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Department of Labor
Highlights of DOL policies and grant programs are below.
For full information on the DOL Green Jobs Initiatives click here.
Earth Day: Labor Department Releases Report on Green Jobs Training Initiatives
The U.S. Department of Labor is working to prepare our workforce for the clean energy jobs of the future while at the same time protecting our planet. On Earth Day 2010, DOL released a report to highlight the programs being supported to promote green job growth.
Definition of “Green Jobs” and “Green Economy”
(From) Greening of the World of Work: Implications for O*NET®-SOC and New and Emerging Occupations, February 2009
To ascertain the implications of the green economy for occupations, an important initial priority was to define the green economy.
- The green economy encompasses the economic activity related to reducing the use of fossil fuels, decreasing pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, increasing the efficiency of energy usage, recycling materials, and developing and adopting renewable sources of energy. 1, 2, 3, 4
It was also important to establish conceptual and definitional boundaries for “green employment” or work in so-called “green jobs.” The appropriate level of analysis for the current research was at the occupational level. In this report occupations are viewed as groupings of work roles that span multiple organizations but share common purposes and common requirements of incumbents. 5 According to the U.S. Department of Labor, an occupation is defined as follows:
- Group of jobs, found at more than one establishment, in which a common set of tasks are performed or are related in terms of similar objectives, methodologies, materials, products, worker actions, or worker characteristics. 6
Green economy activities and technologies may have different effects on different occupations. Accordingly, some experts have argued that it is essential to move beyond simply applying a broad label such as “green.” 7 Thus, a more prudent approach is to focus on the “greening” of occupations, which is defined in this report as follows:
- The “greening” of occupations refers to the extent to which green economy activities and technologies increase the demand for existing occupations, shape the work and worker requirements needed for occupational performance, or generate unique work and worker requirements.
- Categories from this definition include:
Green Increased Demand Occupations. The impact of green economy activities and technologies is an increase in the employment demand for an existing occupation.
Green Enhanced Skills Occupations. The impact of green economy activities and technologies results in a significant change to the work and worker requirements of an existing O*NET-SOC occupation.
Green New and Emerging (N&E) Occupations. The impact of green economy activities and technologies is sufficient to create the need for unique work and worker requirements, which results in the generation of a new occupation relative to the O*NET taxonomy
After reviewing existing lists of major green economy sectors, 12 sectors were chosen based on those areas typically discussed in the extant literature.
- Renewable Energy Generation
- Transportation
- Energy Efficiency
- Green Construction
- Energy Trading
- Energy and Carbon Capture
- Research, Design, and Consulting Services
- Environment Protection
- Agriculture and Forestry
- Manufacturing
- Recycling and Waste Reduction
- Governmental and Regulatory Administration
Read more from the DOL Summary
DOL announces nearly $190 million in State Energy Sector Partnership and Training Grants for green jobs
Press Release, 01-20-10
WASHINGTON — Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis today announced nearly $190 million in green jobs training grants, as authorized by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act). The State Energy Sector Partnership and Training Grants are designed to teach workers the skills required in emerging industries, including energy efficiency and renewable energy. This set of green grants is the third awarded in as many weeks by the U.S. Department of Labor. Less than a month into 2010, the department's investment in this growing area of the job marketplace is close to the $440 million mark.
"These grants will help workers gain access to good jobs, while supporting the sort of statewide energy efficiency strategies that play a crucial role in building the green economy of the 21st century," said Secretary Solis.
Thirty-four awards ranging from approximately $2 million to $6 million each are being made to state workforce investment boards in partnership with their state workforce agencies, local workforce investment boards or regional consortia of boards, and One-Stop Career Center delivery systems. Through the grant awards announced today, program participants will receive the technical and occupational skills necessary to obtain industry recognized credentials.
These grants are designed to achieve the following goals:
- Create an integrated system of education, training and supportive services that promotes skill attainment and career pathway development for low-income, low- skilled workers leading to employment in green industries.
- Support states in implementing a statewide energy sector strategy including governors' overall workforce visions, state energy policies and training activities that lead to employment in targeted industry sectors.
- Build and strengthen partnerships dedicated to building a skilled clean energy workforce.
