1. Center for Energy Workforce Development Mid-Atlantic/Northeast Regional Meeting Peter Roehrig U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy August 24, 2009

2. 2 "The passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act began a new era at the Department of Energy. President Obama has set clear goals for this bill: creating or protecting 3.5 million jobs over the next two years, while lifting our country out of this economic crisis and reducing our dependence on foreign oil. To achieve those aims, the Department of Energy has been given new resources and new responsibilities.” - Secretary of Energy Steven Chu

3. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009  Over $40 billion of the $787 billion Recovery Act funding is allocated for clean energy  Investment focus: − $16.8 billion for EERE − $14.0 billion for electric power transmission grid infrastructure, storage and deployment (includes $6 billion for loan guarantees) − $9.6 billion for other energy programs − Expanding workforce training − Promoting Mass Transit Systems  New and modified clean energy tax incentives estimated at $20+ billion Breakdown of Clean Energy Funding

4. Secretary Chu's Key Objectives for the Recovery Act Getting good projects underway quickly Ensuring projects have lasting value Delivering an unprecedented degree of transparency Making a significant down payment on the nation’s energy and environmental future 4

5. EERE Recovery Act Funding Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Recovery Act ($ Millions) EERE Discretionary RD&D$2,500 Technology RD&D$1,250 Biomass$800 Geothermal Technologies$400  nformation and Communications Technology $50 EERE Directed Funding$14,350 Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grants$3,200 State Energy Program$3,100 Weatherization Assistance Program$5,000 Energy Star Rebates$300 Transportation Electrification$400 Clean Cities Alternative Fuels Pilot Program$300 Advanced Battery & Hybrid Components Manufacturing$2,000 EERE Subtotal$16,800

6. State, Local and Weatherization Assistance Programs ($11.6B) Weatherization Assistance Program ($5.0B):  Assistance to low-income households for energy efficiency improvements –Amount obligated (as of August 14, 2009): $2.19 billion –42 awards made to date State Energy Program ($3.1B):  Formula grant program to states for energy efficiency and renewable energy programs and activities –Amount obligated (as of August 14, 2009): $1.43 billion –58 awards made to date Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants ($3.2B):  New formula grant program to states & territories ($770M), cities & counties ($1.9B) and Indian tribes ($54M) to reduce use of fossil fuels and improve energy efficiency; remaining $456M for competitive grants –Amount obligated (as of August 14, 2009): $52.7 million –95 awards made to date Collectively, these programs create or retain approximately 127,000 job years for EECBG, SEP and Weatherization in ARRA

7. Weatherization Assistance Program  Funds are allocated to the states, which distribute funds to local agencies  Through home energy efficiency improvements, low-income families: –Save an average of $350 per year on their energy bills –Avoid an estimated 1.79 tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually 7 Play Video:

8. Workforce Development & Training Efforts Solar Market Transformation ($27 million)  Solicitation closed July 30, 2009  Includes Training awards for development of solar installer curriculum, certification standards, accreditation programs, as well as hands-on professional development, mentoring and networking opportunities for instructors Clean Cities Alternative Fuel Pilot Program ($300M)  Solicitation closed May 29, 2009  Approximately 125 applications received and undergoing review  Training Component: Training projects on alternative fuels and advanced vehicle technologies eligible Commercial Buildings ($ TBD)  Anticipate funding development of curriculum and certification/accreditation standards for specific job categories and training courses Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability  $100 million for worker training in utility sector  Request for information/input into development of solicitation expected in next 1-2 weeks

9. Renewable Energy Resource Maps U.S. Geothermal Resource Map (10 km depth)U.S. Solar Resource Map U.S. Wind Resource Map (50-Meter)U.S. Biomass Resource Map

10. Wind Energy Workforce Efforts:  May 2009: $3.5M awarded to 13 community colleges and universities for curricula, information dissemination, and fellowships  Collaboration with AWEA Education Working Group on training programs at universities and community colleges  Wind for Schools/Wind Application Centers at 6 land grant universities U.S. Market:  Over 8,300 MW installed in 2008, capacity (25,170 MW)  In 2008, wind installations represented over 40% of new domestic generation capacity added  U.S. investment in wind power was $17B in 2008 Workforce NeedsDates Needed Technical focused Community College programs: Currently there are 12 programs, but this needs to double in the near term – all struggling with funding for multi-million dollar equipment costs Now Short courses and/or continuing education to allow cross training of technical experts providing auxiliary services to the wind industry (banking, law, environmental impact, supply chain management) Now Funding for primary, secondary and vocational educational programs to expand the pool of future employees for the wind and power industries Now (due to the time delay in market impact) Technical experts in a wide variety of fields to support expanded development and refinement of the wind industry requiring 2-8 years of educational development Now to 2011

11. Geothermal Energy U.S. Market:  Installed capacity of 2,958 MW plus 4,000 MW under development  RD&D of Enhanced Geothermal Systems has the potential to allow geothermal energy to become a common source of baseload, renewable power DOE Geothermal Workforce Efforts:  Recovery Act: $3 million solicitation for Development of National Certification for Geothermal Heat Pump installation (Closed 08/09)  Grants for Research Experience for Undergraduates  Developing a geothermal student competition Workforce Needs Dates Needed Field experts (geologists and engineers) Short term Power plant operation and maintenance Short term Drilling teamsShort term Research expertsLong term 100 GW of Geothermal Capacity Means:  10,000 drilling related jobs  30,000 construction related jobs  6,000 plant related jobs  $1.4B in royalty (50% federal land) (These projections were based on historical knowledge and reflect cumulative impacts)

