CREATE (Center For Renewable Energy Advanced Technological Education)

CREATE is a valuable source for students and educators as it’s purpose is to advance the field of renewable energy by promoting field-specific educational programs. The organization provides professional development and mentoring for faculty, establishes partnerships between businesses and academic programs, promotes technician careers, and distributes exemplary instructional materials.

June 16, 2021

National Solar Jobs Census

This resource provides students, and anyone who is looking for a job in the solar industry, with a current report on the employment opportunities and projections for the solar industry across the United States. This website includes an interactive map of solar jobs across America and state by state fact sheets.

Report – Public Support for International Climate Action

This 2021 report represents how registered voters in the United States view a variety of policies related to international climate action. It is designed to provide context for President Biden’s Leader’s Summit on Climate in April of 2021. The report is useful for understanding current beliefs and concerns of American voters.

Report – Pathways to 2050: Scenarios for Decarbonizing the U.S. Economy

This 2019 report explores how the United States’ economic power and the private sector’s innovative qualities can come together to develop viable pathways for decarbonizing the US economy. It examines potential scenarios to reach mid-century decarbonization goals that benefit both companies and the broader scope of society. The report not only explores the technologies required […]

Report – America’s Zero Carbon Action Plan

The Zero Carbon Action Plan (ZCAP) was launched in early 2020 as an action plan for the U.S. to reach the goal of zero carbon emissions by 2050. it is based on research that explores decarbonizing six key sectors: power, transport, industry, buildings, food and land use, and materials. The report further makes policy recommendations […]

Report – Climate Science Research in the United States and U.S. Territories

Climate Science Research in the United States and U.S. Territories, a 2019 report, surveys scientific publications from 2014 through 2018 for a look at the scope and focus of climate science research. The research is analyzed to provide locally-relevant climate information accessible to decision-makers in a rigorous and nonpartisan manner.

Green Jobs for Youth

This initiative, by UNEP and USPESD’s is intended to provide global guidance for education for green jobs. To provide better career opportunities for young people, while also building a greener economy, it is necessary to build strong environmental sustainability skills via education. The initiative consists of a duality of efforts to engage youth by having […]

The Career Ready Practices

Advance CTE’s Career Ready Practices were created as an initiative to establish high-quality standards for Career Technical Education (CTE). These practices are intended to be taught in all career preparation programs with increasing complexity as a student advances through their studies. They provide a framework for the development, practice and experience necessary to become career-ready. […]

Midwest Solar Job Resource Center

This Midwest resource hub for is useful for career advising, and users can explore a marketplace of job options in the solar energy industry. It includes training opportunities, a job board, and resources for career exploration. Those interested in pursuing a career in the solar industry can utilize the resources here to further learn about […]

Report – Green Energy Transition Can Create Thousands of Good-Paying Jobs

Research from Princeton University shows that the transition to green energy, necessary to stop the negative effects of climate change, can create thousands of well-paid jobs for Americans. The study indicates that policies that invest in workers and communities and promote equality will not slow the transition to a carbon zero future. Additionally, by increasing […]