrid Automobile Mechanic Utility Technician IT Engineer
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Encouraging the Growth of Green Economy Solar American Cities report focuses on three areas: Training Provide training for those interested in green jobs. Outreach Communicate to the community the value and importance of renewable energy, energy efficiency, and waste management. Some cities have placed installations in visible areas. Incentives Innovative financing programs to increase demand. PACE financing. Rebates. Feed in tariffs.
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Encouraging the Growth of Green Economy Biomass Training Broward College will explore training opportunities for Wheelabrator. Outreach State and county governments are primary customers and Wheelabrator focuses on outreach. More can clearly be done about recycling more generally. Incentives State and the county are both planning on increasing the amount of waste sent to waste to energy plants.
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Encouraging the Growth of Green Economy Photovoltaics Training Minority Builders Association and the OIC of Broward County have received over $4 million for training. Outreach Broward College Solar Campus project. Incentives PACE financing Public Buildings
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PACE Financing Property Assessed Clean Energy financing. Financing district sells bonds to cover cost of energy efficiency retrofits and renewable energy installations. Paid back through property taxes. Financing stays with home if sold. Advantages Removes upfront cost Provides freedom to move Can be cash positive day one Reduce and stabilize energy costs Increased construction 8.4% in Sonoma Political Agreement! NY legislation passes 192-0. FL legislation on the way.
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Green Jobs Broward County: Future Gulf Stream
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Green Jobs Broward County: Future Water Turbines FAU Center for Ocean Energy Technology Received $1.2 million Federal Grant
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Living in the 21 st Century: Our Green Job Slow Food Eco-driving Sustainable Consumption
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Broward County Green Workforce Innovation Project www.greenworkforce.wordpress.com Timothy McWhirter, Ph. D., Program Director tmcwhirt@broward.edu
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