- Develop new partnerships with other agencies receiving Recovery Act funds to support strategic planning and implementation efforts.
These grants are part of a larger Recovery Act initiative — totaling $500 million — to fund workforce development projects that promote economic growth by preparing workers for careers in the energy efficiency industries. For a full listing of the grants and project descriptions, visit http://www.doleta.gov/pdf/SESP_Summaries.pdf. To view a video by Secretary Solis, visit http://www.dol.gov/dol/media/webcast/energysector/.
American Reinvestment and Recovery Act
A weekly scan of happenings, information, and opportunities under the Recovery Act from across the Administration.
Issue No. 30 - 03/12/10 and 03/19/10
Issue No. 27 - 02/12/10 and 02/19/10
Issue No. 26 - 01/29/10 and 02/05/10
For previous updates, please contact info@wowonline.org.
WHITE HOUSE
The President's Budget Makes Critical Clean-Energy Investments
Center for American Progress, February 2, 2010
After eight years of sparse investment in the clean-energy technologies of the future, President Barack Obama launched a crash program at the start of his presidency last year to create clean-energy jobs and catch up to our economic competitors who grew their clean-energy industries while Bush slept. The 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act began this task by investing $70 billion in clean-energy technologies and adopting $20 billion in clean-energy tax cuts, and President Obama’s proposed fiscal year 2011 budget would continue to build on these investments.
The ARRA programs will create more than a million new jobs, increase American energy independence, and cut global warming pollution. ARRA will double the amount of renewable electricity in the United States by 2012, weatherize 1 million low-income homes so that they are more energy efficient, and double domestic manufacturing capacity for wind turbines, solar panels, and other clean-energy equipment.
Proposed FY 2011 budget increases for critical efficiency and renewables programs:
2010 actual (in millions) |
2011 proposed (in millions) |
Percent change |
|
Advanced Research Projects Agency–Energy |
There was no 2010 appropriation for ARPA-E; $400 million included in ARRA |
$300 |
N/A |
Advanced vehicle technologies |
$311 |
$325 |
+5% |
Energy efficient building technologies |
$222 |
$231 |
+4% |
Solar |
$225 |
$302 |
+34% |
State Energy Program grants |
$50 |
$75 |
+50% |
Weatherization |
$210 |
$385 |
+83% |
Wind |
$80 |
$123 |
+54% |
Total |
$1,098 |
$1,741 |
+59% |
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2008-2009 State Legislation on Green Jobs
22,356.36 green jobs created and saved were reported by state and local governments for the period of October 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009.
In the 2009 legislative sessions, states introduced at least 2,000 bills related to renewable energy.These bills consist of a range of incentives, training for green jobs, directives on the use of federal funds, comprehensive energy policies, net metering, updates to renewable portfolio standards, and more. An overview of the bills are included in this summary. For current information on these and other bills on renewable energy and other energy issues, visit theNCSL Energy and Environment Policy Database.
Green Jobs Created or Saved In Quarter 2 of the Recovery Act
CSG released an update to that report showing that green jobs, created or saved by Recovery Act funding, rose to 22,300 jobs between Oct. 1, 2009 and Dec. 31, 2009. These jobs were supported by programs funded by the Department of Energy, Department of Labor and Environmental Protection Agency.
Ohio continues to lead the nation with more than 3,000 green jobs created. In this quarter, green jobs were created or saved in all states, with four states in addition to Ohio breaking the 1,000 green job threshold: California, South Carolina, Tennessee and Washington. Wisconsin’s numbers also stand out, growing from 27 jobs in the first quarter to just more than 600 in the second quarter.
Arkansas
600 Arkansans to Receive Training For Green Jobs, Governor News Room 02-26-2010
Pulaski Technical College and NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) will each receive grants to provide job training for green jobs in energy efficiency to as many as 600 Arkansans through 60 course offerings. The grants were announced by Governor Mike Beebe in February 2010 during a press conference at the Pulaski Technical College South campus in Little Rock. The grants will be administered by the Arkansas Energy Office, a division of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission.
