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Teaching Today Wisconsin | fall 2023, Volume 1 page 13

Clean Energy Job Creation and growth

Clean energy job creation and growth Champions. We are seeking talented individu-
are on the rise as more renewable energy and als with diverse perspectives and skills to help
energy efficiency technologies become part of tackle the climate crisis.
the U.S. power system. This is good news for EErE leads research, development, dem-
the nation’s economy, because investments in onstration, and deployment of innovations in
clean energy infrastructure and projects require renewable energy, sustainable transportation
more American workers. To maximize the posi- and fuels, and buildings and industry that will
tive economic impact of clean energy, the U.S. equitably accelerate the national transition to
Department of Energy (DOE) is committed to a clean energy economy. We are working to
creating quality jobs that can sustain American ensure clean energy investments, new jobs, and
families. As workers earn more money, they energy justice benefit all Americans.
spend more, which increases demand for goods You do not need to be a clean energy expert
and services, sustains demand for workers in to have a clean energy career. Some EErE
clean energy, and positions the United States as positions are scientific or technical, and others
a global market leader. support business operations, human resources,
There are just over 8 million jobs in renew- strategic analysis, communications, and more.
able energy today. In 2021 and 2022, energy Find careers in EERE at: www.energy.
jobs grew faster than overall U.S. employ- gov/eere/clean-energy-jobs
ment. Workforce development in renewable
energy, sustainable transportation, and energy internships, fellowships, graduate and Map a Career in Clean Energy At the site below are various career maps
efficiency is critical to increase power system postdoctoral opportunities Start building our clean energy future to help you think about what your career can
security, reliability, and resilience in the face of The Office of Energy Efficiency and with a career in the Office of Energy Efficiency look like in clean energy, based on your educa-
extreme weather events due to climate change. renewable Energy (EErE) and U.S. Depart- and renewable Energy (EErE). EErE offers tion and experience.
ment of Energy (DOE) provide many opportunities across its technology offices and Go to: www.energy.gov/energysaver/map-
How to Start Your Clean Energy Career opportunities for students, recent graduates, and career-clean-energy
The clean energy revolution needs profes- others looking for internships, fellowships, and on its operations team.
EERE is fighting the climate crisis by
sionals from all industries and occupations, not similar programs with the federal government. advancing President Biden’s goal of reaching Source: Office of Energy Efficiency &
just scientists and engineers. Find out about these opportuni- net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 through Renewable Energy at Energy.gov
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office ties at: www.energy.gov/energysaver/ cutting-edge research that will bring clean
of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy internships-fellowships-graduate-and-postdoc- energy technologies to communities all across
(EErE) is looking for enthusiastic, driven pro- toral-opportunities America. But we need your help.
fessionals to join our team and be Clean Energy

By providing information on
financial incentives, FOCUS ON
ENERGY helps Wisconsin residents Two Wisconsin Schools Win Energy Challenge

and businesses implement energy Two Wisconsin schools have won a $2,500 challenge was to get the whole school on board.
efficiency and renewable energy cash prize in a statewide sustainability contest It was great to see students and teachers actively
for students, according to a press release.
involved in the competition,” ryan Kamien,
projects with enduring economic Students at OH Schultz Elementary fourth grade teacher at OH Schultz Elementary
benefits. Check out the resources School and Oconomowoc High School won School, said in the release.
Oconomowoc High School reduced
at: www.focusonenergy.com a cash prize as part of the renew Our Schools energy by 8.25%, reprising its Spring ‘22 victory
challenge, created by Wisconsin K–12 Energy
Education Program in partnership with Focus with a combination of tactics, including switch-
On Energy. ing A/C to occupancy-only and visiting the town
Seventeen schools participated in the utility company to learn more about energy.
contest, which required winners to reduce “We have found the renew Our Schools
energy usage by at least six percent. The program to fit our curriculum perfectly,” Kelly
DISCOVER ENERGY CAREERS winning schools won the cash prize along with Holtzman, science teacher at Oconomowoc
a bonus $200 for additional mini-challenges,
HS, said in the release. “Giving our students
Interested in working in energy efficiency with including investigation of home energy use and the opportunity to use energy-tracking data
a smart and motivated team? Focus on Energy dedicating a school day to reducing energy use and learning how to interpret the results is a
profound skill to develop at their age. Energy
by three percent.
has immediate openings. Check out the site OH Schultz Elementary School exceeded is a topic that affects everyone. We need to
below for current job postings. requirements and reduced energy use by 16.94%, ensure we are doing our part to educate others
www.focusonenergy.com/about/jobs including behavioral interventions and installing because, at the end of the day, we are all energy
LED lighting and sensors. “Our focus during the
consumers.”