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Green Building NEWS
The Latest on Sustainability and Renewable Energy
Transition to Electric Living
Will Supercharge Job Growth
The move away from fossil fuels will spur demand for about 100,000 skilled workers.
ALIFORNIA’S TRANSITION TO ALL ELECTRIC HOMES Decarbonization Workforce Needs and Recommendations.”
and buildings could support more than 100,000 construc- It isthe first comprehensive study on jobs and decarbonization.
tion jobs and 4,900 manufacturing jobs annually for 25 Electrication is widely regarded as an eective way to cut climate
years, according to a study by the UCLA Luskin Center pollution from homes and buildings, which are responsible for more
C for Innovation and Inclusive than a quarter of the California’s greenhouse
Economics on the employment impacts gas emissions, Luskin researchers note.
of building decarbonization. Upon 100 “Modern electric induction stoves, water
percent electrication, employment in the heaters and HVAC systems powered by
electricity industry will have increased by clean electricity are more safe, ecient,
up to 12,400 workers while decreasing gas reliable and higher-performing than gas,”
extraction and utility employment by a says Rachel Golden, deputy director of
maximum of 14,400 workers. COURTESY OF ADOBE clean buildings at the Sierra Club, which
In total, building electrication in commissioned the research. “But residents
California could support 64,200 to Job prospects. Construction of all-electric buildings, such and businesses will not see these benets
104,100 jobs annually, after account- as the expansion of the Adobe headquarters currently unless California’s skilled construction
ing for losses in the fossil fuel indus- underway in San Jose, will have major financial and public workforce is prepared for and engaged in
try, according to “California’s Building impacts on the California economy over the next 20 years. this work over the next 25 years.”
New Green Credentials for Talented Pros
Builders, architects and other construction experts now can earn a pair of competency ratings
that demonstrate their commitment to the environment.
REEN BUSINESS CERTIFICATION Inc. (GBCI) has who can demonstrate professional excellence in several key areas.
unveiled two new reasons to seek out up-and-coming Each credential is valid for two years and requires ongoing profes-
sustainability professionals. Originally developed by sional development.
the International Society of Sustainability Professionals
G (ISSP), GBCI will maintain, promote and deliver the ISSP
Sustainability Associate (ISSP-SA) and ISSP Certied Sustainability
Professional (ISSP-CSP) credentials. Both provide third-party verica-
tion of competency in the eld of sustainability and recognize indi-
viduals committed to making the world more economically, socially
and environmentally sustainable.
According to Mahesh Ramanujam, president and CEO of GBCI
and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the ISSP credentials
identify professionals with the knowledge, skills and abilities needed
to work in the eld of sustainability in every industry and region. CREDIT: ELVERT BARNESFLICKR
ISSP-SA is designed for emerging sustainability professionals,
including students, recent graduates or professionals looking to incor-
porate sustainability concepts into their career. ISSP-CSP designates Talent seeker. Persons with an interest in green building can gain
an individual who has extensive experience in sustainability and recognition through a pair of new credentials from GBCI.
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