California
Green jobs can help fuel California’s recovery, San Diego Union-Tribune 4-25-2010
The California Employment Development Department recently released its first-ever report on environment-related employment. Based on a survey of 15,500 companies, the report found that the green revolution is already a vibrant part of the California’s economy, creating jobs even during the recession.
In the Southern Border region, comprisingSan Diegoand Imperial counties, 40,600 workers are involved in environmental work, with construction the dominant employer. According to the report, roughly 8,300 green jobs in the region involve construction, ranging from retrofitting homes to make them more energy-efficient, redoing plumbing systems to use less water, installing solar panels on rooftops and doing heavy-duty work at power-generation sites.
In addition, to help the green sector grow further, a number of stimulus-backed programs have been introduced in Sacramentoover the past two months, including:
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A low-interest lending program run by the California Energy Commission, offering loans of $5,000 to $5 million to clean-energy manufacturers to help them expand or retool their production facilities.
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A program to cut financing costs for homes and businesses that are being retrofitted for energy efficiency. State authorities estimate the program could generate 10,500 jobs, mostly in construction.
- A sales tax exemption for green-tech manufacturing equipment. State Sen.Alex Padilla, D-Pacoima, said the bill should encourage green companies to open sites in California to take advantage of the tax breaks.
Calif. lawmakers pass green-tech tax exemption
Business Week, March 23, 2010
California is hoping to promote job growth in the green-technology industry with a new tax break. The state Legislature on Monday passed a sales tax exemption on the purchase of manufacturing equipment for alternative transportation technologies such electric vehicles and high-speed rail. The exemption also applies to companies working on renewable energy and other clean technology projects. The tax credit was passed on a two-thirds vote with bipartisan support. It would take effect immediately and end after 10 years.
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger had asked for the sales tax exemption as part of his jobs-creation package. He is expected to sign the bill.
Hawaii
Hawaii charges ahead with electric vehicle
Honolulu Advertiser, February 8, 2010
The state is driving the adoption of electric and alternate vehicles through a variety of mandates and grants, but the push could add to costs at government agencies and businesses already grappling with the worst economy in decades.
Starting this month, state and county agencies buying new vehicles are required to give priority to electric vehicles, alternative-fuel vehicles and hybrids. And by the end of next year, government and private parking lots open to the public must have at least one space for electric vehicles and a vehicle charger for every 100 parking spaces.
To offset the costs of electric cars and special parking, the state plans to spend $4.25 million in federal stimulus money by an April 2012 deadline on chargers and grants.
Vehicles that run on electricity rather than gasoline emit less pollution and are expected to be cheaper per mile to operate. They're under development by every major car maker, and certain models are scheduled to be available in limited quantities on the Mainland by year's end.
Illinois
Green Jobs Training Fund Act (IL HB 4186)
Creates the Green Jobs Training Fund to support the development and implementation of worker skills training and education programs in the energy efficiency and renewable energy industries. Authorizes the Director of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to use money from the Fund to establish competitive grant programs. Provides that the sustainable landscaping industry is a priority industry for purposes of grantmaking. (Last Action - Referred to Rule Committee)
Massachusetts
Clean Energy (MA H 4168)
Provides for grants to fund the transfer of technology from research institutions to the clean energy industries, establishes the Renewable Energy Trust Fund, provides for improvements to renewable energy facilities, energy production credits, and rebates for certain energy customers, provides for the procurement of renewable electricity by the Commonwealth and for clean energy training programs, repeals certain provisions relating to the Clean Energy Seed Grant Program and the Green Jobs Initiative.
Michigan
Michigan Green Jobs Report 2009
The May 2009 Michigan Green Jobs Report is the first effort of its kind for Michigan and makes it the second state (after Washington) to release a scientific survey of green jobs. This report covers private sector jobs in Michigan’s green economy, which the state defines as being comprised of five areas: (1) agriculture and natural resource conservation; (2) clean transportation and fuels; (3) increased energy efficiency; (4) pollution prevention or environmental cleanup; and (5) renewable energy production.
