It IS easy being green

Ever wondered what a green job is? It might be the job you already have.

A new report from the Political Economy Research Institute at the University of Massachusetts tallied up workers whose jobs could become “green” if businesses start investing in solar and wind power, retrofitting buildings for energy-efficiency, and building gas-sipping cars.

A boom in wind turbine construction could lead to higher demand for sheet-metal workers. Want more solar? You’ll need more electrical engineers and electricians. The report counted 69,000 carpenters, 44,000 electricians, 14,000 welders and 24,000 truck drivers in Florida whose jobs could go “green” as the state pushes to reduce greenhouse gases.

Given the state of Florida's economy, workers will likely happily accept these jobs as soon as they materialize. The report didn't say when that might be.

No word either on whether writing this blog item counts as a green job.

-Asjylyn Loder, Times Staff Writer

Comments

[Kudzu Fire]

I much prefer a positive can do attitude toward the coming green economy over Obama's heavy handed government mandates

[George]

Thanks for identifying some of the green jobs that will help Fl workers. We have economic problems in this state, i.e. stagnant construction and tourism sectors of the economy - we need a shot in the arm like GREN jobs!

[george]

Bring on the green jobs - FL workers need them!