Maria asks…
What are some Jobs in Renewable energy or geology?
I still have some years before college but I am trying to think about what i would like to do when I am an adult so i can plan early. I am interested in a job in renewable energy or some type of geology(not anything with petroleum or gas because we are finding more renewable energy and soon i do not think those types of jobs will be in demand). I am very good at science(all types) and usually make above a 90 on all my tests and quizzes. Please name some jobs in these fields so i can do some research and see if anything sounds like something i would like to do. Or if you have a job in one of these fields please say your job and some things about what it is like having that job. Thanks! =)
The Expert answers:
G’day,
Thank you for your question.
You could try working in teaching geology or minerals exploration. You can also look at jobs in renewable energy such as managing solar energy or wind farms or maintaining them or research into renewable energy.
Regards
Michael asks…
Are renewable energy(solar,wind) jobs economically lucrative?if not so why?And do they generate jobs?
Are these jobs dependable with?and can it be a career or would it be foolish to go into it?PLEASE EXPLAIN IN DETAIL.
The Expert answers:
I think the question here is about short tern stability vs. Long term growth.
For example, in the short term you could ignore renewable energy and efficiency and go learn how to install and sell old, tank based, hot water heaters. But, if you do a little bit of research, you’ll quickly see that those old style hot water heaters are being replaced by on demand water heaters which are much more efficient, as well as by solar hot water heating systems of various kinds which cost just about the same and pay for themselves within 3-5 years.
Solar thermal and plumbing is probably the best bet for job security right now and the area that will grow the fastest in the shortest amount of time because it is less expensive than PV.
However, the price of solar panels is dropping rapidly because silicon manufacturing has finally ramped up to meet the supply needs of solar panel manufacturers. This means, with PV cost dropping, and states like VT passing tariffs about selling energy back onto the grid, more people will be opting for solar.
I think RE is a smart sector to move into. Find a manufacturer or a distributor or get NABCEP certified and go out on your own!
Sharon asks…
Hillary says she will bring millions of jobs to America with renewable energy?
Isn’t this a better way to go than record foreclosures, record national debt, billions spent on a useless war and the rich getting richer. Will this bring back the middle class?
The Expert answers:
A shift from nonrenewable sources of energy to renewable sources is a big change; somehow I doubt that someone can do it all within one or even two presidential terms. On the other hand, someone has to try and make a start, so she can certainly be congratulated for making the effort–if she does it. As for the other things you mention, well, of course, anybody on the Democratic side would be an improvement over the incumbent.
Robert asks…
How many jobs would be created if the U.S. opened up domestic exploration for renewable energy and production?
They didn’t have an answer for this anywhere.
Whats your thoughts>?
The Expert answers:
No one can answer that question. Building windmills dams or solar plants would create jobs but who knows how many?
Sandra asks…
If we create millions of jobs with renewable energy won’t we also need immigrants to help us with?
such a huge undertaking? People we need these immigrants unless you want to start paying $10 dollars for a head of lettuce. This is what made America great in the first place was being the land of opportunity. We need more of this to bring the economy back from the dead and we need healthy living for our families. I don’t know about you but I don’t want Chinese lettuce. They need us and we need them so whats the problem?
The Expert answers:
Republicans say they are against illegal aliens and lax immigration laws except when it comes to cheap labor.
And the more American citizens that lose their jobs to this who are trying to pay a mortgage, the better, apparently.
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