Clean Energy
The clean energy industry is continuing to grow as energy development expands into solar, wind, water, geothermal, biofuel, and nuclear energy. Working in clean energy can involve managing residential consumption, analyzing electric vehicle efficiency, researching renewable fuels, installing and managing equipment, procuring land for commercial energy production, and more.
Work Environments
Given the variety of goals and processes clean energy organizations work towards, clean energy work environments can be found across the private sector, non-profits, and government. Some examples of organizations working in clean energy include:
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Duke Energy (private sector)
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Apex Clean Energy (private sector)
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RMI (non-profit)
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory (government)
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U.S. Department of Energy (government)
Professional Associations
Positions in this field include:
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Wind Turbine Technician
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Energy Analyst
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Carbon Consultant
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Energy Efficiency Engineer
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LEED AP Manager
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Solar Land Assessor
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Renewable Investment Analyst