| Hiring in the solar workforce is on the rise, and more than half of solar employers nationally plan to increase their workforce in the next year, according to "National Solar Jobs Census 2010: A Review of the U.S. Solar Workforce," a report released by the Solar Foundation, a nonprofit solar education and research organization. The survey examined employment along the solar value chain, including installation, wholesale trade, manufacturing, utilities and all other fields, and includes growth rates and job numbers for 31 separate occupations. The report includes data from more than 2,400 solar company survey respondents. As of August, the National Solar Jobs Census 2010 identified more than 16,700 solar employment sites and 93,000 solar jobs in all 50 states. It also found that solar employers expect to increase the number of solar workers by 26%, representing nearly 24,000 net new jobs by August 2011. By comparison, the fossil-fuel power generation sector is expected to have a 3% net job loss, and the overall economy is expected to have a 2% growth rate over the same period. “Among other things, this study shows that investments made through [the American Recovery and Reinvestment] Act - including the $2.3 billion in tax credits to U.S.-based clean energy manufacturing - are already generating positive results,” says Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis. “The solar energy sector is an increasingly important source of good jobs for Americans. Fostering the growth of this emerging industry will help protect our environment, ensure the U.S. remains competitive in the global economy and offer great opportunities for the nation’s working families.” SOURCE: The Solar Foundation |
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Sunday, November 28, 2010
Solar Hiring - up 26%
Friday, May 28, 2010
Supportive Tax Policy Would Create 10 GM of Solar Installations + 200,000 Jobs
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has released an independent study projecting significant economic impact from the Department of the Treasury's cash-grant program and the solar manufacturing investment tax credit.
The study found that extending the cash-grant program by two years and including solar manufacturing in the industry's existing tax credit would add 200,000 new domestic jobs to the solar workforce and supporting industries in the U.S. Additionally, it would result in 10 GW of new solar installations by 2016, SEIA says.
The following states would gain the most jobs from these policies: California (60,000 new jobs); Michigan (24,000 new jobs); Ohio, Oregon and Texas (over 13,000 new jobs each); Arizona, Colorado and Florida (about 10,000 new jobs each); Massachusetts, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Washington (about 5,000 new jobs each); Nevada, New Jersey and Tennessee (about 3,000 new jobs each); and Connecticut and Hawaii (about 1,500 new jobs each).
In addition, according to the study, California would add over 4,400 MW in solar capacity. Arizona would add over 1,400 MW, and Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Nevada and New Jersey would each add over 300 MW. Hawaii, New York, North Carolina, Oregon and Texas would each add over 100 MW.
The SEIA study was conducted by independent consulting firm EuPD Research.
SOURCE: Solar Energy Industries Association
The study found that extending the cash-grant program by two years and including solar manufacturing in the industry's existing tax credit would add 200,000 new domestic jobs to the solar workforce and supporting industries in the U.S. Additionally, it would result in 10 GW of new solar installations by 2016, SEIA says.
The following states would gain the most jobs from these policies: California (60,000 new jobs); Michigan (24,000 new jobs); Ohio, Oregon and Texas (over 13,000 new jobs each); Arizona, Colorado and Florida (about 10,000 new jobs each); Massachusetts, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Washington (about 5,000 new jobs each); Nevada, New Jersey and Tennessee (about 3,000 new jobs each); and Connecticut and Hawaii (about 1,500 new jobs each).
In addition, according to the study, California would add over 4,400 MW in solar capacity. Arizona would add over 1,400 MW, and Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Nevada and New Jersey would each add over 300 MW. Hawaii, New York, North Carolina, Oregon and Texas would each add over 100 MW.
The SEIA study was conducted by independent consulting firm EuPD Research.
SOURCE: Solar Energy Industries Association
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
200,000 New Solar Jobs Possible
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) today released an independent study projecting the positive economic impact of the Department of Treasury Grant Program (TGP) and the Solar Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit. The study found that extending the TGP by two years and including solar manufacturing in the industries’ existing tax credit would add 200,000 new domestic jobs to the solar workforce and supporting industries in the United States. Additionally, it would result in 10 gigawatts (GW) of new solar installations by 2016 – enough to power 2 million homes.
“The clean energy grant program created in last year’s stimulus bill allowed enough renewable energy to come on line to power four cities the size of Seattle and create over 140,000 new jobs,” said Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA). “Extension of the Treasury Grant program is essential to continuing our nascent economic recovery and moving to a cleaner, more distributed 21st century energy system. Tens of thousands of jobs hinge on continuing this successful program, including thousands of new solar jobs in Washington State in the next two years. These are high-paying jobs that our economy needs.”
