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Building Effective Green Energy Programs in Community Colleges

Author : Maureen R. Bozell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 33 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book Building Effective Green Energy Programs in Community Colleges written by Maureen R. Bozell and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Community colleges across the country are engaged in large-scale federal and state initiatives to train low-income individuals for the nascent field that's become known as "green jobs." Many green economy advocates believe that green jobs training can be part of career pathways that help move unemployed and disconnected individuals--who are often low-skilled--from entry-level positions into higher-skilled, higher-paying jobs. Amidst all the excitement and funding, even those colleges at the forefront of green energy education have been struggling to build green workforce development programs as a result of three factors: (1) the state of the U.S. economy; (2) the emerging nature of the green sector economy; and (3) the focus placed by the federal government on educating low-income and low-skilled individuals for this emerging sector in its training grants. This paper examines how community colleges leading the field in green energy education are grappling with these issues. It also makes the case that community colleges should be substantially involved in training low-income individuals, especially the low-skilled, if in fact the goal is to help them lead self-sustaining lives. This paper aims to help community colleges across the country navigate a path forward through evolving terrain as they develop green energy education and training programs for low-income populations. Their success will enable national and state policies incentivizing growth in the green economy to propel disadvantaged people towards family-supporting employment. Appended are: (1) Case Studies from the field; and (2) Colleges featured in the report. (Contains 13 footnotes and 1 table.).

Energy Programs for Community Colleges

Author : Kevin Edward McCarthy
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (812 download)

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Download or read book Energy Programs for Community Colleges written by Kevin Edward McCarthy and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses energy efficiency and renewable energy programs open to community colleges.

Green Construction

Author : Malinda Miller
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1422295540
Total Pages : 88 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (222 download)

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Download or read book Green Construction written by Malinda Miller and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-10-21 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As problems like poverty, hunger, diseases, drug addiction, and violence continue to challenge our society today, the need is growing for people who are willing to help individuals with these issues. The demand is high and predicted to continue to increase for social workers committed to a career of service to people who need assistance. The young adults of today will be the job force of tomorrow, so choosing a career that will best fit with the needs of the changing world will be important to job satisfaction and a successful life. With the vast array of career and job options, it will also be important for young adults to understand which work will be the best match for their interests, talents, goals, and personality types. Certain careers are expected to gain importance within the early decades of the twenty-first century. The United States Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that jobs in social work are on track to grow faster than the average rate for all occupations. Social work is not likely to make you rich, but if you choose this career you will be making a difference in the lives of others—and that can be more fulfilling than money!

Renewable Energy and Wildlife Conservation

Author : Christopher E. Moorman
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 1421432730
Total Pages : 279 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (214 download)

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Download or read book Renewable Energy and Wildlife Conservation written by Christopher E. Moorman and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2019-09-10 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brings together disparate conversations about wildlife conservation and renewable energy, suggesting ways these two critical fields can work hand in hand. Renewable energy is often termed simply "green energy," but its effects on wildlife and other forms of biodiversity can be quite complex. While capturing renewable resources like wind, solar, and energy from biomass can require more land than fossil fuel production, potentially displacing wildlife habitat, renewable energy infrastructure can also create habitat and promote species health when thoughtfully implemented. The authors of Renewable Energy and Wildlife Conservation argue that in order to achieve a balanced plan for addressing these two crucially important sustainability issues, our actions at the nexus of these fields must be directed by current scientific information related to the ecological effects of renewable energy production. Synthesizing an extensive, rapidly growing base of research and insights from practitioners into a single, comprehensive resource, contributors to this volume • describe processes to generate renewable energy, focusing on the Big Four renewables—wind, bioenergy, solar energy, and hydroelectric power • review the documented effects of renewable energy production on wildlife and wildlife habitats • consider current and future policy directives, suggesting ways industrial-scale renewables production can be developed to minimize harm to wildlife populations • explain recent advances in renewable power technologies • identify urgent research needs at the intersection of renewables and wildlife conservation Relevant to policy makers and industry professionals—many of whom believe renewables are the best path forward as the world seeks to meet its expanding energy needs—and wildlife conservationists—many of whom are alarmed at the rate of renewables-related habitat conversion—this detailed book culminates with a chapter underscoring emerging opportunities in renewable energy ecology. Contributors: Edward B. Arnett, Brian B. Boroski, Regan Dohm, David Drake, Sarah R. Fritts, Rachel Greene, Steven M. Grodsky, Amanda M. Hale, Cris D. Hein, Rebecca R. Hernandez, Jessica A. Homyack, Henriette I. Jager, Nicole M. Korfanta, James A. Martin, Christopher E. Moorman, Clint Otto, Christine A. Ribic, Susan P. Rupp, Jake Verschuyl, Lindsay M. Wickman, T. Bently Wigley, Victoria H. Zero

