Green Jobs and the Green Economy

The recent shifts in the economy and the effects ofall global warming emissions and they consume
recession have greatly affected traditionalapproximately 70% of the electricity used in the US.
construction in the US. Traditional construction inTransforming existing buildings into green buildings is
some areas has slowed down and this is affectingbeneficial for the building owner as they save
jobs. However, there has been a surge in Greensubstantially on energy costs as well as for the
construction and there are many new Green jobsnation as it greatly reduces global warming and
available for those who have LEED training. LEEDenvironmental dangers while it reduces the strain of
training provides you with the education needed forexcess energy consumption.
transforming existing buildings into environmentallyThe US is asking various states to encourage green
friendly, energy saving Green buildings and with LEEDconstruction and building energy alternatives including
training you will also receive the education needed forsolar electrical power. Studies show that energy
building new construction Green buildings.consumption is becoming burdensome to current
The new trend of going Green has taken buildingpower sources within the US. In order to avoid
construction to a new level. Online training is providingfuture rolling blackouts within certain states they
many people with new job opportunities in the Greenmust begin to use alternate sources of electrical
industry. The Green economy is sound and booming;power including solar power. Going Green is becoming
this is the economy to become a part of as Greena necessity and not just a choice. Transforming an
jobs are the wave of the future. There is a benefitexisting building to meet with LEED legislation and
involved in Green construction and that benefit isLEED requirements is shown to reduce the building's
substantial money savings. This savings appeal istraditional energy needs by approximately 26% while
generating many new Green jobs. Green buildingsit reduces harmful emissions by 33%. LEED training is
offer benefits including energy savings, waterproviding the knowledge needed for obtaining green
savings, clean air, and a healthy dose of daily Sunlight.jobs.
The buildings in the US contribute to nearly 40% of