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Code Green
The New Red, White, and Blue
Overview• Introduction:– Global Concerns– Defining Code Green
• Three Tipping Points1. The Politics2. Innovation
1. Energy2. Exponential Rate3. Building a Workforce
• Funding and Resources
Which of these global issues concerns you most?
Global WarmingJust the tip of the Iceberg
Our journey toward a Green Collar Economy:
1. Reducing our dependence on dirty energy
2. Developing our clean energy infrastructure
Green Economy
The green economy encompasses the economic activity related to reducing the use
of fossil fuels, decreasing pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, increasing the
efficiency of energy usage, recycling materials, and developing and adopting
renewable sources of energy.
Green Employment
The “greening” of occupations refers to the extent to which green economy activities
and technologies increase the demand for existing occupations, shape the work and
worker requirements needed for occupational performance, or generate unique work
and worker requirements.
Impact of Code Green1. Green Increased Demand Occupations:
the work context changes not the tasks
2. Green Enhanced Skills Occupations:Tasks, skills, knowledge, credentials change
3. Green New and Emerging (N&E) Occupations:Creates the need for unique work and worker requirements – new occupations from existing
Green Sectors
• Renewable Energy Generation Transportation
• Energy Efficiency Green Construction
• Energy Trading Energy and Carbon Capture
• Research, Design, and Consulting Services
• Environment Protection
• Agriculture and Forestry Manufacturing
• Recycling and Waste Reduction Governmental and Regulatory
Going Green Creates Jobs
Clean-Green activities creates 3 times
more jobs that fossil fuel activities
Green Culture Paradigm Shift
Tipping Point 1 Moving from a
Legacy Dirty Energy Infrastructure
Toward aGreen Clean Energy Infrastructure
Who will take the leadChina is committed to overtaking the US in
electric cars, solar power, energy efficiency, batteries, nuclear power, and wind power
America is addicted to fossil fuels. America can hold the lead by ending its’ dependence on imported oil beginning with utilizing current technology and infrastructure.
Falling Behind?While the U.S. has been at a stand-still in developing nuclear power in the last 30 years, other countries are forging ahead.
http://webb.senate.gov/issuesandlegislation/Clean_Energy_Act_2009.cfm
France – with the lowest electric rates in Europe - now gets 80% of its electricity from nuclear power.
Japan’s nuclear fleet accounts for 35% of its electricity.
And January 2010 the United Kingdom announced plans to expand its reactor fleet.
Kicking the Habit• Refining waste oil into biodiesel• Retrofitting buildings to make them more efficient• Installing solar panels• Building green rooftops• Erecting wind farms• Repairing hybrid cars• Constructing transit lines• Planting trees
Tipping Point 2
AmericaA Country Built on Innovation
American InnovationTop 10
1. Light Blub2. Assembly Line3. Transistors4. Communications Satellites5. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)6. The Internet7. Laser Technology8. Man on the Moon9. Atomic Bomb10. Flight
Obama: 25 Ways to Rebuild America
1. $2.4 B: Supercharged Batteries GM, IBM, Berkshire Hathaway
2. Green Biofuels GM, Deere, Monsanto
3. Cheap Solar Cells (the cost of paint)Dow Chemical, Ascent Solar Technologies
4. Anti-Malaria Drugs Microsoft, SmithKline, Pfizer
5. Cognitive Radio Dell, Google, Hewlett-Packard
6. Massive Memory AT&T, Verizon, IBM, HP
7. Mobile LibrariesAmazon, Google
8. Early Disease Diagnosis Bristol-Myers Squibb, Quest Diagnostics, Google
9. DNA Sequencing Navigenics, Illumina
10. Immersive Teaching SoftwareRosetta Stone, PrepMe
11. Fastest Computer Ever Built (1,000T/sec) IBM, HP, Microsoft, DARPA
12. Online Learning for All Sun Microsystems, Apple
13. $13B High-Speed Rail Burlington Northern Santa Fe, Harsco, CSX
14. Flu Vaccines Baxter, Pfizer, Merck
15. Millions $ Innovations Contest
16. Brain-Powered Prosthetics Ossur
17. Personalized Prescriptions Local Pharmacies
18. No Toxic/Radioactive Waste Walmart, Dell, Apple
19. Real-Time Language Translation Lionbridge Technologies
20. Bionic Man Amgen, Wake Forest
Strategy for American Innovation: Driving Towards Sustainable Growth and Quality Jobs
Obama: 25 Ways to Rebuild America
21. Air Traffic Control AT&T, Iridium
22. $2.8B Self-Sufficient Buildings Honeywell, United Technologies
23. Smart Drugs (Nanotechnology)U of Chicago, Argonne
24. Sunlight to carbon neutral fuel Joule Biotechnologies, Altair Nanotechnologies
25. Lightweight Tougher Armor Lockheed Martin
American InnovationEnergy Sector
Smart Grid
http://www.oe.energy.gov/DocumentsandMedia/DOE_SG_Book_Single_Pages(1).pdf
American Innovation:Solar
Nanosolar Power PlantsGreen. Local. Profitable.