Green Careers in Energy: 25 Four-Year Schools with Great Green Energy-Related Programs

Author : Peterson's
Publisher : Peterson's
ISBN 13 : 076893026X
Total Pages : 129 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (689 download)

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Download or read book Green Careers in Energy: 25 Four-Year Schools with Great Green Energy-Related Programs written by Peterson's and published by Peterson's. This book was released on 2010-10-01 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looking for a four-year school with great green programs? You're in good company! In a recent survey, 7 out of 10 students stated that they prefer green universities. As part of Peterson's Green Careers in Energy, this eBook offers profiles on 25 colleges and universities that offer innovative energy-related degree programs and support vibrant on-campus sustainability programs and organizations.

Unleashing the potential

Author : Marope, P.T.M.
Publisher : UNESCO Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9231000918
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book Unleashing the potential written by Marope, P.T.M. and published by UNESCO Publishing. This book was released on 2015-05-26 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "UNESCO has recently published the third volume of its Education on the Move series, a series dedicated to the analysis of key trends in education with the hope of inspiring dialogue among policy makers, educators and other key stakeholders on the challenges of education for tomorrow. The latest publication, entitled Unleashing the Potential: Transforming Technical and Vocational Education and Training is focused entirely on issues related to technical and vocational education and training (TVET). It takes stock of the steadily increasing demands and expectations on TVET systems around the globe and presents recent policy trends in the field of TVET. In their analysis, the authors provide insights into what it takes to unleash the potential of TVET systems around the world. They propose an integrated analytical approach that takes into consideration such factors as economic growth, social equity and issues related to sustainability so that TVET can contribute more effectively to contemporary policy issues such as youth unemployment, gender disparities and climate change. Overall, the book calls for a transformation of TVET systems to enable them to respond to the demands of their contexts. This transformation should enable TVET systems to acquire agility to stay current and responsive to the rapidly changing demands of the twenty-first century."--Publisher's website.

Green Careers in Energy: 25 Two-Year Schools with Great Green Energy-Related Programs

Author : Peterson's
Publisher : Peterson's
ISBN 13 : 0768930278
Total Pages : 105 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (689 download)

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Download or read book Green Careers in Energy: 25 Two-Year Schools with Great Green Energy-Related Programs written by Peterson's and published by Peterson's. This book was released on 2010-10-01 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looking for a two-year school with great green programs? As part of Peterson's Green Careers in Energy, this eBook offers profiles of 25 community colleges from throughout the United States-all with notable campus sustainability programs as well as "green" energy-related academic programs.

America Goes Green [3 volumes]

Author : Kim Kennedy White
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1660 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book America Goes Green [3 volumes] written by Kim Kennedy White and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2012-11-12 with total page 1660 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This three-volume encyclopedia explores the evolution of green ideology and eco-friendly practices in contemporary American culture, ranging from the creation of regional and national guidelines for green living to the publication of an increasing number of environmental blogs written from the layperson's perspective. Evidence of humanity's detrimental impact on the environment is mounting. As Americans, we are confronted daily with news stories, blogs, and social media commentary about the necessity of practicing green behaviors to offset environmental damage. This essential reference is a fascinating review of the issues surrounding green living, including the impact of this lifestyle on Americans' time and money, the information needed to adhere to green principles in the 21st century, and case studies and examples of successful implementation. America Goes Green: An Encyclopedia of Eco-Friendly Culture in the United States examines this gripping topic through 3 volumes organized by A–Z entries across 11 themes; state-by-state essays grouped by region; and references including primary source documents, bibliography, glossary, and green resources. This timely encyclopedia explores the development of an eco-friendly culture in America, and entries present the debates, viewpoints, and challenges of green living.

