Jobs At San Diego Green Companies
posted by Jen Carpenter @ 10:59 AM
If you're looking to get in on the ground floor of the emerging "green collar" movement, there are plenty of available jobs at San Diego companies that support the up-and-coming green industry.
A green job has become known as one that benefits the environment and the worker involved. In California, green jobs have been more readily available in Los Angeles and the Bay Area, mainly because those areas received American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding for large-scale green projects.
However, San Diego is not far behind. Here is a list of companies doing their part to further the green movement, as compiled by the San Diego News Network:
In addition, there has been increased investment in local algae-based alternative fuel companies, including Synthetic Genomics and HR BioPetroleum, as well as investment in Achates Power, Inc. and Advanced Telemetry, all of which have helped to create job opportunities.
A green job has become known as one that benefits the environment and the worker involved. In California, green jobs have been more readily available in Los Angeles and the Bay Area, mainly because those areas received American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding for large-scale green projects.
However, San Diego is not far behind. Here is a list of companies doing their part to further the green movement, as compiled by the San Diego News Network:
- CleanTECH San Diego - This company recently played a large part in securing $154 million in federal bond financing for San Diego County through the Clean Renewable Energy Bonds program. The funding will be used to finance solar installations. There are currently financing opportunities for 192 projects for public facilities, which will create hundreds of green jobs.
- San Diego Workforce Partnership - This company has partnered with the California Community College District and other public colleges to develop green training certification programs.
- San Diego Gas & Electric - This company recently received $28.1 million in federal stimulus funding from the U.S. Department of Energy to install wireless smart grid communication devices. The company estimates upcoming projects will help create 100 jobs in the area.
- U.S. Navy - This organization has set aside $4.1 billion for green infrastructure projects throughout the San Diego area.
- U.S. Department of Energy - This organization has issued a total of $28 million in Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant funding throughout San Diego County.
- MAAC Project - This company works to connect job seekers with entry level jobs in weatherization.
In addition, there has been increased investment in local algae-based alternative fuel companies, including Synthetic Genomics and HR BioPetroleum, as well as investment in Achates Power, Inc. and Advanced Telemetry, all of which have helped to create job opportunities.
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