Center for Energy Workforce Development

Mid-Atlantic/Northeast Regional Meeting

Peter RoehrigU.S. Department of Energy

Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable EnergyAugust 24, 2009

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"The passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act began a new era at the Department of Energy. President Obama has set clear goals for this bill: creating or protecting 3.5 million jobs over the next two years, while lifting our country out of this economic crisis and reducing our dependence on foreign oil. To achieve those aims, the Department of Energy has been given new resources and new responsibilities.”

- Secretary of Energy Steven Chu

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

Over $40 billion of the $787 billion Recovery Act funding is allocated for clean energy

Investment focus: − $16.8 billion for EERE− $14.0 billion for electric power

transmission grid infrastructure, storage and deployment

(includes $6 billion for loan guarantees)− $9.6 billion for other energy

programs− Expanding workforce training− Promoting Mass Transit

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New and modified clean energy tax incentives estimated at $20+ billion

Breakdown of Clean Energy Funding

Secretary Chu's Key Objectives for the Recovery Act

• Getting good projects underway quickly

• Ensuring projects have lasting value

• Delivering an unprecedented degree of transparency

• Making a significant down payment on the nation’s energy and environmental future

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EERE Recovery Act Funding

Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable EnergyRecovery Act

($ Millions)EERE Discretionary RD&D $2,500

Technology RD&D $1,250

Biomass $800

Geothermal Technologies $400

nformation and Communications Technology $50

EERE Directed Funding $14,350 Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grants $3,200

State Energy Program $3,100

Weatherization Assistance Program $5,000

Energy Star Rebates $300

Transportation Electrification $400

Clean Cities Alternative Fuels Pilot Program $300

Advanced Battery & Hybrid Components Manufacturing $2,000

EERE Subtotal $16,800

State, Local and Weatherization Assistance Programs ($11.6B)Weatherization Assistance Program ($5.0B): Assistance to low-income households for energy efficiency improvements

– Amount obligated (as of August 14, 2009): $2.19 billion– 42 awards made to date

State Energy Program ($3.1B): Formula grant program to states for energy efficiency and renewable energy programs and

activities– Amount obligated (as of August 14, 2009): $1.43 billion– 58 awards made to date

Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants ($3.2B): New formula grant program to states & territories ($770M), cities & counties ($1.9B) and

Indian tribes ($54M) to reduce use of fossil fuels and improve energy efficiency; remaining $456M for competitive grants

– Amount obligated (as of August 14, 2009): $52.7 million– 95 awards made to date

Collectively, these programs create or retain approximately 127,000 job years for EECBG, SEP and Weatherization in ARRA

Weatherization Assistance Program

Funds are allocated to the states, which distribute funds to local agencies

Through home energy efficiency improvements, low-income families: – Save an average of $350 per

year on their energy bills – Avoid an estimated 1.79 tons of

carbon dioxide emissions annually

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Workforce Development & Training EffortsSolar Market Transformation ($27 million) Solicitation closed July 30, 2009 Includes Training awards for development of solar installer curriculum, certification

standards, accreditation programs, as well as hands-on professional development, mentoring and networking opportunities for instructors

Clean Cities Alternative Fuel Pilot Program ($300M) Solicitation closed May 29, 2009 Approximately 125 applications received and undergoing review Training Component: Training projects on alternative fuels and advanced vehicle

technologies eligible

Commercial Buildings ($ TBD) Anticipate funding development of curriculum and certification/accreditation standards

for specific job categories and training courses

Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability $100 million for worker training in utility sector Request for information/input into development of solicitation expected in next 1-2

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Renewable Energy Resource Maps

U.S. Geothermal Resource Map (10 km depth) U.S. Solar Resource Map

U.S. Wind Resource Map (50-Meter) U.S. Biomass Resource Map

Wind Energy

Workforce Efforts: May 2009: $3.5M awarded to 13 community colleges and

universities for curricula, information dissemination, and fellowships

Collaboration with AWEA Education Working Group on training programs at universities and community colleges

Wind for Schools/Wind Application Centers at 6 land grant universities

U.S. Market: Over 8,300 MW installed in

2008, capacity (25,170 MW) In 2008, wind installations

represented over 40% of new domestic generation capacity added

U.S. investment in wind power was $17B in 2008

Workforce Needs Dates Needed

Technical focused Community College programs: Currently there are 12 programs, but this needs to double in the near term – all struggling with funding for multi-million dollar equipment costs

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Short courses and/or continuing education to allow cross training of technical experts providing auxiliary services to the wind industry (banking, law, environmental impact, supply chain management)

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Funding for primary, secondary and vocational educational programs to expand the pool of future employees for the wind and power industries

Now (due to the time delay in market impact)

Technical experts in a wide variety of fields to support expanded development and refinement of the wind industry requiring 2-8 years of educational development

Now to 2011

Geothermal Energy

U.S. Market: Installed capacity of 2,958 MW plus

4,000 MW under development RD&D of Enhanced Geothermal

Systems has the potential to allow geothermal energy to become a common source of baseload, renewable power

DOE Geothermal Workforce Efforts:

Recovery Act: $3 million solicitation for Development of National Certification for Geothermal Heat Pump installation (Closed 08/09)