New Hampshire
Governor and Council Approve Funding for Green Launching Pad
Office of the Governor, Press Release, January 27, 2010
Federal Energy Stimulus Funds Will Be Used to Help Innovative New Hampshire Companies Bring Products to Market, Create Jobs
CONCORD – Governor John Lynch and the Executive Council today approved an agreement to use $750,000 in federal energy stimulus funds to create the Green Launching Pad. The partnership between the state and the University of New Hampshire will help New Hampshire companies bring clean energy products to market and create jobs for New Hampshire workers.
Governor Lynch announced the creation of the Green Launching Pad in his State of the State Address delivered last week.
“Our top priorities are helping New Hampshire businesses and citizens get back to work now and attracting the jobs of the future to New Hampshire,” Governor Lynch said.
“Clean energy holds great potential for bringing new jobs to our state and there are a number of companies across New Hampshire that are already leaders in their fields. Still, other New Hampshire businesses are developing new products with tremendous promise, but they need help bringing their products to market,” Governor Lynch said. “That is why we are partnering with the University of New Hampshire to help clean energy companies grow in our state. The University will put its vast expertise to work helping innovative companies grow and create jobs.”
Companies will be able to apply to UNH to participate in the Green Launching Pad. Selected companies will be connected to business, science and engineering faculty to develop finance and marketing plans. The Green Launching Pad will also connect businesses with angel investors and private sector business mentors.
New Jersey
New Jersey’s GREEN Job Training Partnership Program
Governor Christie established an innovative Green Job training initiative in early 2009. The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (LWD), supported in part by a $300,000 grant from the Conserve to Preserve Foundation of the New Jersey Resources Corporation, created the Green Job Training Partnership Program (GJTP). The GJTP Program will work to provide a pipeline of entry-level workers for the new jobs that will be created as a result of the State's Energy Master Plan, through energy-efficiency projects now being readied for implementation by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities. The program will provide crucial training to traditionally under-served urban men, women, and youth as well as re-training for incumbent workers seeking to upgrade their skills.
NEW MEXICO
Green Jobs Cabinet report and executive order
State of New Mexico, Press Release January 2010
Governor Bill Richardson signed an executive order that outlines the state’s course to building a comprehensive green economy. The executive order carries out recommendations and goals detailed in the report developed by the Governor’s Green Jobs Cabinet.
“A comprehensive green economy is critical to the future of New Mexico and will lead our state into a new era of economic vitality and stability,” Governor Richardson said. “Today I am outlining a clear path to ensure our state capitalizes economically and environmentally on our abundant renewable resources and assets.”
The Green Jobs Cabinet identified five immediate goals for the state to realize its full green
economy potential, including:
- To become a leader in renewable energy export.
- To become the center of the North American solar industry. This includes everything from research and development to manufacturing to the installation of solar elements in our buildings.
- To lead the nation in Green Grid innovation.
- To continue being a leader in green building and energy efficiency.
- To have an educational system that prepares New Mexico students for jobs in green technologies.
Read an overview of the Green Economy in New Mexico:
The Governor’s Green Jobs Cabinet Report Details New Mexico’s Future
Download the Green Jobs Cabinet Report:
New Mexico’s Green Economy: Capitalizing on Assets and Opportunities
Read the press release and the Executive Order for the New Mexico Clean Energy Economy Action:
Governor Bill Richardson Sets Bold Agenda for Future of New Mexico’s Green Economy
New York
Green Jobs Green New York Act(NY A 8901)
Establishes the Green Jobs-Green New York Act, provides for grants to distribution utilities, contractors, workforce development programs, and organized trades and their certification or apprenticeship programs, provides financial assistance for building energy audits and loans for the performance of qualified energy efficiency services, defines qualified energy efficiency services to include weatherization of structures, thermostat upgrades, appliance repair or replacement, and related services.
Green Jobs Workforce Subcommittee(NY A 8377)
Establishes the green jobs workforce subcommittee of the state workforce investment board to conduct labor market data analysis, to provide job training and education programs, and to provide a local green jobs corps.
Statewide Green Jobs Development and Recruitment(NY A 8744)
Establishes statewide green jobs development and recruitment strategy and creates tax credit incentives to attract green jobs.
