1. Greening of the Industry Definition(s) of Green Jobs Green jobs are broadly defined as jobs that involve protecting wildlife of ecosystems, reducing pollution or waste, reducing energy sage or lowering carbon emissions. Green jobs involve some task associated with improving the environment including reducing carbon emissions and creating and / or using energy more efficiently. (Obama Middle Class Task Force) Green jobs should provide worker friendly conditions, pay a living wage and offer opportunities for continued skill training and career growth

2. Greening of the Industry Green Job Content Job Specific Skills / Credentials Traditional skills “Green” Skills Industry Fundamentals: Industry-Wide Technical Industry - Specific Technical Basic Training: Personal Effectiveness Academic Workplace Energy Competency Model Green jobs are traditional jobs with additional green skills

3. Greening of the Industry Green Job Training – Utility Technicians Basic Training High School Certificate Programs Technical / Community Colleges Industry Fundamentals High School Apprenticeships Certificate Programs Technical / Community Colleges Job Specific On the Job Training Apprenticeships Certificate Programs Technical / Community Colleges Vision: Common curriculum and Transportable “Stackable” Credentials

4. Greening of the Industry Types of “Green” Jobs in the Utility Industry Energy Efficiency Energy Transmission & Distribution Energy Generation Jobs include Design, Operation, and Maintenance