“Unemployment across the country remains near 10 percent, while the construction industry is suffering at nearly 22 percent unemployment,” said Rhone Resch, President and CEO of SEIA. “But during the last year, the solar industry has been one of the bright spots in our economy with the creation of 17,000 new jobs. These jobs were created by the Recovery Act, and it’s time for Congress to extend the programs that have given new opportunity for Americans in the solar industry.”
“The Treasury Grant Program is essential to keeping project financing—the lifeblood of the solar industry—moving forward. SolarCity has hired more than 300 people in the last 12 months and believe we and others in the industry can continue replacing jobs lost in the recession as long as this critical program is extended,” said John Stanton, Vice President of Government Affairs for SolarCity based in Foster City, California.
The following states would gain the most jobs from these policies: California (60,000 new jobs); Michigan (24,000 new jobs); Ohio, Oregon and Texas gaining over 13,000 new jobs each; Arizona, Colorado, and Florida each gaining roughly 10,000 new jobs; Massachusetts, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Washington each adding about 5,000 new jobs; Nevada, New Jersey, and Tennessee each adding more than 3,000 new jobs; and Connecticut and Hawaii each adding more than 1,500 new jobs.
Dozens of states would see substantial capacity increases in new solar installations through 2016, including: California adding over 4,400 MW; Arizona gaining over 1,400 MW; Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Nevada, and New Jersey each adding 300 MW; and Hawaii, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, and Texas each adding more than 100 MW. Each 100MW is enough to power 25,000 average American homes. Each 100 MW in solar capacity is enough to power 25,000 American homes.
SEIA’s study complements research released in April by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory that found the TGP “has provided significant economic value” and showed strong employment levels in renewable energy industries during 2009.
“From coast to coast, the solar industry is putting Americans back to work with safe, stable careers that offer hope for their families and for the country. We need to support these workers with stable, common-sense policies like an extension of the Treasury Grant Program that provides opportunity while saving the tax-payer money,” added Resch.
The SEIA study was conducted by independent consulting firm EuPD Research.
Source: Renewable Energy Sources To read the full study click here.
“The clean energy grant program created in last year’s stimulus bill allowed enough renewable energy to come on line to power four cities the size of Seattle and create over 140,000 new jobs,” said Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA). “Extension of the Treasury Grant program is essential to continuing our nascent economic recovery and moving to a cleaner, more distributed 21st century energy system. Tens of thousands of jobs hinge on continuing this successful program, including thousands of new solar jobs in Washington State in the next two years. These are high-paying jobs that our economy needs.”
“Unemployment across the country remains near 10 percent, while the construction industry is suffering at nearly 22 percent unemployment,” said Rhone Resch, President and CEO of SEIA. “But during the last year, the solar industry has been one of the bright spots in our economy with the creation of 17,000 new jobs. These jobs were created by the Recovery Act, and it’s time for Congress to extend the programs that have given new opportunity for Americans in the solar industry.”
“The Treasury Grant Program is essential to keeping project financing—the lifeblood of the solar industry—moving forward. SolarCity has hired more than 300 people in the last 12 months and believe we and others in the industry can continue replacing jobs lost in the recession as long as this critical program is extended,” said John Stanton, Vice President of Government Affairs for SolarCity based in Foster City, California.
The following states would gain the most jobs from these policies: California (60,000 new jobs); Michigan (24,000 new jobs); Ohio, Oregon and Texas gaining over 13,000 new jobs each; Arizona, Colorado, and Florida each gaining roughly 10,000 new jobs; Massachusetts, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Washington each adding about 5,000 new jobs; Nevada, New Jersey, and Tennessee each adding more than 3,000 new jobs; and Connecticut and Hawaii each adding more than 1,500 new jobs.
Dozens of states would see substantial capacity increases in new solar installations through 2016, including: California adding over 4,400 MW; Arizona gaining over 1,400 MW; Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Nevada, and New Jersey each adding 300 MW; and Hawaii, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, and Texas each adding more than 100 MW. Each 100MW is enough to power 25,000 average American homes. Each 100 MW in solar capacity is enough to power 25,000 American homes.
SEIA’s study complements research released in April by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory that found the TGP “has provided significant economic value” and showed strong employment levels in renewable energy industries during 2009.
“From coast to coast, the solar industry is putting Americans back to work with safe, stable careers that offer hope for their families and for the country. We need to support these workers with stable, common-sense policies like an extension of the Treasury Grant Program that provides opportunity while saving the tax-payer money,” added Resch.
The SEIA study was conducted by independent consulting firm EuPD Research.
Source: Renewable Energy Sources To read the full study click here.
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