Green Jobs Are Growing in Santa Cruz

 

Green Job Growth Statistics
Job Growth
Building performance contractors 21%
Solar Installers 20%
Energy auditors 20%
Energy efficiency assessor 16%
Environmental services technician 14.3%
Electricians 9.5%
Plumbers 7.0%
Construction assistant 5.5%
Construction materials handler 4.2%
Energy services technician 4.0%

 

Several key factors in the State of California indicate that there is growth in the green jobs sector; and therefore focus on this sector is important.

  • California invests nearly $1 billion per year in energy efficiency measures
  • New construction: Zero Net-Energy by 2020
  • Water: 20% reduction in urban water use below 2005 by 2020
  • “Million Solar Roofs” by 2016
  • Nearly $2b in Venture Capital – over 40% in California – in the first 3 months of 2010!


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