What exactly is a green-collar job and what are the green industries workers should be examining?
Mike Hall is president of Borrego Solar Systems, Inc. (www.borregosolar.com), a leading designer and installer of residential, commercial and public sector solar electric systems. He defines “green industry,” as any business selling a product or service that contributes to educating and/or supporting the protection of the environment and health of the world’s growing population. He adds that green-collar jobs commonly fall into specific areas: sustainable construction/building, renewable energy (i.e., solar, wind, bio-mass, geo-thermal, etc.), non-profit, education, nutrition and health. “Solar is the main industry that will propel green jobs in America, and wind is probably second,” Hall says. “Solar traditionally provides more jobs per watt of energy than any other form of energy currently available. The industry requires a greater number of staff in all areas, from general construction and installation, to advertising to business development and more. Because the industry is growing
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