Three Military Bases Partner with Energy Department to Train Veterans for Solar Jobs WASHINGTON — Today, the first class of Marine trainees at Camp Pendleton will graduate from the Energy Department’s solar job training pilot program, which is aimed at preparing service members for careers in the solar industry as solar photovoltaic system installers, sales… Keep reading →
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Three Military Bases Partner With Energy Department To Train Veterans For Solar Jobs
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By Dr. Lidija Sekaric | U.S. Department of EnergyIt’s been a great year for the solar energy industry. By the end of 2014, solar deployment is slated to be up nearly 40% over 2013. Today, the booming demand for solar energy supports more than 173,000 jobs and the U.S. has become the third largest solar market in the world. You can find solar… Keep reading →
Statement from Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz on the 2014 Solar Job Census
By U.S. Department of EnergyStatement from Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz on the 2014 Solar Job Census WASHINGTON, D.C. — Secretary Ernest Moniz issued the following statement today on the 2014 National Solar Jobs Census: “Solar power is a key component of our all-of-the-above approach to American energy, creating good-paying American jobs that support our growing clean energy economy. According to… Keep reading →
The Year of Concentrating Solar Power: Five New Plants to Power America with Clean Energy
By U.S. Department of EnergySolar is increasingly providing clean, sustainable energy for our nation’s homes, businesses and industries. Clocking record-breaking growth and reaching a total of more than 4,700 megawatts of new installed capacity, 2013 was a big year for solar photovoltaic systems. But we’re also excited to watch 2014, which will mark a major milestone for a different… Keep reading →
Join the Energy Department for a #SolarChat on May 7
By US Department of EnergySolar energy is growing quickly across America, providing enough clean electricity to power 2.2 million American homes. As costs for solar-generated electricity become increasingly competitive with traditional energy sources, what can we expect next from the industry? Find out by joining me on Twitter next Wednesday, May 7, at 2 p.m. ET, for a live #SolarChat —… Keep reading →
Progress Report: Advancing Solar Energy Across America
By US Department of EnergyThe U.S. solar industry is growing at a record-breaking pace, while becoming more affordable and accessible than ever before. The industry’s forward progress comes in part thanks tosupport from the Energy Department’s SunShot Initiative. Set up in 2011 to re-establish U.S. leadership in the solar marketplace, SunShot partners with industry, universities, local communities and the Department’s National Laboratories to… Keep reading →
Rooftop Solar Challenge: Empowering Innovators to Reach for the Sun
By US Department of EnergyToday, Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz kicked off the latest round of the Rooftop Solar Challenge— an initiative that empowers local governments across the Nation to make it easier, cheaper, and faster for more Americans to go solar. The Rooftop Solar Challenge is spearheaded by the Energy Department’s SunShot Initiative — a national collaborative effort to make solar energy… Keep reading →