Deployable within months.
Benefit of Solar
• Easy to install• Resistant to severe weather • Alternative/Emergency power source • Energy Independence – Conserves Energy• Reduce Global Warming (Clean Source)• Reduces Maintenance• Improves Health
Issues of Solar
• Residential Cost $37,000
• “Sun Outages”February/March; September/October
• Solar Interference
• 6-10% Conversion Rate from sunrays intousable energy
Benefit of Wind Power
• Clean • Supplement to other power sources• Reduce Dependence on dirty energy• Generate Surplus that can be exported or
stored
Issues of Wind Power• Maintaining mammoth towers and rotor
blades• Intermittency and Variability of Wind• High Winds are Damaging• Build-up of dead bugs• Wildlife displacement• Noise • Ice
American Innovation:Tidal Turbine - Marine Energy
Benefit of Marine Energy
• Capture the energy of the currents, rivers, irrigation canals, dam tailraces, Gulf Stream
• Zero-emission cleanliness - nonpolluting• Environmentally benign• Do not interfere with migration of fish or other animals
or ecology• Invisible from shore• Easier than wind to capture energy• Predictable – coordinates with gird demand• Not expensive
Issues with Marine Energy
• Could impact Kelp Forests– food for migrating gray whales
• Regulation– will take five or more years to get approval
• Lack of opportunity to evaluate impact• Converting to electricity a challenge• Only generate when tide is flowing
American Innovation:3rd Generation Nuclear Power
Benefits of 3rd Generation Nuclear
• Decreased capital expenses• Decreased time to build• Decreased probability of core melting• Minimal influence on environment• Decreased generation of radioactive waste• No Greenhouse Gas emission• Requires less area than alternative sources
Issues with3rd Generation Nuclear
• 4th Generation Nuclear will operate more efficiently
• Proliferation Risks• Risk of Accident• Environmental Impact• Radioactive waste
American InnovationExponential
Rateof
Expansion
Shift Happens:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMcfrLYDm2U
Exponential Rate
• Communications• USA 2020 Population <400M• Transportation
American Innovation:4G Wireless Internet
Benefits of4G Wireless Internet
• Cheap• Speed• Mobile• Voice, data and streamed multimedia• "anytime, anywhere“ • Higher data rates • High definition television can be streamed in real time on a mobile
phone• Movies can be downloaded in minutes• Seamless connectivity and global roaming across multiple networks• Reliable Signal• Range of coverage
Issues with 4G Wireless Internet
• Available bandwidth necessary to handle data services
• Allocating bandwidth• No standardized data-centered protocol• Security• Support wide range of devices
American Innovation:Vertical Farming
Benefits of Vertical Farming• Maximize year-round agricultural yield• Feed localities – especially urban areas• No transportation cost• No chemical fertilizers and pesticides• One acre equivalent to six acre outdoor farm• Not subject to weather and pests• Former farmland return to natural state• Immediate consumption
Issues of Vertical Farming
• Initial phase costly• High demand for electricity• Fewer variety of foods• Use of “blackwater” for food production
American Innovation:Transportation
Fisker AutomotiveDelaware 2012
“Family Oriented” plug-in hybrid
New National High Speed Rail(HSR - 357 mpg)
Electric
Train Test Videohttp://www.record2007.com/site/popup_postrecord/popup_post_record_en.html
LAPCAT Hypersonic Aircraft12,400 distance @ 4,500 mph
Liquid Hydrogen
Saturn EV1:Who killed the Electric Car?
1997 – GM Lease $400
1900
1914
1998-2004 California – Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate
Electric Car 20102004 – GM crushes EVI And EVII vehicles2008 – GM files bankruptcyJanuary 11, 2010 – GM announces plan to build plant
to make lithium-ion battery packs
Fall 2010Nissan LEAF
- NOT Hybrid – total electric- Lithium-ion battery – plug-in- Zero emissions
The WOW Factor
• Ubiquitous Internet Nodes connections• Electronic Paper – Organic thin film• Bio-cameras• “Lifecasting”• Portable Laser Devices• Anti-fat drug• Automated Vehicles
Welcome to the Future
• Augmented Reality• Artificial Intelligence• Nano Technology and Fabrics• Space – the new frontier Mars• 4th Generation Nuclear Power• Hypersonic Airliners• Holographic Wall Screens• Quantum Computers• Self-Driving Vehicles• Teleportation• Virtual Reality – inserting nanobots to simulate reality
http://www.futuretimeline.net/index.htm
Tipping Point 3America
Building a Clean-Green Collar Workforce
Emerging Green Economy• Entrepreneurial Opportunities (Green-Worker Cooperatives):
– Retrofitting Buildings– Green Roofing– Deconstructing– Building Material Reuse Centers
• Education Reform– Technical Skills Required
• Soft Skills– Interpersonal Skills – Collaboration
• Brand New Skills– We are preparing our students for jobs that do not yet exist– Using Technology that have not been invented– Did You Know 3.0 (2009) – Demographics
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHmwZ96_Gos– Did You Know 4.0 (Fall 2009) - Technology
H.R. 2847:Green Jobs Act of 2007
• Establish an energy efficiency and renewable worker training program
• Analyze labor market data to track workforce trends
• Provide Grant opportunities
Green Collar WorkforceCharacteristics
• Well-paid• Career-track jobs that contribute to preserving or enhancing
environmental quality• Local - producing wind towers and turbines close to home
• Strengthen Urban and Rural Communities – reinvestment• Rebuild a strong middle class• Pathways Out of Poverty:
access to effective training programs• New skill sets – Brand New
• Save the Planet
What is a green job?Any job that contributes to preserving or enhancing
environmental quality
What is a green-collar job?Green-collar jobs are well-paid, career track jobs
that contribute directly to preserving or enhancing environmental quality. If a job improves the environment, but doesn’t provide a family-supporting wage or a career ladder to move low-income workers into higher-skilled occupations, it is not a green-collar job.
http://www.greenforall.org/resources/green-collar-jobs-resources
Strategies to a Green Career1. Understand the realities of the New Economy2. Grasp the Big Picture3. Track Trends in the Overall Green Economy4. Identify your Green Niche5. Engage in you Local Green Community6. Demonstrate your Values
Employers are looking to hire people who are committed togreen,
sustainable,and socially responsible causes.
