In the years ahead, there will be unprecedented spending on clean and green technology as a result of President Obama’s stimulus plan. With increased support for research in renewable energy and energy efficiency, approximately 3.5 million jobs will be created or saved.
So what kind of jobs are out there in this new “green economy”? Five areas with significant expected job growth are Building Retrofitting, Mass Transit, Energy-Efficient Automobiles, Wind Power, Solar Power and Cellulosic Biofuels. Not sure what those areas entail? Check out Simply Hired’s Green Jobs: Finding work in an energy-efficient future page.
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