Jobs In the New Economy

There has been much take lately of the need for a new energy economy (also known as the "green economy"), based on renewable energy sources such as solar power, wind, geothermal and biofuels, as well as resource efficiency.

Many workers are under the misconception that these green jobs are only for scientists and engineers. Not so. Construction workers, plumbers and electricians are needed to build new infrastructure and buildings, as well as retro-fit existing buildings. Mechanics are needed to retro-fit cars into hybrids and plug-ins. Manufacturing line jobs for wind turbines, solar panels and the like will be created. Many traditional occupations will be in high demand in a new green economy. There is also a need for support positions such as sales staff, trainers, accountants, general office personal, receptionists and janitors.

The American Solar Energy Society has an interesting article on How to Land a Green Collar Job.

New Energy & Green Economy Job Boards
(links updated as of Sept. 23, 2009)

American Solar Energy Society (ASES - lists jobs with over 40 companies in the USA)

American Wind Energy Assoc. (USA job listings & "post your resume")

Biodiesal Jobs (job listings for the biodiesal industry)

Biology Jobs (worldwide job listings)

Environmental Career Opportunities (USA job listings)

EnvironmentalCareer.com (USA job listings & "post your resume")

Ethanol Jobs (job listings for the ethanol industry)

Good Work Canada (job listings for Canada)

Green Energy Jobs (job listings for the UK and USA)

Green Jobs (jobs in North America and worldwide)

GreenBiz.com (mostly USA jobs, but a handful elsewhere)

Grist Jobs Board (a small number of only USA job listings)

Homepower Magizine - Job Listings (mostly USA, but some worldwide)

Jobs in Horticulture (USA and worldwide)

Natural Resources Job Search (listings for conservation jobs + job-hunting resources)

Renewable Energy World (Worldwide job listings & "post your resume")

Solar Energy International (seems mostly USA jobs)

Sustain Jobs (seems mostly UK, but some USA & worldwide)

Sustainable Business (mostly jobs in USA, Canada and UK, but a handful elsewhere)

Treehugger Job Board (mostly USA and Canada job listings)

US Forest Service (jobs with the USA federal government)

US National Park Service (jobs with the USA federal government)

Water Environment Federation (jobs in the water, wastewater, & environmental industries)

Bill Clinton talks about green economic growth

This video is a couple of years old (from 2007), but it is still worth watching.

Bill Clinton talks about green economic growth: