| More and more Green Jobs are on the horizon. These | | | | coal fired power, reducing pollution. |
| are jobs that contribute to restoring or preserving | | | | - Every dollar spent increases the value of the home |
| the environment. In 2007 the Green Jobs Act was | | | | He calls these Blue Collar Jobs going Green . He says |
| passed along with the Energy Independence and | | | | we can stimulate the economy of America by |
| Security Act passed later that year. | | | | attacking our environmental woes of the past. The |
| These Acts were passed to provide training at both | | | | theory is that we can save money, save energy, and |
| national and state level to address job shortages in | | | | save the environment at the same time. Can these |
| the Green Industry. Included in this green industry are | | | | programs work? Sure they can. Would a few million |
| Energy Efficient Building, Renewable Electric Power, | | | | people going back to work stimulate the economy? |
| Energy Efficient Vehicles, and Biofuel. | | | | Absolutely. Does America have the necessary funding |
| In 2009 the American Recovery and Reinvestment | | | | available for these projects? That is the million dollar |
| Act was passed to provide new jobs in energy, | | | | question. |
| construction,manufacturing, and utilities. These jobs | | | | With the economy the way it is there seems to be a |
| are also being called Green Collar Jobs or Green | | | | disclaimer when ti comes to government programs. |
| Tecnology Jobs. Van Jones (special adviser to | | | | Something to the effect that the investment dollars |
| President Obama for Green Jobs) says that jobs will | | | | are subject to change without notice. While the |
| be created that promote sustainable and | | | | intent is to stimulate our economy by putting people |
| environmentally friendly products and services. Solar, | | | | back to work. We all know that a steady income |
| Wind Power and even the simple act of planting | | | | promotes spending which bolsters the economy. |
| trees are on the agenda. | | | | While doing this we help save the environment at the |
| Here is part of what he says about the Cash for | | | | same time. |
| Caulk Program: | | | | On the surface it is a win-win situation. However |
| - He calls these humble hard working dollars. | | | | these programs require co-operation from other |
| - We put people back to work weather proofing and | | | | sources. For instance lending institutions willing to help |
| insulating homes | | | | so the ones who do not qualify for paid training can |
| - Every dollar spent reduces unemployment | | | | get low interest student loans to pursue Green Jobs. |
| - Every dollar reduces the homes energy | | | | Maybe the Bank Presidents and CEOs can take some |
| consumption | | | | of their bonus money and Bail Us Out. Just a thought. |
| - Reduction in energy consumption reduces need for | | | | |