12. Solar Energy U.S. Market:  In 2008, total Installed solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity reached 1,100 MW  30% compound annual growth rate for the past 6 years  In 2007, the first large-scale concentrating solar power plant in 15 years came online Workforce Efforts:  Two solicitations in process for training programs for PV installation instructors  Funding Codes and Standards development efforts  Funding activities for: –Professional development workshops to PV instructors –Certification of PV and solar water heating installers –Accreditation of institutions, courses, and instructors on solar training DOE is working to make PV cost-competitive by 2015 across all U.S. grid-tied markets

13. Biomass Energy for Transportation Workforce Efforts:  Current workforce for ethanol production is adequate  Significant potential in advanced biofuels, feedstock production, fuel production and distribution  University research grants  MIT Entrepreneurship Program U.S. Market:  In 2008, the U.S. produced 9 billion gallons of ethanol – or 6% of light duty fuel needs  For the past 4 years the U.S. has led the world in ethanol production  Approximately 7 million flex-fuel vehicles on the road  Cellulosic biofuels pilot/demo plants planned for 2010-2012 EISA Mandated Production Targets

14. Fuel Cell Technologies U.S. Market:  Approximately 34,000 fuel cell units delivered globally; 12,000 units shipped in 2007 Workforce Efforts:  Middle school and high school hands-on activity development and teacher training  Expansion of university undergraduate education programs  10 Graduate Automotive Technology Education (GATE) Centers of Excellence at 9 U.S. universities address advanced automotive technologies  EcoCAR: The Next Challenge is the latest VT collegiate advanced vehicle engineering competition  Clean Cities develops and implements training for the successful deployment of alternative fuel and advanced vehicle technologies Workforce Needs Dates Needed Stationary fuel cells – both backup power (~5kW) and prime power/CHP (~200kW+) Fuel cell system and component manufacturing Installation Operations and maintenance Fuel cell vehicles – Automotive parts manufacturing Automotive dealerships and repair 2035 Codes and standards (facilities permitting) Emergency response

15. Vehicle Technologies U.S. Market  Approximately 1 million Hybrid Electric Vehicles are on the road  Since 2001, Hybrid sales have grown from 20,282 to 339,451 vehicles in 2008 (17 million new light-duty vehicles are sold per year) 2 Hybrid models increased to 14 models in 2008 Li Ion PHEV Battery Advanced Combustion & Fuels Clean Diesel Adv. Electric Motor Power & Electronics Ni-MH HEV Battery E85 Deployment HEV Availability PHEV Components Affordable Carbon Fiber In August, DOE announced selections for $40 million in education activities to accelerate the mass market introduction and penetration of advanced electric drive vehicles, including:  Educational outreach  Technician training for servicing advanced vehicles, components, and recharging infrastructure  Emergency responder and safety training for vehicles,  Engineering degree programs to advance the development of vehicles and components

16. Building Technologies Workforce Needs Dates Needed Solar panels installer Short Term Other renewable energy technologies workers Short and Long Term Energy Efficiency Building Auditors Short Term Examples of Workforce Needs for the Future of Building Technologies Program Focus: Developing energy solutions for new and existing homes to move the U.S. towards net zero energy buildings  Research & Development  Appliance Standards  Market Transformation –ENERGY STAR –Building Energy Codes & Standards Workforce Efforts:  Developed a “Building Science” 101 course with the National Association of Universities and Land Grant Colleges  DOE’s EnergySmart Schools will provide webinar training on the ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide for K-12 School Buildings and High-Performance Online Training for Architects and Engineers

17. Industrial Technologies U.S. Market:  The U.S. manufacturing sector is the largest manufacturing site in the world  Consumes more energy then any other sector  Supplies >60% of U.S. exports, worth $50 billion/month  Employs nearly 14 million people Workforce Efforts: 1.Industrial Assessment Centers:  Hands on energy efficiency training for engineering students  Over 60% of graduates make careers in the energy field  Identified energy costs savings of more than $937 million 2.Expand combined heat and power (CHP) to target markets, including 8 regional application centers 3.Facilitate and promote energy management standards and training of certified practitioners 4.Eight Regional Application Centers facilitating deployment of combined heat and power technology 5.Weekly on-line training offered in energy assessment software tools

18. Weatherization and Intergovernmental Programs Grant Programs Support Jobs:  Hiring and training of program managers, monitors, trainers, and administrative staff  On-going hiring and training of Intake/Eligibility staff, Energy auditors, Inspectors, Quality Control Inspectors, and Productions staff  On-going enhancement and increasing the number of training centers, and the enhancement of “on the job training” Tribal Energy Program Support Jobs:  Provides 2-3 internships each year to Native graduate students interested in working with renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies  Trains tribal leaders and housing officials about renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies and implementation  Request for Information closed Feb. 28, 2009 seeking info on what additional assistance is needed in Indian Country to accelerate deployment of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies

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