Green Building Job Growth Looks Promising

Posted on November 14, 2008 by Joyce Benson
Tag(s): Energy, Green Building

Even though unemployment claims are up, there are still markets that are growing, and the green sector is one of them. New York City reported more than 25,000 green jobs in 2006. By 2038, New York’s green economy could generate nearly 200,000 jobs, many in architecture, design and engineering.

A new report by the U.S. Conference of Mayors and Global Insight, a Boston-based economic research firm, indicates that the green economy could soon become the nation’s fastest-growing job segment. ‘The report forecasts that by 2038, renewable electricity production will create 1.23 million jobs; alternative transportation fuels, 1.5 million jobs; engineering, legal, research and consulting positions will be more than 1.4 million; and commercial and residential retrofits at 81,000 jobs, for a total of 4.2 million.’ Perhaps protecting the environment will be viable after all.

Source: MSNBC

photo of Battery Park City, NY by Phillip Ritz