Landmark Green Jobs-Green New York Legislation Passes State Senate
New York State Senate, September 2009
The Green Jobs / Green New York Program will direct funding to communities, homes, small businesses and not-for-profits to develop a workforce with a goal of conducting one million energy efficient building retrofits over the next five years. This $112 million statewide program, administered by NYSERDA, creates a pilot capital fund and establishes on-bill and other financing mechanisms for customers performing energy efficiency building upgrades. The initial funding will come from the State's groundbreaking carbon emission cap and trade program, known as RGGI (pronounced REGGIE). These monies will be used to establish the program and to leverage the private investment needed to make it self sustaining.
Download the Program Summary: Working Families May 2009 report
Oklahoma
Schools(OK H 1682)
Relates to schools, creates the Green Jobs Act, directs the State Board of Career and Technology Education to establish and implement an energy efficiency and renewable energy worker training program, lists the target population for training, requires training to focus on certain industries, authorizes the Board to form partnerships with certain entities for training and job experience opportunities.
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania’s Growing Greener II Initiative
$625 million has been allocated over a six year period for projects to protect working farms; preserve natural areas and open spaces; clean up rivers and streams; address environmental problems at abandoned mines and contaminated industrial sites, shore up key environmental programs, improve state parks; enhance recreational opportunities; repair fish hatcheries and other habitat-related facilities; and revitalize communities. This investment is expected to encourage both new economic development and job creation.
Pennsylvania has attracted direct foreign investment in solar equipment factories and a wind turbine company. The presence of skilled manufacturing workers in the state and the commitment to having 18.5 percent of its power come from renewable sources by 2020 have helped in these efforts.
Rhode Island
Green Jobs Task Force(RI H 5261)
Creates the green jobs task force to advise and assist the Governor and General Assembly regarding activities to advance the state economy and to develop a statewide action plan to optimize the growth of the green economy to include related draft legislation and budget requests, a market analysis of business opportunities and the labor force needs including education, training, and retraining needs, and business assets available to response to the opportunities.
State Affairs and Government(RI H 7201)
Would establish the Green Jobs-Green Rhode Island Program, the purpose of which would be to create and promote green jobs in Rhode Island and also to promote energy efficient construction and home modification. The program would be overseen by the office of energy resources. This act would take effect upon passage.
Tennessee
Lawmakers Propose “Green Jobs” Fund
WPLN, March 23, 2010
A bill moving through the state legislature would set up a planning process for the state to encourage so-called “green jobs.”
Nashville Democrat Brenda Gilmore wants a state task force to quickly create a plan for environmentally friendly jobs. Her measure calls for the plan to be in place by September 1, 2010.
Gilmore says federal money for “green jobs” is imminent and her bill would create a fund to use those dollars.
“The Obama administration has targeted somewhere around, almost $2 billion dollars for green initiatives, and we believe if we can pull this task force together, that it will position Tennessee in a very … positive stance to pull down some of those federal funds.”
The task force would concentrate on urban and rural areas with chronic unemployment, and communities with a poverty rate of at least 15 percent.
The bill is sponsored in the state Senate by Murfreesboro Republican Bill Ketron.
Vermont
Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund (VSJF)
The Vermont Legislature created the VSJF to build markets for sustainable development and increase the demand for and supply of sustainable products. Since 1997, the Fund has made grants of over $2.7 million to 150 recipients and provided technical assistance and business coaching to many others. Current efforts are focused on biofuels, renewable energy, forestry, and agriculture.
virginia
Green Jobs tax credit - SB623 (Hanger)/ HB803 (Poindexter ):
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Allows a $500 income tax credit for the creation of “green” jobs paying an annual salary in excess of $50,000 for taxable years beginning on and after January 1, 2010 but before January 1, 2015.
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Each taxpayer is allowed a credit for up to 350 new green jobs and may qualify for the Enterprise Zone Grant program if the job is located in an enterprise zone
Virginia Governor Signs Green Energy Legislation, Office of the Virginia Governor 04-05-10
Green Jobs Tax Credit - Press Release, Governor Bob McDonnell 04-02-10
WASHINGTON
Annual Green Jobs Survey (as reported in NAWDP Advantage, May 2010)
Washington State has released its second annual Green Jobs Survey. The 2008 survey found 47,194 green jobs amoung the private sector companies that were most likely to have green jobs. The 2009 survey, which was expanded to include government jobs as well as additional private secotr industries, found 99, 319 green jobs, totaling 3.3 percent of all jobs in Washington.
