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New report sees gain in energy-efficiency jobs in O.C.
More than 3,000 positions could be added within next three years in sector.
By Kristen SchottPublished: November 24, 2009 11:15 AM
A new report from the Center of Excellence Orange County Region, an economic development program of the Rancho Santiago Community College District, shows that eight occupations within the energy-efficiency sector are expected to see growth over the next three years.
More than 3,000 jobs could be added in the period, according to the report, which was based on a survey of Orange County businesses and industries that employ staffers who specialize in energy efficiency, according to Kari Caldwell, director of the center.
The eight positions targets for growth are: project managers for construction or design work; HVAC mechanics, technicians or installers; building performance or retrofitting specialists; building controls systems technicians; compliance analyst or energy regulation specialists; resource conservation or energy-efficiency managers; energy auditors or home-energy raters; and building operators or engineers.
Out of those positions, the ones that will see the most growth over the next year will be project managers for construction or design work, as well as building performance retrofitting specialists.
In the next three years, project managers will continue to lead: The organization expects a 30 percent uptick, or a gain of 990 positions, for the occupation. HVAC mechanics, technicians or installers could add up to 580 jobs, which is an increase of 28 percent.
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More than 3,000 jobs could be added in the period, according to the report, which was based on a survey of Orange County businesses and industries that employ staffers who specialize in energy efficiency, according to Kari Caldwell, director of the center. The eight positions targets for growth are: project managers for construction or design work; HVAC mechanics, technicians or installers; building performance or retrofitting specialists; building controls systems technicians; compliance analyst or energy regulation specialists; resource conservation or energy-efficiency managers; energy auditors or home-energy raters; and building operators or engineers. Out of those positions, the ones that will see the most growth over the next year will be project managers for construction or design work, as well as building performance retrofitting specialists. In the next three years, project managers will continue to lead: The organization expects a 30 percent uptick, or a gain of 990 positions, for the occupation. HVAC mechanics, technicians or installers could add up to 580 jobs, which is an increase of 28 percent. NEXT PAGE >> Related headlines Orange County gains 8,200 jobs in October Everest College plans to open Santa Ana campus West Coast University set to offer Bachelor of Science in Business Administration UC Irvine's computer model sees positive results in alternative fuels |
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