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October 2010
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Shortage of Qualified Energy Professionals
(ATLANTA)--The Association of Energy Engineers
(AEE), a nonprofit professional society of over 13,000 members, released the
results of its survey on Green Jobs and Energy Industry Market Trends.
Based on the current economic condition and the need
for job creation, the survey indicated there were many opportunities to create
a new workforce based on the innovative technologies being deployed as well as
the number of experienced professional scheduled to exit the energy industry.
Based on over 1,500 qualified responses from energy professionals currently
employed in the field, the survey found:
• 67% indicate there is a shortage today of
energy management practitioners.
• 37% of experienced energy – utility professionals
plan to retire in the next ten year.
• 60% of energy professionals surveyed indicate a need
for national and state training for "Green Jobs" to address job
shortages that are impairing growth in green industries, such as energy
efficient buildings and construction, renewable electric power, energy
efficient vehicles and bio-fuels development.
• 57% have received higher recognition for their energy
efficiency responsibilities.
• 42% have indicated increased availability of
utility rebate programs for energy conservation or alternative projects.
• 62% have considered the installation of renewable
technologies such as wind or solar at their business.
[an error occurred while processing this directive]According to Albert Thumann, Executive Director of the
Association of Energy Engineers, "The need to develop a pool of qualified
energy and green collar professionals servicing the commercial, industrial, and
governmental marketplace has never been greater. There is a dire need to
implement programs and policies to stimulate effective energy efficiency
training. The jobs are there – the skilled professionals to fulfill them
may not."
AEE will be presenting these findings at the World
Energy Engineering Congress (WEEC), starting December 8th
in Washington, DC.
The complete survey may be downloaded at http://www.aeecenter.org.
Take advantage of a free expo pass to the WEEC
to view current and new technologies in the industry.
For more information about the Association of Energy
Engineers, please contact Albert Thumann at kate@aeecenter.org,
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