Renewable Energy Technology

What about careers in Renewable Energy Technology?

After graduating with a two-year, Associate of Applied Science degree in Renewable Energy Technology from Ecotech Institute, you might, as an example, be working side by side with environmental engineers researching the environmental impact of proposed construction, building or maintaining wind energy turbines, or working in the field as an energy efficiency technician. The following is some career data on these sample career tracks.

• The energy efficiency services sector is poised to become an increasingly important part of the U.S. economy. Energy supply and climate change concerns, volatile and increasing energy prices, and a desire for greater energy independence have led many local, state and national leaders to support an increasingly prominent role for energy efficiency in U.S. energy policy.1
• Although still a growing part of renewable energy production, many state and local governments are increasing incentives for homeowners to get solar panels installed on their roofs. Increased demand is expected to create new jobs across the country.2
• Wind power is one of the fastest-growing sources of electrical power in the world, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.3

Technology continues to change, becoming more complex and sophisticated. Many employers may prefer to hire someone with a two-year associate's degree. Ecotech Institute provides an atmosphere for students to develop the needed experience and skills by applying theory and real-world training—all while earning an Associate of Applied Science degree.

1"Energy Efficiency Services Sector: Workforce Size and Expectations for Growth." Prepared for the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 2010.

2SolarBuzz Solar Market Research and Analysis

2U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics