Utah Clean Energy works to identify and expand opportunities for workforce and economic development in “green collar” industries and the growing clean energy economy. Utah Clean Energy works with higher education and industry partners, such as Salt Lake Community College, to assist in the development of professional training and continuing education programs to meet the demand for energy efficiency and renewable energy experts. See Training and Certification below for details.

Jobs in Utah’s Clean Energy Industries
Investments in clean energy can create millions of new, local jobs.  In a  presentation during the Governor’s Office Utah Energy Forum, the Executive Director of ASES reported that by 2030, 40 million new jobs can be created across the country in the renewable energy and energy efficiency fields.

In Utah, demand for energy efficiency is higher than the number of trained energy efficiency experts and technicians in the state. As Utah works to meet the State's energy efficiency goal, Utah will need to train and educate upcoming energy efficiency professionals to meet demand in this industry.

Current Training and Certification Projects
Utah Clean Energy works with Utah’s colleges and universities to assist in the development of training and certification programs to meet Utah’s growing demand for clean energy, including:

• Salt Lake Community College has created the new "Green Academy" for students specializing in the expanding green energy economy.

• Solar PV Installer Course: In partnership with Salt Lake Community College’s Department of Continuing Education, the State Energy Program, Utah Solar Energy Association, and Solar Energy International, Utah Clean Energy recently assisted in the development and launch of a beginning and advanced Solar PV Design and Installation Courses.

• Energy Efficiency Management Training: Utah Clean Energy partnered with Salt Lake Community College to create a series of pilot courses in Energy Management. Don't miss this opportunity to develop new skills or upgrade existing skills and knowledge to prepare for a career in this emerging field of energy as a technical professional! New, cutting-edge training in Energy Management is now offered at SLCC, including alternative and renewable energy and it's return on investment, an introduction to LEED training, HVAC controls and equipment, and energy audits. Additionally, students will learn about residential and commercial energy analysis, weatherization, indoor pollutants control strategies, and current needs and trends in the energy management industry, including a survey of career opportunities in this exciting field.

• Energy Management for your Home: This four-hour workshop is geared towards homeowners interested in saving money and energy through simple home energy efficiency measures.

Clean Energy Jobs
For reports about jobs and economic development in the clean energy field, visit Reports & Policy Briefs.

Looking for a career in Energy Efficiency or Renewable Energy? Check out these resources:

• Utah Department of Workforce Services
• Renewable Energy World (scroll down for the job board)
• Careers in Wind
• American Solar Energy Society – Green Collar Jobs
• Energy Careers and Jobs
• American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy Job Board