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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Bureau of Labor Statistics: Careers in Wind Energy
This resource provides an overview of the wind energy sector in the nation and on occupations in the wind power industry. (Last updated 2010)
June 1, 2011
Report (NCAT) – Small-Scale Wind Energy on the Farm
Wind-generated electricity is attracting the interest of farmers, ranchers, and other landowners across the country. People find wind energy attractive for a variety of reasons, including its potential economic benefits and its lower impact on the environment when compared to coal and other electric power generation fuels. Wind-generated electricity can help farmers and ranchers reduce […]
October 14, 2011
Policies to Promote Small Wind Turbines (AWEA)
This guide from the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) identifies policy tools that state and local governments can use to bring the private and public benefits of small wind turbines to their communities. You will find definitions of small wind turbine, examples of state incentive programs, and other helpful resources.
February 15, 2012
Curricula based on the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) Wind Turbine Service Technician Core
This program is the first in a series of curriculum supporting a three-year training program based upon the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) Core Skill Set for Wind Turbine Service Technicians, as well as the Department of Labor’s apprenticeship standards for wind turbine technicians. Topics covered in this curriculum include Introduction to Wind Energy, Wind […]
June 18, 2012
Online Video Learning Materials: Wind Technician TV
Wind Technician Television presents on-line video learning materials designed for students in wind turbine training programs. Part of a three-year project supported by the National Science Foundation, WindTechTV is part of the NSF Advanced Technological Education initiative. WindTechTV presents information about yaw control systems, blade and flange joint assembly and maintenance, hydraulic torque tools, and fiber […]
June 22, 2012
AWEA Standards Program
Read about the emerging standards for wind power from the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA).
June 26, 2012
Wind Map: Real Time
This self proclaimed art project shows the short term forecasts for wind across the country. Could be used on conversation about the possibilities to wheel renewable energies from one windy place to another place that is not windy but needs energy.
July 13, 2012
Wind Jobs and Economic Development Impact (JEDI) Models
The Jobs and Economic Development Impact (JEDI) models, developed by Wind Powering America, are user-friendly tools that estimate the economic impacts of constructing and operating new power plants from fossil fuels or renewable energies at the local and state levels.
July 18, 2012
Policies to Promote Small Wind Turbines: A Menu for State and Local Governments
This guide identifies policy tools that state and local governments can use to bring the private and public benefits of small wind turbines to their communities.
Wind Energy Education and Training Programs
This map shows the location of wind energy education and training programs in the United States. Find programs at community colleges, universities, and other institutions.
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