your questions about renewable energy jobs
Your Questions About Renewable Energy Jobs
Richard asks…
What kind of degree should I get to become a wind energy researcher?
I want to major in a field that will pretty much guarantee me a research and development job in wind energy. I am not interested in any other forms of alternative energy, so a general renewable energy bachelor’s won’t do. Any help?
admin answers:
But you will still have to include renewable energy in your searches because it is part of the whole gamut of a still wider and unfolding field … And so you will have to include in your searches solar energy and natural resources as well because, after all, the whole purpose of harnessing wind energy is to produce electricity and to support engineering involved in designing and manufacturing wind-availing technologies.
Look to those schools located in the Mid-west and west coast — where the greatest wind forces are located — Kansas, Oklahoma, for example, and California — and find what degree programs they are founding and that are underway.
Thomas asks…
Which candidate has a better plan for renewable energy?
I think this is incredibly important and I am trying to figure out who has a better plan regarding renewable energy.
It seems Obama is more specific about his goals in this area. All I hear from McCain and Palin is about offshore drilling.
What do you think?
admin answers:
McCain is definitely gonna drill, and Palin strengthens that orientation. Given that drilling will not impact our market prices for 10 years and then by negligible amounts. He has paid lip service to a few alternatives, with a small list of solar, geothermal and wind, because those are on every one’s lipsafter thee competitions speeches.
Obama is quite clear that drilling can be considered nothing more than a brief stop gap solution and that we need to turn to as many alternate techniques to answer our energy appetites as we can find. He stresses doing the research to come up with new energy frontiers, and following up on ones that have the least negative impact on theenvironmentt. He is also confident that this line of industry will create many jobs, and will encourage ourpopulationn to be more aware of the consequences of our energy intensive lifestyles.
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Michael asks…
Which Republican Candidate Supports Renewable Energy the Most?
Howdy,
I’m a fan of renewable energy and protecting the environment by use of solar, wind, and hydro power. Which republican candidate that is still in the running supports this idea the most?
Thanks!
admin answers:
None of the GOP candidates support renewable energy as a priority. They all agree we need to locate and drill new gas and oil reserves, even if it means destroying protected areas and poisoning our groundwater and air. Renewable energy is a secondary concern that needs to be researched in the event we run out of nuclear power, gas and oil.
Only our sitting President realizes that sacrifices will have to be made for the good of all and that included mainlining Renewable Energy programs and research.
Youngsters, meaning those who answered this question.
1. There are many types of renewable energy. Solar Power is only one type. Yes China can produce things cheaper than we can and their workers are available 24/7, but renewable energy is easier to produce where it is used. The GOP, including the current Candidates are in bed with the Oil and Gas Companies. Who do think is support their Pacs?
To the other answerers:
1. There are many types of renewable energy. Solar Power is only one type. Yes China can produce things cheaper than we can and there workers are available 24/, but renewable energy is easier and cheaper to produce and supply where it is used.
2. Building the sources and selling renewable energy will create more permanent jobs. The GOP is in bed with the Oil & Gas Companies companies.
3. No matter who is elected as President, you will be free to used any type of energy that is available in your area or that you can supply or build yourself. We live in a democracy.
2. Building the sources and selling renewable energy will create more permanent jobs. The GOP is in bed with the Oil & Gas Companies companies.3
3. No matter who is elected as President, you will be free to use any type of energy that is available in your area or that you can supply or build yourself. We live in a democracy.
Lisa asks…
What can I do with a degree in renewable energy?
Illinois State University has a bachelor’s degree option of Renewable Energy. What can I do with this degree if I pursue it?
admin answers:
It depends on exactly what the degree teaches you, but green energy is in higher and higher demand, and the field is on the verge of exploding. I’d say it’s an excellent degree to get as far as job opportunities after graduation.
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Lisa asks…
Can you get a job in renewable energy engineering with a civil engineering degree?
Or more generally, are there any engineering degrees which wouldnt qualify me to work in renewable energy engineering?
admin answers:
It depends on which subdivion of civil engineering you are in, structural, construction, environmental, transportation, or hydrology. I think environmental are more related to renewable energy engineering than the others in terms of the stuff people are doing in that discipline. Also, as far as I know there are many graduate programs regarding energy offered within civil engineering department in many universities.
George asks…
what career should I choose to work on builiding science and renewable energy?
Hi I would like to work on building science like install panel solars,wind and you know building science also I want to star a business sell products of renewable energy like solar panels,wind,hydro,etc.
