| In today's world many people and businesses are | | | | update their buildings so that they are more "green". |
| concerned about "going green". Going green refers to | | | | Contractors and energy auditors utilize infrared imaging |
| the act of making a home or business less wasteful | | | | tools in order to show homeowners and businesses |
| and thus better for the environment through reducing | | | | areas where energy is being wasted. Duct leaks, |
| energy and water consumption, through utilizing | | | | improperly sealed windows, and inadequate insulation |
| alternative fuel sources, and through a variety of other | | | | can all lead to energy waste and, essentially, wasted |
| processes. Along with the recent trend toward limiting | | | | money. By updating appliances and putting a building |
| a home or business' impact on the environment has | | | | through the process of weatherization, a home or |
| developed a demand for green jobs. Too keep up | | | | business can be made more energy efficient. |
| with this demand the United States launched the | | | | These are just a few of the many green jobs that are |
| Green Jobs Act in 2007 in order to help address the | | | | becoming more and more prevalent in the job market |
| issues which impair growth in green industries. | | | | today. Other green jobs include farming, the process |
| There are many types of green jobs from | | | | of producing food through organic processes and |
| weatherization of homes to green building projects and | | | | making it available in farmers markets and other |
| the development of green infrastructure. Those who | | | | venues. There is also a large need for fabricators of |
| work on green building projects aim to create buildings | | | | wind turbines and installation experts for solar power |
| and businesses that are energy efficient. Whether or | | | | systems. Wind turbines are almost entirely made of |
| not something qualifies as a green building or a | | | | metal, so individuals who have experience in the |
| component of green infrastructure is determined by | | | | automotive industry or in other veins of manufacturing |
| the LEED certification system. The LEED system is | | | | can easily excel in this type of job. Solar Power |
| internationally recognized and encompasses all | | | | installation experts are needed all over the country to |
| avenues of green building performance. Those who | | | | install solar-thermal water heaters and rooftop |
| have green jobs in the building industry utilize | | | | photovoltaic cells. The demand for green jobs is |
| processes such as weatherization, installation of | | | | steadily increasing and many individuals are doing their |
| appliances and windows that cut down on waste, and | | | | part to help preserve the environment by making their |
| introducing alternative energy sources such as wind | | | | homes and businesses more energy efficient. Perhaps |
| and solar energy to provide eco-friendly power. | | | | the future will reveal a healthier environment that can |
| Another important category of green jobs includes the | | | | be maintained through the responsible use of |
| contractors, energy auditors, and other individuals who | | | | resources and the preservation of energy. |
| work with homeowners and businesses in order to | | | | |