With Nstar Deal, State gets Jobs and Economic Growth
(This op-ed originally appeared at The Podium by the Boston Globe.) Governor Patrick’s recently announced merger deal between Northeast Utilities and Nstar does more than just protect against rate increases for years to come – it enhances the state’s national leadership in the clean energy innovation economy and positions us for the key benefits from...
In Defense of Clean Energy
In the era of Solyndra slurs and of political attacks that ignore or misstate significant clean energy benefits, it’s welcome to see a growing number of thoughtful opinions from the mainstream media. This past weekend, the New York Times took advantage of the post-State of the Union moment to make a strong defense of clean energy policies....
Getting Into Clean Energy In Vermont
The Vermont Clean Energy Careers Training and Education Directory, a collaborative effort Vermont Department of Labor, the Workforce Development Council and the Central Vermont Community Action Council, developed by Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships and the New England Clean Energy Council, aims to connect energy efficiency and renewable energy industry professionals, jobs seekers, and students with...
“How Do I Get a Job in Cleantech Venture Capital?”
Around this time of year, the amount of inbound requests for coffees and "picking your brain" chats is always pretty overwhelming, as business school students and others start thinking about how they would love to be a cleantech venture capital investor. Unfortunately, much of what I have to give is simply tough love.
The Green Jobs Debate
A labor market researcher who has studied clean energy employment in depth reflects on the consistent misunderstandings about "green jobs."
There Are 64,310 Clean Energy Workers in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center released their 2011 Massachusetts Clean Energy Industry Report yesterday, a rigorous empirical analysis.
Can’t Miss Green Jobs Chart
Some data on green jobs via The Center for American Progress and the Brookings Institution.
Working Together for Clean Energy Jobs in Massachusetts
Economic development and workforce development must be done together. That was the primary recommendation of two research reports released last month. It’s a common sense conclusion that has important implications for the clean energy industry and the education and training community in Massachusetts. The first report, from the Aspen Institute’s Workforce Strategies Initiative, examined efforts...
Why “Green Jobs” Get Such A Bad Rap
Why does the press grill the "green job" story harder than the average job creation rhetoric? Because the economics are more complicated. Bottom line: clean energy will make the economy more productive and more prosperous.
Is San Jose Really A “Green Jobs” Failure? Not In Cleantech
Contrary to impressions in a recent New York Times piece, San Jose ranks 4th in the nation in cleantech employment, with an impressive 12.6% growth between 2003 and 2010.
Finding a Green Job
Job growth is a hot button issue, and One Block Off the Grid recently featured this great infographic on where to find a green job. If you’re looking for a job in the clean economy, or just want to know more about green job growth, this is a must read! Walter FrickWalter is Communications Manager...
Energy Conservation: It’s Not Just For Grown-Ups Any More
When we think about the world of clean energy and energy efficiency, we often think of it on a big scale, to best capture the extent of its successes. However, while clean energy is in no way a small topic, it sometimes helps to start with something – or someone – a little smaller.