Instructions
The Resource Center organizes resources around 7 green economy “Sectors” and 7 “Topics.”
Search by sector or by topic, or across all sectors and/or all topics. Or search by keyword at the top right of this page.
Overview
How are the Resources Organized?
What are the Criteria?
Resources that are included in the SEED Center have been reviewed by the TAG and meet the following criteria:
- Accessible and available for colleges to model and/or customize to their local labor markets
- Not to be used as a means to market individual consultants or their products
- Promote colleges becoming generally more innovative
Be sure to check out our Toolkits for additional useful resources!
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Advanced Energy Legislation Tracker
The AEL Tracker database contains advanced energy legislation across all 50 states. Advanced energy encompasses energy efficiency, demand response, natural gas electric generation, solar, wind, hydro, nuclear, electric vehicles, biofuels and smart grid. The database also includes other legislation that would either reduce or increase the market share for advanced energy. AEL Tracker organizes legislation […]
May 18, 2015
Green and Sustainability Jobs and Career Resources
This article, on the state of green careers, provides information and resources for educators and students on current sustainable career trends and projections. Links to websites featuring sustainability related job offerings, disciplinary based sustainability associations, higher education consortia, and career pathways for students are included.
DAYAWAY Renewable Energy Career Listings
This resource provides college students with searchable listings of available clean energy jobs to help them prepare for and find renewable energy careers. Also, check out their suggested Reading List for more information on the green energy sector.
May 19, 2015
Shared Solar: Current Landscape, Market Potential, and the Impact of Federal Securities Regulation
Analysis from the NREL finds that shared solar programs could be the answer for those households and businesses that cannot host on-site photovoltaic (PV) systems. The report discusses the current business and legal environment for shared solar, addresses regulatory and market issues beyond legislation, and looks at market deployment potential.
June 9, 2015
Report – World Energy Outlook
This report was developed to reconcile the world’s growing energy requirements and the need to halt climate change through an assessment of the energy sector’s climate pledges. It also proposes a strategy to continue economic growth while reaching a peak in global energy-related greenhouse gas emissions, highlights the need to develop technologies to transform the […]
July 7, 2015
Energy Technology Perspectives Data Visualisation
This three-part interactive infographic depicts how the energy system could evolve between the present day and 2050 through scenarios based on varying amounts of carbon-emissions reduction. This tool can be worked into college curricular materials to make a great educational tool for the classroom or student projects. The three focuses of the visualizations depicted are: […]
Renewable Energy Standards
This searchable database of renewable energy industry standards and publications includes guidelines for products, training, installation, performance and more. Standards for all divisions of renewable energy are included: bioenergy, geothermal, hydropower, ocean energy, solar and wind.
August 19, 2015
Global Atlas for Renewable Energy
This mapping technology, also available as a mobile app, allows the user to overlay renewable energy resources on maps to visualize and assess the technical and economic potential of renewable energy in any given location. Maps are fully customize-able and can be saved for later reference or shared with others.
Efficiency First Business Association
Efficiency First provides educational and networking opportunities, advocates energy efficiency policy at a national level, and affords product and services discounts in the home energy efficiency industry. For educational materials, webinars, and resources, visit: http://www.efficiencyfirst.org/education/
Tribal Energy System Vulnerabilities to Climate Change and Extreme Weather Report
This report assesses the vulnerability of US tribal energy infrastructure and systems due to climate change, and increases understanding of these risks to encourage effective planning and management of these energy systems.
September 29, 2015
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