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2009 Washington State Green Economy Jobs, Washington State Employment Security Department March 2010
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Gov. Gregoire announces Washington state economy is getting "greener", Washington State Employment Security Department 03-18-2010
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Evergreen Jobs Leadership Team, WA State green jobs initative
West Virginia
West Virginia Greening Up, Metro News 04-05-2010
The non-profit organization, West Virginia GreenWorks, heldits first“Green Jobs Meet Up” on April 5, 2010 in Charleston. The GreenWorks program will include projects such as green construction, renewable and alternative energy and conservation,in order to develop a knowledgeable workforce to address transportation, air quality, water and waste management and host of other eco-friendly subjects. This statewide initiative is meant to address the gap between initiatives within WVUand Marshall and even some private/publicly fundedventures that are happening but lack the marketing piece, by helping West Virginia find a way to get the word out about the eco-friendly projects already completed, those in the works and plans for the future.
Local and Regional Green Job Initiatives
Region 1 (ME, NH, VT, NY, MA, CT, RI, PA, NJ, DE)
more to come
Region 2 (MD, VA, DC, WV, NC, SC, TN, AR, LA, MS, AL, GA, FL)
Washington, D.C. Green Collar Jobs Initiative
The mayor’s green jobs initiative has created opportunities for small businesses and individual workers through several city policies. These include the Green Building Act of 2006, efforts to reduce carbon emissions, restoration of the Anacostia River, upgrades to the water and sewer system, and the modernization of public school facilities. These projects are expected to create demand for construction, building trades, environmental remediation, and operations workers.
Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Grants Competition
ARC provides funds to assist Appalachian communities leverage renewable-energy and energy-efficiency resources to revitalize their economies. In 2007, the ARC spent $605,000 to fund 12 different projects ranging from the Kentucky Highlands Energy Business Boot Camp ($75,000) to the Saint Francis University Geothermal Heating & Cooling System Project ($60,000). Nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, and public educational institutions proposing projects to create new jobs or businesses in the targeted communities are eligible to apply.
Deep South Center for Environmental Justice at Dillard University Worker Training Programs
The Center conducts worker training programs that provide basic skills and technical training that end in a certification in construction, lead abatement, asbestos abatement, hazardous waste handling, and mold remediation. Seventy percent of the workers who have completed the training are now employed, mostly in environmental remediation.
Region 3 (MN, WI, MI, IA, IN, OH, MO, KY)
more to come
Region 4 (MT, ND, SD, WY, NE, CO, KS, NM, OK, TX)
more to come
Region 5 (WA, OR, ID, CA, NV, UT, AZ, AK, HI)
Albuquerque Green Job Corps, The New Mexico Independent 05- 20-2008
This program trains local people in green industries like solar installation and environmentally-friendly manufacturing and then matches them with new jobs in these sectors. The components of the program include 1) funding for local educational institutions to create vocational programs, 2) paid internships with green businesses; 3) job coaching support; 4) placement and retention services; and 5) assistance for graduates who want to further their education at local community colleges or in union apprenticeship programs.
Los Angeles Apollo Alliance Green Jobs Campaign, SCOPE
By investing in water and energy retrofits for hundreds of city buildings, Los Angeles will create jobs for low-income residents and save up to $10 million each year in utility costs. The City Retrofit Jobs Task Force is responsible for identifying workforce needs and determining the financing mechanisms and funding for the Green Career Ladder Training Program, which will supply the needed workforce.
Other State Legislation Green Jobs Resources
Summary of state, regional, and local green-jobs initiatives and of pending and enacted green-jobs legislation, National Conference of State Legislatures (Updated July 2008)
Job Opportunities for the Green Economy: A State-by-State Picture of Occupations that Gain from Green Investments Center for American Progress (2008)
Energy and Environment Legislation Tracking Database, National Conference of State Legislatures
State and Local Green Jobs Initiatives, NCSL, July 2008
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