Grants for Research Experience for Undergraduates

Developing a geothermal student competition

Workforce Needs Dates Needed

Field experts (geologists and engineers) Short term

Power plant operation and maintenance Short term

Drilling teams Short term

Research experts Long term

100 GW of Geothermal Capacity Means:

10,000 drilling related jobs 30,000 construction related jobs 6,000 plant related jobs $1.4B in royalty (50% federal land) (These projections were based on historical

knowledge and reflect cumulative impacts)

Solar Energy

U.S. Market: In 2008, total Installed solar photovoltaic

(PV) capacity reached 1,100 MW 30% compound annual growth rate for

the past 6 years In 2007, the first large-scale

concentrating solar power plant in 15 years came online

Workforce Efforts: Two solicitations in process for training

programs for PV installation instructors Funding Codes and Standards

development efforts Funding activities for:

– Professional development workshops to PV instructors

– Certification of PV and solar water heating installers

– Accreditation of institutions, courses, and instructors on solar training

DOE is working to make PV cost-competitive by 2015 across all U.S. grid-tied markets

Biomass Energy for Transportation

Workforce Efforts: Current workforce for ethanol

production is adequate Significant potential in advanced

biofuels, feedstock production, fuel production and distribution

University research grants MIT Entrepreneurship Program

U.S. Market: In 2008, the U.S. produced 9 billion gallons of

ethanol – or 6% of light duty fuel needs For the past 4 years the U.S. has led the world in

ethanol production Approximately 7 million flex-fuel vehicles on the road Cellulosic biofuels pilot/demo plants planned for

2010-2012

EISA Mandated Production Targets

Fuel Cell Technologies

U.S. Market: Approximately 34,000 fuel cell units

delivered globally; 12,000 units shipped in 2007

Workforce Efforts: Middle school and high school hands-on

activity development and teacher training Expansion of university undergraduate

education programs 10 Graduate Automotive Technology

Education (GATE) Centers of Excellence at 9 U.S. universities address advanced automotive technologies

EcoCAR: The Next Challenge is the latest VT collegiate advanced vehicle engineering competition

Clean Cities develops and implements training for the successful deployment of alternative fuel and advanced vehicle technologies

Workforce Needs Dates Needed

Stationary fuel cells – both backup power (~5kW) and prime power/CHP (~200kW+) • Fuel cell system and component manufacturing• Installation • Operations and maintenance

Fuel cell vehicles – • Automotive parts manufacturing• Automotive dealerships and repair

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Codes and standards (facilities permitting)

Emergency response

Vehicle Technologies

U.S. Market Approximately 1 million Hybrid

Electric Vehicles are on the road

Since 2001, Hybrid sales have grown from 20,282 to 339,451 vehicles in 2008 (17 million new light-duty vehicles are sold per year)

• 2 Hybrid models increased to 14 models in 2008

Li Ion PHEV BatteryAdvanced Combustion& Fuels

Clean Diesel

Adv. Electric Motor Power & Electronics

Ni-MH HEV Battery

E85 Deployment

HEV Availability

PHEV Components

Affordable Carbon Fiber

In August, DOE announced selections for $40 million in education activities to accelerate the mass market introduction and penetration of advanced electric drive vehicles, including: Educational outreach Technician training for servicing advanced

vehicles, components, and recharging infrastructure

Emergency responder and safety training for vehicles,

Engineering degree programs to advance the development of vehicles and components

Building Technologies

Workforce Needs Dates Needed

Solar panels installer Short Term

Other renewable energy technologies workers

Short and Long Term

Energy Efficiency Building Auditors Short Term

Examples of Workforce Needs for the Future of Building Technologies

Program Focus: Developing energy solutions for new and

existing homes to move the U.S. towards net zero energy buildings Research & Development Appliance Standards Market Transformation

– ENERGY STAR– Building Energy Codes & Standards

Workforce Efforts: Developed a “Building Science” 101 course

with the National Association of Universities and Land Grant Colleges

DOE’s EnergySmart Schools will provide webinar training on the ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide for K-12 School Buildings and High-Performance Online Training for Architects and Engineers

Industrial Technologies

U.S. Market: The U.S. manufacturing sector is the largest manufacturing

site in the world Consumes more energy then any other sector Supplies >60% of U.S. exports, worth $50 billion/month Employs nearly 14 million people

Workforce Efforts:1. Industrial Assessment Centers:

Hands on energy efficiency training for engineering students

Over 60% of graduates make careers in the energy field Identified energy costs savings of more than $937 million

2. Expand combined heat and power (CHP) to target markets, including 8 regional application centers

3. Facilitate and promote energy management standards and training of certified practitioners

4. Eight Regional Application Centers facilitating deployment of combined heat and power technology

5. Weekly on-line training offered in energy assessment software tools

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Weatherization and Intergovernmental ProgramsGrant Programs Support

Jobs: Hiring and training of program

managers, monitors, trainers, and administrative staff

On-going hiring and training of Intake/Eligibility staff, Energy auditors, Inspectors, Quality Control Inspectors, and Productions staff

On-going enhancement and increasing the number of training centers, and the enhancement of “on the job training”

Tribal Energy Program Support Jobs:

Provides 2-3 internships each year to Native graduate students interested in working with renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies

Trains tribal leaders and housing officials about renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies and implementation

Request for Information closed Feb. 28, 2009 seeking info on what additional assistance is needed in Indian Country to accelerate deployment of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies

Thank you!For more information, see our website:

http://www1.eere.energy.gov/education/careers.html