http://www.greencareercentral.com/public/department171.cfm
Green Collar Jobs• Ocean
– Tidal– Wave
• Solar• Biofuels• Geothermal• Hydropower• Conservation• Remanufacturing• Construction& Retrofit
• Wind Energy– Power– Turbine
• Waste Management• Smart Buildings• Environmental Compliance• Transportation• Energy Internet• Renewable electric power• Recycle
2020New Job Titles
• Alternative Vehicle Developer• Avatar Manager / Devotee• Body Part Maker• Climate Change Reversal Specialist• Memory Augmentation Surgeon• Nano Medic• Narrowcaster• 'New Science' Ethicist• Old Age Wellness Manager / Consultant Specialist• Quarantine Enforcer• Social 'Networking' Officer• Space Pilot / Orbital Tour Guide• Vertical Farmer• Virtual Clutter Organizer• Virtual Lawyer• Virtual Teacher• Waste Data Handler
Reasons to consider Green Careers
1. Chance to earn more money2. Start with any skill level3. Appealing to workers with a diversity of skills
and interests4. Multiple ways to get started5. Opportunities available for all ages6. Greater satisfaction7. Employers are looking to hire
Required SkillsTechnical
• Proven organizational skills
• Basic knowledge of operations in analytical
environment
• Computer skills including the ability to use Microsoft
Office
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical minded
• Basic skills in chemical safety and handling chemical
procedures
• Basic knowledge in analytical chemistry
Required Skills
Behavioral• Follows documented procedures carefully • Commitment to upgrade skills as required • Works neatly and methodically • Commitment to core values • Ability to prioritize tasks • Professional demeanor • Calm under pressure • Sense of urgency
Essential Functions & Responsibilities• Responsible for routine analysis of material using defined methods • Responsible for the accuracy of reported laboratory data, and for assuring
laboratory tasks are completed in a timely manner • Responsible for the maintenance, and calibration of laboratory equipment • Assists in documenting laboratory data including accurate transcription to
spreadsheets and ensuring that documentation are compliance to ISO9001 • Assist and support lab supervisor in the development of analytical procedures and
methods of analysis • Protect the integrity of test samples by maintaining a clean and orderly
laboratory environment. • Responsible for maintaining a safe working environment in laboratory, and for
ensuring that all laboratory tasks are completed in a safe and efficient manner • Conduct projects to support continuous improvement • Responsible for maintaining sample log in and tracking record • Responsible for keeping records of lab inventory and supply • Responsible to perform analysis of material according to priority of samples • Maintain a good communication level with various departments • The ability to act accordingly in the absence of Lab Supervisor
Green Jobs TrainingBrand New Skills
Green Jobs are just now emerging and growing• On-the-job Training• Seminars• Entrepreneurial
In-Demand Skills• Environmental sciences, practices, laws• Adapt what you have – you are an asset
Career Opportunity:Solar
Equipment Maintenance Technician (EMT):• Ability to resolve electrical problems• Perform preventative maintenance• Team player w/good verbal and written
communication skills• High proficiency with MS Office• AA or BS – Technical or physical science
Carbon Foot Print• What’s your Carbon Footprint?
– Spreadsheet Online• Bidets - No more toilet paper – Hands Free• Ambient Temperature Dishwashers• Telecommuting• Compact Fluorescent Lamps• Electric car• Planting Trees
http://florida.sierraclub.org/Northeast/issues/energy_globalwarming.html
Funding Education• “The Clean Energy Act of 2009”
$100M per year for 10 years• ARRA “Race to the Top”• Innovation Grants
*JUST RELEASED 03/15*$3.5M 2010
• MWEE Partner Grants• VA Naturally Grants• NEA Green Grants
$5K
www.stem101.org
This program qualifies for ARRA funding and will mainline STEM education, improving U.S. global competitiveness in science and engineering.
Science
Technology
Engineering
Mathematics
Green & Sustainable Design
Resources
• Green Career Central:http://www.greencareercentralblog.com/2009/02/index.html
• Plans of Study – Creating Green Pathways WebExTechnical Assistance Academy: Green Focused POS
(Achieved Webinar – National Policy Seminar)http://nrccte.org/
• Good Jobs, Green Jobs Conferencehttp://www.greenjobsconference.org/
• O*NET Research & Technical Reports: Greening of the World of Work: New and Emerging Occupations
• http://www.onetcenter.org/reports/Green.html
Want additional information?Contact:
Pam “PJ” Dempsey(434) 982-5698
Curriki.org(Search: PJ Dempsey)