So which career can fit in those jobs? thanks
admin answers:
Good for you! If you like to actually work on and reinvent the renewable technological devices yourself, you should get into electrical engineering in order to understand how everything works in an electrical system and further invent ways to improve it. You always can start a business later one after you have some good working experience with the renewable energy products.
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Mark asks…
How would I get a intern-like job (non-payed) in a renewable energy company?
I’m 16, and will be 17 by the summer, I’m still in Secondary school and I would really like to get some sort of insight into renewable energy over the summer, as I would like to persue a career in that field. I live in Ayr in Scotland, so it would have to be near there possibly out to glasgow. I’ve no idea how to go about it, and I don’t know what company I could go to either. The company I could think of is EDF Energy. I thought of maybe writing an email and asking if I could come in and maybe help out, getting coffee etc. Any help would be great!
admin answers:
Research a list of companies in your area, or close to where you live. Look under their “careers” page on their websites to determine if they have any internship positions available. If they do, apply for them. If not, contact the company and describe how interested you are in renewable energy and that you would be willing to intern/help over the summer.
I hope this helps! Being proactive usually helps in cases like these. You never know what will happen if you don’t try!
Laura asks…
Where to look for jobs in renewable energy?
I wish to find employment in the renewable energy field. I am a physics graduate and wish to work in the UK preferably. Any ideas?
admin answers:
Ask them if their force is also renewable…
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Ken asks…
Should I go to humboldt state university for Renewable energy engineering?
They have my major in environmental resources engineering (ERE) but is there program mediocre? I have the grades to go to a UC (4.1 gpa) but there are no UCs that have renewable energy engineering or (ERE). There is only researching and not ABET credited. So is humboldt a good school academically and will prepare me for a job?
admin answers:
My son was at humboldt for three years. For the better he enjoyed the curriculum but couldn’t stand the hippies and patchouli oil. He is serving our Navy. He racked up a hefty student debt at HSU. Good Luck
Chris asks…
How much renewable energy can be created and how many jobs would be created with 700 billion dollars?
Apparently the government has 700 billion dollars it’s willing to wage on the banking industry. I was wondering what the environmental and economical impact would be if they invested this kind of money in renewable energies.
admin answers:
The impact would be astronomical. As it is I am trying to fill in the last couple pieces to start a renewable energy (electricity, heating, etc) plant in my state (a plant that would only create a vast number of jobs for people in my state). If the government dedicated that money to scientific research and development of renewable energy our lives and ability to be “green” should only improve. However, keep in mind that technically the government doesn’t have 700 B dollars, but are borrowing it from The Federal Reserve and further increasing our national debt. However, if the invested the money in researching and developing renewable energy resources, it would create a vast number of jobs and possibly help our economy as technology and methods we discover could also be sold to other countries looking to improve their environmental and economic impact. On a personal note, I feel that the government should hold the Bank Heads financially responsible for bailing out their own banks since it was their greed that got us into this situation in the first place. Anyway, I hope I answered your question!
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William asks…
How in demand will renewable energy jobs be in the near future?
I’m really worried about the economy and looking for a quick certification so I can have some sort of qualification in case it totally goes under. I found a 14 credit hour renewable energy certification at a community college. Do you think this will do any good for finding jobs?
admin answers:
Very high demand for scientists and engineers and designers..
Jenny asks…
Effect of using renewable energy on the economy?
I’m doing a project for my economics class and I have to explain several different ways in which transitioning to renewable energy and relying less on fossil fuels will effect the economy. So far all I really have is that it will create more jobs. I have to be able to write a 5 page paper on this. Please help, this is due tomorrow!
admin answers:
Using less coal will mean fewer coal miners.
Using less petroleum will mean fewer guys working on those deep ocean well drilling rigs.
Using more Wind will mean more money for the farmers that have windmills on their land. And Studying the effects of killing birds from the blades.
Using more solar will mean lots more folks trained on how to install solar panels.
All this also means changes in College courses to prepare for degrees in these areas.
Less petroleum imported will mean a better balance of payments for Commerce.
Less petroleum means less reliance on Air transport and a shift to higher speed trains.
Airplanes are one of the least efficient users of petroleum. Soon Air travel will be only for the very important, rich or for a very infrequent trip.
People will live closer to work unless public transit is available.
If we go to food based crops for energy it will mean we starve people and start wars over food. (BAD idea)
conservation will be very IN due to the higher cost per watt from renewable sources.
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