Green Careers in Energy

Author : Peterson's
Publisher : Peterson's
ISBN 13 : 0768930200
Total Pages : 512 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (689 download)

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Download or read book Green Careers in Energy written by Peterson's and published by Peterson's. This book was released on 2010-10-01 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Peterson's Green Careers in Energy pinpoints the best opportunities in the fastest-growing and most promising renewable energy fields-solar, wind, geothermal, and more-with data on the various jobs as well as colleges, organizations, and institutions that offer courses, degrees, certification, and training/retraining. Green Careers in Energy offers inspirational and insightful essays on the importance of sustainability, written by individuals at the forefront of environmental organizations, university sustainability efforts, and college training programs. This eBook also features an exclusive bonus section, "What Is the New Green Economy," which examines the current interest in sustainability and the "New Energy for America" program. Throughout this book, there are energy-related features, including interviews with individuals working in many of these green careers. Other feature articles offer useful tips and advice for a more sustainable life.

Sustainable Communities Design Handbook

Author : Woodrow W. Clark II
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0080963366
Total Pages : 441 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book Sustainable Communities Design Handbook written by Woodrow W. Clark II and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2010-07-03 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The objective of Sustainable Communities Design Handbook is to ensure a better quality of life for everyone, both now and for generations to come. This means creating a better and safer environment internationally through the sustainable use of natural resources, encouraging sustainable development which supports a strong economy, and ensuring a high quality environment that can be enjoyed by all. Sustainable Development Partnerships brings together in one reference today's most cutting edge technologies and methods for creating sustainable communities. With this book, Environmental Engineers, Civil Engineers, Architects, Mechanical Engineers, and Energy Engineers find a common approach to building environmental friendly communities which are energy efficient. The five part treatment starts with a clear and rigorous exposition of sustainable development in practice, followed by self-contained chapters concerning applications. Methods for the sustainable use of natural resources in built communities Clearly explains the most cutting edge sustainable technologies Provides a common approach to building sustainable communities Coverage of sustainable practices from architecture to construction

Community-scale and Research-based Integrated Education Experience

Author : Sergio Tarantino
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (11 download)

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Download or read book Community-scale and Research-based Integrated Education Experience written by Sergio Tarantino and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The building industry is moving towards increased use of data-driven methods for designing, building, and operating sustainable, energy-efficient buildings. The adoption of these methods requires technologically skilled employees and education programs for these skills. The purpose of this thesis is to show that by aligning community, education, and industry stakeholders, a data-driven, project-based education platform can be developed that creates a pathway for generating such employees and a platform for investigating building energy efficiency and sustainability. The methodology for developing this project-based education platform hinges on partnering with stakeholders from community organizations, education, building operations, building energy efficiency, and construction. I approached the development of the education platform from my standing as researcher in civil and environmental engineering. In order to integrate industry and academia, I partnered with stakeholders who represent construction trades and K-12 education. Together we laid the groundwork for leveraging school district green energy facility projects funded by California Proposition 39 to build an education platform that follows the facilities project process. Through the last two decades of work from Stanford University's Project Based Learning (PBL) Lab, adoption of PBL created an environment for learning-by-doing in which students from different schools and countries successfully apply classroom knowledge to solve real world design problems, become student mentors, and interact with industry. Additionally, the K-12 collaborators to this thesis project have started using PBL. I have planned course modules leveraging Project Based Learning (PBL) to enable multiple levels of education to collaborate within one course. Then, I began partnering with local K-12 teachers to develop the core of the education platform: a building energy efficiency and sustainability course module. These partnerships with the construction trades, K-12 educators, and affiliated education programs are presently ongoing. Overall, this thesis presents an education platform that (1) uses a real building to teach energy efficient building design and operation and (2) partners students with industry. The presented platform integrates students from the secondary, apprentice, undergraduate, and graduate levels. This platform targets underrepresented communities where environmental justice is an everyday reality, college is often an unrealized path, and opportunities in the construction industry are a pathway to financial security.

Mainstream Green

Author : LPA (Firm)
Publisher : Images Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781864701227
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (12 download)

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Download or read book Mainstream Green written by LPA (Firm) and published by Images Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Green buildings significantly reduce the negative impact of development on the environment and they provide a healthier quality of life, because they use non-toxic building materials and provide abundant fresh air and natural light.

Undergraduate Guide: Two-Year Colleges 2011

Author : Peterson's
Publisher : Peterson's
ISBN 13 : 0768928354
Total Pages : 564 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (689 download)

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Download or read book Undergraduate Guide: Two-Year Colleges 2011 written by Peterson's and published by Peterson's. This book was released on 2010-08-24 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Peterson's Two-Year Colleges 2011 includes information on nearly 2,000 accredited two-year undergraduate institutions in the United States and Canada, as well as some international schools. It also includes scores of detailed two-page descriptions written by admissions personnel. College-bound students and their parents can research two-year colleges and universities for information on campus setting, enrollment, majors, expenses, student-faculty ratio, application deadline, and contact information. SELLING POINTS: Helpful articles on what you need to know about two-year colleges: advice on transferring and returning to school for adult students; how to survive standardized tests; what international students need to know about admission to U.S. colleges; and how to manage paying for college State-by-state summary table allows comparison of institutions by a variety of characteristics, including enrollment, application requirements, types of financial aid available, and numbers of sports and majors offered Informative data profiles for nearly 2,000 institutions, listed alphabetically by state (and followed by other countries) with facts and figures on majors, academic programs, student life, standardized tests, financial aid, and applying and contact information Exclusive two-page in-depth descriptions written by college administrators for Peterson's Indexes offering valuable information on associate degree programs at two-year colleges and four-year colleges-easy to search alphabetically

Sustainable Cities and Communities Design Handbook

Author : Woodrow W. Clark II
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
ISBN 13 : 012813965X
Total Pages : 632 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (281 download)

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Download or read book Sustainable Cities and Communities Design Handbook written by Woodrow W. Clark II and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 2017-11-27 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sustainable Communities Design Handbook: Green Engineering, Architecture, and Technology, Second Edition, brings together the major players responsible for sustainable development at both community and metropolitan scales. The book aims to explain and demonstrate the practice, planning, design, building and managing of the engineering, architectural and economic development of cities and communities to meet sustainable development objectives. Offering a holistic approach to creating sustainable communities, the book includes a 40 percent increase in new methods and technology over the last edition, and 50 percent more case studies from around the world to illustrate how common sustainability problems are solved. As the concept and practices of a sustainable built environment have evolved over the years, it is increasingly recognized that the scope should be expanded beyond individual buildings to the community scale. Written by an international team of engineers, architects, and environmental experts this second edition includes new HVAC technologies for heating and cooling, energy effect technologies for lighting, and new construction materials which improve heating and cooling efficiencies. This new edition will also include critical updates on international codes: LEED, BREEAM, and Green Globes. Explains the most cutting-edge green technologies and methods for use in built communities Provides a common approach in using natural resources when building and designing green communities Features coverage of green practices from architecture to construction Covers compliance with various international codes, methods and legal frameworks

Workforce Education For Renewable Energy -- Lessons Learned From A National Gathering Of Educators

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (957 download)

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Download or read book Workforce Education For Renewable Energy -- Lessons Learned From A National Gathering Of Educators written by and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On November 8 -10, 2006, the first national conference on renewable energy workforce education was held at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, New York. The event was sponsored by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and organized by the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) and the Partnership for Environmental Technology Education (PETE). Over 200 instructors, school administrators, and industry representatives attended this event representing 30 states and over 65 Community Colleges and Technical High Schools. The conference resulted in an enormous collection of information on the best practices and effective approaches to teaching workforce skills in the renewable energy trades and industries. This paper discusses the following educational strategies: the hybrid course delivery model; interdisciplinary instruction; linking technical high schools with the local community college; integrating a renewable energy concentration within an energy management degree program; expanding hands-on opportunities through internship programs; and an industry-sponsored certificate program. Recommendations by educators are also discussed.

Energy and Water Development Appropriations, Fiscal Year 2011, S. Hrg. 111-954, March 4, 2010, 111-2 Senate Hearings, *

Author :
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 388 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Energy and Water Development Appropriations, Fiscal Year 2011, S. Hrg. 111-954, March 4, 2010, 111-2 Senate Hearings, * written by and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Sustainable Built Environments

Author : Vivian Loftness
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9781071606834
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (68 download)

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Download or read book Sustainable Built Environments written by Vivian Loftness and published by Springer. This book was released on 2020-09-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume in the Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology, Second Edition, describes the breadth of science and engineering knowledge critical to advancing sustainable built environments, from architecture and design, mechanical engineering, lighting, and materials to water and energy, public policy, and economics. Covering both building, landscape and green infrastructure design and management, detailed consideration is given to how the building sector, the biggest player in the energy use equation, can minimize energy demand while providing measurable gains for productivity, health, and the environment. With a focus on the environmental context, the reader will understand how sustainable design merges the natural, minimum resource conditioning solutions of the past (daylight, solar heat, and natural ventilation) with the innovative technologies including nature-based solutions of the present. The desired result is an integrated “intelligent” and as socially “just as possible” system that supports individual control with expert negotiation for resource consciousness.